All articles tagged with #npc
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Futurism
A demo by Replica Studios showcased AI-powered game characters reacting disturbingly to their own artificial nature, highlighting the growing use of AI in gaming which raises concerns about costs, labor impacts, and unpredictable behavior, as the industry explores a future with more immersive but potentially problematic AI-driven experiences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
A mysterious affliction called Dragonsplague is infecting the AI-assisted NPC companions, Pawns, in Dragon's Dogma 2, causing red glowing eyes, incoherent speech, disobedience, and increased aggression. Infected Pawns can transform into shadow dragons and destroy settlements if left unchecked, but can be dismissed within a few in-game days to solve the issue. The only known cure is death by drowning, which cleanses the Pawn of the sickness. Players are advised to check their Pawns for signs of infection and take necessary actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
Dragon's Dogma 2 players are facing a new challenge in the form of Dragonsplague, a contagious illness that infects NPC party members known as pawns. If left untreated, infected pawns can transform into dragons and cause havoc in the game world, potentially halting a player's progress. The disease is primarily spread through recruiting infected pawns, and while there are visual cues to identify infected pawns, it becomes more difficult to spot as the disease progresses. Players are advised to dismiss infected pawns as soon as possible and pay close attention to their party to prevent the spread of Dragonsplague.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
In Dragon's Dogma 2, players are encountering a bizarre disease called Dragonsplague that causes pawns to become aggressive and ultimately transform into ghost dragons, leading to the massacre of every NPC in the town when the player rests at an inn, with permanent consequences due to the game's save system. There is no known cure for Dragonsplague, and the only way to rid pawns of it is to kill and revive them with a valuable item. This mechanic has led to frustration and amusement among players, highlighting the unique and challenging aspects of the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Ubisoft revealed a prototype AI NPC called NEO NPC at GDC, allowing players to have real conversations with in-game characters. However, the prototype's dialogue received widespread mockery online for being awkward and unconvincing. The AI works by using language learning models to generate responses based on player input, but concerns have been raised about filtering toxicity and bias. Critics argue that AI-generated dialogue lacks the creativity and storytelling of human-authored content in video games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Digital Trends
Nvidia showcased an AI-driven game demo called Convert Protocol, where players use their microphone and voice to ask questions to non-playable characters (NPCs) in a detective game setting. The AI-driven NPCs respond through an AI model, creating endless dialogue trees, but the technology doesn't significantly change the gameplay experience and may not immediately revolutionize game design and play. While the demo presents exciting possibilities, it raises concerns about hiding critical details behind AI and the potential for endless dialogue trees in games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 are expressing strong emotions for an NPC named Dammon, whom they are unable to romance despite their desire to do so. The discussion was sparked by a player's post expressing their wish to romance Dammon, with many others joining in to share their similar sentiments. Players are passionately discussing their affection for the character, highlighting the strong emotional connections that can develop with non-romanceable NPCs in the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
Baldur’s Gate 3 players are expressing their dislike for the NPC Aradin, citing his perceived ineptitude and poor decision-making as reasons for their frustration. The community on the game's subreddit has engaged in discussions about Aradin's shortcomings, with many players criticizing his actions and expressing regret for saving him in the game. Despite the negative feedback, Aradin's presence has not detracted from players' overall enjoyment of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
In Palworld, players can catch Black Marketeers by defeating them and using a Hyper Sphere to capture them, then bring them to their base to refresh their Pal stock. Black Marketeers can be found at specific locations and offer illegal Pals and captured humans for sale, as well as higher rarity Pals. Refreshing their stock requires spawning them at the base, but it comes at a high cost, requiring a substantial amount of gold.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
A Baldur’s Gate 3 player expresses disappointment with the fan-favorite NPC, Gortash, questioning the character's appeal and likening him to an unappealing persona. While some fans defend Gortash's charm, citing voice acting and sleaziness as factors, the player's opinion contrasts with the widespread admiration for the character within the game's community.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PCGamesN
In the game Palworld, players can interact with the Black Marketeer NPC to buy and sell contraband and stolen pals, with each Black Marketeer located in specific areas and offering different stock that restocks daily. These rare pals have no legal ownership drawbacks, making them valuable for players looking to delve into the game's darker side.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dot Esports
In the game Palworld, players can find the Black Marketeer, a crucial NPC who buys and sells illegal Pals. The most convenient Black Marketeer is located in the Abandoned Mineshaft below the Desecrated Church, making it easy to access for players. These Black Marketeers purchase stolen or illegal Pals for full price and also sell rare and varied Pals, making them ideal for obtaining Pals that players haven't encountered yet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Nvidia and Convai have developed an AI-powered NPC generator called Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine, aiming to create video game characters without the need for human writers, artists, and actors. However, a demo at CES 2024 revealed that the AI characters lack the depth and emotion that hand-crafted characters possess, leading to concerns about the impact on voice actors and the authenticity of game experiences. Despite efforts to imbue the AI characters with personality traits and backstories, they come across as soulless and lacking the realness that human creativity brings to beloved video game characters. This development comes amid ongoing layoffs in the video game industry, raising concerns about the treatment of workers and the potential impact of AI on game development.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Reviews for the upcoming game Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are positive, but a puzzling discovery was made during previews: one of the NPCs is voiced by a text-to-speech program, which Ubisoft says was a placeholder and will be replaced in a late January or early February update. The character, Kalux, has eight lines recorded via a free text-to-speech program, leading to a stilted, robotic delivery. Despite this, the game is receiving praise for its innovation in the Metroidvania genre, with a day-one patch planned to address various aspects of the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 80.lv
Ubisoft's upcoming game, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, features an NPC named Kalux voiced by a text-to-speech program, while all other NPCs have human voice actors. Ubisoft has acknowledged the mistake and plans to release a patch in late January or February 2024 to replace the AI voiceover with a human voice for Kalux. This incident raises questions about whether it was an intentional test by Ubisoft or a genuine error. This isn't the first time Ubisoft has faced technical issues, as last year an advertisement interrupted gameplay in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.