Nyah Payne
@nyah-payne.bsky.social
Scriptwriter at Checkpoint! Love to chat about games, stories, nature, music, and anything in between! (She/her)
1: Monster Hunter Wilds
#MonsterHunterWilds is far and away my personal favourite game this year! Since it came out early this year, I've put 146 hours into Wilds. I've hunted every monster, mastering my use of the bow. Like so many on my list, it's so much better with friends!
#MonsterHunterWilds is far and away my personal favourite game this year! Since it came out early this year, I've put 146 hours into Wilds. I've hunted every monster, mastering my use of the bow. Like so many on my list, it's so much better with friends!
December 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
1: Monster Hunter Wilds
#MonsterHunterWilds is far and away my personal favourite game this year! Since it came out early this year, I've put 146 hours into Wilds. I've hunted every monster, mastering my use of the bow. Like so many on my list, it's so much better with friends!
#MonsterHunterWilds is far and away my personal favourite game this year! Since it came out early this year, I've put 146 hours into Wilds. I've hunted every monster, mastering my use of the bow. Like so many on my list, it's so much better with friends!
1: G.U.I.D.O vs Security House in Minecraft
3.2 million views in 9 months
youtu.be/GX8wPCV4swE?...
This video was my very first one with Checkpoint and it's still doing so well!
Those were my top ten adventures this year! Happy New Year!
3.2 million views in 9 months
youtu.be/GX8wPCV4swE?...
This video was my very first one with Checkpoint and it's still doing so well!
Those were my top ten adventures this year! Happy New Year!
G.U.I.D.O vs Security House in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
1: G.U.I.D.O vs Security House in Minecraft
3.2 million views in 9 months
youtu.be/GX8wPCV4swE?...
This video was my very first one with Checkpoint and it's still doing so well!
Those were my top ten adventures this year! Happy New Year!
3.2 million views in 9 months
youtu.be/GX8wPCV4swE?...
This video was my very first one with Checkpoint and it's still doing so well!
Those were my top ten adventures this year! Happy New Year!
2: Stardew Valley
A new friend bought me #StardewValley this year so we could play it together and it is criminal that I've never played this game before! It is just my cup of tea! I think I'm going to be addicted to this game for a very long time!
A new friend bought me #StardewValley this year so we could play it together and it is criminal that I've never played this game before! It is just my cup of tea! I think I'm going to be addicted to this game for a very long time!
December 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
2: Stardew Valley
A new friend bought me #StardewValley this year so we could play it together and it is criminal that I've never played this game before! It is just my cup of tea! I think I'm going to be addicted to this game for a very long time!
A new friend bought me #StardewValley this year so we could play it together and it is criminal that I've never played this game before! It is just my cup of tea! I think I'm going to be addicted to this game for a very long time!
2: Upgrading Worm into a GOD in Minecraft
2 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/294oshGeqNU?...
I like to think this adventure is particularly popular thanks to some really creative takes on what a worm could be, especially early on in the video! Creativity is the name of the game!
2 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/294oshGeqNU?...
I like to think this adventure is particularly popular thanks to some really creative takes on what a worm could be, especially early on in the video! Creativity is the name of the game!
Upgrading Worm into a GOD in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
2: Upgrading Worm into a GOD in Minecraft
2 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/294oshGeqNU?...
I like to think this adventure is particularly popular thanks to some really creative takes on what a worm could be, especially early on in the video! Creativity is the name of the game!
2 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/294oshGeqNU?...
I like to think this adventure is particularly popular thanks to some really creative takes on what a worm could be, especially early on in the video! Creativity is the name of the game!
3: Dispatch
#dispatch is a choice-based game about a down on his luck superhero, who joins a superhero dispatching network. Practically, he dispatches his team of misfits to various jobs. Deeper than that, though, his goal is to turn his band of ex-villains into a team of heroes.
#dispatch is a choice-based game about a down on his luck superhero, who joins a superhero dispatching network. Practically, he dispatches his team of misfits to various jobs. Deeper than that, though, his goal is to turn his band of ex-villains into a team of heroes.
December 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
3: Dispatch
#dispatch is a choice-based game about a down on his luck superhero, who joins a superhero dispatching network. Practically, he dispatches his team of misfits to various jobs. Deeper than that, though, his goal is to turn his band of ex-villains into a team of heroes.
