October Update

October 26, 2024

Hello, adventurers! This month, we’re thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking milestone that’s been years in the making: Autochronicle AI (ACAI) - a fully automated world history system.

Season Summaries Made Epic

With ACAI, each season now concludes with comprehensive summaries that not only capture the season’s events but also the unique stories of individual characters and the broader world they inhabit. Here’s what ACAI can do:

Character Season Summary

ACAI provides a summary for each character, detailing the heroic (or tragic) events they encountered, highlighting their achievements, and immortalizing their legacy within the House they represent.

World Season Summary

The world summary is where ACAI shines in creating a living, evolving world that reacts to the events of each season, recording the rippling effects of player actions and pivotal events, like battles or the discovery of rare heirlooms.

Example

The Era of Ruinous Artifacts, one of immense turmoil and remarkable discoveries, was chiefly distinguished by formidable characters and their consequential choices. House Devian’s progenitor, Dave, stepped out from the cloak of obscurity in the diverse city of Brimmar. His bravery was a beacon of inspiration amidst uncertainty and hardship.

It was during these complex times, deep beneath Brimmar, that Dave stumbled upon the monumental Bow of Ruin. This artifact, of unprecedented value, became the pivot of the Devian legacy, cementing themselves as potent forces. Across the city, Molo from the newly formed House of Ty Lore, also embarked on her legacy-making journey, spurning fear and confronting adversities lurking in the city’s underbelly.

Armed with the legendary Sword of Ruin, Molo's story intertwined with her House's destiny as the sword was imbued with formidable power by an ancient tome. The fates of Houses Devian and Ty Lore, shaped in this epoch, remain resolute in the annals of Unyha's history through their unyielding champions and ruinous artifacts.

Character Endings & Heirloom Stories

As the world moves into the quiet centuries between seasons, ACAI narrates the ultimate fate of each character, chronicling how they lived, died, and how their treasured heirlooms were lost to time. These stories capture what happened to each player’s items, either slipping away to dungeon enemies or traded off unknowingly, leaving mysteries for future characters to discover.

Why This is a Milestone

This system is a product of years of dedicated research and countless prototypes. To put it simply, no other game has anything quite like ACAI. Every action and item leaves a historical mark on the world of Unyha, seamlessly intertwining each player’s experience with the unfolding story of the world itself.

Next Steps: Player Stories & Quest Generation

But we’re just getting started! ACAI’s next phase will use these player-driven stories to dynamically generate quests, encouraging players to set out in search of their House’s lost heirlooms. These new stories and quests will allow players to reclaim pieces of their heritage and continue their House’s legacy.

With each new update, we’re edging closer to opening up playtesting to all of you, and we can’t wait to share this journey together. See you in Unyha!