A student in my Final Fantasy XVI class left this note for me. 😊 I love teaching, but I really love helping non-gamers find value in this medium. I have so many little notes just like this. Class by class, I’m creating a generation of FF fans lol.

The LAST Final Fantasy Tactics lecture is up! This has been a fun series. Thanks everyone for being a part. Enjoy! youtu.be/1bxcbVWZBus?...

This is SUCH a fun album. 119 tracks of incredibly creative Square Enix remixes, from the Final Fantasy series to Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. Possibly my new favorite collection. Check it out (Apple Music and Spotify)

“Hold on to your drawers and don’t piss in em!” -Cid Highwind

“I don't give a rat's ass whether it's science or magical power. No, I guess if I had to choose, I'd rather put my money on the power of science. Science is a "Power" created and developed by humans. And science just might be what saves this planet.” -Cid Highwind

“ Y’know the whole reason I joined Shinra was to become a pilot but I wound up as a gopher for some lazy grease monkeys…. One time, though I came across a pretty young thing with a little girl in her arms. That was you wasn’t it?” -Cid Highwind Here’s to you, Ifalna. RIP.

Shera?! Oh great! What a buncha wizards you guys are! She's gonna take a 100 years! I'll take over, so don't worry about the Auto-Pilot! - Cid Highwind

“I said, just sit tight this beauty’s maintained by an expert and piloted by a professional!” -Cid Highwind

Thought this planet was so huge. But lookin' at it from space, I realized it's small. …kind of makes you feel powerless… That's why I say this planet's still a kid— sick and trembling in the middle of this huge universe. Someone's gotta protect it… That someone is us.” -Cid Highwind

"Shut up! Sit your @$$ down in that chair and drink your G******* tea!" -Cid Highwind (Just kidding, I could never say that to Aerith) w/ @raciemay197

The Captain was a pilot when Shinra was still interested in their Space Program. He was going to be the world's first astronaut, but there was an accident... Ever since then, he's been wasting his life away here dreaming about going into outer space.

“Aerith… I always wanted to give her a ride on the Highwind.” -Cid Highwind Happy Halloween!

If you followed me bc I’m a professor, I’m sorry I fooled you into thinking I was a deeply serious person.

Get those Gains before Games— then go play some Dragon Quest this weekend. I’m having so much fun making stupid videos for this game lol

In my latest video, I break down the 5 essentials every newcomer needs to know — from how to explore towns and manage gold to how to grind smarter (and not lose your sanity). Start your Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD2D Journey right in this QUICK video! youtu.be/vnEz2CmX1PI?...

Update: no streams this week. It’s fall break at bama and I’m having to travel to perform a wedding tomorrow— running around today in prep. Let’s push everything back to next Tuesday. I hate thinking I can do it all in planning and then not being able to in reality Enjoy DQ!

Thinking about picking up DQ I & II HD-2D, but you’re not really a Dragon Quest fan? Neither was I. Here’s my journey on how this game made me the newest fan of the series. youtu.be/Q2iSXYrRTcY?...

I’ll admit it… I was wrong about it all. But after being a “Final Fantasy guy” all my life, this is the year of Dragon Quest. New video up now (and man did I have fun with it)! youtu.be/Q2iSXYrRTcY Thanks to @SquareEnix for providing a copy of the game for review!

How about a Red XIII appreciation post? I love this character and BOTH of his voices. What’s your favorite thing about him in the Re-Trilogy? For me, it’s probably tied between his pirate treasure hunt and his buddy-cop banter with Barret.

Here’s a speed run of all the topics in my latest lecture, “What Final Fantasy Got Right (and Wrong) About Biblical History.” From Judas to Germonique, it’s pretty extensive… but which one would you like to see MORE content on?

If you're like me when you played FF Tactics and thought, "I wonder how much this gets right about biblical history," I've got you covered. From the Gospel of Judas to canonization, we cover a ton. Have I said how much I LOVE this game? youtu.be/ea5zNKtpykA?...

Last night was my fave FF Tactics Lecture. Using the Scriptures of Germonique, we discussed -the canonization process of Christian scriptures -the synoptic tradition of the Gospels -the context of Paul’s letters -The Gospel of Judas …All through a video game. Insane. VOD coming soon

Last week’s edited lecture is now up! Give it a watch to prepare for tonight’s BIG topic: Corruption and Canon— the creation and formation of holy texts. See you in class! youtu.be/JjkAUJ2PJ2E

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is pretty addictive! The gameplay loop is terrific, especially for my long walks across campus. Been beta testing this the last couple of days and it may be my new favorite mobile game.

