A selection of in-world propaganda posters I made for Hot War. #HotWar #HandiworkGames
March 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A selection of in-world propaganda posters I made for Hot War. #HotWar #HandiworkGames
bunch usefull idiots
difference between coldwar and this hotwar, during coldwar we didnt have hotwar, but world prepared for it by arming over arming and world protested against this road to war
now they protest to back ruZZia to achieve peace by unprovoked hot war at losses/sacrifices of UKRAINE
difference between coldwar and this hotwar, during coldwar we didnt have hotwar, but world prepared for it by arming over arming and world protested against this road to war
now they protest to back ruZZia to achieve peace by unprovoked hot war at losses/sacrifices of UKRAINE
September 28, 2026 at 9:11 AM
bunch usefull idiots
difference between coldwar and this hotwar, during coldwar we didnt have hotwar, but world prepared for it by arming over arming and world protested against this road to war
now they protest to back ruZZia to achieve peace by unprovoked hot war at losses/sacrifices of UKRAINE
difference between coldwar and this hotwar, during coldwar we didnt have hotwar, but world prepared for it by arming over arming and world protested against this road to war
now they protest to back ruZZia to achieve peace by unprovoked hot war at losses/sacrifices of UKRAINE
Mail call #ColdCity #HotWar @handiworkgames.bsky.social @malcolmcraig.bsky.social @fromthemorgue.bsky.social
September 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
“Third encounter with a group affectionately nicknamed ‘Lampheads’. They seem more curious than dangerous, however caution is still recommended.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
May 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
“Third encounter with a group affectionately nicknamed ‘Lampheads’. They seem more curious than dangerous, however caution is still recommended.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
"Partial human remains discovered in Building 4. The body appears to have been impaled against the wall after death. Unusual decomposition patterns warrant additional investigation." #HotWar #Handiworkgames
March 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"Partial human remains discovered in Building 4. The body appears to have been impaled against the wall after death. Unusual decomposition patterns warrant additional investigation." #HotWar #Handiworkgames
"We were fortunate to recover a partially malfunctioning biological landmine, allowing for detailed examination—an object both fascinating and horrifying in equal measure." #HotWar #HandiworkGames
April 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"We were fortunate to recover a partially malfunctioning biological landmine, allowing for detailed examination—an object both fascinating and horrifying in equal measure." #HotWar #HandiworkGames
“Three Runners observed before termination. These specimens appeared more “wild” and smaller than those previously encountered, with no control devices attached. This could indicate that they are reproducing on their own.”
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“Three Runners observed before termination. These specimens appeared more “wild” and smaller than those previously encountered, with no control devices attached. This could indicate that they are reproducing on their own.”
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
Psssttttt...
...yes, you!
As of this evening I have completed the text for #HotWar 2nd edition. It's now off for editing, then layout, with the great team at @handiworkgames.bsky.social.
Just wait until your see it!
...yes, you!
As of this evening I have completed the text for #HotWar 2nd edition. It's now off for editing, then layout, with the great team at @handiworkgames.bsky.social.
Just wait until your see it!
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Psssttttt...
...yes, you!
As of this evening I have completed the text for #HotWar 2nd edition. It's now off for editing, then layout, with the great team at @handiworkgames.bsky.social.
Just wait until your see it!
...yes, you!
As of this evening I have completed the text for #HotWar 2nd edition. It's now off for editing, then layout, with the great team at @handiworkgames.bsky.social.
Just wait until your see it!
Here's me and @handiworkgames.bsky.social with further chitchat and arm waving about #coldcity and #hotwar!
It's Part Three of our series of short videos introducing #ColdCity #HotWar. In this one we're talking a bit more about what's at play in the game, with trust and relationships, and I ask @malcolmcraig.bsky.social what's changed in these new editions.
Check it out on YouTube:
youtu.be/AJUz1YNvbHQ
Check it out on YouTube:
youtu.be/AJUz1YNvbHQ
Cold City and Hot War: an introduction Part Three
YouTube video by Handiwork Games
youtu.be
January 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here's me and @handiworkgames.bsky.social with further chitchat and arm waving about #coldcity and #hotwar!
“What we first took for a body caught in a tree was, upon closer inspection, the source of the branches and tendrils themselves. With removal impossible, the entity was destroyed using flame units.”
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
September 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
“What we first took for a body caught in a tree was, upon closer inspection, the source of the branches and tendrils themselves. With removal impossible, the entity was destroyed using flame units.”
