D&D with AI

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ClosedDungeons & Dragons 5thPrivate4 / weekClaCle
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A game world run with the help of AI:
I will still be the human DM and make the choices a DM should make.
But we'll be using AI to both create new (random) input and posts.
AI might challenge the DM and drive the story in new, unexpected ways.
The game will be part AI, part ClaCle :)


Jun 4, 2024 9:53 pm
create an image of playing D&D with the help of AI
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First of all; all credits go to @valdattaMadun for thinking up this idea.
But he quite invited others to steal his great idea and there seemed to be a lot of interest. I'd like to give it a try.

A game world run with the help of AI:
I will still be the human DM and make the choices a DM should make.
But we'll be using AI to both create new (random) input and posts.
AI might challenge the DM and drive the story in new, unexpected ways.
Much like this recruitment post is part AI, part ClaCle :)
You don't know how to use AI? Do not worry. I am no expert prompter either, but I do have access to the paid version of ChatGPT. I will post all prompts into my version of ChatGTP and share them with the table.

Cooperatively Created World, by prompt:
Together, we'll build a rich, dynamic world with the help of ChatGPT-4.
We will submit promts which I shall input into ChatGPT-4.
We will create a world together this way. Your ideas and creativity will shape the setting, lore, and everything in between.

Custom Subclasses:
Want a unique subclass? Each player can propose a subclass for an existing class, which ChatGPT-4 will draft.
A prompt could be like:

Create a subclass for D&D. The main class is rogue. The subclass should be balanced and get a unique feature at the levels as other rogue subclasses. The theme of the subclass should be a sniper-archer
[ +- ] output chatgpt+ version 4
I will reroll the subclass once, so there are two different subclasses with the same promt.
ChatGPT is known to make mistakes. I have seen sample of: using DEX instead of STR on range attack, the ability to cast cantrips without spell slots and failing to recognize reactions. So I will manually, and transparently edit out those mistakes. Then you can pick from either subclass.
Subclasses might not be entirely balanced.

You can always pick an existing subclass (boring... :) )

Other character building:
Besides ChatGPT, we'll be using the Player's Handbook, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, and Xanathar's Guide to Everything.
Stats will be determined by normal point buy, allowing you to create the character you envision.

We will begin at level 3 at least (also willing to do 5), so everyone can delve into their subclass immediatelly.

How to Join
Everyone, whoever you are is welcome to join. This is not first-come-first-serve. I'd seek 4 maybe 5 players.
I shall leave this open until June 8th, assuming there is sufficient interest by then.

If you want to join this adventure, please share the following:

Preferred Game Theme:
Let me know what type of game you'd like to play.
Whether it's high seas adventure, gothic horror, epic fantasy, or something entirely different, your input will help shape our campaign's tone and setting. Getting players who want a princess fantasy mixed in with gore-horror... that won't entirely work well. So I'd like to have a group who have all the same idea's here.
Content warnings will depend on player desired settings, prompts and output.

Subclass Idea:
Describe a subclass you'd like to play, including the main class this subclass belongs to (or leave that up to the imagination of the AI). Make it as wild as you want it to be. Or better yet, write your suggested prompt.
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Jun 4, 2024 10:33 pm
I might be interested.
I am a bit tired of Gothic Horror or Epic Fantasy.
High Seas might be interesting but I am willing to go with anything.

As for Subclass it would really depend on Game Theme.
Was thinking maybe something Lovecraftish if we do something High Seas.
For Gothic Horror maybe something themed around Hope. Always being the Upbeat and postive one.

I can come up with other ideas depending on Theme and what others wish to play.
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Jun 5, 2024 12:14 am
I'm definitely interested, and am open to anything, but have a preference for non-horror.

For subclass I'm still thinking about it but I'd probably go with something that'd be mechanically odd but sort of makes sense flavor wise, like a fighter that uses a single massive shield as a both a shield and weapon or a barbarian focused on oversized weapons.
Jun 5, 2024 6:44 am
AnonGL says:
I'm definitely interested, and am open to anything, but have a preference for non-horror.
Same here.

