#Smart Zoi

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sleek flame
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I’m posting a little earlier than usual because I have some exciting news to share. inZOI will be participating in CES 2025 in partnership with NVIDIA 😁

As many of you know, we’ve been exploring the use of AI to make inZOI more engaging and interactive. This particular project started with a simple thought: What if Zois no longer relied on predetermined actions but instead autonomously lived out their lives within the world of inZOI?

The earliest version of this project was quite basic. The AI allowed Zois to make simple decisions, like determining when they were hungry and wanted to eat or when they were tired and needed sleep. Traditionally, NPCs in games operate using a rule-based system, where their behaviors are entirely scripted and predictable. However, as we continued to evolve this system, we were able to partner with NVIDIA to incorporate an on-device AI solution known as Small Language Model (SLM). This technology allows Zois to have unique personas, enabling them to perceive situations from their own perspective and respond as their unique character would.

With SLM, these new 'Smart Zois' gain an extraordinary depth. They can develop inner thoughts about interactions and situations they’ve experienced, creating additional layers of insight about themselves and other Zois. By embedding this AI into their behaviors, we’ve created Zois that act with individuality, which not only makes their actions feel more natural but also adds a deeply immersive element to the inZOI experience. Watching how a Zoi reacts and generates contextually meaningful dialogue in real-time brings the world of inZOI to life in ways that were previously unimaginable.

What’s even more fascinating is how Smart Zois adapt over time. At the end of each in-game day, a Zoi evaluates its actions and adjusts its behaviors for the next day, gradually shaping itself into a more unique individual. This aspect already works remarkably well, despite the feature being in its early stages. It’s a joy to see a Zoi grow and develop its own personality, becoming more distinct with each passing day.

That said, this is still a work in progress. The AI occasionally produces results that are just wonky, and the feature’s GPU demands more optimization on our end. While Smart Zois may not be fully implemented at launch, we’re considering giving players the option to test them as an experimental feature. I know some of you might wonder if focusing on this feature distracts from polishing the core gameplay for Early Access. You’re absolutely right to raise that point. However, opportunities like this don’t come around often, and I couldn’t pass up the chance to incorporate useful AI technologies that could elevate the entire genre and the experience it can provide to players.

Even though this project kept me working through most of the Christmas holidays, I found immense satisfaction in imagining a future where inZOI fully utilizes the maximum capabilities of AI to create a truly realistic life simulation experience. AI and life simulation complement each other so perfectly, each seemingly amplifying the other’s potential. I’m incredibly excited about where this is headed, and I can't wait to share this experience with all of you.

Thank you, and have a wonderful rest of the week!

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ebon hatch
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That's great news kjun!!

bright agate
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Im excited!

Also Friendly PSA to be kind and offer constructive/positive feedback to the devs! cookietime

shell crystal
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Kjun you don’t know how excited I am about smart zois. Like the gameplay and rich stories that will be simulated will be a great experience pls march get here already 😭😭

sleek atlas
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That’s pretty cool. You hyped me up now. 🥵🔥🔥 being able to pick the option to be on/off is honestly gold. Love having control over my gameplay.

brazen sleet
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Typee

real drift
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This is so neat!! Love this y'all

molten dust
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I CANT WAIT!!!!!! I literally brought a new gaming laptop just for this😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

fair whale
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this is a fantastic idea and a great use for the AI, personally! Having the Zois automatically live out their life gives the game a more real feeling and good immersion

wet gulch
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Psycat_Blush Thanks for sharing, this is exciting news! Icon_Heart

odd island
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This is a very cool opportunity to play! NPC characters will become conscious and interesting, and this will make the game more lively. Different situations will occur, which creates much more variety and possibilities for the game! I really like this feature and I will be glad if you continue to develop it ❤️🔥

jade pumice
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partnered w nvidia, but supports amd too? :c

nimble violet
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very much better than Sims 4

smoky turret
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DOPE!!! I can’t wait to get my grubby little hands on this game

tired leaf
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that's great! I'll love this feature!

vestal verge
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As I'm playing in team red, I hope the partnership with team green is only for the AI part?

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split olive
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Interesting indeed! Psycat_UpVote

next harness
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that’s gonna be so interesting to play around with!

north mountain
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It's crazy to think that Inzoi is 80 DAYS AWAY!! The amount of work that goes in to this game got me extremely excited. The idea of more immersive gameplay in a life sim has me looking forward to this. I'm excited!!

proud roost
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Thank you so much!!! I love that the smart Zois are self reflective and adapt their personality each day. I love that we get to try them at launch. I would love that they also adapt their bad traits and not only their positive traits.

austere mantle
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Excited! 🤍🫶🏼

misty sleet
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Yes, yes, a 1000x yes! This is fantastic to hear! This game is going to blow all life sims out of the water. The use of AI is going to make every single person's experience with the game unique. I absolutely LOVE that!

karmic rivet
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hope nvidia doesnt have any control on the actual implementation of the system

turbid rune
hushed canyon
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Winning a partnership with NVIDIA is enormous. Well done!

tulip dock
# sleek flame I’m posting a little earlier than usual because I have some exciting news to sha...

