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In 2022, artist and writer Jon Hodgson wrote and published a game called Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland. It was, in part, an experiment exploring the capabilities of an early version of so-called \u201cAI\u201d image generation.<\/p>\n

Later that same year, he decided to stop using AI entirely, having grown increasingly uncomfortable with the way machine learning systems revealed their nature and application.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Jon decided to make an ambitious new edition with entirely new, handmade artwork involving props, models, sets, and a smoke machine. The \u201cRedux\u201d edition is out now in PDF, with print copies currently shipping from Handiwork Games.<\/p>\n

Today sees the release of the book Making Maskwitches<\/b>, which presents a collection of the artist\u2019s essays and accounts around the making of this new edition, lavishly illustrated with behind the scenes photographs.<\/p>\n

\u201cA game that feels like a conjuring \u2013 a curious and compelling artefact. It is strange in the best possible way, a genuine work of art from the prose to the mechanics to art.\u201d – <\/i>Gareth Hanrahan<\/b><\/a>, author of The Black Iron Legacy Series, The Lands Of The Firstborn Trilogy, The Eyes Of The Stone Thief, The Darkening Of Mirkwood<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cMaskwitches was one of the most immersive, emotional and dramatic games I ever ran.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Royston Harwood, Maskwitches playtester<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/a>Making Maskwitches is available now in PDF, and a print version is available to pre-order on the Handiwork Games web store. The print edition is at print now.<\/p>\n

Handiwork Games<\/b>: www.handiwork.games<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Maskwitches<\/b>: https:\/\/handiwork.games\/home\/the-silver-road\/maskwitches-of-forgotten-doggerland<\/a><\/p>\n

Making Maskwitches in PDF<\/b>: https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/en\/product\/490109\/Making-Maskwitches<\/a><\/p>\n

Pre-order the Making Maskwitches print book and the get PDF free<\/b>: https:\/\/handiwork.games\/product\/pre-order-making-of-maskwitches-free-pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

About Handiwork Games<\/b><\/p>\n

The games developer and publisher behind BEOWULF Age of Heroes, a|state second edition and Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland, Handiwork Games is based in Scotland, UK, and is owned by industry veteran Jon Hodgson.<\/p>\n

Handiwork Games are currently working on FiveEvil – a horror adaptation of 5th edition, and new editions of Cold City and Hot War.<\/p>\n

Their website can be found at www.handiwork.games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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