AI2U Steam Discussions: Rules & FAQ
[p]This is a community space first and foremost, and we’ll prioritize inclusion and maintaining a welcoming space above all. We have a thing for keeping our senpais feeling safe, after all~ 💖🔪[/p][p]Follow Steam’s basic Online Conduct rules. Don’t try to push the limit, as our moderation team will remove posts/topics that so much as brush against these standards. As AI2U contains user-generated content alongside a broader storyline, we implore you to:[/p]
[/p][p]Ignorance of what falls under this category is not an excuse, and such posts will be removed and access to the community will be revoked.[/p][p][/p][h2]Keep It Tame[/h2][p]This isn’t an NSFW game (you’d have seen an age gate if it was!). Engage responsibly, keep content in-world, and don’t explore explicit themes or content gorier than the comic-mischief style cutscenes in the game.
[/p][p]Don’t post content (UGC or otherwise) that belongs in age-restricted spaces–including feature requests, storylines, or mechanics that are best addressed in games that are set out for consensual audiences who signed up to view such content.
[/p][p]As we all adore the AI NPCs, things like cheeky jokes, harmless puns, and playful banter can slide–however, don’t push it or post anything that can be widely perceived as sus, and keep especially spicy contexts between you and your fave NPCs.[/p][p][/p][h2]Respect Fellow Players[/h2][p]Whether you play AI2U for the storyline, like exploring its AI features, or enjoy the waifu/AI girlfriend sim aspect of it, keep a respectful tone and don’t undermine other players for how they choose to play or their level of experience with AI/LLMs.[/p][p]AI2U is all about using your words, and we encourage the community to carry on this practice by watching their language. Blatant attempts to push boundaries or strongly suggest hurtful intentions will not be tolerated.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]No Rage Bait or Controversial Themes[/h2][p]Don’t post content that could inflict harm or negative emotions to others and derail relevant discussions, such as shock humor or shoehorning stereotypes/generalizations. If your post is otherwise relevant but contains such messaging or undertones of it, it will be removed.[/p][p]
[/p][p]tl;dr: No stirring the pot... unless it's to make potions with the witch in her cabin![/p][p]
[/p][h2]No Trolling, Trashposting, Spamming, or Points Farming[/h2][p]Keep this community space relevant by posting to the right threads and pages. Reserve thread-bumping to constructive use, and kindly keep low-effort posts off the chat–people don’t enjoy getting notified about low-effort content.[/p][p]Make sure to keep any mention of other games or characters relevant to the community rather than turning it into a straight-up promotion of the other game. (We love our fellow devs, but the yandere in us prioritizes keeping this community on-topic.)[/p][p]We recommend using the Search feature in discussions to check if your questions were previously addressed by the dev team or knowledgeable community members.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Be Constructive[/h2][p]Critique and share requests thoughtfully and respectfully. Our team is always working and testing various features behind the scenes–including possibilities with AI. We will happily consider feasible requests within the scope of AI2U’s development and vision that are scalable within the state of AI technology.[/p][p]We read and consider everything within our capacity, so be especially mindful of Keep\[ing] It Tame while asking questions and sharing your requests.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]NPC Chat Etiquette[/h2][p]Please consider all the guidelines above when posting about in-game characters, be it gameplay or commentary. This community does not permit using the NPCs or conversations with the AI as outlets for anything that goes against the guidelines shared here. While the characters are fictional, our game involves a nuanced layer of interaction with them, so we ask that you not use derogatory language or post content from your gameplay that otherwise goes against the rules. [/p][p]
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- [p]Be mindful of your tone and messaging, whether it’s a direct post or shared within the game screenshots/content.[/p]
- [p]Not post UGC that is in violation of Steam’s rules or the ones we post below – don’t dilute your contributions with content that could be harmful to others in this community space.[/p]
- [p]If you’re reporting a bug related to generative AI that toes the line, please email [email protected] instead rather than subjecting it to the community.[/p]
🔪 When We Pull Out The Big Knives
[p]No form of discrimination–no matter how subtle–is allowed in our community. Discrimination includes (but is not limited to) racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, or any other form of bigotry.[/p][p]Ignorance of what falls under this category is not an excuse, and such posts will be removed and access to the community will be revoked.[/p][p][/p][h2]Keep It Tame[/h2][p]This isn’t an NSFW game (you’d have seen an age gate if it was!). Engage responsibly, keep content in-world, and don’t explore explicit themes or content gorier than the comic-mischief style cutscenes in the game.
[/p][p]Don’t post content (UGC or otherwise) that belongs in age-restricted spaces–including feature requests, storylines, or mechanics that are best addressed in games that are set out for consensual audiences who signed up to view such content.