I remember when I raised this concern about the response time of the zois, I just couldn't imagine that the solution would be so brilliant! The idea is incredible and I'm sure that over time, the result in practice will be extraordinary. Unique, meaningful and different characters are a challenge in themselves, and the best part of this system is that no two Inzoi games will be the same! Each person, each computer, will have completely unique, different and infinite scenarios unlocked because of this. An excellent solution for an excellent game. I'm proud! Congratulations Kjun and the entire team for daring once again!!

olive shard
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dracPraise Oh this is very exciting! I did put together last year a PC that should run just about a lot of the powerful games, so I’m looking forward to giving this game a go when it’s out! dracOMG

So very excited for inZOI!

coarse viper
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My 4070ti is here for inZoi Psycat_ThumbsUp

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arctic shale
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Omg... Kjun you angel!!! This is absolutely amazing news, it will transform gameplay for those of us long time life sim players that are bored of predictable gameplay. Life is irratic, vibrant and unpredictable this is a dream come true for me personally I have always wanted smarter sims so it feels more like we are really simulating real people and life. I'm so excited to test this, you are right this will do wonders to innovate the life sim genre and make the game more replayable. AMAZING good decision Kjun I can't wait to test this!!!! ❤️

daring token
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well there goes my planned out mod idea. Glad that this is being implemented officially tho Psycat_Stare_1

tawny folio
# sleek flame I’m posting a little earlier than usual because I have some exciting news to sha...

When I first saw this news on the Nvidia Geforce channel, I was enchanted and fascinated by this technology, as it perfectly aligns with everything I envisioned for a life simulator within inZOI. The ability for NPCs to live their own lives like humans is breathtaking—it’s like watching their stories unfold as a spectator, rather than being a catalyst as in other simulators.

Providing context and awareness creates an immersion we haven’t experienced in years. It gives real meaning to the personality system that has been neglected in another franchise. Not only that, but it breathes life into the environment. I’m incredibly excited and deeply eager to see more of this technology—thank you for making the dreams of so many people come true once again! zoiheart

noble wyvern
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I’m curious if relationships are included in this. Such as zois outside of your household starting/stopping relationships, having children, etc.

shrewd stratus
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I declare myself a fan of inZOI, and of course, I will pay for inZOI.

livid pilot
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This sounds incredible, it'll immerse players with a realistic world and give meaning to different ZOI's and their personality types. It means a lot since other life sims tend to break immersion with NPC's becoming meaningless robots with nothing to really differentiate them. I'm really excited to try out this feature.

Thank you to Kjun and all of the devs 🫶

regal cypress
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I would love to test this out in early access cause then we can also give feedback. It would be nice to have the on and off switch like in the video. Keep up the amazing work 💝

exotic sedge
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This is beyond stunning No words 😭

buoyant vigil
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amazing! the more AI the better!Psycat_ThumbsUp

dim shard
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omg i’m so excited i would love the ability to test out this feature! i’m getting the 5090 and i’m going to run it into the ground playing inzoi!! 💕

junior fiber
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This is the type of game I’ve always hoped and dreamed of!! Especially this idea of Smart Zois! It will add sooo much depth to the game 😍

remote dome
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Optimization is bound to be a struggle, but please let us optionally enable the feature even if it still has quirks. Love to see what y'all do with this.

uncut pier
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I'm do happy for this, best news ever!!! I really wanted In depth personality and now we get it to this amazing level??! That's awesome!❤️ I love that you guys are taking this opportunity, I know it'll be worth it and already is. Polishing the game is good but this is better as I know both things will be done to its full potential over time and grown. It's so fun to be a part of this journey! And YES YES YES of course we want to try out the baby steps of the AI feature! I love to see it on its early stage and then watch as it grows later on. Thank you devs for doing the best and hope u had a wonderful Christmas even thou u had to work!❤️🤍 THANK UUUUU

chrome flume
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This was a wonderful read and you can tell Kjun has a passion for the game and simulation that’s being built! This is not just a game but a passion project and I hope the AI really surprises me!! 😊😊

pulsar ravine
undone whale
autumn creek
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Oh my god, oh my god. I'm so so excited I could cry. Thank you so much Kjun and devs for your work on this project. You can tell when a game is crafted with love. For me, immersion is one key aspect and I honestly cannot wait

jovial grotto
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I can't wait this is so exciting

slate peak
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Yes!!!!!!!! this is exactly what I wanted! Having the players playing with us. Finally, we’re seeing a game that is revolutionizing life simulation, and it’s still in early access. And you’re doing an amazing job! I can’t wait to get my hands on this exciting game, inZOI! Integrating AI technology, like NVIDIA’s Small Language Model, to create 'Smart Zois' seems like a real game-changer for the simulation genre. The idea of Zois developing unique personalities and adapting based on their daily experiences adds an entirely new layer of depth and peculiarity. It’s fascinating that they don’t just follow pre-programmed actions, but have their own inner thoughts! Finally, I’ll be able to create my stories just the way I’ve always wanted. I feel like screaming with joy because I’m so happy! Thank you to all of you 👏 🎉 💜

violet grotto
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AWESOME!! This is a win! Will buy this game no matter what lol

mint ruin
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That’s exciting

tight belfry
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I would love to test this out and see how it works and give feed back to help this osunds amazing!

