thejml2000 t1_jclei98 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Sounds like helping or hurting is just a roll of the dice.

CTDKZOO t1_jcmccrm wrote on March 17, 2023 at 9:39 PM

I'm a subscriber and now using ChatGPT4 to work on my upcoming D&D campaign.

The AI is robust enough to be a helper with ideas, details, and more. Where it lacks some nuance and can forget details, if I ask the right way, it makes my brainstorming, drafting, finalize process exponentially faster. On a level that makes me giddy.

I've built multiple nations, with rulers, various sub-rulers, cultural differences, and more. It even created a new creature for me without me asking more than "What animals would this culture ride as a mount for combat?"

I don't know about saving us from an apocalypse, or causing one, but it's incredible and the best DM assistant tool I've ever had. Ever.

420InTheCity t1_jcn4o4n wrote on March 18, 2023 at 1:04 AM

What animals WOULD they ride into combat?

CTDKZOO t1_jcnhbr8 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 2:47 AM

I’m going to copy and paste the description ChatGPT gave without any edits by me. It’s a bit long, but relevant.

It’s also familiar: Ostrich, Axe Beak, and Chocobo - but a novel twist.

Quote:

Gorkha A Gorkha is a large, flightless bird native to the plains of Gorkhar. Standing about 6 to 7 feet tall, these creatures have a strong, muscular build that enables them to easily carry riders and cargo. The Gorkha has a long neck and a small, pointed beak, while its feathered body displays an array of earthy colors, such as browns, grays, and greens, which provide natural camouflage in their grassland environment.

In the wild, Gorkhas are primarily herbivorous, grazing on the abundant grasses and shrubs of the plains. They are social creatures, often forming large flocks that can coordinate and protect one another from predators. Gorkhas are known for their speed and agility, able to reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour in short bursts, and their powerful legs enable them to make impressive leaps when needed.

As mounts, Gorkhas offer several advantages over horses. Their agility and speed make them excellent for quick maneuvers in battle or for traversing uneven terrain. At the same time, their ability to leap allows them to navigate obstacles that a horse might struggle with. Additionally, their natural inclination to flock together means they are well-suited to working in groups, making them a good choice for cavalry formations or scouting parties. However, Gorkhas may not be as strong or enduring as horses, and their unique physiology may require specialized equipment and training for riders to use them effectively.

The use of Gorkhas as mounts by some Goblin tribes showcases the diversity and adaptability of the Gorkhar nation as they harness the unique strengths of their environment to their advantage.

Jasrek t1_jcoeyez wrote on March 18, 2023 at 9:28 AM

Did the AI just reinvent the chocobo?

CTDKZOO t1_jcoo6vy wrote on March 18, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Kinda. It’s a common creature and mount type so it’s possible that the AI had many reference points.

Jasrek t1_jcop353 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 11:44 AM

That's still pretty amazing. I'm definitely trying this out - I don't DM DND, but it will probably be helpful for brainstorming when writing a paper or a novel.

Sirisian t1_jclhe7i wrote on March 17, 2023 at 6:14 PM

The interesting thing to mention with these tests is they aren't using a fine-tuned model. With GPT-4's multimodal configuration one could fine-tune a system to digest the DnD manuals for all their text and images to give the system a deeper understanding and set of constraints. One could imagine including a lot of rules into such a system.

The article also mentions context window issues where the AI forgets things. You can ask it to summarize important events every once in a while so that it remembers things. (Essentially it brings it into the context again reinforcing the information). The GPT-4 context is 8K tokens, but the API has a 32K token version. If someone was building a DnD dungeon master with the API they'd probably perform this summarization operation automatically with a tailored input.

Krakenate t1_jcluw3t wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:42 PM

DnD is an interesting test for the abilities of AI.

It's one thing to digest rules etc, but could AI play DM in a way that engages experienced players? A good DM has creativity and knows when to invent or bend rules to keep the game play enjoyable.

I'd be really impressed if an AI could do that.

HoldenFinn OP t1_jclbgc2 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:36 PM

Submission Statement: Artificial general intelligence is a bit of a white whale for AI researchers. While those like Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking have warned about it's potential dangers, there's reason to believe that it could be reigned in and provide a better future for man/machine relationships by training it with the right tools--and, surprisingly, DnD might be one of them.

Beth Singler, a digital anthropologist and AI religions expert (seriously), penned a 2018 article proposing the Elf Ranger Test -- a kind of updated response to the Turing Test that uses the framework of Dungeons & Dragons to test an AI's actual capabilities. With the release of ChatGPT many DnD enthusiasts have turned to it as a tool for DMing and their character creation. So it's worth revisiting Singler's article within the framework of new advancements in generative AI and LLMs.

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FuturologyBot t1_jclg94y wrote on March 17, 2023 at 6:07 PM

The following submission statement was provided by /u/HoldenFinn: