Yes, this is really happening…
Roleplay is suppose to be a creative building and writing exercise, between yourself and another individual. I cannot speak for everyone, but I do believe I speak for most people in saying: I expect to roleplay with other players and not AI machines.
It’s recently come to my attention, unfortunately via experience that some roleplayers are using ChatGPT or other AI software in both their TRP3s and in active roleplay emotes. This month, three people have admitted to me their profiles were generated by TRP3; one of which said so with pride. One of which, I noticed only after I set my time aside to roleplay with them, to realize they more or less catfished me into RP; after which they admitted their TRP was written with ChatGPT.
I thought that was pretty awful and frustrating. Then this last week, I required a new roleplay partner. I was excited to see someone who would match my posts in length and in time, with quality which seemed higher than mine. - After a few posts, I felt something was strange. He seemed to write at a novelist level, but his patterns were strange. After several days, I finally received a post from him which almost completely rewrote my own post in a very uncanny manner, as if retelling me what I just posted prior. I asked several friends for an opinion, and one confirmed through a detector it was AI. I then ran all of his posts; all came back AI. Snippets from his TRP? AI. - To double check, I ran mine and they came off human. I asked him and he admitted to using an AI assistance program, I asked him if he was using the advanced mode (which basically writes for you), he said yes and he didn’t realize it would be an issue. - However, even with that, it was clear he was unconsently running my emotes through AI prompts.
Today I spoke to my friend about it. She admitted she had similar suspicions regarding her current roleplay partner. - We confirmed using detector tools, she too was roleplaying with basically an AI bot.
This isn’t acceptable. Not is this lying and baiting peoples time. Most of these software’s require YOUR post, which they learn from. So! How can we tell when someone is using AI to write their TRPs or during active emotes? I’ve done some studying and research best I can and below is my best advice for identifying AI in roleplay. (Please note these human examples are quick examples from myself, sometimes human emotes involve more or less detail depending on the writer.)
- Emotion Repetition: It’s normal for people to sometimes reflect on the emote which has been posted prior and respond in a way which includes flavor you sent first. However, AI will often times repeat your emote back to you in a manner which delves into adding flavor over understanding the concept of natural reaction.
Human Example: Her feelings were understood. They were gut wrenching, but understood. What she explained was a tragedy. It was something he would likely remember every time he spared even a glance at her moonlit forlorn gaze.
AI Example: A silent language transcending mere words was relayed through his eyes. Like pools reflecting the starry heavens above, her eyes conveyed her myriad of emotions. A subtle shake of her head, her glance towards the ground, and returned her gaze to him with an expression of tinged longing… (Real example from an AI RP)
- Run-on Detail: You’ll notice things are detailed in a manner which seems to go on and on; almost like you’re reading a 1970s Anne Rice novel; only worse. You’ll find that the purpose or point can sometimes get lost or seem lackluster compared to the about of detailing. You’ll also notice this detail isn’t always accurate to the scene or makes subtle changes to the scene itself or your character within the scene.
Human Example: As the two arrived to the Kingdom of Quel’Thalas, they would be greeted by the cascading rays of a setting sun. The beautiful orange and amber tones painted the sky, caressing every building it touched as it slowly descended turning the sky into midnight sapphire.
AI Example: The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm, amber glow over the tranquil landscape of Quel’Thalas. The sky above was painted in hues of orange and pink, a masterpiece of nature that seemed to reflect the eternal beauty of the elven kingdom. As you stand amidst the Silvermoon City, you feel a gentle breeze carrying the sweet scent of blooming blossoms from the nearby gardens. (Real example from ChatGPT)
- AI Detector: I suggest getting an addon called ‘elephant’ and copy and pasting suspicious emotes into an AI detector. You may google “AI Detector”. I found copyleaks to be the most accurate in my research. I tested it our several times and didn’t get any false positives. However, I was informed by someone else false positives can happen. So I suggest checking with multiple emotes and some of your own to ensure it’s working as intended.
There are several other programs that can detect it. I suggest doing research if this is something that concerns you as much as it does myself.
- Additional Tells:
Lack of typos - Ever.
Overly professional writing style IC - Feels unauthentic.
Inability to match writing style for short emotes or TRP in currently.
Overall! I hope this is helpful and if not, I hope it serves as a heads up to people who do not wish to write with AI bots. Again, please note my examples are the best I can come up with, all writers have different styles, keep that in mind before assuming someone is using AI. But know, more people are than you realize.
