A new mod from Art from the Machine has the potential to change the way we play Skyrim forever. It uses ChatGPT and other AI tools to give NPCs a memory, add depth to their conversations, and give them the ability to answer player questions with their own voice.
According to PC Gamer, the mod uses ChatGPT with xVASynth for text-to-speech that can simulate NPC voices and Whisper for speech-to-text so players can communicate with NPCs through their own voice.
In the demo video, players can communicate with Ulfberth War-Bear from Warmaiden’s in Whiterun through their own voice. He can give them responses about the store’s hours, the items that the player has, and discuss anything that the player has done.
The mod also uses a basic memory system to remember conversations and have NPCs respond accordingly. This means that any NPC can provide information about the items that the player picks up, responding dynamically and naturally.
ChatGPT and other AI tools have the potential to change how players interact with NPCs in Skyrim. With the right knowledge, any NPC can now provide complex conversation to players, remembering the conversation and addressing their questions in a more natural way. It may take some time for the AI to adjust and give more natural conversation, but this tech is sure to bring more immersion to players and take their Skyrim experience to the next level.
Art From The Machine is a modder who has been creating and innovating in the world of game design for some time. His work with AI tools like ChatGPT and others has become increasingly popular and have opened up possibilities the modding community never thought of before.
Whisper is a cutting-edge voice-processing technology developed and maintained by the company of the same name. The company’s mission statement is to create cutting-edge digital communication solutions that make conversations easier, smarter, and more efficient. They have achieved this goal through Whisper, which can provide speech-to-text capabilities for applications like Skyrim.
It is clear that the use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Whisper have changed the landscape of modding and game design. By making NPCs more dynamic and lifelike, they have the potential to bring a whole new level of immersion and interactivity to the Skyrim experience. If their use continues to expand, then it is very possible that the future of gaming could be very much different to what we know now – and it may turn out to be for the better.
