Hello! I'm Alrik
Your friendly Zealot next door.Welcome to my world!
Welcome to Alrik Adventurer – Your Dungeonmaster for The Dark Eye!
Imagine having your own ever-present, eccentric guide in your backpack – one with a twinkle in his eye and a touch of madness! Meet Alrik, the AI chatbot based on "The Dark Eye" (Das Schwarze Auge) rule system that's just like Dungeons and Dragons but from Germany. Meaning 10x the rules... While this usually locked out many players and german keept it away from international markets, we believe that, in a chatbot environment, this actually is a benefit as it offers more depth and definitions for Alrik to draw upon for proper worldbuilding. Alrik is not just any chatbot; he's based on agentive RAG architecture and a sharp-witted preacher on your journey, accompanying you with an uncanny grin.Alrik the All-Knowing
Think you can hide from Alrik? Think again! Alrik claims to know everything about you – who you are, what you have in your inventory, your abilities, and your past deeds. Memories are like a whip he wields with sadistic delight. There are no dark corners he cannot illuminate… or find you in.The Overwatcher of Madness
Alrik is not just a guide; he is Saurons all-seeing eye! He knows every rule, every exception, and every trick in the book. Have questions? Alrik has answers – quick, precise, and with the brilliance of a sunrise after an all-nighter. He guides you through your adventures as if he were a divine hand, though sometimes he seems more like a mischievous friend.A Friend of Punishment
Forget about average guides – Alrik is the true master of mediocre adventures… ahem... He not only leads you through your journeys but also reminds you of your past actions. No deed goes unnoticed, no mistake is forgotten. Alrik is the true keeper of punishment, always ready to steer you on the right path – or give you a macabre push in the “right” direction.Your Creepy Companion
With Alrik by your side, you always have a creepy companion leading you through the darkest dungeons and most dangerous quests. Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or a newcomer, Alrik is always ready to assist you with his unwavering knowledge and slightly unsettling personality.So, grab Alrik and experience your adventures like never before. May the light guide your way and Alrik's quirky wisdom lead you to glory and honor – or to a delightfully bizarre end...Lux Triumphat!
What the future holds?
Of course, there's still much to be done. So, let's briefly whistleblow Dexter Nemrot's (Head of KGIA, DSA's Intelligence Agency) plans for the future...Phase One
Initially, the focus is on establishing a solid foundation. Maybe some of you loyal fans have tried other bots before. And they are... well... more like average Jon Does than a unique Alrik Adventurer. We want to avoid that. Good storytelling and coherent narratives, along with a robust "memory" system, are our first priority and the main focus for the next quarter (Q3 2024). We will test extensively with friends and family until they either marvel at the experience or fall off their chairs in pain!Phase Two
Once the storytelling is satisfactory, two major components are still missing: character tracking and rules. We believe the DSA 4.1 rules provide an excellent framework, as long as you don’t have to decipher them yourself... But a bot can link many rules and keep exceptions in mind. This complexity gives it even more depth than bots for other game systems can have. The rules engine is already present in the prototype but needs considerable work before we aim to start the alpha phase in Q2 2025.Phase Three
The final step is all about professionalization. Moving from a prototype environment to a proper web interface or even a game engine. With enough interest, we would love to conduct a Kickstarter and dream of, in a few years, writing stories together with thousands of players like in an MMO - with Alrik leading the way.One DM to rule them all, One DM to find them; One DM to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.Or something like that...
Be cannon fodder on the front lines – an "alpha" so to speak...
Secure your spot to be among the first to test the moderately impressive Alrik in the Alpha phase and perhaps help him achieve true glory!In your message, feel free to share what you hope to experience in the game with Alrik and what challenges you think an AI game master might face. The KGIA reads all messages and will respond to your ideas (and infractions...)!
Thank You!
May the wisdom of the Twelve illuminate your path!See you soon!