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

Here's how you can get started:

Step One: Acquire Chars
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You will need "chars" as a currency for interactions. Chars can be purchased from www.achaea.com/credits, starting at 10,000,000 chars for $10.

You see your char count using the COGNITION SUMMARY command.

Step Two: Enable the Pet
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Use the command COGNITION ENABLE on a minipet or artefact pet you own to enable cognition.

Please note that at this time, the Cognition system will not make your denizens talk, responses are currently limited to emote/reactions.

Step Three: Create a Personality
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Design a Personality Page (PPage) using COGNITION PERSONALITY SET [desc].

This helps the AI understand your denizen's personality. You can review it using COGNITION PERSONALITY SHOW.

See HELP COGNITION PERSONALITY for more guidance and examples.

Step Four: Enjoy!
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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, the pet owner.

Cognition Syntax
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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 COGNITION.

Addressing Concerns About AI Ethics
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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 Achaea:

 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.

See the help files: HELP COGNITION, HELP COGNITION PERSONALITY, HELP COGNITION RULES, HELP COGNITION FAQ for all your queries.

Enjoy!

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