Always Player One

15/04/2022

Please consider nominating us for the Golden Geek, it would be a monumental way to send off the show! https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2848636/16th-annual-golden-geek-awards-nominations-open

08/04/2022

New Episode Alert! Ep 36 - All Good Things...

That's right, it's time to say your goodbyes. The final episode of Always Player One is here. It has been our pleasure and privilege to entertain you over these last couple of years. So for one last time, thank you all for listening.

https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-36---All-Good-Things-e1gtr25

Here we are, have your tissues ready, it's going to get emotional... The final episode. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/gAnWkYH Timestamp for listener questions: 1.32.25 Links: Stop Somewhere Podcast: https://anchor.fm/stopsomewhere Mantis Falls: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291847/manti...

04/03/2022

New episode alert! Ep 35 - The Listener Choice Top 5

In our penultimate episode Scruffy and Norm are joined by Kendall McKenzie to count down the listener choice top 5. These games were selected by our listeners on Discord. We thought this would be a fun way to capture our audience's preference as we sign off for good. The final episode has been recorded and will follow shortly.

https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-35---The-Listener-Choice-Top-5-e1f7urn

In this episode Norm & Scruffy are joined once more by Kendall McKenzie to count down the top 5 solo games as chosen by our listeners. This top 5 list was made based on votes from our listeners over on our Discord server.

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us two nerds to all of you wonderful people. Thanks for all the support, understanding and for just being an amazing community!

06/12/2021

Those of you who sent us your Spotify Wrapped featuring us, thank you. It made us both smile! :)

15/10/2021

The end is near!

Our full audio announcement explaining a little about why and exactly how we are ending the podcast is out now. Please give a listen, hopefully this will answer all of your questions.

https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Important---Doomsday-Announcement-e18r0p4

The end is near! That's right we are ending the podcast but not before we go out with a big bang. In this announcement we share the news of the podcast coming to an end, some of our reasons as to why and what you can expect from our final episode and Discord community going forward. Listener Questio...

14/10/2021

Important! Please read. This message was posted on our Patreon last night. I hope you all understand. As we say the Discord will remain open so if you still haven't joined our wonderful community please click the link: https://discord.gg/gAnWkYH

10/09/2021

New episode alert! Ep 34 - The Wars of Marcus Aurelius - Scruffy & Norm Divided

In this episode we take a look at The Wars of Marcus Aurelius and couldn't have more opposing opinions. Listen anywhere or click the link: https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-34---The-Wars-Of-Marcus-Aurelius---Scruffy--Norm-Divided-e1762k7

27/08/2021

Important announcement:

We have been chatting, and the Patreon's already know this, we have decided that the best way to ensure the longevity and our own enjoyment of the podcast we will need to permanently switch back to the once a month format. This means there will be no episode today, we will aim to release the next episode on September 10th.

Thank you all for your understanding :)

15/08/2021

Exciting news! Long time friend of the show and unofficial third host Kendall McKenzie has just released the sequel to their Golden Geek nominated print n play game. Rollway Station 2 Tracks of the Trade. This game is available for free with a pay what you like option available. You can get it, along with all the files for the first game, right here:

https://dogmantra.itch.io/rollway-station-2-tracks-of-the-trade

Another 18xx Inspired Solo Roll and Write Game

13/08/2021

New episode alert! Ep 33 - Our Top 5s - One Year On

In this episode Scruffy and Norm run down their top 5 solo board games whilst comparing the list to the ones made a year ago in episode 8. Listen anywhere you normally would, or click the link:

https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-33---Our-Top-5s---One-Year-On-e15sfp7

04/08/2021

Our latest Ironsworn Twitch stream is now available to watch on Scruffy's YouTube. In this guided one shot Norm is GM whilst Scruffy and Kendall are players. Can they re-open the portal between the living and the dead? Check it out and find out for yourself!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRq-QDcz6Iw&t=893s

30/07/2021

New episode alert! Ep 32 - One Deck Dungone & The Joy of Losing

In this episode Scruffy & Norm take a look at One Deck Dungeon and the standalone expansion One Deck Dungeon: Forest of Shadows.

Listen anywhere you normally do or click the link:
https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-32---One-Deck-Dungeon--The-Joy-of-Losing-e157gcj

29/07/2021

We're not going to the UK Games Expo this year, due to unfortunate timing and personal obligations. That said, we would like to wish all those going a very happy expo. We hope you all have a wonderful and safe time.

(Here's a pic Norm snapped the last time he went, pre-covid)

16/07/2021

It's been a busy day here at AP1 HQ, a new podcast episode AND we did a really fun Ironsworn livestream over on Scruffy's Twitch. Scruffy & Kendall played through an adventure using the Delve mechanisms with Norm as the GM. Don't worry if you missed it live the whole stream is available to watch here:

https://www.twitch.tv/scruffygamerlive/v/1088730659?sr=a&t=11171s

16/07/2021

New episode alert! Ep 31 - Scruffy & Norm's favourite games to play together.

