Handiwork Games to release new editions of Cold City and Hot War
Originally published in their first editions in 2007 and 2008, Handiwork Games is both honoured and delighted to announce our plan to publish new editions of both Cold City and Hot War RPGs in 2024.
These won’t just be new editions of these cult UK indie games: designer Malcolm Craig, now a senior lecturer in history at Liverpool John Moores University, will be working with Handiwork Games...
Handiwork Games offer Creative Commons License for The Trouble Engine
The Trouble Engine is a set of mechanics that key into the Forged in the Dark system and allows a|state RPG GMs to steadily generate new problems and difficulties at a pace that reflects the current situation in their game.
It has come to our attention that the goodly folks in the Forged in the Dark community are enjoying The Trouble Engine from a|state Second Edition. We’ve had several requests...
KING BEOWULF Gets a Free PDF Intro
Handiwork Games releases free 4-page KING BEOWULF introductory PDF.
KING BEOWULF is the next instalment in the BEOWULF saga for 5e. BEOWULF Age of Heroes lets you play 2 player D&D (one GM and one Player) in the world of the epic poem, Beowulf. In KING BEOWULF high level characters become rulers of their own kingdom, and face much higher level decisions and threats.
KING BEOWULF is currently finishing...
FiveEvil RPG
FiveEvil is a set of new roleplaying rules from Handiwork Games, slated for release later this year. FiveEvil is designed to evoke the horror genre via a set of clever twists on the underlying fifth edition ruleset. The primary focus is modern day horror, inspired by the work of Stephen King, and moody, character-driven horror films like The Ritual, The Descent and Jacob’s Ladder, alongside mini-series...
Wayne Reynolds RPG Saints Sketchbook
Artist Wayne Reynolds partners with Handiwork Games to make RPG Saints Sketchbook
Fans of renowned fantasy artist Wayne Reynolds will have followed his year long project to draw Christian saints in the style of RPG characters. Wayne has been regularly sharing his beautiful drawings on social media, and they’re a regular feature of his social media presence.
These drawings are now to be collected...
Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland from Handiwork Games
Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland, the storytelling game by Handiwork Games of the psychedelic Mesolithic is out now at DrivethruRPG!
After a hugely successful one week kickstarter which raised £22,000 in just 7 days, the PDF is now available to everyone.
There’s also the first story scenario – The Meat Spoiler – and the PDF version of the Masks and Amulet Deck.
After the end of...
Handiwork Games Releases “In Spoons, In Knives”
Handiwork Games releases the first supplement for The Silver Road storytelling game.
“In Spoons, In Knives” is a 1930s setting sourcebook designed to provide players with tons of inspiration along with some new rules for the minimalist storytelling game, The Silver Road.
In Spoons, In Knives is a 36 page softcover book, and a fully bookmarked, extensively hyperlinked PDF
In Spoons, In Knives takes...
Handiwork Games Launches Trials of the Twin Seas
Trials of the Twin Seas for BEOWULF Age of Heroes is now live on Kickstarter
Following the success of the ENnie-nominated BEOWULF Age of Heroes – 5th edition for one GM and one player – Handiwork Games are delighted to be back on kickstarter to raise funds for a collected print edition of their popular adventures for BEOWULF.
Featuring scenarios by:
Jacob Rodgers, Jon Hodgson, Marco Rafala,...
Handiwork Games Launches the BEOWULF Annual
Handiwork Games is proud to announce the release of the inaugural BEOWULF Annual in both print format (64 perfect-bound pages in full colour) and PDF. The book collects all of the written content from the first eight digital packs for BEOWULF: Age of Heroes for 5e.
You’ll find a collection of new monsters, articles on creating characters, a set of new Followers, useful treasures and magical weapons,...
Handiwork Games Launches Handimonsters Annual 2022
Handiwork Games is proud to announce the release of the inaugural Handimonsters Annual in both print format (64 full colour pages with heavyweight full colour perfect-bound cover) and PDF. The book collects dozens of monsters that were originally developed as part of the Handimonsters Patreon (www.handimonsters.com).
Development and design of the monsters is led by the amazing Jacob Rodgers (Adventures...
Coming Soon to Kickstarter – Cult RPG a|state Second Edition
Welcome to The City. There is no escape.
Step inside a world both beautiful and baroque, a sprawling urban nightmare, the world of a|state.
From Handiwork Games, the creators that brought you the epic smash-hit, BEOWULF: Age of Heroes, a|state is a new RPG Kickstarter, fusing the wine-dark visuals of Dark City with the socially-aware dystopia of Metropolis. Based on the Forged in the Dark system,...
BEOWULF: AGE OF HEROES COMES TO 5e
One of the oldest recorded stories in Western Europe, Beowulf is the ultimate tale of hero vs. monster – and now a dramatic, 5e setting
Discover a fierce background of wild seas and savage monsters, of meadhalls and of heirloom swords that bear legendary names. Gain Followers, take Inspiration from unique Portents, and use our specially crafted tokens to guide your voyage along the Whale Road.
Play...
Introducing Handimonsters – the Brand New 5e Patreon from Handiwork Games
HANDIMONSTERS:
A NEW MONSTER EVERY WEEK
Surprise your players with a menagerie of new creatures!
Discover the Knacker, the Grumbler and the Clatterbones. Set your PCs against the Quicksilver Troll, or the wrath of the Moat Terror. Whichever monsters you choose, every one is absolutely brand new, and completely original. Designed for the world’s favourite role-playing game, they’ve never been in...
‘Nicely, Done’ Short Mission for the New Edition of a|state
Originally released at AlbaCon, ‘Nicely, Done’ is a short mission for the new edition of a|state, along with a beautiful primer to the setting of The City.
And we’re delighted to say that, thanks to huge demand, it’s now available as a print book, written by game creators Morgan Davie and Malcolm Craig, with artwork by Jon Hodgson, Paul Bourne, Gregor Hutton and Scotty Purdy.
The book can be...
The Hermit’s Sanctuary for BEOWULF 5e
Handiwork Games have released a free PDF adventure showcasing their forthcoming BEOWULF: Age of Heroes setting for 5e.
The Hermit’s Sanctuary is a free, full-length, introductory adventure that comes with a load of accessories, maps, and pregenerated characters.
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/306721/BEOWULF-The-Hermits-Sanctuary
Designed for one player and one GM, BEOWULF provides unique rules...
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