Hacks and Slashes
@hacksandslashes.bsky.social
We’re a small group of aspiring, indie TTRPG designers from Australia. Queer, sci-fi enthusiasts hoping to share our projects with the world. Anything we post is not permitted to be used for any AI related purposes.
https://hacksandslashes.itch.io
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Age of Metal is our major biopunk TTRPG project we’ve been working on. I’ve added this front cover to the core rulebook and am slowly going over the layout to make sure everything is laid out nicely. We plan to upload a playtesting version alongside a quickstart guide soon.
June 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Age of Metal is our major biopunk TTRPG project we’ve been working on. I’ve added this front cover to the core rulebook and am slowly going over the layout to make sure everything is laid out nicely. We plan to upload a playtesting version alongside a quickstart guide soon.
I’ve been slowly working away at the cover for Age of Metal and it’s definitely becoming something we’re happy with.
I’ve gotten a bit of feedback and I think I’m satisfied with this as something for the early/playtest versions of the game and then we can go from there.
I’ve gotten a bit of feedback and I think I’m satisfied with this as something for the early/playtest versions of the game and then we can go from there.
May 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I’ve been slowly working away at the cover for Age of Metal and it’s definitely becoming something we’re happy with.
I’ve gotten a bit of feedback and I think I’m satisfied with this as something for the early/playtest versions of the game and then we can go from there.
I’ve gotten a bit of feedback and I think I’m satisfied with this as something for the early/playtest versions of the game and then we can go from there.
I know I linked some posts about Temporal here, and that had my shoddy iPhone drawing of the cover
But this is my most recent iterations. I might go back and work on the sand but otherwise I’m really happy with it. Current plan is some boss art and then hopefully the early playtest version uploaded
But this is my most recent iterations. I might go back and work on the sand but otherwise I’m really happy with it. Current plan is some boss art and then hopefully the early playtest version uploaded
March 19, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I know I linked some posts about Temporal here, and that had my shoddy iPhone drawing of the cover
But this is my most recent iterations. I might go back and work on the sand but otherwise I’m really happy with it. Current plan is some boss art and then hopefully the early playtest version uploaded
But this is my most recent iterations. I might go back and work on the sand but otherwise I’m really happy with it. Current plan is some boss art and then hopefully the early playtest version uploaded
I feel like I’m still improving with digital art, I’ve at least been happier overall with what I’ve been making lately
This one was a concept piece for detailing around any small logos or pieces of art in the rulebook, the idea being they’re being constructed and displayed in a ball of Metal.
This one was a concept piece for detailing around any small logos or pieces of art in the rulebook, the idea being they’re being constructed and displayed in a ball of Metal.
March 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I feel like I’m still improving with digital art, I’ve at least been happier overall with what I’ve been making lately
This one was a concept piece for detailing around any small logos or pieces of art in the rulebook, the idea being they’re being constructed and displayed in a ball of Metal.
This one was a concept piece for detailing around any small logos or pieces of art in the rulebook, the idea being they’re being constructed and displayed in a ball of Metal.
Another little piece I’ve drawn for Temporal, I’m trying to do some simple pieces for each of the boss examples. This one is Atelosi, Heart of the Swarm. It’s abilities all focus around controlling and coordinating groups of insects.
March 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Another little piece I’ve drawn for Temporal, I’m trying to do some simple pieces for each of the boss examples. This one is Atelosi, Heart of the Swarm. It’s abilities all focus around controlling and coordinating groups of insects.
Just finished up this concept for the cover art of Blood and Iron. A short story I’ve been working on, set in the world of Age of Metal, about a duo of novice bounty hunters who end up wrapped in more than they bargained for
I’m happy with this as a start, hopefully I can get some help polishing it
I’m happy with this as a start, hopefully I can get some help polishing it
February 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Just finished up this concept for the cover art of Blood and Iron. A short story I’ve been working on, set in the world of Age of Metal, about a duo of novice bounty hunters who end up wrapped in more than they bargained for
I’m happy with this as a start, hopefully I can get some help polishing it
I’m happy with this as a start, hopefully I can get some help polishing it
Some more concept art for Age of Metal for now.
The Confluence is comprised of individuals who concern themselves with Ventrum’s wildlife in several ways: poaching, experimentation, etc. The more prominent members, known as The Claws, sometimes go so far as to fuse themselves with with animals.
The Confluence is comprised of individuals who concern themselves with Ventrum’s wildlife in several ways: poaching, experimentation, etc. The more prominent members, known as The Claws, sometimes go so far as to fuse themselves with with animals.
December 21, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Some more concept art for Age of Metal for now.
The Confluence is comprised of individuals who concern themselves with Ventrum’s wildlife in several ways: poaching, experimentation, etc. The more prominent members, known as The Claws, sometimes go so far as to fuse themselves with with animals.
