Episodes

  • Tribes in the Dark with Wil Hutton
    Jan 17 2024

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Emporium of the Speaking Lands with Miriam Robern
    Nov 7 2023

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    45 mins
  • Fireside with June Austin
    Oct 24 2023

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    53 mins
  • XP Trig with Drew of OA
    Oct 10 2023

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Interrogating Assets and Positioning
    Sep 22 2022

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

    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

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    17 mins
  • Cortex on Foundry
    Aug 17 2022

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    52 mins
  • Tales of Xadia Review
    May 2 2022

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    14 mins
  • Fireside Chat with Mournful Leper
    Mar 29 2022

    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 pbcpodcast@d20radio.com

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

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    48 mins