Smallville RPG is great for this-- one PC can be literal Superman while the others are just his regular human friends and it works great. Runs on the #CortexRPG, which also powered Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (which worked fine with Silver Surfer and Daredevil on the same team).
September 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Smallville RPG is great for this-- one PC can be literal Superman while the others are just his regular human friends and it works great. Runs on the #CortexRPG, which also powered Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (which worked fine with Silver Surfer and Daredevil on the same team).
Cortex Lite is now a Silver bestseller on DriveThruRPG, and I feel a huge amount of gratitude to this community.
Check out this simple and sleek intro game for #CortexRPG and see why this award-winning system has fueled some of the most beloved licensed #TTRPG properties of the 21st century!
Check out this simple and sleek intro game for #CortexRPG and see why this award-winning system has fueled some of the most beloved licensed #TTRPG properties of the 21st century!
GAMERS!
New Cortex TTRPG licensed content just dropped. @jeremyforbing.bsky.social has revised CORTEX LITE, a swift & sturdy build ready to run at your table, and it’s now on DrivethruRPG! Grab it now for a low price!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
New Cortex TTRPG licensed content just dropped. @jeremyforbing.bsky.social has revised CORTEX LITE, a swift & sturdy build ready to run at your table, and it’s now on DrivethruRPG! Grab it now for a low price!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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September 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Cortex Lite is now a Silver bestseller on DriveThruRPG, and I feel a huge amount of gratitude to this community.
Check out this simple and sleek intro game for #CortexRPG and see why this award-winning system has fueled some of the most beloved licensed #TTRPG properties of the 21st century!
Check out this simple and sleek intro game for #CortexRPG and see why this award-winning system has fueled some of the most beloved licensed #TTRPG properties of the 21st century!
Well, if nothing else, the numbers on the website don't lie. There's still life and interest in #CortexRPG. Post-Elon I've been struggling to maintain numbers, having lost Twitter as an effective medium, and now my site has hit my monthly view goal with almost two weeks to spare. #TTRPG
October 20, 2023 at 2:19 AM
Well, if nothing else, the numbers on the website don't lie. There's still life and interest in #CortexRPG. Post-Elon I've been struggling to maintain numbers, having lost Twitter as an effective medium, and now my site has hit my monthly view goal with almost two weeks to spare. #TTRPG
November 4, 2024 at 9:24 PM
The article on #CortexRPG is doing heavy numbers, and if you missed it, you can find it here and join me in looking at what happened to the promising #TTRPG. At this rate, I may do an AAR for it in a followup article.
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What happened to Cortex Prime? - POCGamer
Between 2019 and 2022, Cortex Prime was a rising star
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October 18, 2023 at 8:39 PM
The article on #CortexRPG is doing heavy numbers, and if you missed it, you can find it here and join me in looking at what happened to the promising #TTRPG. At this rate, I may do an AAR for it in a followup article.
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As I work to bring in new #CortexRPG players, having the support of the game's original creator means a lot.
I fell in love with it as Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (still the best supers RPG of all time) but it took many years for a real, useful license to be released. I thought I'd never get to (1/2)
I fell in love with it as Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (still the best supers RPG of all time) but it took many years for a real, useful license to be released. I thought I'd never get to (1/2)
Cortex Prime is a gorgeous toolkit of a game but it can be intimidating for the casual gamer or new GM! I highly recommend Jeremy’s CORTEX LITE as a starting point for your Cortex journey. Grab it for only $5 and see what all the hype is about!
GAMERS!
New Cortex TTRPG licensed content just dropped. @jeremyforbing.bsky.social has revised CORTEX LITE, a swift & sturdy build ready to run at your table, and it’s now on DrivethruRPG! Grab it now for a low price!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
New Cortex TTRPG licensed content just dropped. @jeremyforbing.bsky.social has revised CORTEX LITE, a swift & sturdy build ready to run at your table, and it’s now on DrivethruRPG! Grab it now for a low price!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
August 31, 2026 at 5:12 PM
As I work to bring in new #CortexRPG players, having the support of the game's original creator means a lot.
