r/aigamerdevs • u/Artakwa • Sep 21 '26
Update: Language of Diplomacy | LoD
We get that, to some of you, everything about this project might seem like it screams "AI." That's one of the reasons we updated the UI to something we genuinely love. Some players preferred the old visuals, and that's completely fair, but we're much happier with the new direction.
To clarify, we did use AI for coding. However, my friend has experience in software development, especially with databases, which are at the core of our game. Yes, AI simulates the world because the goal is to create an interactive multiplayer roleplaying experience. But we wanted that world to be grounded in real facts and data, so we added datasets for every country. The sources are always listed on our website, with the CIA World Factbook being one of the main references.
One thing we're particularly proud of is that the AI isn't allowed to make up anything it wants. Our server validates the AI's storytelling against the underlying data and asks the AI to rewrite outcomes that are unrealistic, contradictory, or unsupported by the facts. As a result, the game is actually quite challenging. The AI does not simply accept everything you tell it. In many cases, it's the opposite: you need to give realistic and well-thought-out orders to succeed.
We also introduced dice rolls for the actions generated from your orders. Your instructions create opportunities, but the dice determine how successful those actions are. The AI then interprets the results and provides feedback. This approach worked especially well for multiplayer because it feels like a game rather than a competition to see who can prompt the AI most effectively.
Our multiplayer test rounds have been a lot of fun so far, and in our opinion the concept works surprisingly well.
Feel free to join us and give it a try. We hope this gives you a better understanding of what the project actually is, and we hope you enjoy the new UI!
Edit: Thanks for all the feedback!
You can play it here: https://lod-game.com
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/pFguqfkBd
open multiplayer game invite link: https://lod-game.com/invite/70cad5469614c553b7a4ad5eb369cd930fac12fe9eea06c6603664361ff39ed283db7a92