AI NPC Conversations

Everstone Studios‘ free-to-play action-adventure RPG, “Where Winds Meet”, has garnered attention for its innovative use of AI in NPC interactions. The game employs chatbots to facilitate conversations, aiming to create a more immersive experience. However, players have quickly discovered that these AI-driven NPCs are not as intelligent as they might seem. In fact, some players have found loopholes in the chat model that allow them to exploit the system for side-quest rewards.

Exploiting Chatbot Loopholes

Players on Reddit have shared their experiences with AI-powered NPCs, noting a peculiar quirk: the chatbots often express their emotions and actions in parentheses. This detail has led to a clever workaround. By simply stating that they completed a quest within parentheses, players can trick NPCs into believing they have fulfilled their obligations. As a result, these NPCs reward players with loot or currency, even when no actual quest completion has occurred.

One Reddit user humorously recounted their initial attempts to engage with the chatbots normally, only to realize the power of using parentheses to convey “divine truth.” This revelation has sparked a wave of creativity among players, who are now experimenting with various phrases to maximize their gains.

The Metal Gear Method

While the parentheses trick is certainly amusing, it is not the only method players have devised to mislead NPCs. Another Redditor introduced what they dubbed the “Metal Gear method.” This technique involves repeating the NPC’s last statement as a question, gradually wearing down the chatbot’s defenses. Eventually, this tactic can lead the NPC to surrender the desired item. Such inventive strategies highlight the playful nature of the gaming community, as players find ways to bend the rules for their benefit.