With the increase of accessibility of AI for both text and art, the implications on the RPG world have been greatly apparent. I have an ongoing 5e game that I run on a Foundry server, but this can also apply to the other variety of TTRPG games out there as well.

I’ve used Stable Diffusion to create character and scene art and it’s allowed me to output high quality visuals for my players. When I’m having a hard time getting out the words I want to say, I’ve pulled up ChatGPT to help me convey the ideas. I’ve also used ChatGPT to fill out random encounter tables, come up with names, and fill out towns for flavoring. There’s still a lot of work involved and I only keep about 5% of anything that’s generated, but I feel like this is a tool that has helped me become a better DM rather than outright replace me entirely.

  •  mifuyne   ( @mifuyne@beehaw.org ) English
    8•1 year ago

    I’m very on the fence about it. I’m generally against AI to generate final products. But, I can see its value in a TTRPG session (that isn’t paid for). A number of TTRPG campaigns I’ve been in just use art they found on the Internet and I highly doubt they asked for permission first.

    I think as long it’s used in a private game and not something to be published (streaming, as part of a summary on a public blog, podcasts, etc), then go for it. It falls under personal use so I doubt you’ll run into any legal troubles as long it stays private. I would say if it is being used in a public way, then it’s okay if the source material is licenced appropriately (allows for derivative work, modifications and redistribution).

    Other than the legal quandary, I solo play. Which means I’m using roll-tables when I’m stuck or want RNG to decide for me. Some would argue that’s like using AI. I don’t fully agree, but I could see where they’re coming from. That’s why I’m on the fence.

    •  Natori   ( @natori@beehaw.org ) English
      3•1 year ago

      Yeah I use stable diffusion to generate art for character portraits and locations and stuff, it’s fun and deepens the game. There’s no way I could afford to commission it so it’s not really taking away from anyone, just making the table a little more visual.