The Confluence is comprised of individuals who concern themselves with Ventrum’s wildlife in several ways: poaching, experimentation, etc. The more prominent members, known as The Claws, sometimes go so far as to fuse themselves with with animals.
This time for the insignia of the Ironclad Faith
The colony ship that arrived on Ventrum is known as the Helios, and the Faith worship the Metal, seeing it as a way for humanity to continue to evolve and improve. So I wanted to combine helios’ symbol with their ideals. I’m happiest with top right
The colony ship that arrived on Ventrum is known as the Helios, and the Faith worship the Metal, seeing it as a way for humanity to continue to evolve and improve. So I wanted to combine helios’ symbol with their ideals. I’m happiest with top right
December 15, 2024 at 7:18 AM
This time for the insignia of the Ironclad Faith
The colony ship that arrived on Ventrum is known as the Helios, and the Faith worship the Metal, seeing it as a way for humanity to continue to evolve and improve. So I wanted to combine helios’ symbol with their ideals. I’m happiest with top right
The colony ship that arrived on Ventrum is known as the Helios, and the Faith worship the Metal, seeing it as a way for humanity to continue to evolve and improve. So I wanted to combine helios’ symbol with their ideals. I’m happiest with top right
I don’t know about best stuff, but here’s a look at the opening for the short story, Age of Metal: Blood and Iron, that I’m working on, it will definitely need a going over once it’s done, but this is something for now
December 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM
I don’t know about best stuff, but here’s a look at the opening for the short story, Age of Metal: Blood and Iron, that I’m working on, it will definitely need a going over once it’s done, but this is something for now
Hello hello!
We’ve been working on a biopunk TTRPG called Age of Metal. We hope to release some short stories set within the world, along with early versions of the core rulebook and quickstart guide, in the coming year. And here’s various pieces of concept art as a bit of a sneak peek.
We’ve been working on a biopunk TTRPG called Age of Metal. We hope to release some short stories set within the world, along with early versions of the core rulebook and quickstart guide, in the coming year. And here’s various pieces of concept art as a bit of a sneak peek.
December 14, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Hello hello!
We’ve been working on a biopunk TTRPG called Age of Metal. We hope to release some short stories set within the world, along with early versions of the core rulebook and quickstart guide, in the coming year. And here’s various pieces of concept art as a bit of a sneak peek.
We’ve been working on a biopunk TTRPG called Age of Metal. We hope to release some short stories set within the world, along with early versions of the core rulebook and quickstart guide, in the coming year. And here’s various pieces of concept art as a bit of a sneak peek.
Just discovered #WIPWednesday
I’ve been working on some simple art as placeholders for Age of Metal’s classes. This is the first I’ve worked on, known as the Scrapper class. Able to use healing items as elemental weapons, heal using junk such as empty magazines, and more. (I hate drawing hands)
I’ve been working on some simple art as placeholders for Age of Metal’s classes. This is the first I’ve worked on, known as the Scrapper class. Able to use healing items as elemental weapons, heal using junk such as empty magazines, and more. (I hate drawing hands)
December 11, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Just discovered #WIPWednesday
I’ve been working on some simple art as placeholders for Age of Metal’s classes. This is the first I’ve worked on, known as the Scrapper class. Able to use healing items as elemental weapons, heal using junk such as empty magazines, and more. (I hate drawing hands)
I’ve been working on some simple art as placeholders for Age of Metal’s classes. This is the first I’ve worked on, known as the Scrapper class. Able to use healing items as elemental weapons, heal using junk such as empty magazines, and more. (I hate drawing hands)
Some ideas a was playing around with to give the pages in Metal’s rulebook some more personality. I definitely prefer the look with the second heading, but the tendrils underlining, rather than enveloping, might make for a more pleasant viewing experience
December 11, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Some ideas a was playing around with to give the pages in Metal’s rulebook some more personality. I definitely prefer the look with the second heading, but the tendrils underlining, rather than enveloping, might make for a more pleasant viewing experience
The final of Gurranai’s big three, For All to See.
I struggled a bit with this one, I had a pretty clear vision for the insignia’s of the other two factions, I started with an eye within an eye as the idea. But felt a simpler logo might be better. I’m still not sure about putting a twist on the
I struggled a bit with this one, I had a pretty clear vision for the insignia’s of the other two factions, I started with an eye within an eye as the idea. But felt a simpler logo might be better. I’m still not sure about putting a twist on the
December 11, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The final of Gurranai’s big three, For All to See.
