In the last few years, the world of AI-driven character interaction (RP) has undergone a significant evolution. What originated as niche experiments with early language models has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of tools, services, and user groups. This piece investigates the existing environment of AI RP, from user https://bookmarksfocus.com/story2893704/the-progression-of-ai-driven-role-playing-from-norse-legends-to-next-gen-language-models