ProfNoctis
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Business Inquiries: wade@profnoctis.com
Links: https://linktr.ee/profnoctis
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.
I have so many little notes just like this. Class by class, I’m creating a generation of FF fans lol.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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.
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?...
Final Fantasy Tactics: Ending, Lore & Faith After Deconstruction (Ramza vs Delita)
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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)
Possibly my new favorite collection. Check it out (Apple Music and Spotify)
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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)
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
November 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
“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
Science is a "Power" created and developed by humans. And science just might be what saves this planet.”
-Cid Highwind
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“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
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.
Here’s to you, Ifalna. RIP.
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
“ 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.
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'll take over, so don't worry about the Auto-Pilot!
- Cid Highwind
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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'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
-Cid Highwind
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“I said, just sit tight this beauty’s maintained by an expert and piloted by a professional!”
-Cid Highwind
-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
-Cid Highwind
November 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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
-Cid Highwind
"Shut up! Sit your @$$ down in that chair and drink your G******* tea!" -Cid Highwind
(Just kidding, I could never say that to Aerith)
w/ @raciemay197
(Just kidding, I could never say that to Aerith)
w/ @raciemay197
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Shut up! Sit your @$$ down in that chair and drink your G******* tea!" -Cid Highwind
(Just kidding, I could never say that to Aerith)
w/ @raciemay197
(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.
November 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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!
Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“Aerith… I always wanted to give her a ride on the Highwind.” -Cid Highwind
Happy Halloween!
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
I’m having so much fun making stupid videos for this game lol
October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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
I’m having so much fun making stupid videos for this game lol
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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
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?...
Start your Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD2D Journey right in this QUICK video! youtu.be/vnEz2CmX1PI?...
5 Essential Tips for Newcomers Before Playing Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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?...
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!
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!
October 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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!
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?...
Why Dragon Quest's Remake HOOKED ME more than the Original
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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!
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!
Why Dragon Quest's Remake HOOKED ME more than the Original
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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!
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.
For me, it’s probably tied between his pirate treasure hunt and his buddy-cop banter with Barret.
October 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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.
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?
October 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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?...
youtu.be/ea5zNKtpykA?...
What FF Tactics Gets Right (and Wrong) About Religion and the Bible
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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?...
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
-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
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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
-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
Corruption and Canon— the creation and formation of holy texts.
See you in class!
youtu.be/JjkAUJ2PJ2E
What I Learned about Heresy from Final Fantasy Tactics | FFT Lecture 2
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
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.
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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?
Yall are really special, you know that?
a man with long hair and a beard says " noctis you guys ... are the best "
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October 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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?
Yall are really special, you know that?