Tuesday 21 February 2023

Using A.I tools for Fantasy Wargames

 Here's an easy way to come up with descriptive (as in no stats [though you may be able to ask the AI to give you stat for specific systems]) army/unit lists for your FKR/freeform wargaming pleasure 

  • Go to https://chat.openai.com (or AI text generator of choice). 
  • Ask it to "make a list of [XAMOUNT] fantasy tabletop wargaming [XFLAVOUR] units, listing strengths, weaknesses, weapons used and a general description for each" 
  • [XAMOUNT] : Insert how many units you want here! 
  • [XFLAVOUR]: Insert the type of units you want here! 
  • You can obviously change any aspects of this as you see fit (changing "fantasy" for "sci fi" for example. You could also change the format / ask for more or less specific detail. 
  • You could also ask for specific types of units, for example "a list of five infantry units" or "a list of three ranged units". 
My assumption is you will generally get quite generic units (I assume its using warhammer wiki's and other public repositories) but you could probably get it to be more creative with some work. 

Here's what I got when I asked for, "make a list of four fantasy tabletop wargaming orc units, listing strengths, weaknesses, weapons used and a general description for each": 

I have coupled the descriptions with another AI tool, MidJourney, which you can use to make your own custom digital minis if you include the key word "tabletop miniature" and "white background". 
  1. Orc Warriors
  • Description: These are the basic infantry units of the orc army. They are armed with crude weapons and armor, and are often led by a particularly brutal orc warboss.
  • Strengths: These units are numerous and relatively cheap, making them great for forming the core of an army. They are also very tough and resilient, able to soak up a lot of damage before going down.
  • Weaknesses: Orc warriors are not particularly skilled fighters, and their weapons and armor are of low quality. They can also be slow-moving and susceptible to ranged attacks.
  • Weapons Used: Orc warriors are typically armed with a variety of crude weapons, such as axes, spears, and swords.
  1. Orc Boar Riders
  • Description: These are orc warriors mounted on giant boars. They are particularly effective at charging into enemy lines and breaking them apart.
  • Strengths: Boar riders are fast and mobile, and their boars are particularly tough and hardy. They can be devastating in a charge, breaking enemy formations and causing chaos.
  • Weaknesses: Boar riders can be vulnerable to ranged attacks, particularly if they are caught in open terrain. They are also relatively expensive, and their mobility can make them difficult to control.
  • Weapons Used: Orc boar riders are typically armed with spears, bows, or other ranged weapons, in addition to their boar's natural weapons (such as tusks or hooves).
  1. Orc Shaman
  • Description: These are orc spellcasters who draw their power from the dark forces of the universe. They use their magic to curse enemies, blast them with dark energy, and even summon demonic allies to fight on their behalf.
  • Strengths: Orc shamans are extremely versatile, able to support other units with spells or fight on their own using melee or ranged attacks. They are also difficult to take down, as their magic can protect them from harm.
  • Weaknesses: Orc shamans are relatively weak in hand-to-hand combat, and their magic can be unpredictable or difficult to control. They are also vulnerable to anti-magic attacks or magical interference.
  • Weapons Used: Orc shamans typically use spells to attack enemies, but they may also be armed with crude weapons such as staffs or daggers.
  1. Orc Warboss
  • Description: This is the leader of the orc army, a massive and brutal warrior who inspires fear and loyalty in his followers. Warbosses are armed with powerful weapons and are often accompanied by a retinue of loyal bodyguards.
  • Strengths: Warbosses are incredibly tough and powerful, able to take on entire units of enemy soldiers by themselves. They can inspire nearby units to fight harder and more fiercely, and their leadership can make the difference in a close battle.
  • Weaknesses: Warbosses can be expensive and difficult to control, as they are often prone to bouts of anger or recklessness. They can also be vulnerable to ranged attacks or magical interference, which can take them down from a distance.
  • Weapons Used: Orc warbosses are typically armed with massive weapons such as greataxes, warhammers, or giant cleavers, which they use to cleave through enemy formations.


And then, they need someone to fight against!

"Make a list of four fantasy tabletop wargaming undead units, listing strengths, weaknesses, weapons used and a general description for each":

  1. Skeleton Warriors
  • Description: These are basic infantry units of the undead army, made up of animated skeletons equipped with crude weapons and armor. They are typically led by necromancers or other powerful undead commanders.
  • Strengths: Skeleton warriors are numerous and relatively cheap, making them great for forming the core of an army. They are also very tough and resilient, able to keep fighting even after taking significant damage.
  • Weaknesses: Skeleton warriors are not particularly skilled fighters, and their weapons and armor are of low quality. They can also be vulnerable to anti-undead attacks or magical interference.
  • Weapons: Swords, spears, axes, shields
  1. Grave Guard
  • Description: These are elite undead soldiers, dressed in ornate armor and wielding powerful weapons. They are often the personal guard of vampire lords or other powerful undead leaders.
  • Strengths: Grave guard are highly skilled fighters, able to hold their own against even the most skilled opponents. They are also very resilient and can take a lot of damage before going down.
  • Weaknesses: Grave guard can be expensive and difficult to acquire, making them harder to field in large numbers. They can also be vulnerable to anti-undead attacks or magical interference.
  • Weapons: Swords, halberds, greatswords, shields
  1. Banshees
  • Description: These are ethereal undead spirits, haunting the battlefield with their mournful wails. They are typically found leading spectral units or providing magical support to undead armies.
  • Strengths: Banshees are very fast and agile, able to move through solid objects and avoid attacks. They can also use their wails to demoralize or even kill enemy units.
  • Weaknesses: Banshees are very weak physically, and can be easily dispatched by even a single well-placed attack. They are also vulnerable to anti-undead attacks or magical interference.
  • Weapons: None (ethereal)
  1. Crypt Ghouls
  • Description: These are undead creatures resembling ghouls, with razor-sharp teeth and claws. They are often used as shock troops or to infiltrate enemy lines.
  • Strengths: Crypt ghouls are very fast and agile, able to move quickly across the battlefield and strike from unexpected angles. They are also very deadly in close combat, with their sharp teeth and claws.
  • Weaknesses: Crypt ghouls are not particularly resilient, and can be taken down relatively easily if they are caught in the open. They are also vulnerable to anti-undead attacks or magical interference.
  • Weapons: Teeth, claws.


Finally, you can even use MidJourney to make a battlefield for you:



1 comment:

  1. Uh.

    WOW.

    Seriously. I had no idea this was even a thing. I gotta try it.

    I wonder if suggesting it to the teens at work would help get their interest, too!

    Thanks!

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