Primed by Cortex

Primed by Cortex

By Kerby LambertLeisureGames
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Primed by Cortex episodes

  • PbC Presents: the Great Big Nomventure

    In this special episode, Brittnay Hess and I discuss The Great Big Nomventure, a roleplaying game for our youngest players, by Nomnivore Games. Note: This is not a Cortex Prime based system. 

    Kickstarter is live on August 1st, 2024, and will run throughout the month: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomnivoregames/the-great-big-nomventure 

    Nomnivore Games: https://nomnivoregames.com/

    Brittnay Hess @ Distal's Place: https://www.twitch.tv/distalsplace

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by June Austin, whose tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    33 min
  • Tribes in the Dark with Wil Hutton

    We sit with Wil Hutton (aka Rivetgeek) to talk about Tribe 8's history, it's dealings in Cortex Prime, and where it's at now. This episode is highly friendly to listeners who aren't overly familiar with Cortex but enjoys learning about tabletop history and what it takes to update and modernize a game in broader terms.

    Tribes in the Dark: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/377688/Tribes-in-the-Dark--Playtest

    Xine: https://xine.ink/

    Mastodon: @rivetgeek@dicecamp | Blue Sky: rivetgeek.bsky.social

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by June Austin, whose tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    1 hr 12 min
  • Emporium of the Speaking Lands with Miriam Robern

    We sit with Miriam Robern to talk about her new product Emporium of the Speaking Lands, the nature of equipment in Cortex, and what's next for Keystone.


    Primary Site: http://miriamrobern.com/ 
    Storefront: http://miriamrobern.itch.io/ 
    Emporium Specifically: https://miriamrobern.itch.io/keystone-emporium 
    Arcanist's Toolkit by Riley Routh: https://rileyrouth.itch.io/the-arcanists-toolkit 
    Xine: http://xine.ink/ 

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by June Austin, whose tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    45 min
  • Fireside with June Austin

    A fireside chat with June Austin about the horror genre. We talk about Cthulhu, slashers, ghosts, and all the spoopy stuff, going over what they're like to run in a game and what it might be like to run it in Cortex.

    The Vanguard podcast is a Mutants & Masterminds actual play podcast, featuring James (the very same James from below!), Lyra, Shira, and more. You can find them on your podcatcher of choice and on YouTube! https://open.spotify.com/show/0aYAEdGFZQFlyFE5Afn2nE?si=a964489f963b4ce5

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by June Austin, whose tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    53 min
  • XP Trig with Drew of OA

    An episode about "XP Triggers" in tabletop gaming. What they are in the hobby at large and what they are -- or could be -- in Cortex Prime.

    Drew can be found at: YouTube | Discord | Startplaying.games

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by June Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    1 hr 15 min
  • Interrogating Assets and Positioning

    An episode about fictional positioning, interrogating that fiction, and assets in Cortex Prime.

    The Vanguard podcast is a Mutants & Masterminds actual play podcast, featuring James (the very same James from below!), Lyra, Shira, and more. You can find them on your podcatcher of choice and on YouTube! https://open.spotify.com/show/0aYAEdGFZQFlyFE5Afn2nE?si=a964489f963b4ce5

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    Music: Underglow by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    18 min
  • Cortex on Foundry

    Sitting down with Necrophage, the author behind the unofficial Cortex Prime system on Foundry VTT.

    https://github.com/Secular12/  -- Since recording this episode, sheet Themes have been implemented!

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    52 min
  • Tales of Xadia Review

    A review of Tales of Xadia.

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    15 min
  • Fireside Chat with Mournful Leper

    We sit down with a fresh perspective with Mournful Leper on moderating Cortex or tackling it as a player.

    Mournful Leper: www.mournfulleper.com

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    49 min
  • Rootin’ Tootin’ Pathways with Angille

    In this episode, we talk about character sheet design, pathways and what they might look for your game, as well as one of Angille's many projects.

    Places where Angille can be found: https://linktr.ee/angille 

    Cortex Prime Official Website: www.cortexrpg.com

    Cortex Prime Community Discord: https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u

    All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/PrimedbyCortex 

    Have a question? Email us at [email protected]

    Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com

    Country Fireside by Roger Ts was provided by www.fesliyanstudios.com 

    42 min

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Primed by Cortex discusses the mechanics and roleplaying elements of the Cortex Prime roleplaying game. We also sit down with various game designers and discuss the work they’re doing for the Creator…