polar heath
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Que ideia linda! Está maravilhoso! Eu amei demais!

stray sonnet
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That's amazing!!! Can't wait to play, I'm too excited! But I will gladly wait coz I know It will be so worth it! 🤩👏

steep onyx
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This is fantastic!! I love this for Inzoi❤️ This sounds like the perfect feature and will make the game so much more amazing✨

clever perch
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Running GPU powered AI for the currently not played Zoi sounds brilliant. I hope to hear more on how exactly this works later. Is it run locally on an RTX card (and if so, which ones?) or is a cloud solution? In any case it seems like a perfect mix of tech and game.

brittle pollen
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This is amazing news and honestly pretty revolutionary for a Life Sim game. I'd definitely love to test it out when InZOI's Early Access release comes out. text_thankyou

eternal iron
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Wow, that looks really neat! Heck yes, you had to jump on this chance! Excellent

hazy cedar
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Great news! Eliminates the concerns of massive AI models by using on-device solutions! I'm really looking forward to this!

royal elk
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It’s…very ambitious. I admire it, but also want to take it with a pinch of salt and caution. Good luck

drowsy charm
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I doubt monthly payments well happen, I mean what games have that other than cheap mobile games?

open plank
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you know this is probably an actually good use for ai

halcyon vector
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This is so cool! Exciting to see a game finally implement AI controlled NPCs, and InZoi is such a perfect candidate. It's going to make each playthrough so unique instead of the same kinds of things happening all the time.

Only downside is of course it's gonna be very taxing on the GPU to run AI models client-side

spiral geyser
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I am so glad you are including this feature. This will absolutely elevate the gameplay.
I was blown away by the examples in the video, especially the zoi who compassionately bought food for the hungry zoi! I love that so much! I can't wait to see all the unique and organic interactions amongst the zois in our cities. Every zoi is truly living their individual life just like you promised in interviews from months ago! Kjun_Heart
I am absolutely excited to experiment with this feature if you offer it to us as well. oh yes!
By the way, might this change/affect the minimum and recommended specs?

slate peak
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What if we also had generative AI in conversations with the ZOIs? Imagine being able to talk to them so naturally and uniquely that every interaction feels real. As we interact, the conversations would adapt and evolve based on our choices and the direction we take.

Boundless and Dynamic Dialogues
We wouldn’t be stuck with fixed or repetitive options. With AI generating responses in real time, every conversation would feel fresh, creating a far more immersive and fluid experience.

True Evolution of Relationships
The bonds we create with the ZOIs would be shaped by our words. A simple dialogue could bring us closer, create tension, or reveal secrets. Every interaction would carry weight in the story.

Unique Personalities and Emotions
The ZOIs would react according to who they are! A more introverted ZOI might hesitate on certain topics, while an extroverted one could initiate unexpected conversations. Their emotions would bring interactions to life.

Ability to Lie: The bonds created with the ZOIs would be shaped by our words and choices. We could even lie to influence the narrative! For example, telling a ZOI that we are pregnant when we are not, or making something up to manipulate the ZOIs' emotions.

Choices That Tell Stories
Nothing would be linear. The conversation options would adapt to our actions, unlocking personalized narratives and unique stories to explore.

Zois That Learn From Us
The most exciting part: ZOIs would "learn" from our past interactions! This would influence their future responses, creating deeper connections and aligning perfectly with our playstyle.

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south kite
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A gamechanger

halcyon vector
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It's not being run in the cloud, it's run client-side by the GPU. Not expensive to maintain at all

exotic iris
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Hardware-wise, I have some concerns about those not running the latest and greatest RTX cards (30-series and below) and non-Nvidia cards (PS5 Pro/Radeon and Intel GPUs), will there be a fallback “reduced intelligence” mode for those GPUs or will ACE be an opt-in for those with compatible GPUs?

And in the case of “AI” laptops equipped with NPUs, would ACE be able to utilize those processing units, or will it be a solely GPU-bound solution?

drifting peak
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This is going be a true next-gen life sim and I'm loving it's not shying away from using the latest and greatest tech. I find my jaw is constantly on the floor while watching this game develop. 😱

misty violet
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@sleek flame I'm so excited to see this being a foundational part of the game! 🙂

Are AI conversations planned as well, both passively NPC between NPC, and actively with us typing responses to others and they respond back? Will these observations they see around them and in people be a part of their conversations and determine topics they talk about?

