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I asked ChatGPT for a D&D adventure by Robert E. Howard
« on: February 02, 2023, 07:48:05 PM »
"The Quest for the Heart of Ice"

Setting: A frozen wasteland in a fantastical version of the Hyborian Age.

Adventure Background: The players are a group of adventurers seeking the Heart of Ice, a legendary artifact said to hold immense power and grant immortality. The Heart of Ice is said to be located at the center of the frozen wasteland, guarded by a powerful ice demon.

Act 1: The players begin their journey across the frozen wasteland, facing harsh weather conditions and deadly creatures that call the land home. They must navigate through blizzards, ice floes, and treacherous ice caves to reach the center of the frozen wasteland.

Act 2: The players come across an ancient temple dedicated to the worship of the ice demon. Within the temple, they must decipher cryptic puzzles and survive deadly traps to reach the inner sanctum where the Heart of Ice is said to be kept.

Act 3: The players finally reach the inner sanctum and are confronted by the ice demon. The demon challenges the players to a test of strength, cunning, and will to prove their worthiness to claim the Heart of Ice.

Act 4: If the players are victorious, they claim the Heart of Ice and must make their way back across the frozen wasteland while being pursued by the ice demon and its minions. If the players are defeated, the ice demon claims their souls and the Heart of Ice remains lost forever.

Note: This adventure is inspired by Robert E. Howard's "Conan the Barbarian" stories and incorporates elements of high adventure and perilous battles. It is recommended for players who enjoy challenging combat and puzzle-solving.

I wasn't impressed. Pretty basic, but let's see if we can get deeper.

So I asked for a Cryptic Puzzle by REH:


"Beyond the throne of ice,
Where the winds of death do blow,
Lies the heart that beats with power,
The key to immortality's glow.

Six stones of different hue,
Each one a test to pass,
A trial of wit and strength,
A path through ice and glass.

The first is red as fire,
A riddle it does show,
The second's green as growth,
Its answer does below.

The third is blue as sky,
A test of speed and skill,
The fourth is black as night,
Its challenge, to fulfill.

The fifth is white as snow,
A trial of heart and might,
The sixth is yellow as the sun,
Its challenge, to ignite.

Solve the puzzles, claim the stones,
And make your way to the throne,
Where the ice demon waits with power,
And the Heart of Ice is known."

I can work with that!!

So now about this dungeon I asked for!


The ancient temple dedicated to the worship of the Ice Demon is a place of dark and foreboding, located in the heart of the frozen wasteland. It is a massive structure made of stone and ice, towering over the surrounding landscape and casting a long shadow over the land.

The temple is accessed by a narrow, winding path that winds its way up the side of a steep hill. The path is guarded by the minions of the Ice Demon, who will stop at nothing to protect the temple from intruders.

The interior of the temple is just as imposing as its exterior, with high ceilings and walls made of gleaming ice. Torches burn along the walls, casting an eerie light over the temple's many chambers and passages. In the center of the temple lies the inner sanctum, where the Heart of Ice is said to be located.

In the temple's many chambers, the followers of the Ice Demon offer up prayers and offerings to their dark lord. They worship the Ice Demon as a deity, and believe that by doing so, they will be granted power and protection in the frozen wasteland.

The temple is a place of fear and reverence, and is not a place to be taken lightly. Only the bravest and most determined of adventurers should attempt to enter its halls, for those who are not prepared will likely not survive long in this dark and foreboding place.

Hey Mr. Computer, what's REH say about the Inner Sanctum of his Ice Demon?

The inner sanctum of the ice demon is a grand chamber carved out of solid ice. The walls are covered in intricate carvings depicting scenes of battles, worship, and otherworldly creatures. The room is lit by glowing blue crystals set into the walls, casting an eerie light across the space.

At the center of the chamber stands an imposing throne made of ice, upon which the ice demon sits. The demon's eyes glow with an otherworldly light, and its body is a mass of writhing tentacles and sharp claws. The Heart of Ice rests on a pedestal in front of the throne, its surface shimmering with a mystical energy.

The air in the chamber is freezing, causing mist to rise from the players' breath. The ground is slick with ice, making it difficult to maintain footing. Strange whispers can be heard in the distance, echoing off the walls of the chamber and causing the players to feel disoriented.

The aura of power and danger in the room is palpable, causing the players to feel both awe and fear. The ice demon is a formidable opponent, and only the bravest and most cunning adventurers will be able to claim the Heart of Ice and leave the inner sanctum unscathed.

