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<blockquote data-quote="Reynard" data-source="post: 8862282" data-attributes="member: 467"><p>I think this is a garbage in-garbage out problem. If you give the AI a terrible prompt, you get terrible responses. If you use just a little bit of creativity you get a little bit more interesting results:</p><p></p><p>ChatGPT Prompt:</p><p><strong>describe an interesting location for a fantasy adventure to take place</strong></p><p></p><p>Response:</p><p><em>One interesting location for a fantasy adventure could be a hidden underground city, hidden deep within a network of ancient caves and tunnels. The city could be home to a variety of different cultures and races, all living in harmony despite their differences. It could be ruled by a council of wise leaders, who are responsible for maintaining the peace and prosperity of the city.</em></p><p><em>The city itself could be filled with all sorts of magical and technological wonders, with streets lined with magical lanterns, buildings made of shimmering crystal, and a bustling marketplace where all sorts of exotic goods are traded. There could be hidden libraries filled with ancient tomes and scrolls, containing knowledge that has been lost to the rest of the world.</em></p><p><em>The city could also be home to powerful magical artifacts and ancient relics, which could be used as quest objectives for the player characters. They might have to navigate through treacherous traps and puzzles in order to reach these artifacts, and they might have to face off against powerful guardians who are determined to keep the relics safe.</em></p><p><em>Overall, this hidden underground city would be a unique and exciting setting for a fantasy adventure, filled with mystery, magic, and danger at every turn.</em></p><p></p><p>Not especially unique but enough of a seed to start thinking more deeply.</p><p></p><p>Follow up prompt:</p><p><strong>What kinds of factions operate in the city?</strong></p><p></p><p>Response:</p><p><em>There could be a variety of different factions operating within the hidden underground city, each with their own agendas and goals. Here are a few examples:</em></p><p><em></em></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The Council: The council is a group of wise leaders who are responsible for maintaining the peace and prosperity of the city. They might be made up of representatives from different races and cultures within the city, and they could have a variety of different motivations and ideologies.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The Guilds: There could be various guilds operating within the city, each representing a different profession or trade. These might include guilds of magic users, mercenaries, craftsmen, and merchants. The guilds could be powerful political players within the city, and they might be in competition with one another for influence and resources.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The Thieves' Guild: Every city needs a thieves' guild, and this underground city is no exception. The thieves' guild could be a shadowy organization that operates in the shadows, pulling the strings of power from behind the scenes. They might be willing to work with the player characters, but only for a price.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The Rebel Faction: There could be a group of rebels within the city who are unhappy with the council's rule and are seeking to overthrow them. These rebels could be made up of a variety of different races and cultures, and they might be willing to work with the player characters if they share a common goal.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The Cult: There could be a mysterious cult operating within the city, worshiping some dark and ancient deity. They might be seeking to unlock forbidden knowledge or power, and they could be willing to go to great lengths to achieve their goals. The player characters might have to confront the cult in order to stop them from unleashing some ancient evil upon the world.</em></em></li> </ol><p></p><p>Again, not super unique, but now there's some meat on the bones for further development.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tell me more about the cult. What forbidden knowledge do they seek?</strong></p><p></p><p><em>The cult that operates within the hidden underground city could be seeking a variety of different forbidden knowledge or power. Here are a few examples:</em></p><p><em></em></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The cult could be seeking to unlock the secrets of immortality, believing that by tapping into the power of ancient deities or magical artifacts, they can achieve eternal life. They might be willing to perform dark rituals or make sacrifices in order to attain this power.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The cult could be seeking to unlock the secrets of ancient magic, believing that by studying ancient tomes and scrolls, they can gain access to powerful spells and abilities that have been lost to the rest of the world. They might be willing to go to great lengths to acquire these relics, even if it means resorting to theft or violence.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The cult could be seeking to uncover the location of a powerful magical artifact, such as a magical sword or a cursed artifact that is said to grant great power to whoever possesses it. They might believe that by obtaining this artifact, they can use its power to shape the world to their will.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em><em>The cult could be seeking to awaken an ancient deity or powerful entity, believing that by performing the necessary rituals and sacrifices, they can bring this being back to life. This entity could be a powerful god or demon, and the cult might believe that it will grant them great power or knowledge in return for their devotion.</em></em></li> </ol><p><em>Overall, the cult within the hidden underground city could be seeking any number of forbidden knowledge or power, and it will be up to the player characters to stop them from achieving their goals and potentially unleashing great harm upon the world.