Jason Price
@alwayscheckers.bsky.social
βπ» award-winning ttrpg writer & designer
π¬π§ UK-based
π games, links & contact: alwayscheckers.com
π¬π§ UK-based
π games, links & contact: alwayscheckers.com
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Jason Price
@alwayscheckers.bsky.social
Β· Oct 14
Notorious: Tales of Hardscrabble Bounty Hunting
Forge your own sci-fi trilogy in this solo narrative card game.
www.kickstarter.com
π£ Notorious: Tales of Hardscrabble Bounty Hunting is now live on Kickstarter! π£
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
π Forge a sci-fi trilogy in this solo boxed card game
π 450+ unique cards with tons of cool art by @turbotorbo.bsky.social
ποΈ A brand new game & system, in collab w/ @mousehole.press
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
π Forge a sci-fi trilogy in this solo boxed card game
π 450+ unique cards with tons of cool art by @turbotorbo.bsky.social
ποΈ A brand new game & system, in collab w/ @mousehole.press
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In the latest update for Notorious: Tales of Hardscabble Bounty Hunting we shared all 30(!) of the new character portraits by @turbotorbo.bsky.social π½
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
February 10, 2026 at 11:47 AM
In the latest update for Notorious: Tales of Hardscabble Bounty Hunting we shared all 30(!) of the new character portraits by @turbotorbo.bsky.social π½
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Reposted by Jason Price
Tag yourself, I'm the eldritch monstrosity wearing a hood and a cool poncho
In the latest update for Notorious: Tales of Hardscabble Bounty Hunting we shared all 30(!) of the new character portraits by @turbotorbo.bsky.social π½
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
February 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Tag yourself, I'm the eldritch monstrosity wearing a hood and a cool poncho
Reposted by Jason Price
I recently finished up all 30 character portraits for NOTORIOUS. Its so cool having the opportunity to come up with such a huge bunch of weirdos π #illustration #art
In the latest update for Notorious: Tales of Hardscabble Bounty Hunting we shared all 30(!) of the new character portraits by @turbotorbo.bsky.social π½
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
February 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM
I recently finished up all 30 character portraits for NOTORIOUS. Its so cool having the opportunity to come up with such a huge bunch of weirdos π #illustration #art
In the latest update for Notorious: Tales of Hardscabble Bounty Hunting we shared all 30(!) of the new character portraits by @turbotorbo.bsky.social π½
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
February 10, 2026 at 11:47 AM
In the latest update for Notorious: Tales of Hardscabble Bounty Hunting we shared all 30(!) of the new character portraits by @turbotorbo.bsky.social π½
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Preorders now available in Backerkit:
notorious-tales.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
diddy kong racing is always on my mind
January 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM
diddy kong racing is always on my mind
Heavy Weighs the Crown is available now as a neat little DL-sized zine! Play as a magical crown and tell the story of a fantasy realm from inception to ruin. A little drawing, a little writing.
alwayscheckers.itch.io/heavy-weighs...
alwayscheckers.itch.io/heavy-weighs...
Heavy Weighs the Crown by Jason Price
A solo RPG of magical crowns, the monarchs who wear them and the realms they rule over together.
alwayscheckers.itch.io
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Heavy Weighs the Crown is available now as a neat little DL-sized zine! Play as a magical crown and tell the story of a fantasy realm from inception to ruin. A little drawing, a little writing.
alwayscheckers.itch.io/heavy-weighs...
alwayscheckers.itch.io/heavy-weighs...
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CASTING CALL!
Join us for a two part pre-recorded mini-series of A Complicated Profession by @alwayscheckers.bsky.social with facilitator @vengaboy.bsky.social.
A GMless game of retired bounty hunters turned space cruise hosts. What could go wrong?
Apply here - tally.so/r/RGxebl
Join us for a two part pre-recorded mini-series of A Complicated Profession by @alwayscheckers.bsky.social with facilitator @vengaboy.bsky.social.
A GMless game of retired bounty hunters turned space cruise hosts. What could go wrong?
Apply here - tally.so/r/RGxebl
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
CASTING CALL!
Join us for a two part pre-recorded mini-series of A Complicated Profession by @alwayscheckers.bsky.social with facilitator @vengaboy.bsky.social.
A GMless game of retired bounty hunters turned space cruise hosts. What could go wrong?
Apply here - tally.so/r/RGxebl
Join us for a two part pre-recorded mini-series of A Complicated Profession by @alwayscheckers.bsky.social with facilitator @vengaboy.bsky.social.
A GMless game of retired bounty hunters turned space cruise hosts. What could go wrong?
Apply here - tally.so/r/RGxebl
ttrpg design (slowed + reverb)
December 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
ttrpg design (slowed + reverb)
I often wonder if people who hate buying/playing one-shot ttrpgs also dislike going to the cinema. They fill a similar niche for me, with a comparable Β£:entertainment ratio (plus the snacks are cheaper).
