In recent years, the world of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has undergone a remarkable shift. What originated as experimental ventures with first-generation chatbots has grown into a dynamic landscape of tools, resources, and user groups. This article investigates the existing environment of AI RP, from widely-used tools to groundbreaking techniques. https://jeffreyfvhtd.uzblog.net/the-evolution-of-ai-driven-character-simulation-from-ancient-myths-to-local-70b-models-42249053