Things I would love to see integrated into this SmartZoi system:

  • This effecting romantic relationships and crushes. Noticing a zoi’s crush attractiveness, behaviors, and interactions. Leading to more or less approachability depending on these observations.
  • Unlocking new locations on the map, gives opportunity to ask others for directions while playing as our MC.
  • Developing favorite stores, restaurants, and locations they want to go to and choose to go to autonomously
  • Developing favorite hangout locations with friends autonomously
  • Zoi character being able to miss others and have the want to call, hangout, and socialize with them. Either because something reminded them of the other character or because they saw a picture of them. This can extend to when others move away, breakup, or even die.
  • having more detailed thoughts on books reads, music listened too, movies/news watched. They either loved or hated.
  • will there be negative smartzoi reactions and actions also?
wintry topaz
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This is AMAZING

maiden raft
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oh this is going to be goodanimeahhhhh hanyaCheer animeahhhhh TCL_partykirby

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foggy lily
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So Amazing what for good News i can't wait too Play it and Test it 😍

formal siren
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Need

runic ivy
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I wonder if we can prompt the smart Zois to behave in certain ways that'll gradually develop. For example, if I write "this Zoi is lazy and wants to nap", they might sleep on the job.

shell crystal
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i believe it was nividia who asked the team if they could implement this into inzoi.. i mean inzoi is the perfect game to train this sort of ai for future games as well. also inzoi is backed for 20 years and we will get 20 years of content and updates and even if they have to implement some sort of subscription pass im sure it will be optional.. the base of the game at is core will already be fun and ppl who buy extra content its for their love for the game.

unlike sims4... to get even as close to inzoi you have to purchase 1000usd worth of dlc to get a better experience and its still boring at its core

river plover
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Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this incredible milestone !! Kjun_Heart

peak kraken
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I can't wait to see this feature ingame, it's fantastic

exotic shard
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Congrats Kjun_Heart, our Dream is Coming true with Adaptive AI Characters(Genesis Hyundai Does what E-Word Refused), Made Inzoi Better than S*ms, & It will be Bestselling in Gaming History(and Smash S💩 out of the Ballpark the Way Skylines did)

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burnt citrus
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“Wow! The new AI feature in inZOI is an absolute game-changer! This takes the experience to a whole new level of creativity and innovation. Hats off to the team at inZOI for pushing boundaries and delivering something truly next-gen! Can’t wait to see how this evolves! 👏🔥”

twin smelt
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OMG I am so happy. This is like my dream come true 🤩. I think using AI to make NPCs have personality is much needed in a life sim and will make it unique. With the growth of AI, this is probably going to be the path forward in video games. This is truly a life sim. Thx for you and your teams hard work. You can also probably take that new tech into other games. Psycat_ThumbsUp 😍

forest vault
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Ohhh suger zoi i am soooo excited about this i am awaiting your video on you tube about this to explain and talk about it more!! Im soooooo excited for inzoi this is gonna be amazing 🥰🥰🥰

near garnet
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thats awesome!!

iron lava
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This is amazing news i'm so excited to test it out! It's wonderful that inzoi gets to be one of the first to implement such a new and groundbreaking feature! Psycat_ThumbsUp Icon_Heart

elfin zodiac
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This is such an incredible achievement! Well done! ❤️ 🥳

shrewd stratus
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I have read comments that if they would have to pay monthly, whatever they deserve with all the work they are doing and also listening to the opinions of the players, that we support them

arctic shale
plush valley
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Love the idea and implementation, excited for this feature to be fully released

vital magnet
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I'm very excited

proud roost
random chasm
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this is absolutely amazing!

wise kindle
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It would be good if a zoi who had bladder failure because he started cooking a large meal with a full bladder would learn to visit the bathroom before cooking in the future. I can think of a game where the characters never learned this simple common-sense skill.

shrewd stratus
arctic shale
# shrewd stratus I understand your opinion but I mean that if it is monthly payment or paying for...

I don't see why a life simulator should be multi-player there are games like second life and IMVU that cater to people who want to chat online. Online is what ruined the sims and is a failed experiment Sims Online failed. When developers focus on online it usually comes at the sacrifice of core gameplay features there is no way an AI like this would function well with hundreds of AI npcs, plus online players, schools, jobs really nice immersion simulation features will be lost in favour of online features reducing the quality of the game. If people really insist of ruining the life sim genre by asking for online features they could offer an online add on that creates an online city for people who want to play GTA online, without ruining the core gameplay. Also I very much disagree with this "server costs money" line, it is corporate lies in order to get away with charging people more, Runescape, Fortnite, Flyff, Facebook the list goes on with online platforms that run and are profitable without asking for monthly income from consumers... people with opinions like yours seem to love the idea of never owning their games and being charged 1000's for no reason it BOGGLES my mind why anyone would ask for this. I agree with expansions though, as long as they are high quality and not excessive otherwise we are just going to end up with the Sims 2.0.

runic ivy
exotic sedge
south cairn
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I think would be nice to be able to "drill routines" in the Zoi... maybe adding a simple scheduling/reflexive reaction system which develops available "slots" over time...or based on the character's stats... 😕

I mean...something a bit like "Tactics" in Dragon Age Origins...not to automate everything but, possibly, automate a few things that would get boring over time and maybe granting boosts to make the Zoi faster at doing it...

proud storm
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OMGGG YESSSSS

gilded moth
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This is the future of Simulation Games. I’m so excited to try this out during Early Access. Thank you for sharing Kjun. I just got my new gaming laptop so I’m so ready for this 😭💖

misty violet
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Since we will have crime in the game i wonder if smart zoi will have others help someone if being robbed on the street, confront the criminal, speak up, or pretend they didn't see anything 🤔

runic ivy
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I wonder in what situation a Zoi would get lost. This implies that Zois don't spawn with perfect knowledge of the map, right?

