Modern chatbots like ChatGPT have revolutionized fantasy writing and the fan fiction genre as a whole. But while you can slowly introduce the idea of role playing to ChatGPT, it can take a bit of effort to get there. What if you could select from a library of characters, celebrities, or personas, and start chatting with them immediately? That’s where Character.ai shines, a chatbot platform that specializes in character-driven conversations.
Since its release in late 2022, Character.ai has steadily grown in popularity among fantasy writers and text-based adventure seekers. This growth has caught Google’s attention too, with the search giant reportedly considering an investment worth “hundreds of millions of dollars”. Wondering what the hype is all about? We’ve got you covered in this guide on Character.ai and how to use it.