They always say, never bring up religion or politics. But we almost always do in my livestreams as we mine games like parables. I am so thankful for how my community is able to navigate this with such grace and care. Yall are really special, you know that?

We're back with more NIER and FF TACTICS. Here's the schedule. See ya in class! -Tuesday (6pm CDT): Nier + (7:30pm) FF Tactics Lecture on chapter 2 -Thursday (6pm): More Nier Tonight's FF Tactics Topic: Heresy and Sacred Power

Still haven’t caught up on my Final Fantasy Tactics lectures? There’s still time for your homework! Catch up before tomorrow night’s next class (around 7:30pm CDT, after Nier at 6!) youtu.be/bJ7Bryp_bC0?...

OH BANANA

Hit level 42 today, and never felt better! You guys are the best and I’m grateful to know you all. Walk tall, my friends!

“Some things are too important to be taken seriously.” This is how I feel about making content/providing resources vs getting views. While I do make some money off of content, it rarely even breaks even. Instead, I hope my videos and livestreams are always about putting something good out there—

Pray like it depends on God. Live like it depends on you. Somewhere in between lies the balance.

Ok THAT is why I got into content creation. We had such a cool class tonight. If you couldn’t make it, the VOD is coming by the end of the week! Thanks everyone who dropped in!

We’re live! Class is in session!

Tonight is going to be different than every other Lecture-Play I’ve ever done. Because I’m showing you how I ACTUALLY lecture in class while playing. Plus this is the first real session, so it’s a perfect time to join in. Come and learn something awesome!

Tonight, I'm giving a FREE COLLEGE LECTURE on Ch. 1 of FF Tactics! AGENDA: -How the Avignon Papacy helps explain the Church of Glabados -How the Western Schism relates to FFT's wars -How theologians are viewed Grab your notebook! Class starts at 9pm CDT! twitch.tv/profnoctis YouTube.com/@profnoctis

I played the love letter to SNES RPGs, Shrine's Legacy, and here's what I loved most about it! Watch my full recommendation below. Thank you @shrineslegacy.bsky.social for the advanced copy! youtu.be/RhSQJ78SKpo

Color scheme and those stars seem very Rosalina / Mario Galaxy- coded. We getting a Rosalina origin story?

At a faculty party last night, someone said to me, “You’re a Libra, so you naturally weigh every side carefully before coming to conclusions. Which is the most you thing in the world, to be honest.” **proceeds to entertain and legitimate every perspective in the FF7 fandom**

Logging in momentarily! The time is NIER

An update. I’m really grateful for this decision. As always, the worst thing is never the last thing (for either party). Let’s be excellent to one another. This was a learning moment for everyone, I think (even us spectating)

It’s my birthday week! What better way to celebrate than hanging out with all of you? This Week’s Streams: 🎮 Monday (10/6) – 8:30pm CDT: Nier Replicant 📖Tuesday (10/7) – 9:00pm CDT: Final Fantasy Tactics And since it’s my birthday week, your presence is the best gift you could bring.

Red has never been anything but kind to me (as his former Editor In Chief at The Pixels). I also acknowledge (as he does) the poor taste of his former posts. This is IMO a disproportionate response. I reject the idea that anyone’s worst thing is their last thing, especially when they exhibit growth

A wild new Prof Website has appeared! Here's some of what you can expect: 📚Current Lecture Series Info -FF Tactics 🎮Livestream Content - Nier ✍️The Studium - Real Students, Real Contributions 💪Gains Before Games -- Resources for gamer health profnoctis.com

Class is almost in session! With this edited version of last week's live opener to the Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Lecture-Play Series, you'll be all set for Tuesday's lecture (9pm CDT). youtu.be/1wLnKuzJrqw

I said the same thing at summer game fest. It’s shocking but so real.

hrine's Legacy launches in 3 days! The palace of the undead beckons... 👻 #screenshotsaturday #RPG 🌟📝 Shrine's Legacy launches October 7th! Wishlist links below. 👇

Though we sold out of MTG playmats, here’s a chance to snag one for yourself! To enter, watch this week’s interview with Gavin Verhey, then 1. Like + comment on the video 2. Screenshot the comment and put it here 3. Repost Drawing (here + X) is MONDAY at 8am! Watch here : youtu.be/ugisLiznsT8?...

I’m hoarse but who cares— I wanna play NIER! First playthrough! Come hang (we will resume Tactics next week after yall finish chapter 1!) Twitch.tv/profnoctis YouTube.com/@profnoctis

My office at bama is getting tactical.

“Reading a text without context is a pretext for a prooftext, which is almost always a mistext.“