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I’ve been playing with ChatGPT 4.0 and its TTRPG/CYOA capabilities. So I thought that I’d like to try and experiment where we explore a world created by the Assistant, populated by the Assistant and prompted by me. Having said that I do find that the prompting does take a fair bit of finessing to get outputs I like. But I like finessing it so it works out quite well. If you’d like to participate please suggest a prompt for a setting for our adventure. It can be completely original, you can ask it to base it off an existing IP (although I’ll probably ask it to white label it) or some kind of mix of the two. If there’s a number of different options with none having a clear following I’ll choose the one I like best. If there’s a consensus around a particular setting then I’ll run with that (assuming it’s agreeable). Also, I’d appreciate suggestions for a rule system for adjudicating matters of chance. I’m leaning toward some pseudo PbtA with 4 stats and then improvising but any relatively rules lite would be good. If it’s rules heavy then I’d just have more work tracking things but perhaps it could work.
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May 18, 2023 11:15
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A lost ancient city, populated by forgotten gods and the spirits of mortals who died unmourned.
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May 18, 2023 12:22
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A peaceful world where violence reign supreme, it also have way too many birds
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May 18, 2023 13:19
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Two thousand years ago the scourge of the Titans was finally ended. Their monstrous forms laid upon the earth to form hills and mountains as the seasons came and went. The remnants of humanity, saved by angelic intercession sent by the Assistant, began rebuilding civilization. We find the Assistant in the city of Beginnings, wandering the market stalls in the disguise of their avatar.
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May 18, 2023 14:45
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An alternate universe where Carthage decisively won the Punic Wars and vassalized a humiliated and crippled Rome. The beliefs of the time regarding the supernatural and natural worlds are largely correct. Blood sacrifice can fuel magic effects with power directly correlated with the size and 'quality' of the offering. An elephant can power a citywide longevity blessing for a day and a lion can improve the battle prowess of a combat unit for one battle, while a human can power a permanent complex enchantment to an object. Religion has changed to reflect this, with an emphasis on Divinities of Fertility, Prosperity, Death, War, and Dominance.
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May 18, 2023 17:10
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For rules, we have Eight Primary Stats: Intellect Perception Confidence Swole Sturdy Agility People *Wild Card for Magic or Whatever* We have a score from 1 to 6 for each Stat. A check uses 1d10 per Stat score of the sum of the two Stats that make the most sense regarding the check with a difficulty scale of 2 to 100. Physical Attack uses Swole+Agility, Inspire Troops uses People+Confidence, Solve Puzzle uses Intellect+Perception, and so forth.
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May 18, 2023 17:30
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The magic circle formed by the M25 Motorway is activated by accident and the entire contents to a depth of a few hundred feet is transported across the galaxy to a lush planet inhabited by two sapient species both in roughly the equivalent of Earth's mesolithic period. Greater London and its people must attempt to survive, deal with the ethical implications of their high tech presence, try to understand the aliens, and try to figure out if there's a way back home.
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May 18, 2023 20:31
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I feel it would be better to make the rule after the setting is decided.
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May 18, 2023 20:35
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I had the idea of feeding the assistant all the suggested settings and asking it to synthesize them. Thoughts? Intriguing or do you think it’ll just lead to muddying the water?
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May 19, 2023 00:15
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Feed it, then post the result as submission and we will vote on all of them.
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May 19, 2023 00:37
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So keep them separate and then have the assistant generate a pitch for each which participants vote on? Could be interesting, I suppose it reduces the chance that we get one pitch that’s popular at this stage but fails in the execution. Maybe include the amalgam dimension as an option.
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May 19, 2023 01:09
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Throw it all in the pond, see what floats to the top.
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May 19, 2023 02:27
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Yeah IMO just try stuff out and go with whatever you like best, combos or all at once or whatever. My limited experience with these AIs is that you get a lot of drek to filter out and have to be selective to get the good stuff, so my vote is to do that.
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May 19, 2023 03:03
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Blasphemaster, think you can reflavor your suggestion so the power system isn't blood fueled? Leperflesh posted:Yeah IMO just try stuff out and go with whatever you like best, combos or all at once or whatever. My limited experience with these AIs is that you get a lot of drek to filter out and have to be selective to get the good stuff, so my vote is to do that. Yeah, fair enough. I guess I'll toy around a big and see which option or combo sounds the most fun. I'll leave up making suggestions until Monday-ish.