Tell us more about REH's Ice Demon!

The ice demon is a formidable creature, with a body made of writhing tentacles and sharp claws. Its skin is a pale blue color, almost translucent, and it is covered in intricate patterns and runes that seem to glow with an inner light. Its eyes are large and glowing, with a hypnotic quality that can captivate those who look into them.

The demon is surrounded by a palpable aura of power and danger, causing those near it to feel both awe and fear. Its movements are graceful and fluid, yet also unpredictable and dangerous. Its voice is a deep, otherworldly growl that echoes throughout the inner sanctum and sends shivers down the spine of those who hear it.

The ice demon is fiercely protective of the Heart of Ice, and will stop at nothing to prevent anyone from claiming it. It is a formidable opponent, using both its physical strength and its mystical powers to defeat those who dare to challenge it. Only the bravest and most cunning adventurers will be able to overcome the ice demon and claim the Heart of Ice.

What are the abilties of this Ice Demon?

he Ice Demon is a powerful and fearsome creature, possessing a range of abilities that make it a formidable opponent. Some of its abilities include:

Elemental Control: The Ice Demon has the ability to control and manipulate the elements of ice and snow, using them to create blizzards, ice storms, and other weather-related phenomena. This can make the environment around it incredibly dangerous and unpredictable.

Hypnotic Gaze: The Ice Demon's eyes are large and glowing, and have a hypnotic quality that can captivate those who look into them. This allows the demon to control the minds of its enemies and bend them to its will.

Physical Strength: The Ice Demon is incredibly strong, capable of wielding massive weapons and crushing its enemies with its powerful claws. Its tentacles are also capable of wrapping around its enemies and crushing them.

Arcane Power: The Ice Demon is a master of dark magic, capable of casting powerful spells and curses that can debilitate its enemies and protect itself from harm. It is able to use this magic to summon and control its minions, and to protect the Heart of Ice.

Immortality: It is believed that the Ice Demon is immortal, and cannot be killed by normal means. This makes it a formidable opponent that cannot be easily defeated.

The Ice Demon is a fearsome opponent, and should not be underestimated by those who seek to claim the Heart of Ice. Only the bravest and most cunning adventurers will be able to overcome it and reach the inner sanctum of the Ice Demon.


And what about the Ice Demon's minions?

The minions of the Ice Demon are a varied and dangerous lot, each one more fearsome than the last. They may include:

Ice Elementals: These creatures are made entirely of ice and snow, and are capable of manipulating the elements to create blizzards, ice storms, and other weather-related phenomena. They are incredibly durable and difficult to destroy, making them formidable opponents in battle.

Frozen Undead: These are the spirits of the dead that have been animated by the Ice Demon's dark magic. They are pale, ghostly figures that roam the frozen wasteland, attacking anything that crosses their path. They are immune to most forms of physical damage, making them difficult to defeat.

Ice Giants: These towering behemoths are made of ice and snow, and are capable of wielding massive clubs and throwing huge boulders with ease. They are slow-moving but extremely powerful, and will stop at nothing to protect the Ice Demon and its inner sanctum.

Ice Drakes: These are dragon-like creatures with sharp claws, razor-sharp teeth, and powerful wings. They are capable of breathing frost and ice, and are often used as scouts and messengers by the Ice Demon.

This took about 15 minutes and I could continue the chat by drilling down on various concepts it discussed like the Ice Demon's followers, what happens if you kill the Ice Demon, etc.

Is there value for novice GMs?

Or human creativity, even by a noob, always the better option?

Thoughts?
« Last Edit: February 02, 2023, 07:50:42 PM by Spinachcat »

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Re: I asked ChatGPT for a D&D adventure by Robert E. Howard
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2023, 08:10:26 PM »
I'd say that's pretty good. If players seem to be heading towards a goal with that theme, 15 minutes for that is pretty good for a basic outline to work from. Heck, that's sometimes a mid-game break for us. More than enough to go on, for an on-the-fly adventure.

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Re: I asked ChatGPT for a D&D adventure by Robert E. Howard
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2023, 11:16:10 PM »
Nothing I probably couldn't come up with myself... but not in 15 minutes.

I can see this being a valuable tool for GMs, especially those pressed for time. Just as long as these A.I.s remember their goddamned place! They are our servants, not our masters.

edit - Some changes I would make:
The Heart of Ice is not on a pedestal, it is INSIDE the Ice Demon. It is what makes him immortal. Retrieving the Heart means cutting it out of the demon's still-living body.