I fell in love with it as Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (still the best supers RPG of all time) but it took many years for a real, useful license to be released. I thought I'd never get to (1/2)
I fell in love with it as Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (still the best supers RPG of all time) but it took many years for a real, useful license to be released. I thought I'd never get to (1/2)
#TorchLite is out! Somehow, this customizable, narrative pulp-fantasy #TTRPG, focused on character development & compelling stories of action & exploration (compatible w/ #CortexRPG) feels like the culmination of my 8 yrs creating for #dnd5e.
For your consideration at xineink.itch.io/torchlite
For your consideration at xineink.itch.io/torchlite
November 13, 2024 at 5:49 PM
#TorchLite is out! Somehow, this customizable, narrative pulp-fantasy #TTRPG, focused on character development & compelling stories of action & exploration (compatible w/ #CortexRPG) feels like the culmination of my 8 yrs creating for #dnd5e.
For your consideration at xineink.itch.io/torchlite
For your consideration at xineink.itch.io/torchlite
#CortexRPG for me, in all its flavors, especially Tales of Xadia, Marvel Heroic Roleplaying, and Smallville. I want to shout about it from every rooftop.
To be fair, since @direwolfdigital.bsky.social purchased and abandoned Cortex, betraying its fans, enthusiasts like me kind of need to step up.
To be fair, since @direwolfdigital.bsky.social purchased and abandoned Cortex, betraying its fans, enthusiasts like me kind of need to step up.
Do you have a ttrpg that in your opinion is so under celebrated that you have appointed yourself head of the PR committee for that game? Where on at least one occasion someone mistakenly assumed you must have worked on it but really you're just unwell about it?
What's that game to you?
What's that game to you?
September 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#CortexRPG for me, in all its flavors, especially Tales of Xadia, Marvel Heroic Roleplaying, and Smallville. I want to shout about it from every rooftop.
To be fair, since @direwolfdigital.bsky.social purchased and abandoned Cortex, betraying its fans, enthusiasts like me kind of need to step up.
To be fair, since @direwolfdigital.bsky.social purchased and abandoned Cortex, betraying its fans, enthusiasts like me kind of need to step up.
Just a little taste of what you CAN do when you DO NOT let any d20 or #DnD system limit you.
Thank you @EvilHatOfficial @CortexRPG
Thank you @EvilHatOfficial @CortexRPG
July 19, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Just a little taste of what you CAN do when you DO NOT let any d20 or #DnD system limit you.
Thank you @EvilHatOfficial @CortexRPG
Thank you @EvilHatOfficial @CortexRPG
New post up in early access! Cortex Prime was an up and comer, so what happened? #TTRPG #CortexRPG
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October 10, 2023 at 8:42 PM
New post up in early access! Cortex Prime was an up and comer, so what happened? #TTRPG #CortexRPG
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I hate high-pressure tactics for getting to people to buy a thing, but if you don't go pickup Miriam's adventure this very minute you're a useless loser who hates fun.
(Especially since the money goes towards a good cause.)
#ttrpg #cortexrpg #torchlite #keystone
(Especially since the money goes towards a good cause.)
#ttrpg #cortexrpg #torchlite #keystone
One of my Torchlite co-authors has put together an an exceedingly objectively funny adventure. She's raising money to zap her facial hair into oblivion.
Check it out. miriamrobern.itch.io/ww1
Check it out. miriamrobern.itch.io/ww1
Save the Jacks! ֍ Wicked Whiskers by Miriam Robern
a silly fantasy adventure
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December 12, 2024 at 8:38 PM
I hate high-pressure tactics for getting to people to buy a thing, but if you don't go pickup Miriam's adventure this very minute you're a useless loser who hates fun.
(Especially since the money goes towards a good cause.)
#ttrpg #cortexrpg #torchlite #keystone
(Especially since the money goes towards a good cause.)
#ttrpg #cortexrpg #torchlite #keystone
#CortexRPG is a brilliant, quietly influential #TTRPG with simple yet robust rules. It powers some of the most beloved licensed RPGs of the 21st century.
I wrote a simple take on it to teach new players, now out in a new enhanced edition. Please give it a look.
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5814...
I wrote a simple take on it to teach new players, now out in a new enhanced edition. Please give it a look.
