D&D General Allegations of AI Usage Cause unnecessary Controversy

[Kobold Avenger]

So it looks like the artist used a paint in greyscale and then used something like gradient maps or a bunch of colour layers to blend with the greyscale.

 

[darjr]

Deleted, largely because I just listened to the apology.

 

[CleverNickName]

There is a very vocal side of the ttrpg community that will jump to any conclusion if it means defecating on WotC and then ride on the coattails of D&D and it's all very frustrating.

Yes, WotC makes mistakes and, regardless of how minor they are, they are BIG mistakes because WotC is big.

But, also; No, WotC isn't some Bond-level super-villain. These teams are full of people who care because of their love for games.

Finally, yes, we should pressure them to fix mistakes when they make them as they are still mistakes and as the industry leader they need to not only be held accountable but also set the standard.

It's not about being correct; it's about getting people to click on their content and share it. It doesn't matter if it's good or if you agree with it...a click is a click, a comment is a comment, and a share is a share. Even if you're only clicking, commenting, or sharing in order to expose it or mock it, they still get the same rewards and their platform still grows because of it. And with all else being equal, garbage content is just easier to create.

More than that, garbage content is more likely to incite an emotional response, which is more likely to get shared and amplified. Like you say: some people hate Wizards of the Coast so much that they will jump to any conclusion, believe any theory, and spread any half-baked rumor they stumble upon, just as long as it supports their bias. So follow that to the logical conclusion, and you'll see why YouTube is...

...well, you'll see why YouTube is the way it is.

 

[Umbran]

Apparently seeing the WiP isn't proof enough for some...

Belief perseverance (aka the "backfire effect") is a thing. If you challenge someone with evidence that contradicts a thing they want to believe, they will tend to reject or re-interpret the evidence until it fits their preferred view of things.

 

[Parmandur]

Apparently seeing the WiP isn't proof enough for some...
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These folks donevwm know how AI art works.

 

[darjr]

Nestor has uploaded high resolution images to his artstation account.

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/04qgD8

 

[J.Quondam]

It's not about being correct; it's about getting people to click on their content and share it. It doesn't matter if it's good or if you agree with it...a click is a click, a comment is a comment, and a share is a share. Even if you're only clicking, commenting, or sharing in order to expose it or mock it, they still get the same rewards and their platform still grows. With all else being equal, garbage content is just easier to create.

More than that, garbage content is more likely to incite an emotional response, which is more likely to get shared and amplified. Like you say: some people hate Wizards of the Coast so much that they will jump to any conclusion, believe any theory, and spread any half-baked rumor they stumble upon, just as long as it supports their bias. So follow that to the logical conclusion, and you'll see why YouTube is...

...well, you'll see why YouTube is the way it is.

Yep, and to be clear this can also be said of those who reflexively hate/defend AI. The rhetoric surrounding it has been very hot and (I'm assuming) a lot more widespread than reflexive anti/pro WotC whaargaarble, since AI's impact is felt far beyond the RPGosphere.

 

[This Effin’ GM]

Apology video released

 

[Scribe]

Social media, what a gift.

 

[darjr]

Apology video released

I didn't expect that.

It's a start and good that he did.