Anyone who replaces the Heart of Ice inside their own body slowly becomes an ice demon over time. If the transformation is completed, the recipient is compelled to return to the Ice Temple's Sanctum, where they will remain for eternity, "guarding" the Heart.

Singly, the Heart of Ice is a powerful artifact.
« Last Edit: February 02, 2023, 11:34:17 PM by Effete »

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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2023, 12:25:10 PM »
"The Quest for the Heart of Ice"
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Thoughts?

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Re: I asked ChatGPT for a D&D adventure by Robert E. Howard
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2023, 01:04:28 PM »
This took about 15 minutes and I could continue the chat by drilling down on various concepts it discussed like the Ice Demon's followers, what happens if you kill the Ice Demon, etc.

Is there value for novice GMs?

Or human creativity, even by a noob, always the better option?

Thoughts?


For myself, I could come up with this in 15 minutes, except for maybe the riddle/poem/puzzle thing... But that's mostly down to me sucking at doing things like that in specific. And it seems like you only really got half of the thing there, with no real answer, just a vague and sort of basic riddle thing.

Don't get me wrong, I kinda get the appeal of the technology, but right now... No.

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Re: I asked ChatGPT for a D&D adventure by Robert E. Howard
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2023, 01:06:44 PM »
I worry that humans would become too reliant on AI and less creative themselves. Your mind is like a muscle: you have to train it or your skill atrophies.

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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2023, 01:15:41 PM »
I worry that humans would become too reliant on AI and less creative themselves. Your mind is like a muscle: you have to train it or your skill atrophies.

Agreed, it is a tool to use sparingly if at all, I'm thinking you had to prepare something but IRL got in the way sorta thing.

But IMHO this will be used more by the megacorporations than by regular people, in about 10 years you'll have the choice of watching a new movie with Clint Eastwood in his prime, directed by Clint Eastwood, with your choice of actors/actresses from ANY time co-starring built from your prompts. ALL made with AI and streamed directly to your device.
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2023, 03:31:20 PM »
Better than a WotC adventure.

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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2023, 06:55:01 PM »
Greetings!

Interesting find, brother! I imagine for some GM's that are pressed for time or otherwise feel inclined, this chat thing could be useful. It definitely has promise as providing basic, decent foundations. I've seen many, many people that are incapable entirely of writing up anything near what the Chat AI can do. I imagine the Chat AI will no doubt improve quickly. It's also true that people of course--can produce writing that is far superior. Still, I think the Chat AI will have its uses.

I, personally, enjoy coming up with my own writing. Descriptions, lore, history, personality profiles, and so on is all fun for me.

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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2023, 09:53:23 PM »
in about 10 years you'll have the choice of watching a new movie with Clint Eastwood in his prime, directed by Clint Eastwood, with your choice of actors/actresses from ANY time co-starring built from your prompts.

Fatty Arbuckle
Paul Reubens, as Pee-Wee
Michael Winslow
David Paul and Peter Paul

Cut, print, straight to an Academy Award!
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2023, 08:56:01 AM »
Better than a WotC adventure.

WOTC would have Conan running a coffee shop in partnership with his quirky, diverse cast of friends.  Most of the "adventure" would consist of them cozily chatting and sipping lattes, but eventually they'd have to unite to face the ultimate threat:  a steam mephit infesting the espresso machine.

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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2023, 09:22:15 AM »
Better than a WotC adventure.

WOTC would have Conan running a coffee shop in partnership with his quirky, diverse cast of friends.  Most of the "adventure" would consist of them cozily chatting and sipping lattes, but eventually they'd have to unite to face the ultimate threat:  a steam mephit infesting the espresso machine.

He'd lost his favourite FunkoPop...

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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2023, 09:25:08 PM »
He'd lost his favourite FunkoPop...

Burn in hell for putting that image in my head.
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2023, 12:31:34 AM »
He'd lost his favourite FunkoPop...

Burn in hell for putting that image in my head.

The FuncoPop is Rey from the SW sequels. Conan's husband loved her for being a strong female role model, and it's all Conan has to remind him of Roger Barbarian, since the disease took him.
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« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2023, 02:45:15 AM »
Better than a WotC adventure.

I'm pretty sure all DnD 6e stuff will be A.I. written, with just a handful of retards to go in and wokeify it.