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Will AI be able to save us from millennial/gen Z writing ?

samoilaaa

Member
All this talk about frame gen x 100 , so many more poligons or whatever , more object details , they all sound nice but whats the point if most games suck in terms of writing

Most modern games suck at other things aswell such as level design , environmental storytelling but these things can be fixed with AI in time , if the devs want to do it ofc , maybe its too much work for their dumb little brains atm

But when it comes to writing i think its a little tricky , most writers that told us epic , mature , complex stories are old farts now , retired , very few of them left and they just started writing dumb shit , but there is hope , a brave new generation of writers take the lead , for example Robert Ransom Lo , lead writer for a game called Avowed , hes a very nice guy , if you dont believe me just look at his X profile , he was one of the few people that supported George Floyd , a poor soul that died because police officers didnt leave him alone , so what if he broke the law , so what if the threatened a pregnant woman with a gun , he was just a misunderstood human being

Anyway we live in a day and age where most writers are like mister Robert Lo , fighting for whats right , many writers ( not just writers but all kinds of game devs ) are such great people that they even support organizations that help poor children who are confused and dont know what pronouns to use or dont know if they should be a boy or a girl , if you dont believe me just look at the x profiles of some of the Bioware devs , i played their latest Dragon Age game and i learned so much , i didnt even know that a person can use plurar pronouns , i bow to people that show such commitment to make the world a better place

So back to the topic , will AI be able to save us from dumb fucking writing that seems to be the work of a 12 year old ? maybe writers will be to lazy and just ask AI to write for them and most likely it will do a better job , right ?
 

Shifty1897

Member
DID YOU JUST POST THIS THREAD WITH YOUR FREAKING MIND?!
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Arachnid

Member
It'll be a significant improvement for sure. People are out here falling in love with AI lmao. It has to be better than whoever wronged Veilguard.

I welcome our robot overlords.
 
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samoilaaa

Member
Millenials also gave us fantastic stories. Perhaps even the next generation as well. Stop generalizing based on some woke shit.
maybe millennials born at the beginning of the period 1980-1994

how many games with great writing did we get last year ? or in 2023 ?

2 or 3 maybe that stood out

Indiana jones - mediocre

metaphor - i didnt play it but from what i saw its a step down from persona 5

Silent hill 2 - its an old game , the story didnt change

Astro bot - not much of a story

Final fantasy 7 rebirth - didnt play but majority said that it sucks

warhammer 40k space marine 2 - not much of a story

Dragon age veilguard - no comment

Stalker 2 - mediocre story

Dragons Dogma 2 - poor story

Stellar blade - great ass but mediocre story

Star wars Outlaws - poor story

Hellblade 2 - mediocre story

All of this was last year , maybe i missed a few
 
maybe it will grow its own mind and start making its own games

who knows

Even if it does. Do you honestly believe publishers are just going to release whatever AI creates? They will edit it or tell the AI to remove this and that. They aren't just going to let it have free reign to do whatever it thinks is best.
 

Trogdor1123

Member
Not sure I agree on the level design stuff. Lots really awesome ones out right now.

Northern Journey and Lunacid are just some low budget but solid examples.

Ai will definitely allow for some really interesting world designs though that will be great.
 

Topher

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AI should write stories in games because it offers unparalleled creativity and adaptability, allowing for dynamic narratives tailored to each player's choices and preferences. Unlike static scripts, AI can generate personalized plotlines, unique character interactions, and evolving worlds that enhance immersion and replayability. By leveraging vast amounts of storytelling data, AI can seamlessly integrate complex themes, diverse perspectives, and emotional depth into game narratives. Moreover, AI's ability to adjust stories in real-time ensures that players experience a truly interactive and engaging journey, breaking traditional storytelling boundaries and redefining what is possible in gaming narratives.
 

Robb

Gold Member
AI should write stories in games because it offers unparalleled creativity and adaptability, allowing for dynamic narratives tailored to each player's choices and preferences. Unlike static scripts, AI can generate personalized plotlines, unique character interactions, and evolving worlds that enhance immersion and replayability. By leveraging vast amounts of storytelling data, AI can seamlessly integrate complex themes, diverse perspectives, and emotional depth into game narratives. Moreover, AI's ability to adjust stories in real-time ensures that players experience a truly interactive and engaging journey, breaking traditional storytelling boundaries and redefining what is possible in gaming narratives.
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diffusionx

Gold Member
AI should write stories in games because it offers unparalleled creativity and adaptability, allowing for dynamic narratives tailored to each player's choices and preferences. Unlike static scripts, AI can generate personalized plotlines, unique character interactions, and evolving worlds that enhance immersion and replayability. By leveraging vast amounts of storytelling data, AI can seamlessly integrate complex themes, diverse perspectives, and emotional depth into game narratives. Moreover, AI's ability to adjust stories in real-time ensures that players experience a truly interactive and engaging journey, breaking traditional storytelling boundaries and redefining what is possible in gaming narratives.
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The Cockatrice

I'm retarded?
maybe millennials born at the beginning of the period 1980-1994

how many games with great writing did we get last year ? or in 2023 ?