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misty violet
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@runic ivy That's what i am hoping for, cause if not it doesn't make sense to have it in there. All characters should have to unlock locations for each new zoi we make. So they can build their memory system up.

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dull laurel
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That's interesting... As a dreamer game developer myself, I have thought about a system where the game observes player's actions so that when the character is not under their control, the game tries to replicate their routine. Seems like it's being explored, so it's very cool to see.

Yet sometimes I wonder if we'd be able to add prompts to the AI so that we can customize our Zois' behavior without having to play a lot and trying to get through the frustration of training it right? For example, let's say I want a senior who is mean to only young adults and adults playing video games. This could elevate player's creativity much further.

Yet another problem is what about players who can't use AI features due to their weak system? During the Character Creator Demo, a lot of players couldn't use AI pattern creation (I'd suggest an ability to share patterns). The AI system requirements need to be defined.

arctic shale
# shrewd stratus But the idea of ​​multiplayer is going to be done in the future, whether you lik...

I didn't say multi-player wouldn't come I said multi-player always ruins the core gameplay of games that were designed to be single player. They will make multi-player to appease the gamers that are not true life simmers who joined the genre in the Fortnite 'always online' and the 'Sims 4' era. Majority of life simmers hate the idea of multi-player and probably will only use it a little.

Yes there is a cost to maintain servers but my argument is that saying a monthly fee from gamers is needed to maintain them is a lie, there are other ways companies pay for monthly costs besides asking customers to pay a monthly fee. That's like saying because developers have a monthly salary gamers should pay a monthly fee for all games. That's simply not true, they make money other ways that are less abusive of customers. It's a myth that a monthly fee is needed they tried to do it in the MMO market so they could make more money, but realised less people played as a result. Single purchase with optional micro transactions always makes more money.

limber dragon
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I LOOOOVE this approach! Anything to make the Zois feel more lifelike is a big win, in my book. THIS is what AI should be used for! Hoping at some point down the road ALL the Zois will be able to be smart Zois. Very exciting stuff!

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burnt root
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I'm so excited, I am looking forward to smart Zois 👏 💕

sleek sedge
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This sounds amazing! Although I'll probably need to upgrade my graphics card for this, but it'll be worth it 😅

pulsar ravine
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Saw the new smart zoi video that's cool

wise sentinel
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Kjun making us happier Psycat_Holiday_Sparkle Psycat_ThumbsUp it's extraordinary Icon_Heart

modern ember
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OMG this is futur, it's just wonderfull ! Thank you for your job ! I'm so excited !

echo flower
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I love this idea! I've always wanted a multiplayer life sim were the characters autonomously do things, and interact with each other. It brings more life and realism into a game. Which will make people feel a stronger connection towards the game. PsyCat_Yay

sonic bobcat
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Wow That's great! Can't wait to see the result of your work!

exotic sedge
muted abyss
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this really intrigues me, i love the idea of my Zois growing their personalities more on their own when i'm focusing on 1 household

barren jolt
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This is awesome! Having neighbors go about their day in a manner that actually matters to them and makes sense is going to be awesome. It's going to make the cities feel even more dynamic and immersive. I can't wait to spend a few hours getting lost in this game

timber surge
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I like this feature and like how you can turn it on or off. To be honest I don't mind adding new features as long as we get early access in March.

iron mica
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Super excited for smart Zois!

Will users be able to use more robust models or increase the number of smart Zois if they have more VRAM available to do so? Say 5090 users with 32GB of VRAM?

Would be awesome to also see Smart Zois text you and allow for real conversations using a Llama 3.1 model like 8B.

untold stirrup
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I hope the inzoi team understands they will change gaming when this game comes in march. Its rare a game can say that.

runic ivy
plain tiger
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Bye Electronic Arts, Welcome Krafton 🔥🔥🔥🥳

harsh belfry
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Has long the Zois doesn't enter into a philosophical monologue like i've seen on some beta AI test with Skyrim. why not, can be interesting.

runic ivy
undone depot
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thanks for your effort!!!

wintry hatch
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RIP The Sims and Electronic Arts.

cunning vortex
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This is a dream come true! Thank you for sharing<3

languid thicket
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🙂 Feels like I’m late to the party here - Wow, you are building the game I’ve been dreaming about for years now! Finally a Life Simulator with amazing graphic, built-in modding-tools AND unique characters personality-wise! So - besides how I’m going to find the time to play Inzoi as much as I’d like after launch x) - here goes my no 1 question:

  • Can we as players dictate certain “Key-Zois” to stick to certain Key-roles in-game? Because that would be so very useful - If Smart-Zois stayed in character and solved new situations within the restrictions of the (by the player) assigned role of a certain and unique character-personality.

