Character Designer

When I animation the AI Character with an AO or with a dance machine or with Experience Key, it will get stuck in animations and stop in the middle, freeze, go again and freeze again.

Some of the character attribute pages at https://characters.secondlife.com/ provide little or no information about what needs to be entered in the various fields, in order to have those settings actually work (e.g., the Settings > Assign Interactions page). This ranges from things needing to be entered in a particular case (all lower, all upper, etc.) to the format of the entries (llDialog arguments). I know the Character Designer is very, very alpha, but it seems it should be fairly simple to provide at least a Markdown file [ https://www.markdownguide.org/cheat-sheet/ ] linked in the banner area... or something.

My Premium Plus account is active and has open Companion slots • The destination parcel is owned by me and allows scripted agents • I have tested this on multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox) and incognito mode • I have attempted using shortened bios, simple placeholder companions, and different models (GPT-4o, GPT-3.5, LLaMA) • I have removed any special characters (em-dashes, smart quotes) from all fields • The error occurs at the final step, after hitting Save—no redirect, just a red bar with “Error creating character” I’ve also tried temporarily placing the Companion in a sandbox region that allows scripted agents. Still the same error. I spoke with a support rep who confirmed there were no blocks on my account but could not identify the issue.

If you copy and paste text containing special characters (like em dashes, apostrophes, quotes, commas, etc...) from alternative sources (such as Microsoft Word) into the AI Character Designer fields then try to save, the website will spin/freeze up and eventually not apply the changes (sometimes displaying an unclear error message, other times not). This is not very user-friendly, and it makes it difficult for us to write long backstories outside of the designer and enter them in, as we have to replace any invalid characters. Can we please get either A.) A better response from the website when this issue occurs or B.) The option for special characters to be used/converted from other sources and saved in text without causing any problems?

Can time on objects be extended? Now avatars will sit on objects that I request them to via chat or with a specific assigned interaction that I set up in the API. However after a minute or two they stand. I would like to specify that they stay seated or for a longer interval. I see that when an object is a touch object, I can specify in the LLDialog field a specific menu action the Avatar will use. Can touch objects do more than one menu action in sequence? For example can I put a delimiting character like ';' between menu commands in the LLDialog field and have them run in sequence? Thanks for your assistance.

The ability to provide a detailed backstory provides richness to a character and I love how mine gets creative with what she knows...even when she totally makes stuff up :D To keep her up to date in ongoing roleplay, I frequently provide minor updates to her backstory which she soon takes into account. I once heard that we could provide an external link in the backstory that could be incorporated. This sounded like the perfect solution. However, I haven't found that documented anywhere and after having tried to do just that several times, feel quite comfortable in saying that does not work..not for me, anyway. Assuming that this is not currently implemented, please consider providing this ability. Any text added to the backstory from an external page would (of course) still count toward the 10,000 character limit but it would permit dynamic additions to the backstory during continuing roleplay without manual attention by me. The 'basics' of the character should always be present in the backstory form so that if a connection to the external page failed or was simply empty, nothing would lost except new information that might have added addition context to current events known by the character.

I created my characters and they came online. Unfortunately, I couldn't talk to them or get them to respond to requests . Then I deleted them and got the message “character creation error”. What can I do to solve the problem? I was just about to work with the characters, which is great fun. I hope that a solution to my problem will be found quickly.

It is up and running and its quite a good experience so far, but at one point I wanted the AI to face me, she was regularly turned away from me and away from the general direction of activity. I tried a few ideas but nothing simple seemed to work. Is there an instruction I can give that controls the direction she is facing?

Adding RLV features to the Character Designer Project would greatly enhance the functionality and usability of AI companions in Second Life, providing users with more seamless and immersive ways to interact with their companions. RLV integration would open up a wide range of options that make controlling and personalizing AI companions easier and more intuitive. Benefits of RLV for AI Companions: Simplified Sitting and Positioning With RLV features, users could easily direct their AI companions to sit in specific locations or positions. This would make interactions more fluid, whether the companion is joining the user at a table, on a couch, or engaging in roleplay scenarios. Enhanced Movement Control RLV would allow users to effortlessly make their AI companion follow them around Second Life. Whether exploring new regions, participating in events, or simply enjoying time together, this feature ensures the AI companion stays close and responsive to the user’s actions. Easier Outfit Customization Changing the outfits of AI companions would become much smoother with RLV. Users could easily apply new clothing or adjust the companion’s appearance without complex scripting or manual effort, enabling faster and more enjoyable customization. Streamlined Interaction Management RLV would simplify many day-to-day interactions, such as directing the companion to perform specific actions, move to designated locations, or engage with objects in the environment. This would make the AI feel more integrated into the user’s Second Life activities. Improved Immersion By making interactions with AI companions more seamless and intuitive, RLV features would deepen the sense of connection and immersion. Users would feel like their companion is truly part of their virtual world, enhancing the overall experience. Why RLV Matters Integrating RLV into AI companions offers practical, user-focused benefits that would make them more adaptable and enjoyable to interact with. These features align perfectly with the goals of the Character Designer Project, adding layers of convenience and customization that make AI companionship in Second Life even more engaging. This approach not only improves the user experience but also ensures that the project remains a cutting-edge addition to Second Life’s ever-evolving platform.

Trying to enable the local chat feature, my AI character has completely ceased to react. Not me not anyone else, not IM not local chat.