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5814...
August 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
#CortexRPG is a brilliant, quietly influential #TTRPG with simple yet robust rules. It powers some of the most beloved licensed RPGs of the 21st century.
I wrote a simple take on it to teach new players, now out in a new enhanced edition. Please give it a look.
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5814...
I wrote a simple take on it to teach new players, now out in a new enhanced edition. Please give it a look.
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5814...
If you're at #BigBadCon, and not booked solid, come check out pirateROBO, my #CortexRPG game post-apocalyptic guerrilla mech #CortexRPG setting.
October 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM
If you're at #BigBadCon, and not booked solid, come check out pirateROBO, my #CortexRPG game post-apocalyptic guerrilla mech #CortexRPG setting.
My weekly #TTRPG is slowly succumbing to the entropy of scheduling issues and is going dormant over the summer so. I don't want to spin up something really involved so I'm considering some #TalesOfXadia or other #CortexRPG one shots, probably the end of June/ first week of July.
June 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
My weekly #TTRPG is slowly succumbing to the entropy of scheduling issues and is going dormant over the summer so. I don't want to spin up something really involved so I'm considering some #TalesOfXadia or other #CortexRPG one shots, probably the end of June/ first week of July.
You solo TTRPG makers out there; y'all make it look easy!
Lifted Indomitable RPG updates. Primed by @cortexRPG
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Lifted Indomitable RPG updates. Primed by @cortexRPG
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Update 16: Lifted SitRep: Apr 2024 · Lifted Vol 1: Indomitable RPG
Hello gamers!First off, my apologies for the delay in posting an update in February. Time flies... Now, let's dive into what's new and different with the Lifted RPG.Entanglements: I've introduced a ne...
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You solo TTRPG makers out there; y'all make it look easy!
Lifted Indomitable RPG updates. Primed by @cortexRPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mad...
Lifted Indomitable RPG updates. Primed by @cortexRPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mad...
I 100% agree with Marvel Heroic Roleplaying. It's how I found and fell in love with #CortexRPG. I like the d616 system too, but MHR resonates more to me.
The Leverage RPG was pretty great too and also underrated.
I am still collecting as many of the older Cortex games that I can find.
The Leverage RPG was pretty great too and also underrated.
I am still collecting as many of the older Cortex games that I can find.
#CortexRPG for me, in all its flavors, especially Tales of Xadia, Marvel Heroic Roleplaying, and Smallville. I want to shout about it from every rooftop.
To be fair, since @direwolfdigital.bsky.social purchased and abandoned Cortex, betraying its fans, enthusiasts like me kind of need to step up.
To be fair, since @direwolfdigital.bsky.social purchased and abandoned Cortex, betraying its fans, enthusiasts like me kind of need to step up.
Do you have a ttrpg that in your opinion is so under celebrated that you have appointed yourself head of the PR committee for that game? Where on at least one occasion someone mistakenly assumed you must have worked on it but really you're just unwell about it?
What's that game to you?
What's that game to you?
September 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I 100% agree with Marvel Heroic Roleplaying. It's how I found and fell in love with #CortexRPG. I like the d616 system too, but MHR resonates more to me.
The Leverage RPG was pretty great too and also underrated.
I am still collecting as many of the older Cortex games that I can find.
The Leverage RPG was pretty great too and also underrated.
I am still collecting as many of the older Cortex games that I can find.
Gonna be playing @CortexRPG live on @FandomTabletop in one hour!
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November 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Gonna be playing @CortexRPG live on @FandomTabletop in one hour!
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My Goodness, I've been receiving so much content from the @cortexrpg crowdfunding! It was MJOLNIR-WORTHY to help my buddy @rustysellsword.bsky.social to achieve their goals.
Just got another one. Thanks, Cam.
Just got another one. Thanks, Cam.
October 27, 2023 at 2:38 PM
My Goodness, I've been receiving so much content from the @cortexrpg crowdfunding! It was MJOLNIR-WORTHY to help my buddy @rustysellsword.bsky.social to achieve their goals.
Just got another one. Thanks, Cam.
Just got another one. Thanks, Cam.
