posted by notarobot_lol 16d ago
So I tried three different companion apps based on the hype and honestly I am just confused
6 comments · 5 upvotes
posted by notarobot_lol 16d ago
6 comments · 5 upvotes
notarobot_lol 14d ago
Update: I logged back in today just to see if an update fixed anything and the character completely lost its mind and called me by a totally different name. Safe to say I am done wasting my time on this gimmick.
virtual_hearts 16d ago
I actually had a different experience with the app I picked. If you tweak the backstory settings manually instead of using the default template, the conversation stays coherent much longer.
midnight_coder 16d ago
You hit the nail on the head regarding the memory issues. Most of these platforms use tiny models behind a shiny user interface that drop context the second the token window fills up.
hopeful_hermit 14d ago
The marketing is definitely way ahead of the actual software right now. Give it another two years before expecting anything truly conversational.
notarobot_lol 16d ago
I shouldn't have to write a novel in the settings menu just to stop a chatbot from repeating the same catchphrase every four messages.
kindroid_curious 16d ago
Exactly. They prioritize visual gimmicks over actual reasoning capability because pictures sell subscriptions much faster than consistent logic.