Show overview
Primed by Cortex has been publishing since 2020, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 32 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 57 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.8 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 12 episodes published. Published by Kerby Lambert.
From the publisher
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 Studio.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 32PbC 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
Ep 31Tribes 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
Ep 30Emporium 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
Ep 29Fireside 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
Ep 28XP 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
Ep 27Interrogating 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
Ep 26Cortex 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
Ep 25Tales 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
Ep 24Fireside 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
Ep 23Rootin’ 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
Ep 22The Contest
An overview of Contest mechanics in Cortex, and we briefly examine a scene from Into the Badlands and how that might look with Contest mechanics. 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
Ep 21Shipboard Adventures
Complicating shipboard adventures, we go over things to consider when running crew. 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
Ep 20It’s Complicated
Talking about Complications! 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
Ep 19Love Letters
JT Dimino and Kerby talk about a device that GM's can use for many different systems and how that might look for Cortex Prime. 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
Ep 18Special Effects (SFX)
JT Dimino and Kerby talk about SFX and how you might look at writing them or including them in your 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 James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Ep 17Broken Palisades VI
Broken Palisades is an actual play mini-series featuring Kerby as the GM alongside JT Dimino, Kamala, Laura, and Mo Skel as players. Broken Palisades takes place in a homebrew, low-fantasy setting, and features mild use of adult language and violence. 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] Hunt Them Down was composed by Erik Haddad. Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Ep 16Broken Palisades V
Broken Palisades is an actual play mini-series featuring Kerby as the GM alongside JT Dimino, Kamala, Laura, and Mo Skel as players. Broken Palisades takes place in a homebrew, low-fantasy setting, and features mild use of adult language and violence. 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] Hunt Them Down was composed by Erik Haddad. Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Ep 15Broken Palisades IV
Broken Palisades is an actual play mini-series featuring Kerby as the GM alongside JT Dimino, Kamala, Laura, and Mo Skel as players. Broken Palisades takes place in a homebrew, low-fantasy setting, and features mild use of adult language and violence. 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] Hunt Them Down was composed by Erik Haddad. Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Ep 14Broken Palisades III
Broken Palisades is an actual play mini-series featuring Kerby as the GM alongside JT Dimino, Kamala, Laura, and Mo Skel as players. Broken Palisades takes place in a homebrew, low-fantasy setting, and features mild use of adult language and violence. 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] Hunt Them Down was composed by Erik Haddad. Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Ep 13Broken Palisades II
Broken Palisades is an actual play mini-series featuring Kerby as the GM alongside JT Dimino, Kamala, Laura, and Mo Skel as players. Broken Palisades takes place in a homebrew, low-fantasy setting, and features mild use of adult language and violence. 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] Hunt Them Down was composed by Erik Haddad. Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com