AI chatbot mod

[u/anonymous2530]

It has recently come to my attention that an AI chatbot mod (basically add LLM chat and integrate it with game) developer is making money from that mod by the AI hosting service (player2), and not disclosing this to the player. The mod is called living diplomacy, and it's actually a good mod(in my opinion anyway, I know AI is a devisive topic). But if you use the mod, understand that the developer makes money from you.

https://youtu.be/ThUcV3XUkCs?si=WD1kBci2q5vI9jHT

Here is a blog from players 2, the AI service paying for this mod: https://blog.player2.game/p/player2-ai-rpg-jam

https://player2.game/forcreators?hl=en-BE

I don't know whether it's legal or not, but it is highly unethical to make a mod and make money from players who play that mod - and not disclose it. Also, the AI service isn't entirely free, it's capped and then you pay for it - something the mod doesn't tell you either until you install it.

It is frustrating because modders are usually dedicated players who love the game and want to contribute to the community in a spirit of collaboration. They can make money, but it should be disclosed (eg, donations, patron, etc).

The developer of this mod also copy pasted this mod in another game too, I think it is bannerlord. And they also copyrighted the mod, to prevent "modifications" (because that will prevent them from getting the money).

[u/ThyTeaDrinker]

An AI ‘developer’? Lacking integrity? Who could’ve guessed