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AI & RPGs: How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Roleplaying Industry
Like many of you, I've been watching the development of #ai and have been flooded with ideas of how this will affect the industry as we move from an "ideas are cheap" world to an "ideas are everything" world. However, one area that has not been discussed much is how AI will reshape interactive storytelling, potentially leading to an entirely new platform/industry between tabletop role-playing games (#ttrpg) and video games.
As a gaming enthusiast, my favorite genre is RPGs, particularly those where your decisions significantly impact the story. Games like Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2 have kept me engaged for hours on end, and it is why I consider ttrpgs as the ultimate #rpg.
AI Dungeon and NovelAI are already utilizing #chatgpt for interactive storytelling and offer a glimpse of what's possible. However, there are two major obstacles: firstly, reading a lot of text may not be suitable for everyone, and it may not immerse the player in their character. Secondly, AI still struggles to create large-scale stories that can be affected by player decisions. While I am skeptical that AI can ever fully replicate the feeling of being around a table with friends led by a human dungeon master, I believe that a new genre of Virtual Role-Playing Games (#vrpgs) will emerge.
Let's first explore some emerging AI tools and how they can help create something more appealing to the masses.
No More Text
Although GPT3 interacts with text, GPT4 or GPT5 may be able to understand Audio inputs. Even if it doesn't, there are proficient AI tools available today that allow us to engage using voice and audio input, expanding the possibilities of interactive communication.
AI tools like Assemblyai can convert the player's (or players') voice into text, enabling a party to speak instead of type and fully immerse themselves in their characters
The AI-DM can use text-to-voice AI tools like Murf to create unique voices for every NPC
Creating Emotional Impact
#dalle or #midjourney can be used to visualize anything you ask: from talking NPCs to maps & battle layouts, visual aids will help engross you in the world
Generate music for tavern scenes or epic boss battles using Beatoven or
Aiva
As AI advances text-to-video (such as Meta's Make a Video) will create cinematic cut scenes that transport players into the most important moments of the story, using their own characters & voices generated with Elevenlabs
Storytelling & A New Marketplace
That's a glimpse at the possibilities of what AI can bring, but it's pointless if it can't tell a great story. While I believe that AI will eventually achieve this, I think that the best approach is to train AI in specific rule sets and how to run pre-written campaigns rather than giving it complete freedom in the storytelling.
I wouldn't be surprised if publishers like Wizards of the Coast or Paizo Inc. are already working on developing this. However, I believe that the future lies in a marketplace like DriveThruRPG.com, where adventures are written in an optimized format for AI. Human DMs can help train the AI by breaking down a large narrative into bite-sized pieces (getting from point A to B), making it easier for the AI to remember and process.
Whoever creates this will open up the world of interactive storytelling and make it more accessible. I don't believe that this will ever replace tabletop RPGs, as there is nothing like the feeling of rolling dice around a table with friends and laughing at unexpected outcomes. Nevertheless, there is a market for AI-run Virtual RPGs, and I believe that it will become a popular genre.
Bonus: For Game Masters
The AI platform mentioned above can be a valuable tool for DMs to test their adventures and generate NPCs. By using NPC clones of their players, DMs can ensure that the difficulty level of a one-shot or encounter is appropriate for their party.
Furthermore, there are various #aitools available today that can enhance a player's experience. For example, you can use these tools to create unique and immersive NPC voices to narrate monologues and bring the game world to life for players. If you are a DM who already incorporates AI tools into your games or is interested in doing so, please let me know. Let's explore how these tools can take players' experiences to the next level!
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