December 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I often wonder if people who hate buying/playing one-shot ttrpgs also dislike going to the cinema. They fill a similar niche for me, with a comparable Β£:entertainment ratio (plus the snacks are cheaper).
My favourite album fits the brief π
December 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My favourite album fits the brief π
Got a vinyl player for Xmas! Iβm sure this wonβt awaken any new obsessions in me.
December 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Got a vinyl player for Xmas! Iβm sure this wonβt awaken any new obsessions in me.
Also fulfilled a lifelong dream of going to warhammer world and winning this huge trophy but that didnβt fit in my song π΅
December 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Also fulfilled a lifelong dream of going to warhammer world and winning this huge trophy but that didnβt fit in my song π΅
With four days till xmas, this year has given me:
- 4 new games started βπ»
- 3 ennie nominations πΈ π
- 2 kickstarters run π°
- and an indie groundbreaker trophy π
2025 has been a real one π«‘
- 4 new games started βπ»
- 3 ennie nominations πΈ π
- 2 kickstarters run π°
- and an indie groundbreaker trophy π
2025 has been a real one π«‘
December 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
With four days till xmas, this year has given me:
- 4 new games started βπ»
- 3 ennie nominations πΈ π
- 2 kickstarters run π°
- and an indie groundbreaker trophy π
2025 has been a real one π«‘
- 4 new games started βπ»
- 3 ennie nominations πΈ π
- 2 kickstarters run π°
- and an indie groundbreaker trophy π
2025 has been a real one π«‘
Lovely concise reviews of a whole heap of games here including my little ZineQuest project, Heavy Weighs the Crown π
It's EOY wrap-up season but here at IGRC World HQ that just means we'd better push out all the mini-reviews we didn't do all year long.
38 short reviews of what showed up on our doorstep in 2025. Is your favorite game in there? Looking for something new to play?
Big year. Much books. Wao.
38 short reviews of what showed up on our doorstep in 2025. Is your favorite game in there? Looking for something new to play?
Big year. Much books. Wao.
2025 Inbox at the Club
It will come as no surprise that a lot more games show up here at IGRC World HQ than we can possibly play. But they all get read! Given I greatly prefer to write based on play experience, and givenβ¦
indiegamereadingclub.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Lovely concise reviews of a whole heap of games here including my little ZineQuest project, Heavy Weighs the Crown π
Oh yeah, I heard a rumour Orks might even be one of the factions in the 11th starter box π¬ Hope my models arenβt redundant before I get to use them! Already lost a few to legends this editionβ¦
December 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Oh yeah, I heard a rumour Orks might even be one of the factions in the 11th starter box π¬ Hope my models arenβt redundant before I get to use them! Already lost a few to legends this editionβ¦
I continue to (slowly, over many years) assemble and paint one of the greatest ork collections of our times, yet I donβt think Iβve played a game of 10th edition 40k yet.
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I continue to (slowly, over many years) assemble and paint one of the greatest ork collections of our times, yet I donβt think Iβve played a game of 10th edition 40k yet.
You can get a digital copy (community copies available) here:
alwayscheckers.itch.io/revolt
The boxed set and/or book are available here (while stocks last):
alwayscheckers.com
alwayscheckers.itch.io/revolt
The boxed set and/or book are available here (while stocks last):
alwayscheckers.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
You can get a digital copy (community copies available) here:
alwayscheckers.itch.io/revolt
The boxed set and/or book are available here (while stocks last):
alwayscheckers.com
alwayscheckers.itch.io/revolt
The boxed set and/or book are available here (while stocks last):
alwayscheckers.com
The other key source of inspiration that I only mentioned on the KS page was the actual Peasantβs Revolt of 1381.
Although Iβm no historian and wanted to make a fantasy game.
Maybe worth a read if youβre curious π
Although Iβm no historian and wanted to make a fantasy game.
Maybe worth a read if youβre curious π
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The other key source of inspiration that I only mentioned on the KS page was the actual Peasantβs Revolt of 1381.
Although Iβm no historian and wanted to make a fantasy game.
Maybe worth a read if youβre curious π
Although Iβm no historian and wanted to make a fantasy game.
Maybe worth a read if youβre curious π
This was a nice surprise π As always, Rascal and Chase continue putting out great articles and thoughtful takes.
FWIW the pessimism in the design of Revolt! is both intentional and convenient given the legacy design I wanted to lean into. π πΈ
I hope more people check out the game!
FWIW the pessimism in the design of Revolt! is both intentional and convenient given the legacy design I wanted to lean into. π πΈ
I hope more people check out the game!
Amidst Revolt!'s fantastical politcal arena, which are evocative and entertaining, is a missed opportunity to dig deeper into what follows a tyrant's fall.