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
I've decided to run the #HotWar RPG at a convention for the first time in [waves vaguely at the late 2000's]. In Bradford, no less, at the mini-con convened by @breakfastruins.bsky.social!
April 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I've decided to run the #HotWar RPG at a convention for the first time in [waves vaguely at the late 2000's]. In Bradford, no less, at the mini-con convened by @breakfastruins.bsky.social!
July 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
January 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“The fires burned for days. It was only after they subsided that the Incursors began to appear. We put up quite a fight, but they proved more than we could handle. For now, we have abandoned the area.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
April 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“The fires burned for days. It was only after they subsided that the Incursors began to appear. We put up quite a fight, but they proved more than we could handle. For now, we have abandoned the area.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
“Despite our best efforts at containment, the organism in Test Tank 3 seems to be growing exponentially. Recommend sealing off the area until an extermination solution is found.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
April 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“Despite our best efforts at containment, the organism in Test Tank 3 seems to be growing exponentially. Recommend sealing off the area until an extermination solution is found.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
Is it? Cant even win a hotwar against Iran, and a trade war against Canada.
September 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Is it? Cant even win a hotwar against Iran, and a trade war against Canada.
27/3/63. "It took four days before we learned what had become of 8th Platoon. What we found surpassed even our worst nightmares. Their forms were twisted and fused into a grotesque, infernal construct; a sight that left us utterly shaken." #HotWar #HandiworkGames
February 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
27/3/63. "It took four days before we learned what had become of 8th Platoon. What we found surpassed even our worst nightmares. Their forms were twisted and fused into a grotesque, infernal construct; a sight that left us utterly shaken." #HotWar #HandiworkGames
"The contents of Specimen Tank 12 remain unidentified. Despite extensive testing, no progress has been made towards determining [REDACTED]. Further action now rests with Reg." #HotWar #HandiworkGames
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
"The contents of Specimen Tank 12 remain unidentified. Despite extensive testing, no progress has been made towards determining [REDACTED]. Further action now rests with Reg." #HotWar #HandiworkGames
1) @grahamwalmsley.bsky.social recently asked about the historiographical influences on #coldcity & #hotwar. I'm always delighted to talk about this stuff. So, in advance of the Kickstarter launch (sign-up below), here's some major scholarly influences (and why).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jon...
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Coming soon: Cold City Hot War
Berlin and London. Horror and trust.
www.kickstarter.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
June 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“Day four of our search for refugees in the Zone of Alienation. The air in certain areas is highly toxic, and we don’t expect to find any survivors. However, life does seem to persist here, though it’s unlike anything we’ve encountered before.”
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
June 19, 2026 at 2:33 PM
“Day four of our search for refugees in the Zone of Alienation. The air in certain areas is highly toxic, and we don’t expect to find any survivors. However, life does seem to persist here, though it’s unlike anything we’ve encountered before.”
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
#HotWar #HandiworkGames
Good to see Germany finally helping the EU lead, instead of being the backstopper for everything. Ukraine needs to win, or Europe will be engulfed in a hotwar, again. Germany has everything to gain by helping and leading.
July 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Good to see Germany finally helping the EU lead, instead of being the backstopper for everything. Ukraine needs to win, or Europe will be engulfed in a hotwar, again. Germany has everything to gain by helping and leading.
“One of multiple anomalies has been detected in the shallow waters of Maplin Sands. Eradication operations are underway, alongside continued searches of nearby areas.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“One of multiple anomalies has been detected in the shallow waters of Maplin Sands. Eradication operations are underway, alongside continued searches of nearby areas.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
Here's me and @handiworkgames.bsky.social with some quick chat about what #coldcity and #hotwar are all about. Plus bonus bookshelf action in the background!
We thought it'd be a nice idea to make some short videos introducing the basics of our upcoming Cold City and Hot War RPGs. Here's the first one.
#coldcity #hotwar
#coldcity #hotwar
Cold City and Hot War: an introduction Part One
YouTube video by Handiwork Games
youtu.be
January 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Here's me and @handiworkgames.bsky.social with some quick chat about what #coldcity and #hotwar are all about. Plus bonus bookshelf action in the background!
“The Creep was close to the end of its operational life, having lost the ability to fight due to the extent of the damage sustained. Capture was straightforward, and it was subsequently transferred to the RF in Woolwich.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames
April 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“The Creep was close to the end of its operational life, having lost the ability to fight due to the extent of the damage sustained. Capture was straightforward, and it was subsequently transferred to the RF in Woolwich.” #HotWar #HandiworkGames