I am not trying to be bitchy, controversial, or anything of the sort, but I am an indie game developer myself (I’m working in an entirely unrelated engine, RPG Maker VX Ace, so that’s just an aside note.) I’ve noticed, not only in RPG Maker games lately, but some games on this forum (and many on Itch.io) that have unfortunately used AI generation to produce some (or all of ) their writing.
It’s extremely easy to notice things of that nature, as AI adores using “amidst” and “embark” (along with “embarked”, “embarking” and all such variations.) It also churns out excessively flowery, meandering prose that ultimately has no point other than to seem “intelligent” or “elegant.”
This is an example of an AI-generated description (this isn’t from any game, I had talk ai generate some random bullshit so I could give an example of the kind of drivel AI spews):
Nestled in a lush, enchanted forest, the town of Evergreen Glade is a picturesque paradise straight out of a fairytale. Quaint cobblestone streets wind their way through the town, lined with charming cottages adorned with colorful flowers and twinkling fairy lights. The air is filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the sound of birds singing in the trees. At the center of town sits a grand castle, its towering spires reaching up towards the sky, surrounded by a shimmering moat filled with crystal-clear water. The castle serves as the heart of the community, where the wise and benevolent ruler, Queen Seraphina, holds court and ensures that peace and harmony reign throughout the land. The townspeople of Evergreen Glade are a diverse and magical bunch, with elves, dwarves, fairies, and other mystical creatures all living together in harmony. The marketplace is a bustling hub of activity, filled with vendors selling enchanted goods, potions, and spellbooks. The town square is always alive with music, dance, and laughter as performers entertain the crowds with their otherworldly talents.
It’s easy to see something like that completely lacks the human touch. It sucks the spirit out of writing for your game and makes everything extremely clunky and annoying to read.
There is also this, which goes into great detail about how and why AI should not be used in any kind of game development:
If You Respect The Art of Game Development, Don’t Use AI
So yeah, as someone who enjoys playing interactive fiction games and is making her own RPG as a solo developer, I’m asking everyone: please don’t use AI in your games.