Revolt! interrogates power but falters in conversation
Telling stories about violent regime change is cathartic and entertaining, and maybe that's all it needs to be.
www.rascal.news
December 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This was a nice surprise π As always, Rascal and Chase continue putting out great articles and thoughtful takes.
FWIW the pessimism in the design of Revolt! is both intentional and convenient given the legacy design I wanted to lean into. π πΈ
I hope more people check out the game!
FWIW the pessimism in the design of Revolt! is both intentional and convenient given the legacy design I wanted to lean into. π πΈ
I hope more people check out the game!
Thanks for the article Chase, really cool to see people discover and engage with Revolt!
The answer is two-parts; a desire to lean heavily into a cyclical legacy design (inspired by Oath) and most importantly, a healthy dose of cynicism/despair at the political environment when I was writing it.
The answer is two-parts; a desire to lean heavily into a cyclical legacy design (inspired by Oath) and most importantly, a healthy dose of cynicism/despair at the political environment when I was writing it.
December 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thanks for the article Chase, really cool to see people discover and engage with Revolt!
The answer is two-parts; a desire to lean heavily into a cyclical legacy design (inspired by Oath) and most importantly, a healthy dose of cynicism/despair at the political environment when I was writing it.
The answer is two-parts; a desire to lean heavily into a cyclical legacy design (inspired by Oath) and most importantly, a healthy dose of cynicism/despair at the political environment when I was writing it.
Someone pointed me towards this short YouTube review of Revolt! Really nice (and concise!) summary of the game. π πΈ
I often get ideas about making my own series of βhow to playβ videos but it always seems to drop down my priority list. π¬
youtu.be/03BkjaivhwM?...
I often get ideas about making my own series of βhow to playβ videos but it always seems to drop down my priority list. π¬
youtu.be/03BkjaivhwM?...
The Toad King's Grip Tightens As Rebellion Stirs! | Revolt! RPG
YouTube video by The RPG Academy
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Someone pointed me towards this short YouTube review of Revolt! Really nice (and concise!) summary of the game. π πΈ
I often get ideas about making my own series of βhow to playβ videos but it always seems to drop down my priority list. π¬
youtu.be/03BkjaivhwM?...
I often get ideas about making my own series of βhow to playβ videos but it always seems to drop down my priority list. π¬
youtu.be/03BkjaivhwM?...
Reposted by Jason Price
New to the #SoloRPG List: Heavy Weighs the Crown from @alwayscheckers.bsky.social
Heavy Weighs the Crown is a game of magical crowns, the monarchs who wear them and the realms they rule together. #Fantasy #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.php?i...
Heavy Weighs the Crown is a game of magical crowns, the monarchs who wear them and the realms they rule together. #Fantasy #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.php?i...
December 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
New to the #SoloRPG List: Heavy Weighs the Crown from @alwayscheckers.bsky.social
Heavy Weighs the Crown is a game of magical crowns, the monarchs who wear them and the realms they rule together. #Fantasy #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.php?i...
Heavy Weighs the Crown is a game of magical crowns, the monarchs who wear them and the realms they rule together. #Fantasy #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.php?i...
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5 out of 6 games Quinns mentions in this review are available and in stock at heartofthedeernicorn.com!
Desperation, Skeletons, Tacklebox, Better Strangers, Fall of Magic, AND City of Winter!
Desperation, Skeletons, Tacklebox, Better Strangers, Fall of Magic, AND City of Winter!
New Quinns Quest review is a boxed RPG special! π¦β¨
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
Quinns Quest Reviews: The Boxed RPG Special!
YouTube video by Quinns Quest
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
5 out of 6 games Quinns mentions in this review are available and in stock at heartofthedeernicorn.com!
Desperation, Skeletons, Tacklebox, Better Strangers, Fall of Magic, AND City of Winter!
Desperation, Skeletons, Tacklebox, Better Strangers, Fall of Magic, AND City of Winter!
Just added a stack of digital community copies to *all* of my games on itch.io thanks to the generosity of my recent Kickstarter backers:
alwayscheckers.itch.io
alwayscheckers.itch.io
Always Checkers Publishing
alwayscheckers.itch.io
December 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just added a stack of digital community copies to *all* of my games on itch.io thanks to the generosity of my recent Kickstarter backers:
alwayscheckers.itch.io
alwayscheckers.itch.io
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Revolt! rules. Get this while you can.
All this talk about boxed games has prompted me to restock Revolt! on my webstore after it sold out earlier this year:
alwayscheckers.com/products/rev...
Itβs also on sale on itch.io with community copies available to claim π πΈ
alwayscheckers.com/products/rev...
Itβs also on sale on itch.io with community copies available to claim π πΈ
Revolt! boxed set & PDF
Revolt! is a multiple ENNIE-award nominated fantasy roleplaying game for 1 to 4 players. Play to tell tales in the troubled realm of Lektok, where Mortimus the Toad King has claimed the throne after a...
alwayscheckers.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Revolt! rules. Get this while you can.