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Otome Niki
@otomeniki.bsky.social
I'm Niki and I like otome games
It's time for #inkvent2025 ! Like last year, I'll post each ink from the Diamine Inkvent Calendar here on its following day, so anyone opening their own calendar won't get spoiled. This year, I'll try doodling with each ink to really show off their properties!
I'll be back here tomorrow with Day 1!
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Hey everyone, here's a real simple way to disable "Super Resolution" on your channels:

• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Last week, my former housemate punched me multiple times in the eye, forcing me to break the lease for the beautiful apartment we shared and move in with a trusted friend

As I try to rebuild my life and find more permanent housing, I would greatly appreciate any support you could offer Stop Caring
Stop Caring
A publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media.
www.stopcar.ing
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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#Pokemon Legends: Z-A continues the series' action-oriented pivot as it goes from a standalone spin-off to mainline status – yet with plenty of room to grow still! But today I'll still say: Lumiose je t'aime. 💚⚡

Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/pokem...
November 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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always happy to see my silly little website on CD

shoutout to @otomeniki.bsky.social for the wonderful FFT piece
October 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Hey I wonder who provided that game script. 👀

(We're also in the middle of compiling one for The Ivalice Chronicles! There is quite a lot of new dialogue in this version, and as this article discusses, Tactics wears its politics on its sleeves, some of the new scenes very clearly so.)
New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!
Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art
Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.
www.stopcar.ing
October 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Here's one for the memers and the dreamers: I wrote about Final Fantasy Tactics memes and art criticism for Stop Caring! Check it out!
New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!
Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art
Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.
www.stopcar.ing
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Here's one for the memers and the dreamers: I wrote about Final Fantasy Tactics memes and art criticism for Stop Caring! Check it out!
New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!
Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art
Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.
www.stopcar.ing
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Don’t blame Niki for all these Final Fantasy Tactics memes. Blame yourself or God.
New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!
Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art
Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.
www.stopcar.ing
October 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!
Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art
Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.
www.stopcar.ing
October 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
its galumpin' dododops #itemLabelUnendingNightmare
September 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Happy Autumnal Equinox 🧡🍂
September 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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September 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
After seeing so much dislike towards Mega Dragonite's design, I'm surprised at how much people seem to like the Raichu Megas. Both feature big, "goofy" ears and tails that hearken back to their previous evolution.
September 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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WRITING IS FUN AND COOL
September 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Cardia (in a Hilda cosplay) and Yamper (in a Sisi cosplay)!
#pokemon #pokemonart #fanart #illustration
September 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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🤖💞💁‍♀️
September 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Cardia (in a Hilda cosplay) and Yamper (in a Sisi cosplay)!
#pokemon #pokemonart #fanart #illustration
September 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Our #RandomEncounter panelists visit the RPGFan bazaar on this week's episode, as they discuss remake #StoryOfSeasons: Grand Bazaar, retro-style JRPG #Quartet, and their thoughts on #Gamescom2025! Check out this podcast below 🎧

Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2025/08/25/r...
August 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Grand Bazaar runs a rhythm similar to other games in the series, with some syncopation created by the weekly bazaar. Does this remake of the classic Harvest Moon game live up to the original?

Review: www.rpgfan.com/revie...

#StoryOfSeasons #HarvestMoon
August 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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@earthklaans on twt summarized it best

"YT is applying post-processing to all shorts so they look more like Al. When their Gen Al Shorts feature launches users will be less likely to discern what's Al-slop & what's not; The audience will think Al is 'just as good'"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=86nh...
YouTube Is Using AI to Alter Content (and not telling us)
YouTube video by Rhett Shull
www.youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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No essay for Stop Caring this month, but I am releasing this triple threat of personal updates/a call for pitches/a request for donations

If you are interested in writing for Stop Caring, please read this. I only have 4 spots available for the year, so the time to pitch is now/in the near future.
An Update + A Call For Pitches + 'The One Where We Ask For Money'
I think the title is pretty self-explanatory for this one.
www.stopcar.ing
July 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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spine is taking pitches again, ranging from short ($30 for 150-300 words) to longer form pieces ($60 for 500-700 words). *please* read the guidelines carefully, which now reflect the current monthly budget. i want to hear from bipoc and queer folks first and foremost.

intothespine.com/write-for-us/
Write for Spine - Into The Spine
Do you want to write for Into The Spine? Here's everything you need to know, including rates and what we're looking for at the moment.
intothespine.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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July 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Time to be livin' that #FantasyLife! 🐲 A rather great catch-all #RPG experience, even if it might lack depth in specific parts. But The Girl Who Steals Time will be a pleasant use of your time.

Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/fanta...
July 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM