makes Books & Games & Things
Tag: Cortex
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Diary of a Ceres Rider
Check It OutWhoops, it looks like when I moved websites I left an orphan behind. Diary of a Ceres Rider is an experimental build of Cortex built…
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Emporium of the Speaking Lands
Check It OutThe idea for Emporium—a big long list of nifty SFX to add to your gear and other cool stuff—has been knocking around my head since…
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The Court of the Tyrant at Tour Toriel Released!
Check It OutThe Court of the Tyrant at Tour Toriel is finally released, out in the wild, and most importantly off my desk! This is the fourth…
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Cortex Prime Cheat Sheets
Check It OutThese handy little half-sheets are quick and easy references and play aids for the Cortex Prime Roleplaying game. Cortex Cheat Sheets by Miriam Robern
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Keystone Toolbox: Bestiary
Check It OutThe Bestiary of the Speaking Lands brings a veritable menagerie of animals and exotic creatures into your Cortex games. 100 SFX make each creature a unique gaming experience.…
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Ascent to Prime: Keystone Tutorial Campaign
Check It OutOur heroes are out to do the impossible: infiltrate the impregnable fortress of Tour Toriel, climb its endless battlements, and confront its master, the Dread…
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Cortex Rant: the Speed Bump Assist Mechanic
Check It OutIt’s a common question: “If player A wants to assist Player B in a test, how do you do that?” And—somewhat frustratingly—the answer is “it’s…
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Cortex Rant: What’s the Cortex Magic System Like?
Check It OutA common question among Cortex newbies is “how does the magic system work in Cortex?” It’s a reasonable question coming from a context where most…
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Cortex Rant: Power Die Ratings and Who’s Strongest
Check It OutIn the Cortex Game Handbook, each Power is listed with its die ratings listed, showing essentially what you get for each die level. It looks…
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Cortex Rant: the “Personality Quirk” Distinction Prompt
Check It Out(Experimental new post format where Miriam just rants about Cortex things. Will there be a second rant? Will it continue for any length at all?…