#dispatch is a choice-based game about a down on his luck superhero, who joins a superhero dispatching network. Practically, he dispatches his team of misfits to various jobs. Deeper than that, though, his goal is to turn his band of ex-villains into a team of heroes.
3: Italian #Brainrot vs Security House in Minecraft
1.5 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/Swg34dRqbHc?...
I am stunned that this adventure was so popular! I had to know my Lirili Larila from my Trippi Troppi! I'm impressed that young people have such a surrealist sense of humour!
1.5 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/Swg34dRqbHc?...
I am stunned that this adventure was so popular! I had to know my Lirili Larila from my Trippi Troppi! I'm impressed that young people have such a surrealist sense of humour!
Italian Brainrot vs Security House in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
3: Italian #Brainrot vs Security House in Minecraft
1.5 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/Swg34dRqbHc?...
I am stunned that this adventure was so popular! I had to know my Lirili Larila from my Trippi Troppi! I'm impressed that young people have such a surrealist sense of humour!
1.5 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/Swg34dRqbHc?...
I am stunned that this adventure was so popular! I had to know my Lirili Larila from my Trippi Troppi! I'm impressed that young people have such a surrealist sense of humour!
4: Deltarune (Chapters 3 & 4)
#DELTARUNE Chapter 4 moved me in the same way that Undertale did. The combat continues to find new ways to play, the music delighted me, the narrative made me cry. I deeply care for Kris, Susie, Ralsei, and Noelle. I can't wait for the next chapters!
#DELTARUNE Chapter 4 moved me in the same way that Undertale did. The combat continues to find new ways to play, the music delighted me, the narrative made me cry. I deeply care for Kris, Susie, Ralsei, and Noelle. I can't wait for the next chapters!
December 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
4: Deltarune (Chapters 3 & 4)
#DELTARUNE Chapter 4 moved me in the same way that Undertale did. The combat continues to find new ways to play, the music delighted me, the narrative made me cry. I deeply care for Kris, Susie, Ralsei, and Noelle. I can't wait for the next chapters!
#DELTARUNE Chapter 4 moved me in the same way that Undertale did. The combat continues to find new ways to play, the music delighted me, the narrative made me cry. I deeply care for Kris, Susie, Ralsei, and Noelle. I can't wait for the next chapters!
4: Upgrading a Zombie into a GOD in Minecraft
1.5 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/XJ3n87aa2SQ?...
I've got a huge love for zombie media that served me well for this adventure. I pulled from a vast array of zombie tropes to make up the different zombie forms! Did I include your favourite?
1.5 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/XJ3n87aa2SQ?...
I've got a huge love for zombie media that served me well for this adventure. I pulled from a vast array of zombie tropes to make up the different zombie forms! Did I include your favourite?
Upgrading a Zombie into a GOD in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
4: Upgrading a Zombie into a GOD in Minecraft
1.5 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/XJ3n87aa2SQ?...
I've got a huge love for zombie media that served me well for this adventure. I pulled from a vast array of zombie tropes to make up the different zombie forms! Did I include your favourite?
1.5 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/XJ3n87aa2SQ?...
I've got a huge love for zombie media that served me well for this adventure. I pulled from a vast array of zombie tropes to make up the different zombie forms! Did I include your favourite?
5: Across the Obelisk
Some of my friends were playing this game co-op. I got it and played a few runs with them. I started playing solo. Suddenly, it's the end of the year, I have 141 hours in this game and it was one of my most played this year! This game has me in a choke-hold!
Some of my friends were playing this game co-op. I got it and played a few runs with them. I started playing solo. Suddenly, it's the end of the year, I have 141 hours in this game and it was one of my most played this year! This game has me in a choke-hold!
December 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
5: Across the Obelisk
Some of my friends were playing this game co-op. I got it and played a few runs with them. I started playing solo. Suddenly, it's the end of the year, I have 141 hours in this game and it was one of my most played this year! This game has me in a choke-hold!
Some of my friends were playing this game co-op. I got it and played a few runs with them. I started playing solo. Suddenly, it's the end of the year, I have 141 hours in this game and it was one of my most played this year! This game has me in a choke-hold!
