PK Sullivan
@pksullivan.bsky.social
Chicagoan, game designer, enthusiastic home cook, and stay at home corgi owner (he/him)
Data would care to disagree.
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Data would care to disagree.
So many Dr. Beverly Crusher, Ghost Fucker memes. Here's one from the archives.
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
So many Dr. Beverly Crusher, Ghost Fucker memes. Here's one from the archives.
Taking my mental health into my own hands one tiny step at a time.
September 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Taking my mental health into my own hands one tiny step at a time.
A glorious morning. Playing grill master for a friend’s annual Bike the Drive bbq and this time adding pulled pork to the mix—got the butt on at 260-270°F at 06:30. Been holding steady since. About to rotate and spritz it for the first time.
August 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A glorious morning. Playing grill master for a friend’s annual Bike the Drive bbq and this time adding pulled pork to the mix—got the butt on at 260-270°F at 06:30. Been holding steady since. About to rotate and spritz it for the first time.
Horniest sidequest ever.
June 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Horniest sidequest ever.
Describe a favorite movie in the most misleading way possible.
Decorated civil war general seeks to reunite with his estranged son seeking to dismantle the new political structure.
Decorated civil war general seeks to reunite with his estranged son seeking to dismantle the new political structure.
June 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Describe a favorite movie in the most misleading way possible.
Decorated civil war general seeks to reunite with his estranged son seeking to dismantle the new political structure.
Decorated civil war general seeks to reunite with his estranged son seeking to dismantle the new political structure.
Wanted to make some grilled chicken last night but the state of the world has made it difficult for me to find motivation to do anything like deal with a charcoal grill. So instead I used the broiler in my oven to “grill” the chicken and veggies for a “chicken souvlaki salad”.
April 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Wanted to make some grilled chicken last night but the state of the world has made it difficult for me to find motivation to do anything like deal with a charcoal grill. So instead I used the broiler in my oven to “grill” the chicken and veggies for a “chicken souvlaki salad”.
Also, this was the reaction I got from across the house. Must’ve woken up my wife.
April 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Also, this was the reaction I got from across the house. Must’ve woken up my wife.
Latent powers add a whole new level of strategy to combat. Each traveler has a latent power gauge that fills as they take damage and break enemies. Once full, their latent power can be activated for a unique ability. Castti’s latent power allows her to use her Medicinal Concoctions talent for free.
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Latent powers add a whole new level of strategy to combat. Each traveler has a latent power gauge that fills as they take damage and break enemies. Once full, their latent power can be activated for a unique ability. Castti’s latent power allows her to use her Medicinal Concoctions talent for free.
The combat system receives some incredible updates. Combat in OT1 was impressive. It’s engaging, requiring a player’s attention and some mastery to make it sing. OT2 gave a tuning pass to the class skills, updated character combat talents (Castti & Ochette got big glowups), and added latent powers.
![Screenshot of Octopath Traveler II’s battle reward screen showing bonuses for Untouched (bonus 10% leaves for defeating the enemy without taking damage) and Overkill (bonus 10% experience for defeating an enemy with massive damage). There are also Break (bonus 10% experience for breaking an enemy; this stacks with Overkill so it is possible to get a 20% experience bonus) and Domination (10% JP [the currency used to purchase job skills] bonus for defeating the enemy during the player’s first turn.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvwqr3nzl6zhpfvsbugcmm5b/bafkreigfczi3wwdnobtbpxzn37sustn5cims44hhhbmyjywgdhmdqde2re@jpeg)
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The combat system receives some incredible updates. Combat in OT1 was impressive. It’s engaging, requiring a player’s attention and some mastery to make it sing. OT2 gave a tuning pass to the class skills, updated character combat talents (Castti & Ochette got big glowups), and added latent powers.
The writing and voice acting are much improved over the original. Which, again, was not bad in OT1. But it’s noticeably smoother writing (partly translation/localization, I’m sure) and all story scenes are fully voiced rather than a quippy audio cue over a larger block of text.