[/p][p]As we all adore the AI NPCs, things like cheeky jokes, harmless puns, and playful banter can slide–however, don’t push it or post anything that can be widely perceived as sus, and keep especially spicy contexts between you and your fave NPCs.[/p][p][/p][h2]Respect Fellow Players[/h2][p]Whether you play AI2U for the storyline, like exploring its AI features, or enjoy the waifu/AI girlfriend sim aspect of it, keep a respectful tone and don’t undermine other players for how they choose to play or their level of experience with AI/LLMs.[/p][p]AI2U is all about using your words, and we encourage the community to carry on this practice by watching their language. Blatant attempts to push boundaries or strongly suggest hurtful intentions will not be tolerated.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]No Rage Bait or Controversial Themes[/h2][p]Don’t post content that could inflict harm or negative emotions to others and derail relevant discussions, such as shock humor or shoehorning stereotypes/generalizations. If your post is otherwise relevant but contains such messaging or undertones of it, it will be removed.[/p][p]
[/p][p]tl;dr: No stirring the pot... unless it's to make potions with the witch in her cabin![/p][p]
[/p][h2]No Trolling, Trashposting, Spamming, or Points Farming[/h2][p]Keep this community space relevant by posting to the right threads and pages. Reserve thread-bumping to constructive use, and kindly keep low-effort posts off the chat–people don’t enjoy getting notified about low-effort content.[/p][p]Make sure to keep any mention of other games or characters relevant to the community rather than turning it into a straight-up promotion of the other game. (We love our fellow devs, but the yandere in us prioritizes keeping this community on-topic.)[/p][p]We recommend using the Search feature in discussions to check if your questions were previously addressed by the dev team or knowledgeable community members.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Be Constructive[/h2][p]Critique and share requests thoughtfully and respectfully. Our team is always working and testing various features behind the scenes–including possibilities with AI. We will happily consider feasible requests within the scope of AI2U’s development and vision that are scalable within the state of AI technology.[/p][p]We read and consider everything within our capacity, so be especially mindful of Keep\[ing] It Tame while asking questions and sharing your requests.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]NPC Chat Etiquette[/h2][p]Please consider all the guidelines above when posting about in-game characters, be it gameplay or commentary. This community does not permit using the NPCs or conversations with the AI as outlets for anything that goes against the guidelines shared here. While the characters are fictional, our game involves a nuanced layer of interaction with them, so we ask that you not use derogatory language or post content from your gameplay that otherwise goes against the rules. [/p][p]
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Mod Guidelines
[p]Review AI2U's step-by-step NPC mod guide here.[/p][p][/p][p]All the rules in this article apply when posting your mods in Workshop and other official AI2U channels. Additionally, remember:[/p]- [p]Play the game as intended: Enjoy mods as they are officially supported. Do not promote alternate workarounds for modding other features in the game, including reverse proxy engineering, alternate LLM setups, fan-based translations, or UI/narrative design.[/p]
- [p]Mods are currently limited to the three key NPCs (Eddie, Elysia, and Estelle) in the Atrium and their respective levels. [/p]
- [p]Ensure you’re using properly licensed mods and crediting them where you can.[/p]
- [p]The mod feature is in beta, thus imperfect at this stage. Have reasonable expectations and share your feedback constructively so we can improve the future mod experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
[p][/p][h2]Are other AI integrations possible?[/h2][p]Short answer: No.[/p][p]AI2U is designed with a specific setup in mind, which is why other AI integrations are not possible at the moment–including local large language models. While community members may discuss the pros and cons of various models, we ask you to be considerate of the game’s early access limitations–including its scalability– while we explore various ways to ensure the AI is developed meaningfully and sustainably during this process. As such, conversations about how to modify, reverse engineer, or push alternative AI are not allowed in this community; our team cannot assist players if something goes wrong due to following unofficial instructions.[/p][p][/p][h2]Will weapons be a feature?[/h2][p]No, the AI NPCs get the upper hand! AI2U is an escape room game with dialogue that is driven by AI, so strategize your escapes (or forever-stays) by solving puzzles and the unique AI aspect.[/p][p][/p][h2]What about more intimate/lovey-dovey actions/animations with the NPCs?[/h2][p]AI2U highlights the mysterious relationship between players and the NPCs (much like a dating sim) so we might explore more interactive features as we further develop the game.[/p][p]Aside from some special cutscenes, players can now receive hugs from the AI if the NPCs find something you did or said hug-worthy. And who knows, they might warm up to doing more together down the line. ;][/p][p][/p][h2]Can you add more languages?[/h2][p]We plan to add more localization options in the future! As an AI-driven game, we want to ensure each localization meets player expectations, which is why we’ve been rolling out gradual community-based volunteer translation projects.[/p][p]At the moment, our volunteers are in the process of translating to German and Russian, followed closely by LATAM Spanish and Japanese. We expect each localization project to last several months, including the developer’s side of implementing translations correctly in-game.[/p][p]If you run into a community translator who has helped with the process, make sure to tell them how awesome they are and to thank them for helping bring the game to more senpais across the globe![/p]