5: Minecraft But There's K-POP DEMON HUNTER Hearts
1.4 million views in 1 month
youtu.be/4B50xp9_mUM?...
#KPOPDEMONHUNTERS was one of the best films I watched this year! Having watched and loved the film, I was really proud of this narrative! It may be my favourite of the year!
1.4 million views in 1 month
youtu.be/4B50xp9_mUM?...
#KPOPDEMONHUNTERS was one of the best films I watched this year! Having watched and loved the film, I was really proud of this narrative! It may be my favourite of the year!
Minecraft But There's K-POP DEMON HUNTER Hearts
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
5: Minecraft But There's K-POP DEMON HUNTER Hearts
1.4 million views in 1 month
youtu.be/4B50xp9_mUM?...
#KPOPDEMONHUNTERS was one of the best films I watched this year! Having watched and loved the film, I was really proud of this narrative! It may be my favourite of the year!
1.4 million views in 1 month
youtu.be/4B50xp9_mUM?...
#KPOPDEMONHUNTERS was one of the best films I watched this year! Having watched and loved the film, I was really proud of this narrative! It may be my favourite of the year!
6: Hollow Knight - Silksong
I loved #hollowknight, so I was super excited to play Silksong! How come it's only 6 on my list, then? Call it a skill issue - I'm only just into act 2! I love what I've played - music, art, design, and the beautifully written characters. Had to make my list!
I loved #hollowknight, so I was super excited to play Silksong! How come it's only 6 on my list, then? Call it a skill issue - I'm only just into act 2! I love what I've played - music, art, design, and the beautifully written characters. Had to make my list!
December 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
6: Hollow Knight - Silksong
I loved #hollowknight, so I was super excited to play Silksong! How come it's only 6 on my list, then? Call it a skill issue - I'm only just into act 2! I love what I've played - music, art, design, and the beautifully written characters. Had to make my list!
I loved #hollowknight, so I was super excited to play Silksong! How come it's only 6 on my list, then? Call it a skill issue - I'm only just into act 2! I love what I've played - music, art, design, and the beautifully written characters. Had to make my list!
6: Upgrading VILLAGER Into a GOD in Minecraft
1.4 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/gIrUIiqKP30?...
I think this adventure really benefited from some seriously unique Villager designs! I seem to remember my Dungeons and Dragons influences creeping into this one!
1.4 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/gIrUIiqKP30?...
I think this adventure really benefited from some seriously unique Villager designs! I seem to remember my Dungeons and Dragons influences creeping into this one!
Upgrading VILLAGER Into a GOD in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
6: Upgrading VILLAGER Into a GOD in Minecraft
1.4 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/gIrUIiqKP30?...
I think this adventure really benefited from some seriously unique Villager designs! I seem to remember my Dungeons and Dragons influences creeping into this one!
1.4 million views in 8 months
youtu.be/gIrUIiqKP30?...
I think this adventure really benefited from some seriously unique Villager designs! I seem to remember my Dungeons and Dragons influences creeping into this one!
7: Minecraft
I have played #Minecraft before this year, but I go through phases with Minecraft and I rediscovered my love for it. I came back to it thanks to a project; I'm recreating the Undertale underground! I've recently finished Grillby's, which I'm pretty proud of!
I have played #Minecraft before this year, but I go through phases with Minecraft and I rediscovered my love for it. I came back to it thanks to a project; I'm recreating the Undertale underground! I've recently finished Grillby's, which I'm pretty proud of!
December 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
7: Minecraft
I have played #Minecraft before this year, but I go through phases with Minecraft and I rediscovered my love for it. I came back to it thanks to a project; I'm recreating the Undertale underground! I've recently finished Grillby's, which I'm pretty proud of!
I have played #Minecraft before this year, but I go through phases with Minecraft and I rediscovered my love for it. I came back to it thanks to a project; I'm recreating the Undertale underground! I've recently finished Grillby's, which I'm pretty proud of!
Merry Christmas! There was no countdown post yesterday, so I get to countdown 7 AND 6 today!
7: Minecraft But There's Parasite Upgrades
1.3 million views in 6 months
youtu.be/m8Kc7vzRv_8?...
This adventure had really unique parasite creatures!
7: Minecraft But There's Parasite Upgrades
1.3 million views in 6 months
youtu.be/m8Kc7vzRv_8?...
