Roy Altman is co-founder of Story Tools Studios, the developer behind interactive fiction game, Myth Maker AI. By integrating Leonardo’s API, they’ve unlocked new dimensions of visual storytelling. We sat down with Roy to discuss how Leonardo has enhanced Myth Maker AI’s creative process and player experience.
Leonardo: Can you tell us a bit about Myth Maker AI?
Roy: Myth Maker AI stands at the intersection of AI-driven storytelling and interactive gaming. Our studio has a strong foundation in UI/UX, content creation, and visual design. We added AI integration and a history of successful RPG development to create an infinite storytelling platform.
Myth Maker AI emerged from a desire to offer players unique, AI-powered adventures, differentiating itself in the online gaming market by providing personalized, engaging experiences.
Leonardo: How did Myth Maker AI get started using Leonardo.Ai?
Roy: Our motivation to partner with Leonardo stemmed from the need to enhance our storytelling engine with an automated image generation process for our diverse, rich narratives.
We wanted a fast solution that provides high-quality images, able to adapt to our game’s requirements, creating a seamless, dynamic, and gorgeous story environment — all while addressing the challenge of producing content at scale without compromising quality.
Leonardo: How is Leonardo built into Myth Maker AI?
Roy: Leonardo and its API are woven into the fabric of Myth Maker AI’s story engine. Images are generated for locations as well as player-characters full portraits and items. The API’s robust capabilities and flexibility allow us to generate more and more dynamic content, ensuring each adventure feels personal and unique.
Soon we’ll be using Leonardo to create monsters, NPCs, riddles, and many more. We also plan on using characters created by Leonardo as a basis for real-time animated talking avatars.
Leonardo: How has using Leonardo impacted Myth Maker AI’s gameplay?
Roy: Integration with Leonardo has significantly enhanced gameplay by providing a deeper and richer visual immersion layer to our stories. It’s also improved our platform’s efficiency by automating content creation, allowing our team to focus on developing new features and refining game mechanics.
Leonardo: What do the players think? What’s their feedback been like?
Roy: Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with players appreciating the amazing high-quality and evocative visuals in the adventures. Stakeholders have noted our innovative use of AI in gaming, recognizing Myth Maker AI as a pioneer in AI-driven interactive entertainment.
Leonardo: What advice would you give to people looking to use Leonardo?
Roy: Our advice is to embrace experimentation. Leonardo offers vast potential, but finding the best fit for your use case requires testing and iteration.
Start with a clear vision of how the AI can enhance your product or service, and be prepared to evolve your approach based on insights gained and advancements in technology.