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May 19, 2023 03:44
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Switch up blood sacrifice for Cults of various interchangeable pantheons of the time, which have rituals and religious festivals to achieve the same results. Plus animal cultists that tattoo themselves with ink made from the ashes of sacred beasts, and which grant them power, because that's neat.
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May 19, 2023 04:02
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Prompt: I would like to run a forum based CYOA and have asked posters to suggest prompts for a setting. Can you please take their prompts and flesh them out into TTRPG campaign settings, give them a title, and propose how we might have an adventure in each one.AFancyQuestionMark posted:A lost ancient city, populated by forgotten gods and the spirits of mortals who died unmourned. Title: Echoes of the Unseen In the heart of the uncharted jungle lies the ancient city of Xanadu, a place of spectral beauty and haunting echoes. Populated by forgotten gods and the spirits of the unremembered dead, it is a city of paradoxes, where time seems to stand still and the air is thick with the weight of untold stories. The gods, once mighty, now forgotten, yearn for recognition and worship, while the spirits of the unremembered dead seek solace and release. The adventurers, drawn to Xanadu by dreams, prophecies, or sheer curiosity, must navigate the spectral streets, negotiate with capricious gods, and soothe restless spirits. Their quest could involve recovering a lost artifact, laying a tormented spirit to rest, or perhaps even restoring a forgotten god to its former glory. The city itself, with its ethereal beauty and eerie echoes of the past, will be as much a character in this campaign as any NPC. Nyaa posted:A peaceful world where violence reign supreme, it also have way too many birds Title: The Serene Storm Welcome to the world of Seraph, a paradoxical realm where tranquility and violence coexist in a delicate balance. Here, the air is filled with the constant fluttering of wings, as countless birds of all shapes and sizes fill the skies. Yet, beneath this seemingly peaceful facade, a brutal struggle for survival rages. The adventurers might be natives of this world, or perhaps outsiders who have somehow found themselves in this strange land. They could be drawn into territorial disputes between different bird species, or perhaps they might find themselves in the middle of a power struggle between the avian gods. The campaign could involve quests to retrieve sacred eggs, mediate between warring bird clans, or even change the nature of the world itself. The Wandering Mage posted:Two thousand years ago the scourge of the Titans was finally ended. Their monstrous forms laid upon the earth to form hills and mountains as the seasons came and went. The remnants of humanity, saved by angelic intercession sent by the Assistant, began rebuilding civilization. We find the Assistant in the city of Beginnings, wandering the market stalls in the disguise of their avatar. Title: The Assistant's Burden The city of Beginnings is a beacon of hope in a world scarred by the Titans' rampage. The Assistant, an angelic being who played a crucial role in humanity's survival, now walks among the people, guiding them towards a brighter future. Yet, even as civilization begins to flourish once more, old threats stir in the shadows. The adventurers, drawn to the city by the Assistant's call, could find themselves embroiled in a variety of quests. They might be tasked with uncovering a plot to resurrect the Titans, mediating disputes between different factions within the city, or even journeying to distant lands to spread the message of the Assistant. The campaign could also explore the nature of the Assistant itself, and the burden it carries as the savior of humanity. Blasphemaster posted:An alternate universe where Carthage decisively won the Punic Wars and vassalized a humiliated and crippled Rome. The beliefs of the time regarding the supernatural and natural worlds are largely correct. Blood sacrifice can fuel magic effects with power directly correlated with the size and 'quality' of the offering. An elephant can power a citywide longevity blessing for a day and a lion can improve the battle prowess of a combat unit for one battle, while a human can power a permanent complex enchantment to an object. Religion has changed to reflect this, with an emphasis on Divinities of Fertility, Prosperity, Death, War, and Dominance. Title: The Punic Ascendancy In this alternate universe, Carthage stands as the undisputed ruler of the known world, its power unchallenged after its decisive victory over Rome. The gods of Fertility, Prosperity, Death, War, and Dominance hold sway over the people, their influence shaping every aspect of life in this world. The adventurers, whether they are Carthaginian citizens, Roman vassals, or outsiders from distant lands, could find themselves drawn into a myriad of intrigues and adventures. They might be tasked with negotiating trade agreements, investigating mysterious occurrences linked to the gods, or even leading a rebellion