Patrick Sullivan is a game designer, commentator, and former Magic The Gathering pro player. He hosts “The Resleevables”, a video series that dissects Magic’s 30-year history from a design perspective.
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Timestamps
0:01:45 who is Patrick Sullivan?
0:03:46 what “putting in the work” means in a Magic context
0:06:12 the unfinished business in Patrick’s Magic career
0:08:13 commentary and public speaking
0:13:14 how Patrick stays cool under pressure
0:18:12 are commentary skills transferable?
0:19:31 good vs. great Magic players
0:24:42 why it’s difficult to describe great Magic players
0:29:17 Patrick’s process for Limited
0:32:24 how Patrick became a red mage
0:38:33 Patrick found Magic at a critical life junction
0:42:51 on family relationships and parenthood
0:48:35 on introducing Magic and sports to kids
0:52:09 opportunities and meritocracy in the sports arena
0:54:25 how Patrick started in game design
0:57:56 the lows of working at Upper Deck – a candid story
1:00:56 “no one outworks Justin Gary”
1:04:52 the Upper Deck work culture
1:05:58 how Patrick leveled up as a game designer
1:08:15 great game design means managing expectations
1:15:55 designing mobile games vs. trading card games
1:21:46 rebooting The Resleevables
1:30:04 finding purpose and meaning behind The Resleevables
1:35:45 unexpected fan feedback
1:38:55 what would Magic look like if it was launched today?
1:42:11 the future of The Resleevables
Links
Humans of Magic
Humans of Magic: the book
Humans of Magic 