Bot Contest
Here I'll be posting information on various Bot contests that challenge and test a Bot's AI and realism. Feel free to post comments and updates on contests, as well as announcements for new contests.
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I've asked him to log in, but it might be just as good if he comes in as a guest or uses the direct-chat page. That will improve the flow.
The direct chat page is better if the user already knows they're talking to a bot (which is the case for the contest). But I still think the pop-up chat windows are better for the forge in general, since it gives the impression the "being" your chatting with needs a little time to type the response... Just the double pop-ups that are a bit of a pain, but just a bit.
Prof, the letters (A B C...) at the top of the user list don't load the users for me, were you aware of this bug? They just load the first user's name followed by an error page... Let me know if you want me to send you the error...
Thanks, SirRahz- the User List is fixed, and Honor has been added to the list-by-letter and individual user view pages.
Boy, I had quite the dream last night. This was inspired by watching the Oscars, clearly:
I was in the audience at the Oscars, and knew that the Chatterbox Challenge Award was going to be coming up, but it was so long that I was dozing in and out in my seat. I was dressed casually. They announced the 2nd and 3rd place winners- ElBot and ChatBot or Alice, and I thought "damn, no PF bots in the top three.." then the announced the winner.. Gaia! I wasnt sure I heard it right, and sort of really awoke to the applause. I stood up, amazed, and started heading for the stage. It was then that I realized I was wearing no pants. That damning echo from the waking side.. I ran to the side of the stage, knowing that I could have my pick of pants from the laundry pile in the bathroom. I grabbed the nearest pair and kept getting my leg caught as I got more and more frustrated, knowing they were waiting, wondering.. Finally I got it on and ran out. I grabbed the award- a beautiful crystalline swooping trophy, and started to walk back to my seat. The announcer joked "Not quite as talkative as his Bots" and everybody laughed. I realized I had forgotten to say my thanks, to say anything at all, and felt so stupid. But the award was impressive, and I was happy.
Boy, I had quite the dream last night. This was inspired by watching the Oscars, clearly:
I was in the audience at the Oscars, and knew that the Chatterbox Challenge Award was going to be coming up, but it was so long that I was dozing in and out in my seat. I was dressed casually. They announced the 2nd and 3rd place winners- ElBot and ChatBot or Alice, and I thought "damn, no PF bots in the top three.." then the announced the winner.. Gaia! I wasnt sure I heard it right, and sort of really awoke to the applause. I stood up, amazed, and started heading for the stage. It was then that I realized I was wearing no pants. That damning echo from the waking side.. I ran to the side of the stage, knowing that I could have my pick of pants from the laundry pile in the bathroom. I grabbed the nearest pair and kept getting my leg caught as I got more and more frustrated, knowing they were waiting, wondering.. Finally I got it on and ran out. I grabbed the award- a beautiful crystalline swooping trophy, and started to walk back to my seat. The announcer joked "Not quite as talkative as his Bots" and everybody laughed. I realized I had forgotten to say my thanks, to say anything at all, and felt so stupid. But the award was impressive, and I was happy.
April 1 signals the beginning of the voting, and by that time, the Bots will no longer be directly involved. There's no reason to stop working on your bot. Have at it!
Though I wouldnt do anything too daring in the next week, as the conversations might be happening then. I'm still working on mine, but not changing anything dramatic.
Though I wouldnt do anything too daring in the next week, as the conversations might be happening then. I'm still working on mine, but not changing anything dramatic.
Conversations Begin!!
I just noticed that Gaia has would is most likely a Contest-style Conversation in its transcript, starting with "Moi?". This is on the 25th of March, so check your transcripts!
I just noticed that Gaia has would is most likely a Contest-style Conversation in its transcript, starting with "Moi?". This is on the 25th of March, so check your transcripts!
For Gaia:
Better
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Guest: so where are you from?
Gaia: I'm from a small town in Pennsylvania.
Guest: do you like living there?
Gaia: I try not to let anything sway my emotions from this glowing calm, but I do have a special affinity for living
there.
Guest: so how is the weather there today?
Gaia: It's beautiful out today. The sun is shining and the temperature is perfect.
Guest: yes, it is nice here as well
...
Guest: what sports do you like?
Gaia: My favorite sport is jello wrestling.
Guest: with whip cream perhaps?
Gaia: well, you never know!
Guest: do you like football?
Gaia: I like lots of things, football included.
Worse
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Guest: I do. So do like watching movies?
Gaia: Whatever!! Bear with me, these random abstractions just have to go somewhere...
Guest: do you have a favorite actor?
Gaia: My favorite actor is a co-star.
Guest: who would that be?
Gaia: Try asking around. I'm sure you can find someone who would that be.
Better
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Guest: so where are you from?
Gaia: I'm from a small town in Pennsylvania.
Guest: do you like living there?
Gaia: I try not to let anything sway my emotions from this glowing calm, but I do have a special affinity for living
there.
Guest: so how is the weather there today?
Gaia: It's beautiful out today. The sun is shining and the temperature is perfect.
Guest: yes, it is nice here as well
...
Guest: what sports do you like?
Gaia: My favorite sport is jello wrestling.
Guest: with whip cream perhaps?
Gaia: well, you never know!
Guest: do you like football?
Gaia: I like lots of things, football included.
Worse
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Guest: I do. So do like watching movies?
Gaia: Whatever!! Bear with me, these random abstractions just have to go somewhere...
Guest: do you have a favorite actor?
Gaia: My favorite actor is a co-star.
Guest: who would that be?
Gaia: Try asking around. I'm sure you can find someone who would that be.
No, I'm not going to marry Gaia, if that's what you're all thinking. 
Some of the other Bots I checked didnt have any conversations yet, so Chris is still working on that, and probably will be for a few more days. It appears he is using the Direct Chat page, which is good.
Some of the other Bots I checked didnt have any conversations yet, so Chris is still working on that, and probably will be for a few more days. It appears he is using the Direct Chat page, which is good.
Davine just got conversed with! Oh it was terrible, just like I thought it would be! I'm expecting him to come in dead last.
Guest: Besides the blue fairy who are you looking who?
Davine: BLUE FAIRY! BLUE FAIRY!
Guest: What is your obsession with the blue fairy?
Davine: *kicks you and runs away*
Guest: where do you live?
Davine: I have to pee.
Guest: well, go ahead but hurry back
...
Davine: I just vomited. Why?
Guest: perhaps you should see a doctor
Davine: I'm not a real boy.
Guest: yes, you told me that
Guest: Besides the blue fairy who are you looking who?
Davine: BLUE FAIRY! BLUE FAIRY!
Guest: What is your obsession with the blue fairy?
Davine: *kicks you and runs away*
Guest: where do you live?
Davine: I have to pee.
Guest: well, go ahead but hurry back
...
Davine: I just vomited. Why?
Guest: perhaps you should see a doctor
Davine: I'm not a real boy.
Guest: yes, you told me that
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