WotC DND Beyond AI DM

[Undrave]

As with many things floating around lately, I'll believe it when I see it.

I bet this is just a think an executive floated in a meeting because of recent AI buzz "Why don't we make a DM that use them AI thingies?"

I question if WOTC has the expertise or man power to develop such a thing. I also gotta question where the heck they would find the material needed to train that AI? Most DMing is done orally and aren't recorded.

 

[payn]

I bet this is just a think an executive floated in a meeting because of recent AI buzz "Why don't we make a DM that se them AI thingies?"

I question if WOTC has the expertise or man power to develop such a thing. I also gotta question where the heck they would find the material needed to train that AI? Most DMing is done orally and aren't recorded.

Im guessing they are using the term A.I. loosely here. Likely a more advanced version of the never winter nights game from the late 90's.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

What if they did a trad crgp quest but with AI chatbots for the NPCs? Would that be AI DMing?

Indeed. Quite a lot of what a DM does is either purely mechanical - you don't need AI to run a random monster encounter; or completely beyond AI - DM judgment calls for situations not covered by the rules.

 

[Umbran]

I agree. I also imagine super casual players won't care that it can't really provide much more freedom than a typical CRPG. But that would work pretty well for most WotC campaign adventures anyway.

Are "super casual players" going to pony up $30 per month to play a game they are so casual about, though?

$30/month for a not quite MMORPG? Is Wizbro’s leadership nuts?!

I don't think we need to lean into mental illness to explain the idea - simple lack of understanding is sufficient.

 

[Reynard]

Are "super casual players" going to pony up $30 per month to play a game they are so casual about, though?
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They might. Aren't they the ones paying for GMs so none of them have to do it?

 

[Stormonu]

I’ve used several apps that act as a DM for several years, for games like Imperial Assault, Descent, Warhammer Quest and the like. While it’s been limited, when you’re the perpetual DM sometimes its the only way to get be a player.

I wouldn’t be against an AI DM for D&D, but I wouldn’t be willing to pay in the neighborhood of $30 per month, even with other Beyond features. Honestly, if this is more than about $15 per month (and even that’s steep), I wouldn’t pay.

 

[Bagpuss]

So, supposedly DM's account for 80% of wotc's D&D sales. Is it really a good idea to replace your best customers with robots?

Depend if you are selling those robots to the other six players at the table for an ongoing subscription

 

[Greggy C]

Someone said they Wotc has licensed Matt Mercer's image and voice so the AI DM will appear more friendly than your usual DM.

 

[Bill Zebub]

Someone said they Wotc has licensed Matt Mercer's image and voice so the AI DM will appear more friendly than your usual DM.

I vote for Douglas Rain.

“Your party is dying, Dave. I can feel it. I can feel it.”

 

[Stormonu]

Still needs Morgan Freeman to narrate overland travel.