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This application utilizes AI technology solely for upscaling resolution and estimating depth from 2D images to create 3D effects. All processing is performed locally on your device, designed specifically to enhance the viewing experience of your personal media files. The AI does not autonomously generate new images, ensuring there is no risk of creating copyright-infringing content.
AI was used to generate the images of the characters in the default in-game database. There is also a 100% optional, opt-in only AI Chatbot assistant that can help provide booking ideas.
Usage of AI-Generated and Assisted Illustrations in Shadow Empire
Post-release Illustration Creation Process
The developers use Midjourney and Nano Banana to generate high-resolution illustrations for new functionality added post-release, particularly for Vidcom and Stratagem artwork.
These images are often post-processed by hand, as well as enhanced using tools like Magnific, Topaz Labs, or other upscaling and refinement software.
AI in Post-release Portrait Art
Portraits: A base image is generated using Midjourney with a generic prompt such as “portrait of young woman, military.”
Smaller parts (eyes, nose, mouth, hair, etc.) are overlaid using DALL·E to create variations.
Aging effects are achieved by rendering an older skin texture with partial transparency over the younger base face. The older the character, the more opaque the overlay becomes. (Note: Eyes and lips often retain a youthful appearance.)
This effect is gradually applied using a limited number of sprite layers, allowing nuanced visual transitions.
AI-Generated Art in Post-release Game Content
The game includes AI-generated and AI-assisted illustrations for Vidcoms and Stratagems.
All such AI-generated art is pre-generated — no generative AI tools are called or used in real-time by the game itself.
The intention is to provide players with an option to toggle between the original and updated AI-enhanced graphics via preferences. (Note: This is an aim and may not yet apply to all content.)
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Background image and part of the background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
I use PhotoShop's generative AI, Replica Studios for some voice acting, and ChatGPT for some quest dialogue. I also use Mid Journey to generate graphics. Most AI generated content is temporary and will be replaced when/if the game ever makes enough money to hire people to replace them.
We have used in-house AI models to generate background assets, font, and some voices.
We will continue to advance the practical application of AI in art creation. To discuss the latest progress in this field, welcome to contact us.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
Parts of this game’s package image (including part of the logo design and part of the background image) were created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's "ChatGPT Plus." No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
During development, we may use AI tools to assist with character voice-overs and certain illustrations. In all such cases, AI-generated materials are treated as draft content: our team selects, edits, and combines them before approving the end result. The final product is made under the full creative control of our developers and artists and reflects their artistic vision.
This game has used AI to partially create the following art assets:
Slime character, Chain, Ball, Slime picture from the menu's and the slime imagery on steam.
2D Art (Open AI)Narrator (elevenlabs)Narrative Help (Open AI)Coding (Different models, Open AI, Antrhopic...)For more information on my views about AI, visit my website
The 2D character portraits (standing illustrations) in the game were created using Stable Diffusion and are provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Generation of some images and textures. Additional generation of locations (grass, rocks, vegetation). Rough text processing and translations into other languages.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
1. We used ChatGPT-4 to make some custom javascript plugins.
2. Used ChatGPT-4/DALL-E3 to generate some of the faces of NPC's, also some icons for the system menu.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
Photo of the dog for my pictures on the steam page is generated by AI. Game itself does not include any AI images or content except the dog image on the title.
In order to empower a single developer to achieve results that would otherwise not be possible, the developer utilizes a variety of AI tools to help in the creation of specific texture designs, translations as well as incorporating text-to-speech voice models for voice narration within the game.
SUFFER is a solo project and I used whatever I could to help me make the game I wanted to make.
AI tools were used as part of my process for updating some of the old enemy sprites and scenery details. I also used them to help clean up a few stubborn code issues to make the game more stable and reduce frame drops.
This section exists because Valve said it has to, and I believe in being upfront. I’m not here to debate tools or trends. People have strong feelings about this stuff, and that’s fine. My goal was simple: make SUFFER look and play the way I always imagined it could, and these tools helped me get it (mostly) there.
There’s really nothing more to it. I hope you enjoy the game.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
This application utilizes AI technology solely for upscaling resolution and estimating depth from 2D images to create 3D effects. All processing is performed locally on your device, designed specifically to enhance the viewing experience of your personal media files. The AI does not autonomously generate new images, ensuring there is no risk of creating copyright-infringing content.