</em></p><p></p><p>My point is, if you are strapped for inspiration, throwing out a few well crafted prompts and follow ups can provide more than a list of existing D&D settings. I wouldn't ask AI to write a campaign or adventure for me, but I would certainly use it for inspiration if I was suffering from writers block.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Reynard, post: 8862282, member: 467"] I think this is a garbage in-garbage out problem. If you give the AI a terrible prompt, you get terrible responses. If you use just a little bit of creativity you get a little bit more interesting results: ChatGPT Prompt: [B]describe an interesting location for a fantasy adventure to take place[/B] Response: [I]One interesting location for a fantasy adventure could be a hidden underground city, hidden deep within a network of ancient caves and tunnels. The city could be home to a variety of different cultures and races, all living in harmony despite their differences. It could be ruled by a council of wise leaders, who are responsible for maintaining the peace and prosperity of the city. The city itself could be filled with all sorts of magical and technological wonders, with streets lined with magical lanterns, buildings made of shimmering crystal, and a bustling marketplace where all sorts of exotic goods are traded. There could be hidden libraries filled with ancient tomes and scrolls, containing knowledge that has been lost to the rest of the world. The city could also be home to powerful magical artifacts and ancient relics, which could be used as quest objectives for the player characters. They might have to navigate through treacherous traps and puzzles in order to reach these artifacts, and they might have to face off against powerful guardians who are determined to keep the relics safe. Overall, this hidden underground city would be a unique and exciting setting for a fantasy adventure, filled with mystery, magic, and danger at every turn.[/I] Not especially unique but enough of a seed to start thinking more deeply. Follow up prompt: [B]What kinds of factions operate in the city?[/B] Response: [I]There could be a variety of different factions operating within the hidden underground city, each with their own agendas and goals. Here are a few examples: [/I] [LIST=1] [*][I][I]The Council: The council is a group of wise leaders who are responsible for maintaining the peace and prosperity of the city. They might be made up of representatives from different races and cultures within the city, and they could have a variety of different motivations and ideologies.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The Guilds: There could be various guilds operating within the city, each representing a different profession or trade. These might include guilds of magic users, mercenaries, craftsmen, and merchants. The guilds could be powerful political players within the city, and they might be in competition with one another for influence and resources.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The Thieves' Guild: Every city needs a thieves' guild, and this underground city is no exception. The thieves' guild could be a shadowy organization that operates in the shadows, pulling the strings of power from behind the scenes. They might be willing to work with the player characters, but only for a price.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The Rebel Faction: There could be a group of rebels within the city who are unhappy with the council's rule and are seeking to overthrow them. These rebels could be made up of a variety of different races and cultures, and they might be willing to work with the player characters if they share a common goal.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The Cult: There could be a mysterious cult operating within the city, worshiping some dark and ancient deity. They might be seeking to unlock forbidden knowledge or power, and they could be willing to go to great lengths to achieve their goals. The player characters might have to confront the cult in order to stop them from unleashing some ancient evil upon the world.[/I][/I] [/LIST] Again, not super unique, but now there's some meat on the bones for further development. [B]Tell me more about the cult. What forbidden knowledge do they seek?[/B] [I]The cult that operates within the hidden underground city could be seeking a variety of different forbidden knowledge or power. Here are a few examples: [/I] [LIST=1] [*][I][I]The cult could be seeking to unlock the secrets of immortality, believing that by tapping into the power of ancient deities or magical artifacts, they can achieve eternal life. They might be willing to perform dark rituals or make sacrifices in order to attain this power.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The cult could be seeking to unlock the secrets of ancient magic, believing that by studying ancient tomes and scrolls, they can gain access to powerful spells and abilities that have been lost to the rest of the world. They might be willing to go to great lengths to acquire these relics, even if it means resorting to theft or violence.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The cult could be seeking to uncover the location of a powerful magical artifact, such as a magical sword or a cursed artifact that is said to grant great power to whoever possesses it. They might believe that by obtaining this artifact, they can use its power to shape the world to their will.[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The cult could be seeking to awaken an ancient deity or powerful entity, believing that by performing the necessary rituals and sacrifices, they can bring this being back to life. This entity could be a powerful god or demon, and the cult might believe that it will grant them great power or knowledge in return for their devotion.[/I][/I] [/LIST] [I]Overall, the cult within the hidden underground city could be seeking any number of forbidden knowledge or power, and it will be up to the player characters to stop them from achieving their goals and potentially unleashing great harm upon the world.[/I] My point is, if you are strapped for inspiration, throwing out a few well crafted prompts and follow ups can provide more than a list of existing D&D settings. I wouldn't ask AI to write a campaign or adventure for me, but I would certainly use it for inspiration if I was suffering from writers block. [/QUOTE]
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