This adventure had really unique parasite creatures!
Minecraft But There's Parasite Upgrades
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Merry Christmas! There was no countdown post yesterday, so I get to countdown 7 AND 6 today!
7: Minecraft But There's Parasite Upgrades
1.3 million views in 6 months
youtu.be/m8Kc7vzRv_8?...
This adventure had really unique parasite creatures!
7: Minecraft But There's Parasite Upgrades
1.3 million views in 6 months
youtu.be/m8Kc7vzRv_8?...
This adventure had really unique parasite creatures!
8: Elden Ring - Nightreign
Nightreign was what me and my friends played when we wanted to suffer together! A FromSoft Souls-like game with a battle royale-style closing border sounds like insanity, and it feels like it too! But there was so much delight to be found in that chaos.
Nightreign was what me and my friends played when we wanted to suffer together! A FromSoft Souls-like game with a battle royale-style closing border sounds like insanity, and it feels like it too! But there was so much delight to be found in that chaos.
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
8: Elden Ring - Nightreign
Nightreign was what me and my friends played when we wanted to suffer together! A FromSoft Souls-like game with a battle royale-style closing border sounds like insanity, and it feels like it too! But there was so much delight to be found in that chaos.
Nightreign was what me and my friends played when we wanted to suffer together! A FromSoft Souls-like game with a battle royale-style closing border sounds like insanity, and it feels like it too! But there was so much delight to be found in that chaos.
8: I Found G.U.I.D.O's Secret World in Minecraft
1.3 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/P6M6G3b18og?...
This adventure plays out like a mystery with lots of parts that come together in the end. It gives me comfort that I pulled it off, as so many of our audience watched and enjoyed it!
1.3 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/P6M6G3b18og?...
This adventure plays out like a mystery with lots of parts that come together in the end. It gives me comfort that I pulled it off, as so many of our audience watched and enjoyed it!
I Found G.U.I.D.O's Secret World in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
8: I Found G.U.I.D.O's Secret World in Minecraft
1.3 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/P6M6G3b18og?...
This adventure plays out like a mystery with lots of parts that come together in the end. It gives me comfort that I pulled it off, as so many of our audience watched and enjoyed it!
1.3 million views in 7 months
youtu.be/P6M6G3b18og?...
This adventure plays out like a mystery with lots of parts that come together in the end. It gives me comfort that I pulled it off, as so many of our audience watched and enjoyed it!
9: R.E.P.O
This year has seen many game developers embrace the 'friendslop' genre but, for me, none of them have given me quite as much joy as R.E.P.O! For this past year, R.E.P.O was my absolute go to for any friend game nights!
This year has seen many game developers embrace the 'friendslop' genre but, for me, none of them have given me quite as much joy as R.E.P.O! For this past year, R.E.P.O was my absolute go to for any friend game nights!
December 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
9: R.E.P.O
This year has seen many game developers embrace the 'friendslop' genre but, for me, none of them have given me quite as much joy as R.E.P.O! For this past year, R.E.P.O was my absolute go to for any friend game nights!
This year has seen many game developers embrace the 'friendslop' genre but, for me, none of them have given me quite as much joy as R.E.P.O! For this past year, R.E.P.O was my absolute go to for any friend game nights!
9: Upgrading DEER MONSTER into a GOD in Minecraft!
1.2 million views in two months
youtu.be/P_jlWnekxDc?...
I promise not all of these will be #99nightsintheforest videos! I'm glad this one made it into my top ten, as I'm very proud of the different forms I came up with for The Deer!
1.2 million views in two months
youtu.be/P_jlWnekxDc?...
I promise not all of these will be #99nightsintheforest videos! I'm glad this one made it into my top ten, as I'm very proud of the different forms I came up with for The Deer!
Upgrading DEER MONSTER into a GOD in Minecraft!
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
9: Upgrading DEER MONSTER into a GOD in Minecraft!
1.2 million views in two months
youtu.be/P_jlWnekxDc?...
I promise not all of these will be #99nightsintheforest videos! I'm glad this one made it into my top ten, as I'm very proud of the different forms I came up with for The Deer!
1.2 million views in two months
youtu.be/P_jlWnekxDc?...