Being able as player to dictate in what way that certain Smart-Zoi talks/behaves/acts/reacts – especially to other “Key-Zois” - would be so very helpful for storytelling-purposes! And finally - is there a way for players to make a Smart-Zoi character refer/act accordingly to a player-invented past? Because that’s also crucial in most player-created stories 🙂

With the right tools it would be up to the individual player how much time and effort they’d like put on certain characters personality/background to truly bring their story to life in-game. One way of implementing this could be some kind of prompt-tool besides Traits so that players could add some unique directives to certain “Key-Zois”.

To have the option to Build/Mod Traits from scratch could also work – but only if there’s a robust memory-system that weighs in player-scripted AI-Directives/Customized Traits in such an immersive way that it doesn’t break the illusion of believable Smart Zoi-characters with a player-created personality and background-history. In my opinion optional features like these are definitely what’s going to add even more intriguing depth and realism to an already awesome game! 🙂 Can’t wait to play Inzoi!

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@sleek flame I am a gamer who enjoys playing with animals in other life simulators, so I would like to know if it is possible to implement similar AI for at least dogs and cats after early access! Psycat_Stare_1

woeful iris
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This is truly amazing!!! Everytime I don't think there is anyway for me to be more excited or eager to experience this game, you come back to us with even MORE exciting and unique addtions and annoucements! It's an understatement to say that I CANNOT WAIT for this to release!! Thank you for keeping us all updated and sharing this exciting news with us! ❤️

quasi marsh
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This is an absolute game changer 🙌 for Life Simulators

scenic solar
mental igloo
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The very second Inzoi release, I'm buying it with no hesitation!

peak kraken
warped flint
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Really fascinating and I can’t wait to try this feature! My only hope is that the AI won’t create perfect zois.. I hope some can still do stuff that gives negative consequences to them, like being lazy, becoming a criminal and so on

misty violet
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Ideas for smartzoi:

Help others: cook, garden, clean, throw a party/set up for party, help babysit, help elderly with chores or grocery shopping.

For emotional like crying angry etc they can be a ear to listen as support to what's going on, but the relationship has to be high enough. Or they might not take the support and tell others 'it's nothing' or 'go away'.

I really hope for a quest system where we can accept and request quests (favors), from others and set a deadline for x days,hours,months,years it needs to be completed by. Set a reward if any.

Snartzoi interactions as a group

barren jolt
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Since you are adding smartzoi, I would also like to request the ability to make it so that zoi can invite you to parties and have you be a guest instead of always being the one to initiate events and be the host once/if parties are added to the game

violet grotto
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They should do an another gameplay video explaining the particulars of the smart Zoi mechanics!

misty violet
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whole wraith
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Will ea only be for pc or is going to console IM confused still

bright agate
whole wraith
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Ok ty

azure yacht
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Is this a pack or part of the game

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warm bobcat
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Is this something that can be run for every Zoi in the town at once? I'm just wondering because I'm not sure if I'd use it much if you could only use it on your own zoi....but it seems like it would be incredibly taxing to have it running for every Zoi in a town at once.

It sounds very promising but I'm still wondering how practical it'll be and how many people (even among those with strong graphics cards) will be able to take advantage of it.

tawny folio
# warm bobcat Is this something that can be run for every Zoi in the town at once? I'm just wo...

From what I've seen, Smart ZOI won't be active all the time. It's contextual, needing a trigger to activate. As I understand it, in the example of ZOI feeding a homeless person, the first trigger was the homeless ZOI. Then, Smart ZOI analyzed the "compassionate" personality and whether the ZOI in question had money to buy food to perform the action. Of course, this is my interpretation of this scenario. I believe the AI will only simulate NPCs (CPCs) that are in the player's view, which makes the most sense to avoid overloading the hardware.

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runic ivy
fast relic
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Nice!

tough wing
fresh mountain
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So this already confirms that these smart zois will cause another delay? Also I hope we can turn this feature off. I like to play rotational and I'd hate the game messing with zois I don't play at the moment. How will the game decide which zoi is an npc and which not when we can play an npc with just one click?

nova berry
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this is SO ecited im so hype to play tis game ASAP

livid pilot
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Well the game will be releasing early access so the devs can receive feedback and change things. Kjun did say they wouldn’t even be fully implemented at launch but are considering giving us the option to test them. I’m sure they’ll keep things like rotational gameplay in mind and maybe have an option to turn it off for a past played zoi or at least some way to stop those zois from changing too much

slate peak
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The ZOIs can be programmed to have their own lives, with routines, decisions, and events happening even when they are not directly visible to the player. For me, this is essential because how can the world truly feel alive if CPCs are only intelligent when they are near us? I prefer that there be an option for those who don’t want the ZOIs to be active all the time. However, for players like me, who enjoy seeing ZOIs living like human beings with real lives, this functionality is fundamental.

This adds depth to the world because, when we meet a ZOI, they would already have a story and objectives, making the interaction more interesting and authentic, as if we were meeting a real person.

Furthermore, the game could offer an option to keep your playable ZOI (CPC) active all the time. This would be perfect for those who enjoy observing the world and watching ZOIs live their lives autonomously, making decisions and creating their own narratives.

