Podcast #216: Algorithmic AI Art in RPGs

This week, Peter and Jessica talk about algorithmic “AI” generated art in RPGs. In the news, One D&D playtest larger than D&D Next, Fandom sells Cortex RPG to Dire Wolf Digital, new miniatures from WizKids, Sideshow Collectibles Tiamat statue, controversy with Spelljammer, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the horror of getting a player to try another system.

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News

Fandom Exiting RPG Business with Sale of Cortex Fandom Exiting RPG Business With Sale of Cortex

News Digest for the Week of September 2 (WizKids Classics Minis, Sideshow Tiamat Sculpture, Ultra PRO Dragonlance Accessories, Pathfinder Kit & Kaboomle Clothing Line) News Digest for the Week of September 2

Dungeon Delver’s Guide on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/dungeon-delvers-guide-a-sourcebook-for-5e-and-a5e?

More People Test One D&D Origins Playtest Than D&D Next More People Test One D&D Origins Playtest Than D&D Next

Kickstarter notification page for Kit & Kaboomle Pathfinder clothing line https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/savagesparrow/kit-and-kaboomle-a-pathfinder-apparel-collection

PanzerLion on Twitter https://twitter.com/POCGamer

Stefan H. on Twitter https://twitter.com/Umbral_KnightX

Peter’s upcoming Kickstarter for One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Three if by Air https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/one-if-by-land-two-if-by-sea-three-if-by-air

RPG Print News (Doctor Who 2nd Edition collector’s edition release) RPG Print News – Cubicle 7 and More

RPG Crowdfunding News RPG Crowdfunding News - The Thief & the Necromancer, Graveyard of the Gods, PEACEMAKER, and more

Graveyard of the Gods for D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matthewjhanson/graveyard-of-the-gods

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Algorithmic Art and RPGs

Kotaku “AI Creating ‘Art’ Is An Ethical And Copyright Nightmare” AI Creating 'Art' Is An Ethical And Copyright Nightmare

OneBookShelf/DriveThruRPG policy on “Third-Party Tool and AI-Generated Images” https://onebookshelfpublisherservic...ticles/227866467-Product-Standards-Guidelines

Into the Odd by Chris McDowall and graphic design by Johan Nohr Fria Ligan | Into the Odd

Note: The image for this week's episode was an algorithmically generated art piece which "won" an art competition https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html

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[aramis erak]

In the US, at present, and until a court opts to override it or congress critters agree to change it, Unless it's done by a human it's not registerable. (Reuters.)

The art of artificial intelligence: a recent copyright law development

Joel Feldman of Greenberg Traurig LLP discusses the question of whether a work created by artificial intelligence can obtain intellectual property protection.

www.reuters.com

 

[Xethreau]

Also @Abstruse I feel like the articles selected on the matter of AI art aren't very balanced in opinion. The one by Kotaku is particularly negative and sensationalistic, and while adequately analytical it is narrow in the frame of discussion. It deserves to be counterbalanced by something equally as thoughtful of a different opinion/perspective. The articles offered present a skewed view, which creates the impression that it reflects the editor's personal opinion.

Here's another article for anyone else who wants another opinion

Can AI art democratize tabletop game publishing?

We look at the advancements — and ethical questions — behind using AI art in tabletop games

www.polygon.com