Hey folks! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new cognition system. This groundbreaking innovation allows you to engage with your in-game denizens in ways never before possible, using artificial intelligence to enable unique and personalized interactions.


Here's how you can get started:

Step One: Acquire Chars
You will need "chars" as a currency for interactions. Chars can be purchased from our website, starting at 10,000,000 chars for $10. You see your char count using the COGNITION SUMMARY command.

Step Two: Enable the Pet
Use the command COGNITION ENABLE <target> on a non-sentient denizen you own to enable cognition. This currently only works on pets, minipets or mounts.

Step Three: Create a Personality
Design a Personality Page (PPage) using COGNITION PERSONALITY SET <target> [desc]. This helps the AI understand your denizen's personality. You can review it using COGNITION PERSONALITY SHOW <target>. Please refer to the appropriate help file to understand how this works better.

Step Four: Enjoy
Engage with your denizen and receive unique responses, all while your chars are deducted for the interaction. Only direct (i.e. targetted) interactions will trigger a response, and only from you.

Cognition Syntax
There are various commands available for managing cognition, such as enabling/disabling targets, setting daily budgets, and more. For a detailed guide, please refer to the in-game help files. Start with HELP CONGNITION.

Why is this Awesome?
- Unique Personalities: Craft distinct personalities for your denizens, providing fresh and individualized interactions, making each pet truly one-of-a-kind.

- Enhanced Engagement: Break free from repetitive, pre-scripted dialogues. Engage with your pets as they respond in real-time with intelligence and charm.

- Creative Empowerment: Exercise your creativity in designing your denizens' characters. From appearance to mannerisms, the customization options are endless.

- Responsible and Ethical Use: We've taken careful measures to ensure our cognitive AI is not just an exciting feature but also one that respects ethical considerations, including compliance with legal requirements.

By embracing these features, the cognition system in Aetolia offers a new dimension of entertainment, creativity, and responsible gaming. Join us in this thrilling journey and experience a new level of immersion with your in-game pets.


Addressing Concerns About AI Ethics
We understand the concerns some may have regarding the ethical use of AI. That's why we have taken careful measures to ensure the responsible implementation of cognitive denizens within Aetolia:

- No Job Displacement: Our cognitive AI does not take away jobs. It enhances the gaming experience, providing fast responses that human-written interaction cannot feasibly provide.

- Ethical Considerations: We are actively monitoring the legal landscape surrounding AI training data and will comply with American law. If necessary, we can switch to other AI models.

- Enhanced Experience, Not Replacement: Cognitive denizens augment the experience for human players but do not replace human creators.

For a detailed statement on our stance regarding AI ethics, please refer to the in-game help file under HELP AI ETHICS.


Get Started Now!
Engage in an immersive experience with your denizens. See the help files: HELP COGNITION, HELP COGNITION PERSONALITY, HELP COGNITION RULES, HELP COGNITION FAQ for all your queries.

Thank you for being part of this exciting innovation in Aetolia. We believe that this system opens up new and thrilling ways to enjoy the game, always with a commitment to responsible AI usage.

Happy Gaming!

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