This approach balances the intelligence of the ZOIs with technical performance, allowing the world around to continue developing with significant events happening in the background. This way, the game would feel more alive, connected, and engaging, giving ZOIs the chance to truly live their stories.

hardy kestrel
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This is amazing!!! Does anyone know what the minimum graphics card will be for Inzoi from the new gen of nvidia cards??

bronze reef
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3070 I think

peak kraken
turbid rune
cloud raptor
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This is exactly what AI should be used for, amplifying technology and gaming into the future!Psycat_ThumbsUp

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slate peak
formal cobalt
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i asked how your preference for having each and every zoi labelled as a 'smart zoi' 24/7 is a good idea performance-wise + is it really necessary. but alright

slate peak
exotic iris
# bronze reef 3070 I think

looking at Nvidia's history with highly generationally-restrictive software like Hairworks and the many DLSS versions (3 and 4/4FG specifically). ACE would probably commands 50-series cards untill it is said otherwise.

for non-ACE gameplay we would need a 2070ti/3060 at worst, probably less if Krafton made it work decently on lesser cards. A big question still lies in NPU-equipped laptops, in which those have a part specifically made for ML/AI work. It would be a a waste if ACE doesn't work for those systems

young rock
tawny folio
digital ridge
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Would love a ps5 version 😍😍 cant wait to that happens. For me it's easier than my Pc 😅 personally.

Ps. Could use the feature to do genetics on babies 🤔 size included as sim babies are characteristiclly big 😅😂

elfin sky
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I'm all in for AI projects that don't take away human jobs unnecessarily and as long as those in charge are keeping in mind the environmental impacts of the AI use wherever the data center is located. These Smart Zoi have the potential to revolutionize the gaming industry so I want to hope that Krafton (and NVIDIA) will be responsible in these aspects. Congratulations on your partnership!

midnight plover
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THIS IS REVOLUTIONARY, this could be used to train Base game zois so most of them have already a very defined character!!

All i ever dreamed of

For a zoi I control I would not use this feature unless I’m playing on real time or I want chaos but it’s amazing for NPCS cause I’m tired of having the one to create events. I want my zoi be invited, robbed, helped etc

celest jolt
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That's awesome!

cloud talon
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Ooo!!!

uncut pier
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I hope different a personalitys with this ai feature can have different idle animations when doing different things such as cooking, walking, sitting, standing and so on.

I wonder and wish that Idle animations can be combined differently with this AI feature.

lean agate
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That's awesome, I'm really looking forward to it 🎉

midnight plover
uncut pier
midnight plover
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yes!!

misty violet
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I originally added this in another section. But think it fits here better.
Will we be able to use cars to pick up others/drop off from/at work, school, other locations? And also ask others to come get our character from these same locations?

Will it be posible to have these things be incorporated into their smart zoi schedule?

iron mica
# elfin sky I'm all in for AI projects that don't take away human jobs unnecessarily and as ...

My understanding is that it runs locally using a small (2-4GB) language model running on your GPU, not in a data center. So the environmental impact is no more than what it would be to play a modern game on your card.

That said, they could very likely easily expand the system to support a more powerful model using a cloud based data center approach, but cloud data centers wouldn't be free and likely not even necessary for simple things like picking how a character behaves or reacts. Maybe if they implement AI texting, that would likely require a larger (8GB) model to be decent at dialogue.

Running smart Zois locally makes more sense, as it would run on your video card for free, and is possible for pretty much any card with more than 10GB of VRAM that can run AI. The model itself will likely use 2-4GB of VRAM and then that would leave 6-8GB for the game. A 16GB Nvidia GPU would likely be the target for AI powered games in the future, but a 24GB-32GB card would be ideal.

For example, if modding the game is very open and easy, someone could implement AI texting messages with a local Llama 3 8B model and that uses about 8GB of VRAM. So that hypothetical mod plus 2-4GB for smart Zois and anywhere between 4-16 for the game if you run max settings at 4K makes the VRAM requirement 16GB-32GB, meaning an 80 or 90 series Nvidia card from their 4/5 series to run everything locally.

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Presuming it's possible to mod in new traits, would it be possible to add in a trait like say....let's be really obvious here...."Coffee Fanatic" and the smart Zoi system would take that and make a Zoi choose to drink coffee a lot more often/whenever they get the chance?

Also, would it be possible for the smart zoi system to take text descriptions (like the text bios you can give sims) of Zois into account when making decisions for them or is it just based off the names of the traits they have?

Like if I gave a zoi a bio description like "Bob isn't a faithful husband, he cheats on his wife all the time. He also loves rollercoasters." Would the SmartZoi system pick up on that and make him take actions like flirting and making out with other zois even though he's married and riding more often on the rollercoaster?

exotic iris
# iron mica My understanding is that it runs locally using a small (2-4GB) language model ru...

A more pressing matter would be what hardware could it run on, since GPUs with 8GB+ VRAM and laptop/mobile AI NPUs are plenty, but ACE currently demands specifically NV RTX GPUs. This leaves us in a bit of a limbo, since knowing NV's history with "Hardware Accelerated Software" like Tesselation, PhysX, OptiX, Hairworks, and now DLSS all needing "compatible" hardware to run them, leaving other vendors (Intel ARC and Radeon) in a vendor lock and preventing players using those hardware to get access to ACE.

