An Introduction to Designing with Cortex Prime

This is a talk Anders did for the Open Hearth gaming community. It contains a brief overview of the history of the Cortex system, an introduction to the mechanics, a look at example characters from some different Cortex Plus games, a look at the different traits available in Cortex Prime, and some discussion on things to think about when making a Cortex Prime game.

The Open Hearth: https://openhearthgaming.com/
Cortex Prime: https://www.cortexrpg.com/compendium/explore-the-rules
The official Cortex Discord server: https://discord.gg/z4y8SpAHpJ

What is Around the Hearth?

Around the Hearth features discussion on a wide range of topics relevant to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) featuring members of the Open Hearth Gaming Community. We talk games, gameplay, design, and the games being played at the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar. Our online games are free and open to all! If you'd like to join the fun, visit openhearthgaming.com for more information.