AI was used to generate the images of the characters in the default in-game database. There is also a 100% optional, opt-in only AI Chatbot assistant that can help provide booking ideas.
Usage of AI-Generated and Assisted Illustrations in Shadow Empire
Post-release Illustration Creation Process
The developers use Midjourney and Nano Banana to generate high-resolution illustrations for new functionality added post-release, particularly for Vidcom and Stratagem artwork.
These images are often post-processed by hand, as well as enhanced using tools like Magnific, Topaz Labs, or other upscaling and refinement software.
AI in Post-release Portrait Art
Portraits: A base image is generated using Midjourney with a generic prompt such as “portrait of young woman, military.”
Smaller parts (eyes, nose, mouth, hair, etc.) are overlaid using DALL·E to create variations.
Aging effects are achieved by rendering an older skin texture with partial transparency over the younger base face. The older the character, the more opaque the overlay becomes. (Note: Eyes and lips often retain a youthful appearance.)
This effect is gradually applied using a limited number of sprite layers, allowing nuanced visual transitions.
AI-Generated Art in Post-release Game Content
The game includes AI-generated and AI-assisted illustrations for Vidcoms and Stratagems.
All such AI-generated art is pre-generated — no generative AI tools are called or used in real-time by the game itself.
The intention is to provide players with an option to toggle between the original and updated AI-enhanced graphics via preferences. (Note: This is an aim and may not yet apply to all content.)
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Background image and part of the background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
I use PhotoShop's generative AI, Replica Studios for some voice acting, and ChatGPT for some quest dialogue. I also use Mid Journey to generate graphics. Most AI generated content is temporary and will be replaced when/if the game ever makes enough money to hire people to replace them.
We have used in-house AI models to generate background assets, font, and some voices.
We will continue to advance the practical application of AI in art creation. To discuss the latest progress in this field, welcome to contact us.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
Parts of this game’s package image (including part of the logo design and part of the background image) were created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's "ChatGPT Plus." No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
During development, we may use AI tools to assist with character voice-overs and certain illustrations. In all such cases, AI-generated materials are treated as draft content: our team selects, edits, and combines them before approving the end result. The final product is made under the full creative control of our developers and artists and reflects their artistic vision.
This game has used AI to partially create the following art assets:
Slime character, Chain, Ball, Slime picture from the menu's and the slime imagery on steam.
2D Art (Open AI)Narrator (elevenlabs)Narrative Help (Open AI)Coding (Different models, Open AI, Antrhopic...)For more information on my views about AI, visit my website
The 2D character portraits (standing illustrations) in the game were created using Stable Diffusion and are provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Generation of some images and textures. Additional generation of locations (grass, rocks, vegetation). Rough text processing and translations into other languages.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
1. We used ChatGPT-4 to make some custom javascript plugins.
2. Used ChatGPT-4/DALL-E3 to generate some of the faces of NPC's, also some icons for the system menu.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.
Photo of the dog for my pictures on the steam page is generated by AI. Game itself does not include any AI images or content except the dog image on the title.
In order to empower a single developer to achieve results that would otherwise not be possible, the developer utilizes a variety of AI tools to help in the creation of specific texture designs, translations as well as incorporating text-to-speech voice models for voice narration within the game.
SUFFER is a solo project and I used whatever I could to help me make the game I wanted to make.
AI tools were used as part of my process for updating some of the old enemy sprites and scenery details. I also used them to help clean up a few stubborn code issues to make the game more stable and reduce frame drops.
This section exists because Valve said it has to, and I believe in being upfront. I’m not here to debate tools or trends. People have strong feelings about this stuff, and that’s fine. My goal was simple: make SUFFER look and play the way I always imagined it could, and these tools helped me get it (mostly) there.
There’s really nothing more to it. I hope you enjoy the game.
The package image of this game was created using multiple AI tools.
Part of the background image and background character: Created using Stable Diffusion and provided under the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license.
Part of the logo design: Created by Sonic-Alpha using OpenAI's generative AI, "ChatGPT," under the paid "ChatGPT Plus" plan.
No AI-generated elements are included in the main game or in-game content.