In recent years, the world of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has experienced a dramatic transformation. What started as fringe projects with first-generation chatbots has blossomed into a vibrant ecosystem of tools, services, and user groups. This piece examines the present state of AI RP, from widely-used tools to cutting-edge techniques. https://connerrkven.blogdomago.com/27437236/the-advancement-of-ai-enabled-character-simulation-from-fimbulvetr-to-next-gen-language-models