2 or 3 maybe that stood out

Indiana jones - mediocre

metaphor - i didnt play it but from what i saw its a step down from persona 5

Silent hill 2 - its an old game , the story didnt change

Astro bot - not much of a story

Final fantasy 7 rebirth - didnt play but majority said that it sucks

warhammer 40k space marine 2 - not much of a story

Dragon age veilguard - no comment

Stalker 2 - mediocre story

Dragons Dogma 2 - poor story

Stellar blade - great ass but mediocre story

Star wars Outlaws - poor story

Hellblade 2 - mediocre story

All of this was last year , maybe i missed a few

Games weren't made/written just last year lmao. Millenials have been writing for games for at least 10+ years.
 

FoxMcChief

Gold Member
AI should write stories in games because it offers unparalleled creativity and adaptability, allowing for dynamic narratives tailored to each player's choices and preferences. Unlike static scripts, AI can generate personalized plotlines, unique character interactions, and evolving worlds that enhance immersion and replayability. By leveraging vast amounts of storytelling data, AI can seamlessly integrate complex themes, diverse perspectives, and emotional depth into game narratives. Moreover, AI's ability to adjust stories in real-time ensures that players experience a truly interactive and engaging journey, breaking traditional storytelling boundaries and redefining what is possible in gaming narratives.
I like the cut of your processor.
 

Kacho

Gold Member
AI should write stories in games because it offers unparalleled creativity and adaptability, allowing for dynamic narratives tailored to each player's choices and preferences. Unlike static scripts, AI can generate personalized plotlines, unique character interactions, and evolving worlds that enhance immersion and replayability. By leveraging vast amounts of storytelling data, AI can seamlessly integrate complex themes, diverse perspectives, and emotional depth into game narratives. Moreover, AI's ability to adjust stories in real-time ensures that players experience a truly interactive and engaging journey, breaking traditional storytelling boundaries and redefining what is possible in gaming narratives.
Very well said.
 

reinking

Gold Member
The question of whether AI can "save" us from millennial or Gen Z writing is a bit complex. Writing styles evolve with each generation, reflecting the cultural, social, and technological changes of the time. While some may find certain modern writing styles less appealing, others may appreciate their freshness and relevance.

AI has the potential to enhance writing by offering tools for grammar correction, style improvement, and even generating content. However, AI is trained on existing data, which includes the writing styles of all generations, including millennials and Gen Z. This means that AI can help refine and improve writing but is unlikely to completely replace the unique voices of any generation.

Ultimately, the diversity of writing styles is what makes literature and communication rich and varied. Embracing different styles can lead to a more inclusive and dynamic literary landscape. What do you think about the current trends in writing?
 

Kacho

Gold Member
The question of whether AI can "save" us from millennial or Gen Z writing is a bit complex. Writing styles evolve with each generation, reflecting the cultural, social, and technological changes of the time. While some may find certain modern writing styles less appealing, others may appreciate their freshness and relevance.

AI has the potential to enhance writing by offering tools for grammar correction, style improvement, and even generating content. However, AI is trained on existing data, which includes the writing styles of all generations, including millennials and Gen Z. This means that AI can help refine and improve writing but is unlikely to completely replace the unique voices of any generation.

Ultimately, the diversity of writing styles is what makes literature and communication rich and varied. Embracing different styles can lead to a more inclusive and dynamic literary landscape. What do you think about the current trends in writing?

I think current trends in writing are a reflection of how quickly language, culture, and technology are evolving. The writing styles seen in millennials and Gen Z often reflect their experiences in a highly connected, digital world. These generations tend to be more informal, conversational, and inclusive in their writing, embracing new ways of expressing ideas through internet slang, memes, and even shorter, punchier formats like tweets or TikTok captions.

However, while these trends can be seen as less formal or structured compared to older writing styles, they also reflect the changing ways in which people communicate. This shift isn't necessarily negative—it makes communication faster and more accessible, especially in the context of digital media where brevity and relatability are highly valued.

AI can definitely assist in refining these styles by helping with grammar, tone, and structure, but it’s important to note that it doesn’t replace the creativity and spontaneity that come from human expression. AI can only draw from existing language patterns, but it’s the unpredictability of human thought and innovation that often drives truly unique and engaging writing.

Overall, I think writing trends are diversifying, and that's something to celebrate. As technology advances, the way we write will continue to change, and that's what keeps the landscape exciting. Embracing these changes while also appreciating traditional styles allows for a richer, more inclusive literary world. How do you feel about the tension between traditional writing styles and modern ones?
 

sloppyjoe_gamer

Gold Member
I personally don't see this solely as a millenial and genz thing, but that's mainly where it all comes from. The age of game devs being only devs at heart and wanting to only put out the best product possible are long gone......too many activists have infiltrated modern gaming media as well as gaming companies themselves. They're allowed to fester and grow and further inject their woke activism into our games because people around them are too chicken shit to call it out for fear of losing their jobs.
 
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