CG writes: There has been little debate about the effects of AI controlled non-playable characters (NPCs) in video games, with some people suggesting we are on the cusp of an impending new-dawn in how we interact with secondary gaming characters. Yet, the few examples circulating at this time are impressive, (or not in the case of Nvidia's ACE AI NPC showcase), but what are the implications of allowing AI to control the narrative when interacting with NPCs in games. In the Skyrim mod which allows for AI conversations via Chat GPT, it basically searches Skyrim specific wiki pages for info. On the surface this looks like a positive step-in-the-right-direction. It allows for a free-form interaction with NPCs who in the past would just spout scripted dialogue over-and-over, creating an accepted disconnect between the player and the character. A speech-to-text mod for Skyrim added a level of immersion that was pretty decent and at heart, allowed for greater role-playing. But NPC interactions are evolving at a greater pace due to the fact that AI can significantly impact their evolution.
CG writes: Developer VR HOT and their desktop/VR game with the same name just released an update 0.9.9 which among various things like improved clothing, additional customization options etc. now includes the much-requested green room. What’s that you ask? Well, with the green room enabled as a play-space, this means in conjunction with the Virtual Desktop app and Quest 3‘s colour passthrough, you can now have a pretty cool virtual-girlfriend type experience in your own room as you can see in the videos below. The character from the game appears as a model who resides in your home in full 3D.
I can't believe no one has commented on this. I figured people would have a field with this one. Lol.
CG writes: The optional adult-themed VR game titled, VR HOT (available via Steam or for Meta Quest) has recently been updated to incorporate a new and improved desktop mode. This refinement means a VR headset is no longer required to play the game and interact with the models. Players can now see their customizable character alongside the customizable hottie character(male or female). It’s optional whether you just issue commands via voice or controls, or engage in AI chat based conversations. The sexual content is purely optional but something to be mindful of. Take a look at the basic overview of the VR HOT desktop mode in action.
Ah, but VR gamers have the advantage of keeping 1 hand free, not needing to use a mouse for camera movement! 😂
I smite you down in the name of the most holy...cleanse this hobby from the debauchery that has set upon us like a plague of locusts...
This comment is exactly what happens when abduction goes horribly wrong..."lol" But I do hit up the skatepark, which is concrete so....you may be right. I think I will have to go roll around in some mud and grass to be just like you. "lol"
CG writes: In this latest video, we test the newest addition to the VR game in development, VR HOT which allows you to interact with a male or female avatar in VR. The update now includes an experimental AI chat option where players can choose a personality type, customize some interests and biography, before chatting in VR. Unlike your usual AI chat, in VR with an actual model with whom you can interact with physically is quite incredible. We honestly believe with AI like this to be the future of VR companions.
She needs to be integrated by DEA first 🤣🤣🤣 I'm loving it, that bring NPC's on whole new level of craziness
Imagine a Skyrim style game with AI controlled NPCs, with contextually relevant dialogue and generated voice acting. Such a system could allow the NPC to notice if it takes the player a long time to do a quest, it could react realistically to the world around them, such as if the player drops 100 sweet rolls at their feet, or a hostile shows up. It could even respond accordingly if the player starts teabagging a nearby corpse. With a strict set of controls in place for each NPC, there are possibilities for limitless depth of dialogue with infinitely branching paths, and incredible potential for immersion and role playing if done right. If not done right, well... at least the memes will be strong. This tech is still at its infancy. I'm pretty excited about what it will make possible in gaming! I'm also concerned it will be overused or abused to the detriment of actors and artists.