S.E.E.S.

Stephen's Extracurricular Enrichment Sessions

February 7, 2025

What’s in a Name?

FFTA monsters names (which are not randomized) come in one of two flavors:

The name of a kid bagging your groceries in suburban America. (e.g. Doug)
The name of a Gnostic demon that the Catholic Church wants you to never learn about (e.g. Yaldabaoth)

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Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, MP3

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Stephen Hero

About Me

My name is Stephen Hero. I’m a 36-year-old teacher (English) and podcaster (Giant Robot FM). As I journey into middle age, I’ve come to realize that the games and genres that used to be my ride-or dies (1st party Nintendo games, open-world sandboxes, sprawling JRPGS) either a) don’t hit like they used to or b) no longer fit into my busy life. More than ever I feel put off by the triple AAA space, drawn instead to “retro” experiences, games that prioritize atmosphere and gameplay over storytelling and spectacle.

There are three genres—survival horror, dungeon crawlers and strategy rpgs—that I feel meet my desire for shorter, more mechanically satisfying experiences. That’s where S.E.E.S. comes in, to chronicle my nightly excursions. Plus, I miss short-form blogging. And the idea of playing certain games at certain times of the year, aligning my gaming schedule with the academic calendar, tickles me. Routines are nice.

What’s in a Name?

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