I promise not all of these will be #99nightsintheforest videos! I'm glad this one made it into my top ten, as I'm very proud of the different forms I came up with for The Deer!
10: The Midnight Walk
This adorable little adventure is designed to be played in VR, but it can also be played out of VR. I love its art style! Each element of the game is sculpted in real life, before being scanned into the game. I would highly recommend giving it a try.
This adorable little adventure is designed to be played in VR, but it can also be played out of VR. I love its art style! Each element of the game is sculpted in real life, before being scanned into the game. I would highly recommend giving it a try.
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
10: The Midnight Walk
This adorable little adventure is designed to be played in VR, but it can also be played out of VR. I love its art style! Each element of the game is sculpted in real life, before being scanned into the game. I would highly recommend giving it a try.
This adorable little adventure is designed to be played in VR, but it can also be played out of VR. I love its art style! Each element of the game is sculpted in real life, before being scanned into the game. I would highly recommend giving it a try.
You may have seen my previous post, about counting down my most popular Checkpoint videos of the year. But life isn't all work and no play! Video games are an important part of my life and I'll also be counting down my top ten games that I played for the first time this year.
December 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You may have seen my previous post, about counting down my most popular Checkpoint videos of the year. But life isn't all work and no play! Video games are an important part of my life and I'll also be counting down my top ten games that I played for the first time this year.
10: The Deer Monster vs Security House in Minecraft!
1.2 million views in 2 months
youtu.be/JxRI5mp3jF0?...
This was mine and the channel's first video based on the popular #Roblox game, #99nightsintheforest. I'm glad this story was received so well!
1.2 million views in 2 months
youtu.be/JxRI5mp3jF0?...
This was mine and the channel's first video based on the popular #Roblox game, #99nightsintheforest. I'm glad this story was received so well!
The Deer Monster vs Security House in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
10: The Deer Monster vs Security House in Minecraft!
1.2 million views in 2 months
youtu.be/JxRI5mp3jF0?...
This was mine and the channel's first video based on the popular #Roblox game, #99nightsintheforest. I'm glad this story was received so well!
1.2 million views in 2 months
youtu.be/JxRI5mp3jF0?...
This was mine and the channel's first video based on the popular #Roblox game, #99nightsintheforest. I'm glad this story was received so well!
I've gone a little quiet over the past three months, but we're coming to the end of 2025 and this is always when I like to review my year. I've been working with Checkpoint for nearly a year now. To celebrate, I want to count down my top ten most popular Checkpoint adventures.
December 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I've gone a little quiet over the past three months, but we're coming to the end of 2025 and this is always when I like to review my year. I've been working with Checkpoint for nearly a year now. To celebrate, I want to count down my top ten most popular Checkpoint adventures.
Reposted by Nyah Payne
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#spygame #vrgames #earlyaccess #indiegamedev #gamerelease
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December 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The briefing ends. The doors open.
Time to step inside and see what awaits.
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🔗 unseendiplomacy2.com 🔗
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#spygame #vrgames #earlyaccess #indiegamedev #gamerelease
Time to step inside and see what awaits.
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🔗 unseendiplomacy2.com 🔗
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#spygame #vrgames #earlyaccess #indiegamedev #gamerelease
My latest Checkpoint adventure is 'Bloodbath #Godzilla vs Security House'! It was a super fun challenge to create our own different forms of Bloodbath, based around his core concept, for our security house video! Check it out here: youtu.be/3Xxw6WlXhVE?...
Bloodbath Godzilla vs Security House in Minecraft
YouTube video by Checkpoint
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
My latest Checkpoint adventure is 'Bloodbath #Godzilla vs Security House'! It was a super fun challenge to create our own different forms of Bloodbath, based around his core concept, for our security house video! Check it out here: youtu.be/3Xxw6WlXhVE?...
Following an incredibly insightful meeting with a scriptwriting mentor, I was recommended 'The Science of Storytelling' by Will Storr. It has arrived today and I cannot wait to sink my teeth into it! Nothing like learning new theory and new ways to hone your craft!
September 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Following an incredibly insightful meeting with a scriptwriting mentor, I was recommended 'The Science of Storytelling' by Will Storr. It has arrived today and I cannot wait to sink my teeth into it! Nothing like learning new theory and new ways to hone your craft!