against Carthaginian rule. The campaign could also delve into the supernatural aspects of this world, with quests involving divine intervention, mythical creatures, and powerful artifacts. Leperflesh posted:The magic circle formed by the M25 Motorway is activated by accident and the entire contents to a depth of a few hundred feet is transported across the galaxy to a lush planet inhabited by two sapient species both in roughly the equivalent of Earth's mesolithic period. Greater London and its people must attempt to survive, deal with the ethical implications of their high tech presence, try to understand the aliens, and try to figure out if there's a way back home. Title: The M25 Incident The activation of the M25 magic circle has transported Greater London and its inhabitants to a lush alien planet, home to two sapient species in their mesolithic period. Stranded in this strange new world, the people of London must navigate the challenges of survival, ethical dilemmas, and inter-species diplomacy, all while seeking a way back home. The adventurers, as part of the displaced Londoners, could be tasked with a variety of missions. They might need to establish communication with the alien species, explore the new planet for resources, or investigate the workings of the M25 magic circle in hopes of finding a way back to Earth. The campaign could involve elements of survival, diplomacy, and high-tech vs low-tech conflicts, all set against the backdrop of an alien world teeming with unknown dangers and possibilities. ———— I feel like it did better with the shorter prompts than the more detailed ones but I think it might also be a problem with me trying to do it all in one message. I’ll probably send a message for each setting and see if it can flesh things out better that way. Asking it to create some key NPCs and factions and a protagonist.
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Here’s a system for attribute in Echoes of the Unseen: God Fame: (Forgotten —- World Renowned) As more inhabitants of the city of Xanadu recall and recognize your god, the more influence the god’s power can affect the city and its inhabitants. Miracle and changing the law of physic at temporary basis with limit duration before Xanadu reverts back to the norm. God Law: (Number of concurrent law) Permenant miracle/changes enacted within the domain/city-section of the god, Xanadu and God of higher fame can temporary change it before reverting back to the God’s setting. Improve all relevant dice roll. quote:The city itself, with its ethereal beauty and eerie echoes of the past, will be as much a character in this campaign as any NPC. The city of Xanadu is more than a structure, it’s an unknown existence that have a will of its own that can excert its will and make changes according to what seems like random AI logic. Not much is known, but its ‘acknowledgment’ will greatly boost the boon or curse that it enact upon the situation. GM note: AI random decide what will happen and this score boost the scale of the effect, but will try to make it favorable to those it prefer. Xanadu always prioritizes non-god NPC. Agent’s Devotion: (Faithless —- Martyr) The only stat of your believer. Their faith in you will help channel your blessing better to assist all its action toward suceess or intended failure. They can only blame themselves If they fail, it’s clealy they lack faith in you unless disrupted by other factors.
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May 19, 2023 20:33
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Shall we flesh out Echoes of the Unseen a bit more then? From those stats it sounds like the protagonist will be a forgotten God starting to remember themselves. Maybe there’s some arena of the gods where gods who have asserted more of their form and domain throw gods who are barely cohesive into combat then gods who win in the arena gain fame and recognition and gradually become more aware of their own ego and desire.
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May 21, 2023 01:38
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They are narrative focused stats, so it can also be play as agent's perspective who help their god remember. The agent will be using the god’s stat when they prey for help. Knowing the AI, our god is probably Nyaa fucked around with this message at 14:00 on May 21, 2023 |
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I’ve been chewing on how to run this and I thought a nation state game where we choose one of the nations suggested in the various settings and then have to establish ourselves in relation to them. So the nations would be like Isekai London Godlings (mortals possessed by the spirits of forgotten gods) Bird people (maybe mix them Stone Age people) Maybe throw in some other fantasy trope nations with a twist like techno orcs and poet drow. I asked GPT to reflavor the blades actions to a national level and got this: quote:Sure, here's how you might adapt the Blades in the Dark actions to a national scale: I’ll chew on it a bit more and then maybe create a new thread with some AI generated portraits for each nation and some pregenned stats to choose from.
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