I struggled a bit with this one, I had a pretty clear vision for the insignia’s of the other two factions, I started with an eye within an eye as the idea. But felt a simpler logo might be better. I’m still not sure about putting a twist on the
I struggled a bit with this one, I had a pretty clear vision for the insignia’s of the other two factions, I started with an eye within an eye as the idea. But felt a simpler logo might be better. I’m still not sure about putting a twist on the
Found the cover art concept I did for Metal a few months back
It’s meant to showcase a prominent region on the planet, known as the Shatterfields, and the vast Citadels therein
Our friend whose in graphic design proposed a far cooler concept that I can’t wait to see in completion
It’s meant to showcase a prominent region on the planet, known as the Shatterfields, and the vast Citadels therein
Our friend whose in graphic design proposed a far cooler concept that I can’t wait to see in completion
December 11, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Found the cover art concept I did for Metal a few months back
It’s meant to showcase a prominent region on the planet, known as the Shatterfields, and the vast Citadels therein
Our friend whose in graphic design proposed a far cooler concept that I can’t wait to see in completion
It’s meant to showcase a prominent region on the planet, known as the Shatterfields, and the vast Citadels therein
Our friend whose in graphic design proposed a far cooler concept that I can’t wait to see in completion
For actual context, these were brainstorms, from another member, for different species present in Age of Metal, and the effects of their corresponding Shards. An item prominently used by one of the classes to mimic attributes of the species whose genetic information is contained within.
December 10, 2024 at 6:37 AM
For actual context, these were brainstorms, from another member, for different species present in Age of Metal, and the effects of their corresponding Shards. An item prominently used by one of the classes to mimic attributes of the species whose genetic information is contained within.
Now I know we give the impression of a highly polished, expert company. With our flashy logo, incredible advertising skills and professional demeanour. So I thought I’d share some behind the scenes of our streamlined workflow to give insight and inspiration to aspiring creators
December 10, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Now I know we give the impression of a highly polished, expert company. With our flashy logo, incredible advertising skills and professional demeanour. So I thought I’d share some behind the scenes of our streamlined workflow to give insight and inspiration to aspiring creators
The Glory’s Embrace, second of Gurranai’s big three, are good friends with skilled athletes, and high rollers, who are ready to put everything on the line. Much of their notoriety comes from their vast bloodsport arena, known as the Smelting Pit, that lies beneath the Citadel.
December 10, 2024 at 2:11 AM
The Glory’s Embrace, second of Gurranai’s big three, are good friends with skilled athletes, and high rollers, who are ready to put everything on the line. Much of their notoriety comes from their vast bloodsport arena, known as the Smelting Pit, that lies beneath the Citadel.
Concept art time!
The Final Act are one of the three most prestigious factions in Gurranai, the citadel of entertainment. Led by ‘The Voice’, they often broadcast music, announcements and news of high value bounties using proxies, billboards, etc. through many of the Citadel’s neighbourhoods
The Final Act are one of the three most prestigious factions in Gurranai, the citadel of entertainment. Led by ‘The Voice’, they often broadcast music, announcements and news of high value bounties using proxies, billboards, etc. through many of the Citadel’s neighbourhoods
December 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Concept art time!
The Final Act are one of the three most prestigious factions in Gurranai, the citadel of entertainment. Led by ‘The Voice’, they often broadcast music, announcements and news of high value bounties using proxies, billboards, etc. through many of the Citadel’s neighbourhoods
The Final Act are one of the three most prestigious factions in Gurranai, the citadel of entertainment. Led by ‘The Voice’, they often broadcast music, announcements and news of high value bounties using proxies, billboards, etc. through many of the Citadel’s neighbourhoods
It’s been a while since we’ve played our home game of Pokémon, I miss my sweet child
This Steel type Turtwig is a variant species from the Maagan region. Living deep within the underground caverns of the region, their antenna detects oncoming electrical storms that surge through the caverns.
This Steel type Turtwig is a variant species from the Maagan region. Living deep within the underground caverns of the region, their antenna detects oncoming electrical storms that surge through the caverns.
December 6, 2024 at 10:55 PM
It’s been a while since we’ve played our home game of Pokémon, I miss my sweet child
This Steel type Turtwig is a variant species from the Maagan region. Living deep within the underground caverns of the region, their antenna detects oncoming electrical storms that surge through the caverns.
This Steel type Turtwig is a variant species from the Maagan region. Living deep within the underground caverns of the region, their antenna detects oncoming electrical storms that surge through the caverns.
I believe Heartbreaker is done, but it’s past midnight and I just wrapped it up after playing some games, so I’ll upload it after work tomorrow
Gotta say this game jam stuff is pretty fun
In the meantime, here’s a little peak at Heartbreaker
Gotta say this game jam stuff is pretty fun
In the meantime, here’s a little peak at Heartbreaker
November 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
I believe Heartbreaker is done, but it’s past midnight and I just wrapped it up after playing some games, so I’ll upload it after work tomorrow
Gotta say this game jam stuff is pretty fun
In the meantime, here’s a little peak at Heartbreaker
Gotta say this game jam stuff is pretty fun
In the meantime, here’s a little peak at Heartbreaker
Here’s a little peek at our one-pagers until I get a chance to give them a little more personality
November 18, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Here’s a little peek at our one-pagers until I get a chance to give them a little more personality