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Via @automaton-media.com, composer Uematsu: “I’ve never used AI & probably never will. I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself. When you listen to music, the fun is also in discovering the background of the person who created it, right?" More:

I know we haven't seen all the characters in Octopath 0 yet, but I'll be curious to see who the fanbase ends up shipping together. I wonder which ships I'll be writing for, come to think of it. That'll be fun to find out. 🙂

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I'm trying to be cheerful this morning, but it's a bit difficult. There's some minor dramas going on at home and I get caught in the middle whenever personalities clash. It leaves me feeling rather down. There are other issues as well, related to fandom or personal stuff, but that's the main one.

We're getting more and more teasers about Octopath 0 now, but only from Twitter. I wish they'd post them to their YT channel too... In any case, everything's looking good, and I can't wait until Dec 4th. I really want to play this game!

Busy evening is finally over, and I'm just shattered. So tired.

Meanwhile, I'm in the middle of the busiest evening of the week and I'm looking at picrews for my OC - even though I probably shouldn't be! 😅

Last repost: I'll add this one as well - a livestream from a forest in Denmark, with badgers, birds, foxes, and lots of other sorts of wildlife. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0GO...

Yo. You stressed? Need something to just stare at and enjoy, something peaceful and serene? I don't know why the algorithm suggested this, but hey... fuck yeah, I'll take it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydYD...

I've put a bunch of my Octopath OC stuff up in my little private Tumblr community. I don't like having all my notes in one place (in this case, Discord), so Tumblr gets to hold onto them, too. I'll likely pop them into an Ellipsus document later as well.

Looks like bluesky's back to working properly. I know my timeline's come back, but then it seemed like search was broken, so... Well. Glad it's working again. 🙂

Night night sweet dreamies Self-care isn’t only about bubble baths and treatos It’s also about being kind to yourself, knowing when to rest, and gently letting go of what you no longer need. Sleep softly and may your dreams be kind tonight.

Well, bluesky is down for me, so I guess I'll just come back later. Hope they can get everything working again soon. (She says, hoping that posting still works even if her timeline won't load...)

Firefox, what the heck...? "Ask an AI Chatbot..." No, thank you. I think I'll remove this...

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The developers of Octopath Traveler 0 talk to Inverse about how the RPG quickly became so much more than a simple mobile game remake. www.inverse.com/gaming/octop...

Looking at the article, these two new characters really stand out to me. I love their designs and I think they'll probably play a big role in my team when I play Octopath 0. Also, I tried to upload the better quality pics before but bsky really didn't like that... So screenshots it is, then!

Octopath Traveler 0 details Pardis III, more travelers, and more Town Building elements Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Dokidoki Grooveworks have released new information and screenshots for Octopath Traveler 0, detailing the ruler of the Kingdom of Edoras, Pardis III; travelers…

Minor vent/grumble, but... I wish people wouldn't make promises they can't keep. And yes, I know it's more nuanced than that, but it's happened too often in the past. "Oh, Em'll be fine, she won't mind." That sort of thing. Nothing serious is going on, I'm just thinking too much, that's all.

The outfit Sazantos got in the Octopath CotC - FF4 collab and the outfit he could have got if they waited a little... 😅

I'm interested in the new story aspects of this Dissidia Duellum. The gameplay itself isn't for me, but I'll be definitely keeping my eye on the story. And be it Final Fantasy or Octopath, I do love a good Modern AU. 💜 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLM7...

Job occupations, from an 1881 census. Every one of these sounds like something a sorely provoked Captain Haddock would should at someone in times of heavy stress.

Today's background listening while working.

Also, that feeling when suddenly you have another OC to possibly use as your Octopath 0 protag. I need to work out a few more details for him, but I really didn't expect that to happen at all. I've got the basics though, and now I don't know who to choose!

I've muted a few more words, and I'm practicing a bit more common sense when it comes to my social media habits, so hopefully I won't get so burnt out with this place now. Or social media in general. We'll have to wait and see how well I do.

Vermilion Flycatchers are so cute! So borb! So rotund! Adorable!! Come get a #sticker of it! www.redbubble.com/i/holographi...

Moist owlettes. 🪶

I've been thinking about this new Dissidia game, and I'll be interested to see if they use some different characters alongside the fan favourites. I won't be able to play it, because my ipad has limited space and I'm not removing CotC, but I'm still curious and hoping for a decent story.

Now I know winter's on the way. I didn't want to get out of bed this morning. Cold, dark mornings and nice warm bed... I know which I'd pick, every time.

Square Enix teases 'a new Dissidia Final Fantasy title' for iOS/Android. More information to be revealed October 14, 2025: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/squa...

Name: Ludo Job: Merchant Voice: Yung-I Chang "A renowned merchant in Sunshade. Though many make light of him due to his youthful appearance, his business acumen is not to be underestimated. With his calm judgment and keen eye, he never misses even the smallest business opportunity."

Bravely Default 13th Anniversary illustration by Rika Okazaki:

Still popping in from time to time to repost Octopath stuff. 🙂

In this gameplay snippet from Octopath Traveler 0, Viator uses his Ultimate Technique: 'Fluid Stance' to "deal damage with equipped weapon 2 time(s) when evading or parrying attacks." More about Octopath Traveler 0: novacrystallis.com/2025/09/octo...

Name: Viator Job: Warrior Voice: Griffin Puatu (EN) "A warrior with a genteel demeanor. He is the son of a swordplay instructor and is searching for a certain sword, following a tradition passed down through his family for generations."

Made an #octopath #meme inspired by this post: tmblr.co/ZIvfAQiC8fU7...

I'm beginning to think I need a mental health break from this kind of social media... I'm a bit burned out from this place, tbh. I've fallen into bad habits about constantly checking things or events while I'm here, and I need to step back.

Also lynxes.

Boxes also work on bobcats

Common grackle presents a gorgeous profile #birds 🌿

ラーさん実装４周年🎉 おめでとうございます

happy super hunter's moon 🏹🌕 #OctopathTraveler

Just as a heads-up: some of the lists I subscribed to curate my experience here are hidden right now, so I don't know if they're working or not. I use these to mute, but if you rely on lists to block it might be as wise to check if they're working for you and not hidden.

I made a crow sticker! Just in time for spoopy season! www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Am...

It's so windy today... I can't wait for this to be over.