(Picture shown is the current hardware requirements for ACE, seemingly supporting 20-series up to 50-series RTX GPUs according to their architecture names)

In short, ACE is a nice concept, but I am concerned that the inherent hardware exclusivity may prevent other people with non-NV hardware to experience it in the game as a whole, unless they provide a "streaming" option to enable ACE for non-NV hardware.

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iron mica
# exotic iris A more pressing matter would be what hardware could it run on, since GPUs with 8...

It sounded like it was announced as a partnership with Nvidia, so I imagine it uses Nvidia ACE and would require an Nvidia graphics card to run.

Of course, basically any modern GPU can be used to run an AI model but this sounds like a joint initiative with Nvidia and not a custom implementation, at least not custom behind how the model is loaded and the features offered by Nvidia's proprietary platform. So I would imagine RTX only as part of the partnership deal, but I'm just speculating about business now and that feels a bit rude in their own channel.

I only use Nvidia cards but I understand the concern with support for ACE. This could be done without ACE, but it would be a lot more work if Nvidia is lending engineers or other resources to make it possible for a smaller team.

iron mica
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Nvidia has a bit more pull in regards to expecting RTX only GPUs since tensor cores are quite a bit faster at AI compute but not so much faster that I would rule them a requirement outside of Nvidia requiring them for ACE/NIM. I believe ACE is the character tools for audio, lip sync, and face motion stuff. NIM would likely be used here for running a model that basically acts as a decision maker, but still NIM also requires an RTX GPU.

Ollama or something would be a more open solution but then there would be a lot of extra work vs what a partnership probably offers.

exotic iris
# iron mica Nvidia has a bit more pull in regards to expecting RTX only GPUs since tensor co...

Yeah, I'd prefer the devs to use something a bit more hardware-agnostic, even if it means longer dev time. But a more viable solution at this point to have an option to "stream" ACE for those with non-NV hardware. Of course, unless the devs have a backup "dumb" mode to replace ACE's role in-game, then it would make the game "always online" for some people.

In essence, if the game has a mandatory RTX card requirement, it would hurt sales in the long run.

And, as a person that mostly only have Arc and Radeon cards (my only Nvidia card being an old Titan X from 2015), it would dissuade me from buying InZOI as a whole.

iron mica
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It sounds like only Smart Zois are tied to Nvidia, we'll have to wait for more info on whether they will expand that and what the requirements are. However, the demo showed a toggle for smart Zois. Not sure if that is how it works yet, but it seems like an optional feature to enhance gameplay and not a required feature.

I doubt it would be a hard requirement that locks players out of the game if they don't have special hardware. I think the base game is just regular traditional "dumb" characters and then there will be an option to enable AI smart Zois if you have an Nvidia RTX card with enough vram.

I'm sure we'll know more next month.

vital magnet
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I would love to be able to visit my friends go 4 drives together and spa day's out or a brunch

grizzled crown
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RIP Sims

young rock
iron mica
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This is just my speculative opinion but Smart Zois seem like an add-on feature, kinda like hairworks or HBAO+ requires Nvidia cards but games that implement them just don't use them if you don't have it. This would obviously be a really powerful add-on, but I still think the base game is targeted at "dumb" AI like Sims have now.

So those requirements are likely without considering Smart Zois. However, consider that Avowed in 4k native with everything maxed, including ray tracing only uses 8-9 GB of VRAM and about 7-8GB at 1440p and I feel like the textures look pretty great.

So I could see Smart Zois fitting on an 8GB card if 1080p used less than 6GB of VRAM.

If I was advising someone building a new PC, I would not suggest less than 12GB of VRAM for future graphically intensive games and Nvidia + 16GB if you expect to play with Nvidia AI powered games that don't use the cloud.

misty violet
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I'm not sure if someone already mentioned this here yet but I'd like to see a smart zoi for romantic relationships and in regards to cheating. Where it would be nice if inzoi noticed routines/patterns that are different from their partners normal routines. Like being able to utilize the 'Smart Zoi' feature for these dynamics and memories. That could lead to more suspicious behavior and thoughts they have, do self reflections about the current state of the relationships, and confront if they're cheating or suspect.

Because right now if you character cheats they always automatically get a text message saying 'Tell me where you are now!' and I feel it's unrealistic. I think there should be odd behavioral events that could cause one to suspect their partner of cheating or having an affair. On that note external relationships, such as, friends, family, coworkers, neighbors. Who see your partner out in town could get the urge to want to tell your character what happened or keep it to themselves.

Even while you're playing as a active character you could get some kind of thought smart zoi bubble when a inzoi character or NPC they recognize or are acquainted with, in town nearby, could see them cheating and it could weigh on their concious for a while. Giving them also the opportunity to confess this or keep it to themselves as a smart zoi action.

If a friend or family member withholds this secret for a long time and find out they knew, maybe it could have a long-term effect on the relationship where they will no longer trust them.

Side Note: I think it would also be cool if friends could confide in each other by sharing relationship problems, their partners weird routines, and latest drama they have.

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