In the discord we had a talk about D&D settings that never forfilled their potential. I would love to see an adventure in the Radiant Citadel. A kind of Babelyn 5 / Deepspace 9 city in space where problems/adventure come to the city and gets resolved.
Jun 5, 2024 2:18 pm
I'm In!
Slight preference to adventure or epic fantasy, but happy to try pirates, roman empire, Avatar-like (last airbender), or any other.
Surely non-horror.

Sub-Class Idea:
Barbarian, hack & slash all the way... It's been ages since I played one of those.
I guess I'd need to leave the details for when we have a Theme: I mean, this could turn into a reckless two-scimitar pirate, or an all-attack earth-bender, or an explosives' expert in a StarWars-like setting...
Jun 5, 2024 2:28 pm
I'm kinda done with D&D for the most part, but I'm still tempted to have a go with this. Kinda interested in pushing D&D a little out of it's comfort zone with a prompt like:

Create a subclass for D&D. The main class is Bard. The subclass should be balanced and get a unique feature at the levels as other Bard subclasses. The theme of the subclass should be a Wealthy Noble

I kinda like Runekyndig's idea re: Radiant Citadel or a similar concept where adventures mostly come to us (not to discount having to leave the city to follow up on things).
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Jun 5, 2024 3:20 pm
I'm on the edge of being in too many games, but I am really interested in this idea.

If it were up to just me, I think I'd go for a Spelljammer-adjacent game, something like fantasy Firefly. I also have a fondness for the concept of post-apocalypse fantasy, where a regular high-fantasy world went through an apocalypse and the game is set in the aftermath. I know Dark Sun is along these lines, but I'd be more intersted in creating a post-apoc setting from scratch. Lastly, a game set squarely in the Fae realm would be interesting - one that really leans into the dark alice-in-wonderland potential.

As for a sub-class... hmm... I would probably want to tailor my subclass to the setting. But as a general subcless, here's an idea: an artificer subclass that is the magical equivalent of a cyborg. The artificer's specialty is grafting magic items to their body, allowing them to be powered by the artificer's own life-force.
Jun 5, 2024 5:08 pm
Uh Firefly spelljammer could be nice.

For a subclass I would get some magus or arcane version of the paladin/ranger. The goal is an arcane halfcaster who is not a hexblade
[ +- ] Warlock: Patron is a piece of armor
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Jun 5, 2024 6:20 pm
I approve this message and wish you luck. We should compare notes afterwards
Jun 5, 2024 6:45 pm
I see a lot of inspiriation going on already.

As I feel, there is a vibe going on for a setting like Radiant Citadel (love the idea of the city in space!) combined with Spelljammer vibes. I wouldn't really copy Radiant Citadel I guess; it's mostly a bland city to hook up adventures in many worlds. But a space-floating-city surely sounds great. Something like a fantasy with a not-quite-SciFi touch? That sounds very interesting. (I don't know FireFly tbh, but as long as the AI knows, we can mix the vibes in I guess?)

@timplausible : actually a very fair point on tailoring subclasses to setting. I hadn't really considered that. But it makes a lot of sense.

I am going to leave this post up bit longer as I won't have much time to kick it off before the weekend. But I see a possible group could form around a "Astral Plane" like game?
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Jun 6, 2024 8:05 pm
If we do an Astral Plane sort of style game What about using AI to generate a interesting Race or sub race?
Jun 6, 2024 8:39 pm
Do you want your race or your subclass to be AI generated?
Jun 6, 2024 11:32 pm
Why not both?

I say if we are going to AI this game, lets go all out..
I think we shouldn't AI a Class due to how difficult for the DM that could be, but Race/Subrace and Subclass could be fun.
Jun 7, 2024 6:05 am
In the end, its @ClaCle call. But I think it should be one or the other. Giving the choice I would always choose to AI generate a subclass. There are plente of Race/Subraces out there anyway
Jun 7, 2024 6:19 am
I hadn't considered races yet. But that is because I never enjoy playing to exotic races myself. I tend to agree with runekyndig here. Race or subclass. It seems quite on further interests. I shall set up the game and send invites tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 1:37 pm
Good luck with your game Clacle!
Last edited June 7, 2024 1:38 pm
Jun 7, 2024 9:41 pm
Thanks :)
Setting it up right now.

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