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The writing and voice acting are much improved over the original. Which, again, was not bad in OT1. But it’s noticeably smoother writing (partly translation/localization, I’m sure) and all story scenes are fully voiced rather than a quippy audio cue over a larger block of text.
The art is improved with higher resolution, more animated environments; more detailed/higher resolution pixel art for enemies; larger character sprites that are more expressive and have a wider range of animations. It makes them more compelling.
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The art is improved with higher resolution, more animated environments; more detailed/higher resolution pixel art for enemies; larger character sprites that are more expressive and have a wider range of animations. It makes them more compelling.
Now, understand that I loved my most recent 100 hours with OT1. The gameplay is incredibly deep and engaging. The art is gorgeous. The storytelling is incredible. (And on a replay I really saw how the eight tales are intertwined; it’s just not spoon fed to you.)
OT2 is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
OT2 is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Now, understand that I loved my most recent 100 hours with OT1. The gameplay is incredibly deep and engaging. The art is gorgeous. The storytelling is incredible. (And on a replay I really saw how the eight tales are intertwined; it’s just not spoon fed to you.)
OT2 is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
OT2 is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
I’ve recently revisited one of my favorite games: Octopath Traveler. After 100 hours I’m a single achievement away from getting the platinum trophy on PS5. But… the secret boss is such a pain to beat and I’m tired of getting wrecked so I started up Octopath Traveler II again to keep in the OT vibe.
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I’ve recently revisited one of my favorite games: Octopath Traveler. After 100 hours I’m a single achievement away from getting the platinum trophy on PS5. But… the secret boss is such a pain to beat and I’m tired of getting wrecked so I started up Octopath Traveler II again to keep in the OT vibe.
Good for New York. I mean. I don’t want them to close up and eclipse the Frost but I do want New York to do well.
March 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Good for New York. I mean. I don’t want them to close up and eclipse the Frost but I do want New York to do well.
Elegance. Sophistication. Snuuz by Sylvie.
March 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Elegance. Sophistication. Snuuz by Sylvie.
HAHAHAHA
Ummm… who wants to tell Disney that Scott Glenn is a white dude and they probably mean the Denzel & Tony Scott remake?
Ummm… who wants to tell Disney that Scott Glenn is a white dude and they probably mean the Denzel & Tony Scott remake?
February 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
HAHAHAHA
Ummm… who wants to tell Disney that Scott Glenn is a white dude and they probably mean the Denzel & Tony Scott remake?
Ummm… who wants to tell Disney that Scott Glenn is a white dude and they probably mean the Denzel & Tony Scott remake?
Loki has to be touching me and my wife. Sylvie has to be touching me. They can’t touch each other without one or the other getting pissy about it. Evenings are a delicate balance in our household.
February 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Loki has to be touching me and my wife. Sylvie has to be touching me. They can’t touch each other without one or the other getting pissy about it. Evenings are a delicate balance in our household.
Sylvie is without a doubt the snuggliest, gentlest, and sweetest dog I have ever met.
January 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Sylvie is without a doubt the snuggliest, gentlest, and sweetest dog I have ever met.
Post your favorite Doctor Who. Wrong answers only.
January 15, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Post your favorite Doctor Who. Wrong answers only.
Went to my first professional hockey game tonight for the Minnesota Frost home opener. They won the inaugural Walter Cup back in June and hoisted the first ever champion banner in Excel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild).
December 2, 2024 at 5:50 AM
Went to my first professional hockey game tonight for the Minnesota Frost home opener. They won the inaugural Walter Cup back in June and hoisted the first ever champion banner in Excel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild).
Alright, folks, hit me up. Been seeing a lot of new follows here the last few days so it's a good time to do one of these get-to-know-me things.
November 21, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Alright, folks, hit me up. Been seeing a lot of new follows here the last few days so it's a good time to do one of these get-to-know-me things.