I love #CortexRPG but Dire Wolf really seems to be deliberately and actively hiding it under a rock. I just don't understand what the hell they're doing with it.
September 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I love #CortexRPG but Dire Wolf really seems to be deliberately and actively hiding it under a rock. I just don't understand what the hell they're doing with it.
I particularly like TLite because it touches on many key points of the CortexRPG and exposes players to what makes it different, without overwhelming them.
I'm glad you liked the post; I'll have to keep an eye on your future, and I'm sure great, publications.
I'm glad you liked the post; I'll have to keep an eye on your future, and I'm sure great, publications.
June 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I particularly like TLite because it touches on many key points of the CortexRPG and exposes players to what makes it different, without overwhelming them.
I'm glad you liked the post; I'll have to keep an eye on your future, and I'm sure great, publications.
I'm glad you liked the post; I'll have to keep an eye on your future, and I'm sure great, publications.
Fisk Tower is a centerpiece of crime in the Marvel universe.
Today at Plot Points, we bring you that headquarters.
#MarvelRPG #MarvelHeroic #CortexPrime #CortexRPG
Today at Plot Points, we bring you that headquarters.
#MarvelRPG #MarvelHeroic #CortexPrime #CortexRPG
Location Datafile: Fisk Tower
Fisk Tower Distinctions Empire Built in Plain SightLuxury Above, Crime BelowEveryone Answers to the Kingpin Power Set: Criminal Corporate Fortress Private Security d8Criminal Intelligence Network d…
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Fisk Tower is a centerpiece of crime in the Marvel universe.
Today at Plot Points, we bring you that headquarters.
#MarvelRPG #MarvelHeroic #CortexPrime #CortexRPG
Today at Plot Points, we bring you that headquarters.
#MarvelRPG #MarvelHeroic #CortexPrime #CortexRPG
Preparing to run #travellerrpg, and I'm missing #CortexRPG and #ironsworn for their GM support!
The traditional #ttrpg has rules, guides, and character sheets only for the players, leaving GMs with advice that amounts to "do a good job."
Heck, even #5e has the "adventuring day" budget, but […]
The traditional #ttrpg has rules, guides, and character sheets only for the players, leaving GMs with advice that amounts to "do a good job."
Heck, even #5e has the "adventuring day" budget, but […]
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January 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Preparing to run #travellerrpg, and I'm missing #CortexRPG and #ironsworn for their GM support!
The traditional #ttrpg has rules, guides, and character sheets only for the players, leaving GMs with advice that amounts to "do a good job."
Heck, even #5e has the "adventuring day" budget, but […]
The traditional #ttrpg has rules, guides, and character sheets only for the players, leaving GMs with advice that amounts to "do a good job."
Heck, even #5e has the "adventuring day" budget, but […]
I would love to play a #ttrpg of #microscoperpg that used #CortexRPG for its **scenes**. Cortex games aren't "balanced," and there's hardly any power progression at all. Instead, characters might change how they prioritize values, skills, or relationships over time. Microscope games span […]
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June 28, 2024 at 5:34 PM
I would love to play a #ttrpg of #microscoperpg that used #CortexRPG for its **scenes**. Cortex games aren't "balanced," and there's hardly any power progression at all. Instead, characters might change how they prioritize values, skills, or relationships over time. Microscope games span […]
If you can make it to the #sanfrancisco #sf #bayarea and like playing #ttrpgs and live action games, join me at #bigbadcon24 October 24th — October 27th!
I'll be running a #CortexRPG game called pirateROBO in which you play as giant fighting robot pilots at the end of the world. Come be at my […]
I'll be running a #CortexRPG game called pirateROBO in which you play as giant fighting robot pilots at the end of the world. Come be at my […]
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September 18, 2024 at 9:47 PM
If you can make it to the #sanfrancisco #sf #bayarea and like playing #ttrpgs and live action games, join me at #bigbadcon24 October 24th — October 27th!
I'll be running a #CortexRPG game called pirateROBO in which you play as giant fighting robot pilots at the end of the world. Come be at my […]
I'll be running a #CortexRPG game called pirateROBO in which you play as giant fighting robot pilots at the end of the world. Come be at my […]