In this bonus episode Scruffy and Norm take some time to reminisce on some of their favourite games to play together. That's right, not solo but when they meet up together. Take a trip down memory lane as we share some of our most treasured gaming memories.

https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-31---Scruffy--Norms-Favourite-Games-To-Play-Together-e14hv8l

05/07/2021

We have the best listeners! Thank you all for your unbelievable support! :)

02/07/2021

New episode alert! Ep 30 - Blades in the Dark & Playing Multiplayer RPGs Solo

In this episode Scruffy and Norm take a look at the exciting multiplayer RPG Blades in the Dark, put into practice all they've learned about solo RPGs and share their experiences with you about how well this game converts for the solo player.

Listen anywhere you normally do or follow the link.
https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-30---Blades-in-the-Dark--Playing-Multiplayer-RPGs-Solo-e13qvg0

27/06/2021

If you can't get enough of Norm (lord help you) then you can catch him playing a podcast intern character for The Train Rush in their new episode here.

The Train Rush are friends of ours and their great podcast focuses on train games (long time listeners will know Norm and Scruffy love 18xx too). Go check it out! :)

In a potential historical future-past time-stripe that certainly might definitely happen maybe, Craig and Joe will discussed their experiences with the PnP edition of the soon-to-be published Union Station. Will you have been tired of the episode before I tire of this conceit? Yes, you did.

https://thetrainrush.com/2021/06/26/tragedy-looper-union-station/

19/06/2021

Thank you to all of those who joined us last night, if you missed the stream don't worry it is still on Scruffy's Twitch for a very limited time. We played three games of Marvel Champions all on expert, it was lots of fun! https://www.twitch.tv/scruffygamerlive

04/06/2021

New episode alert! Ep 29 - 7th Continent - File This One Under Fun

In this episode Norm kicks things off by announcing some temporary changes to the podcast format before Scruffy & special guest Dan take the mic to discuss 7th Continent. Listen anywhere you normally would or click the link: https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-29---7th-Continent---File-This-One-Under-Fun-e1259g5

29/05/2021

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 1 Player Podcast Scruffy and Norm, along with other solo podcasts, were invited on to chat about the show. The episode was lots of fun to record and you can listen to it here: https://1playerpodcast.com/e/1p-208-happy-anniversary/

This week is the 10th anniversary of the 1 Player Podcast!  Wow, huh!?  When the show started there wasn't much talk of solo gaming in the podcast world, with at least the notable exception of the EXCELLENT Print and Play podcast which was hosted by FNH1. ...

21/05/2021

New episode alert! Ep 28 - The Ming Voyages - An Unexpected Gem

In this episode we dive into The Ming Voyages, together we share our thoughts on the AI, the output random elements and the decisions the game asks you to make. Scruffy then takes this a step further presenting his own piece of game theory "The Gamer's Dilemma" and how that helps explain the unique decision space The Ming Voyages is able to cultivate through a blend of open and hidden information.

Listen where you normally would or hit the link: https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-28---The-Ming-Voyages--The-Gamers-Dilemma-e11amqb

17/05/2021

Over on the AP1 Discord one our our listeners kindly organised a "People's Mage Knight". The concept was simple, they set up a game of Mage Knight, gave us the current game state and everyone got to vote on what moves to make.

We set up two channels, one to vote and one to have discussion and share ideas. The game ran for just over a month and finally ended in success for Arythea! It was amazing and if you're not yet on our Discord you should be: https://discord.gg/gAnWkYH

07/05/2021

New episode alert! Ep 27 - Lost Ruins of Arnak with Brandon Waite - Pretty Clever Choices.

In this episode we are joined by Brandon, the founder and former host of the excellent Solosaurus Podcast, to discuss the Golden Geek winning Lost Ruins of Arnak. Listen anywhere you normally would or click the link!

https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone/episodes/Ep-27---Lost-Ruins-of-Arnak-with-Brandon-Waite---Pretty-Clever-Choices-e10elj7

07/05/2021

Tonight we celebrate one year as a podcast by live streaming a Blitz co-op scenario of Mage Knight over on Scruffy's Twitch stream at 8pm BST. Join us in the chat, ask us anything! We just want to have a Mage Knight party with you all. Subscribe to stay notified:
https://www.twitch.tv/scruffygamerlive?sr=a

06/05/2021

What are you doing tomorrow? Nothing? Great! Come and join Scruffy and Norm for a livestream over on Scruffy's Twitch channel. We are celebrating one year as a show with a co-op Blitz game of Mage Knight! This is pretty much just an excuse for us to party with you all and have a good old chat. We will be kicking off at 8pm BST but the stream will be a few hours long so pop in whenever you can. Subscribe to Scruffy's channel to get notification of when we go live! :)

https://www.twitch.tv/scruffygamerlive?sr=a

Currently I am streaming playthroughs of gmless rpgs but I will also stream video games from time to time, solo, or with Monkey Trousers.I am also a host for the Always Player One podcast, Check us out here: : https://anchor.fm/alwaysplayerone