Love the Voice AI

It was great to see Intrepid include Voice AI in their recent showcase. I know we talked about it in the forums, and it is great to see it implemented. They did a pretty good job of it too, I'm excited to see where it goes in future iterations.

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AidanKD

nanfoodle wrote: »

AidanKD wrote: »

I think one to note is that the game wasn't going to have any voice acting since it would inflate the budget.

I understand you can't replace proper voice acting - but if the choice is no voice acting, or AI voice acting and the budget gets to be put into the actual gaming then I don't see an issue. In an MMO I think it's more acceptable where this isn't a story-focused MMO.

I like it more when you can, for people like you, skip the dialog and just get your quest marker. But that Voice Acting is there for people like myself that want to care about the NPC I am helping and each quest has the potential to drop bits of lore that makes the worlds a living breathing place I feel like I am part of. Even if the AI Voice Acting is just an 8 of 10. I will be thrilled it was added.

We're on the same side buddy! I am PRO AI Voice Acting I think you misunderstood

Pendragxn

In my opinion, AI voice acting is a great addition to MMOs. When I play, I’m not overly concerned with the heavy RPG elements or intricate voice-acted cutscenes. What really matters to me is the core of the game—the gameplay mechanics, class dynamics, and the game world itself. That’s where the real fun comes from: playing with others in a well-designed, engaging multiplayer environment.

For me, the RPG aspect is just a bit of flavor; most players skip through quests and cutscenes anyway. Let’s be real—nobody is getting attached to NPCs they’ll forget after a few minutes. It’s the MMO side of things that’s most important. AI voice acting allows developers to shift their focus from overdone storylines and put more effort into what really counts: combat balance, dynamic gameplay, and world-building.

I’d much rather see resources put into refining live combat, making it engaging and balanced for all players, rather than hiring expensive voice actors for stories most of us won’t remember. Crafting, fishing, blacksmithing, and other life skills are much more interesting to me than another grand, forgettable storyline. The real value in an MMO is the multiplayer experience, not feeling like the "main character" in some outdated RPG trope.

With AI voice acting, we can streamline development, freeing up time and resources for improving the game’s world and mechanics. That’s what makes a great MMO—where the focus is on the group experience and how we, as players, influence the world around us. It’s about creating a living, breathing world that evolves with us, not just following a scripted narrative where one player saves the day.

Flanker

Caeryl wrote: »

Really don't hold much respect for artists, I see.

Well, apparently it's time for your unscheduled eye check then, as I never said anything bad about artists.

Was inventing and using advanced machinery and conveyors on factories disrespectful to workers? Obviously not

Was inventing engines and cars disrespectful to bicycles? Obviously not

If tomorrow AI saves your relative from a disease by providing a more accurate diagnosis compared to a human, all your virtue signalling will evaporize on the spot. Even it takes 10x more water and energy than it does now

It's called technologic progress and it's a part of reality

And reality doesn't care about your feelings

I don't care how the end result will be achieved when it comes to Ashes. The only thing that matters is whether that result will be good or not

Caeryl

Flanker wrote: »

Caeryl wrote: »

Really don't hold much respect for artists, I see.

Well, apparently it's time for your unscheduled eye check then, as I never said anything bad about artists.

Was inventing and using advanced machinery and conveyors on factories disrespectful to workers? Obviously not

Was inventing engines and cars disrespectful to bicycles? Obviously not

If tomorrow AI saves your relative from a disease by providing a more accurate diagnosis compared to a human, all your virtue signalling will evaporize on the spot. Even it takes 10x more water and energy than it does now

It's called technologic progress and it's a part of reality

And reality doesn't care about your feelings

I don't care how the end result will be achieved when it comes to Ashes. The only thing that matters is whether that result will be good or not

Machinery doing physically harmful menial jobs is directly good for people as a whole. Predictive technology that is used by experts to save lives is directly good for people as a whole.

Replacing artists with soulless machines that are literally not capable of creative thought and further devaluing artists of all types is bad.

It's bizarre that either of these are controversial statements to anyone. Same as cryptocurrency is just a scam that got popular, or those random images people paid thousands for. Change isn't always progress.

Flanker

Caeryl wrote: »

Machinery doing physically harmful menial jobs is directly good for people as a whole.

Same can be said about AI voiceover - it is good that people can use this opportunity as it saves a lot of time and money.

And not ALL jobs that disappeared were actually harmful. They disappeared because they could be replaced - that's the primary reason.

Caeryl wrote: »

Predictive technology that is used by experts to save lives is directly good for people as a whole.

There are many things that are "good for people as a whole" that, unfortunately, also bring negative consequences. Invention of an engine and cars is good, but burning huge amounts of fuel is not. Same applies to AI.

Caeryl wrote: »

Replacing artists with soulless machines that are literally not capable of creative thought and further devaluing artists of all types is bad.

According to whom? So-called AI "art" has it's niche. It can't be compared to human artists (at least for now) in terms of quality, but it may still be pretty helpful in some cases.In many cases, actually.

You used the argument that "machinery reduced the amount of harmful menial jobs". Well, AI removed some boring and repetitive jobs - isn't this "Good" for people? And if it's not - how come?

Caeryl wrote: »

It's bizarre that either of these are controversial statements to anyone.

Exactly, but not for the reason you imply. The world is not "good" or "bad" with rare exceptions, there is plenty of shades of grey. Dividing everything in good and bad only is kind of childish.

Caeryl wrote: »

Same as cryptocurrency is just a scam that got popular

A conclusion of a true expert, I see.

Caeryl

Flanker wrote: »

Caeryl wrote: »

Machinery doing physically harmful menial jobs is directly good for people as a whole.

Same can be said about AI voiceover - it is good that people can use this opportunity as it saves a lot of time and money.

And not ALL jobs that disappeared were actually harmful. They disappeared because they could be replaced - that's the primary reason.

Caeryl wrote: »

Predictive technology that is used by experts to save lives is directly good for people as a whole.

There are many things that are "good for people as a whole" that, unfortunately, also bring negative consequences. Invention of an engine and cars is good, but burning huge amounts of fuel is not. Same applies to AI.

Caeryl wrote: »

Replacing artists with soulless machines that are literally not capable of creative thought and further devaluing artists of all types is bad.

According to whom? So-called AI "art" has it's niche. It can't be compared to human artists (at least for now) in terms of quality, but it may still be pretty helpful in some cases.In many cases, actually.

You used the argument that "machinery reduced the amount of harmful menial jobs". Well, AI removed some boring and repetitive jobs - isn't this "Good" for people? And if it's not - how come?

Caeryl wrote: »

It's bizarre that either of these are controversial statements to anyone.

Exactly, but not for the reason you imply. The world is not "good" or "bad" with rare exceptions, there is plenty of shades of grey. Dividing everything in good and bad only is kind of childish.

Caeryl wrote: »

Same as cryptocurrency is just a scam that got popular

A conclusion of a true expert, I see.

Art is not a 'boring repetitive task', it's a creative process, but congrats, you've definitely shown me that you can't be counted on to respect artists if that's how you'll openly talk about their work. That you fell for techbro traps hook, line, and sinker isn't a good look either. Oh well, the Noanni treatment was long overdue anyway.

Flanker

Caeryl wrote: »

Art is not a 'boring repetitive task', it's a creative process, but congrats, you've definitely shown me that you can't be counted on to respect artists if that's how you'll openly talk about their work.

Good job on disagreeing with a point that I never made. Totally an indicator of your deep intelligence and wisdom.

Flanker wrote: »

So-called AI "art" has it's niche.

This is a fact, whether you like it or not.

Flanker wrote: »

It can't be compared to human artists (at least for now) in terms of quality, but it may still be pretty helpful in some cases.In many cases, actually.

This is where I mention the difference between AI "art" and human art and state that humans are still better at this point.

Flanker wrote: »

You used the argument that "machinery reduced the amount of harmful menial jobs". Well, AI removed some boring and repetitive jobs - isn't this "Good" for people? And if it's not - how come?

And this is a COMPLETELY different paragraph, where I talk about BORING and REPETITIVE jobs. I never said art was one of them.

But you imply that I did lol.

What kind of clownery is that?

Caeryl wrote: »

That you fell for techbro traps hook, line, and sinker isn't a good look either.

I couldn't care less about your opinion about me. You're a naive chlldish soul and I have no desire to ruin your delusional mindset.

Caeryl wrote: »

Oh well, the Noanni treatment was long overdue anyway.

I assume Noaani is tired of declining yours and Zehlan's threesome invitations, huh? A literal echo chamber

Smaashley

I really like the voiceover as well ! It makes me want to follow the lore and what NPCs have to say.

RocketFarmer

Funny how technology such as video games created a market for artists that was not there previously. AI is just another step on that journey. Just need to make sure the technology actually delivers before putting faith into it.

What AI does to expand things in the future, who knows. Artist may have even greater opportunities because they aren’t as limited by the technology, which I think AI makes an even greater contribution. So a voice actor could utilize AI and their own creativity to produce games and movies and other things we haven’t even thought of; all on their own. They can focus on the creation and the AI can cover the engineering, programming, marketing and business operations. And likewise for each of the other disciplines who may not have the creative skills. The technology can also make productions that cost millions for almost nothing but the license fee for the AI. That same AI may get to the point where it develops its own tools and game engine.

That’s why I am not as gloom and doom as some on the AI question. There will be displacement, but also opportunities that could dwarf what we have going on today.

The choice for AI voice over where there was no plans for voice over work on the project is a positive for most players, and didn’t take a dime away from voice actors. Eventually AI NPCs will be very much part of MMO RPGs simply because if there’s a way to fill content procedurally with limited resources and it’s as good if not better than PC game play, you go do it. Rushing it when the tech isn’t ready can result in absolute garbage.

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