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Argillite Tamers connects to self hosted open source models on our personal kubernetes cluster in GCP. Players use an LLM and generative image model to create a Monster's likeness, stats, and moves.
In this game, AI-generated visuals have been used to create illustrations for cards and some assets. These illustrations are utilized as visual elements within the game, designed to enhance the player experience.
Our team leverages generative AI to elevate the creation of our graphical assets. This cutting-edge technology streamlines our workflow, making the process more efficient, enjoyable, and innovative. By utilizing generative AI, we can explore new artistic directions and deliver visually stunning experiences to our players.
The artwork in Swords, Arrows & Shields has been uniquely generated by AI, including the beautifully crafted designs of the Minor and Major Arcana cards, as well as their card backs.
I used AI to generate some 2D image assets
1 Promotional images on the game store
2 Images of in-game hero commanders, player-customized avatars, artifact images, game interface background images, game loading interface images
Some of the game's visual elements were created using AI tools during the development stage (for example, the design of Albums). Artists manually refined all such materials. Generative AI is not used in the gameplay and does not generate any content during the game.
We used AI-assisted tools to enhance poster art and user interface elements, starting from custom designs created in Photoshop or purchased. AI was used to refine the material look, adding depth, texture, and polish to existing artwork—helping elevate the game's presentation while staying true to its original style. Every asset was directed and crafted by hand, with AI used as a supportive tool for enhancement, not generation from scratch.
NOTES: This work was set up in September 2022. For the purpose of conducting academic research on emerging technologies, AI image generation technology (which was still in its early stages of development at the time) was used to assist in processing the visual effects of some content, and an AI music generation tool was used to create the background music. In order to avoid the abuse of artificial intelligence generation tools, only the default data sets provided by AI tools are used during the development process. All usage methods include:
1. Process the real photos to create "alien" and "distorted" effects;
2. With the "abstract image generated based on the provided keywords", manually perform secondary design, reconstruction, and drawing;
3. Generate music clips that fit the atmosphere by adjusting parameters such as musical instruments used and pace, then perform secondary editing to them.
All contents involving artificial intelligence were completed before 2023. After that, AI image generation technology has been completely stopped, no longer and will no longer continue to be used for development.
For all AI-generated image assets utilized in the work, this work only reserves the right to use.
AI-Generated Monsters and Background Images and Tunes
(Note: None are original AI-Generations, most images or tunes were lightly-edited and others heavily-edited by Quest Moon Studios)
The background illustrations, unit icons, technology icons, and building icons in the game are generated by AI and then manually modified. Other materials are hand-drawn.
The game was created by two brothers, and one of them is 2D artist, who uses both manual drawing and AI assistance. With just manual drawing, it would never be possible to create this amount of art with this team. And we have no budget to hire additional artists. Similar situation with localization.
This game does not use generative AI to create live gameplay content or code.
However, during development and marketing, certain assets were created or assisted using AI tools:
Visual assets:
Some in-game artwork, UI elements (including icons, buttons, and portraits), as well as promotional visuals used on the Steam store page were initially generated or assisted using AI image generation tools.
In addition, achievement icons were created with the help of AI and later manually refined and finalized by the developer to ensure consistency with the game’s artistic direction.
Localizations:
All translations (except Russian and Ukrainian) were produced using AI-powered translation services without human proofreading.
Audio assets:
A portion of the sound effects was generated or assisted using AI tools and then mixed, processed, and adjusted by the developer.
All AI-assisted content was manually reviewed, edited, and approved by the developer to ensure it aligns with the game’s visual style, tone, and quality standards.
AI has been used to generate responses to questions which the player can ask, which is a core gameplay feature. AI has not been used in any other parts of the game.
In order to enhance the visual effects and content diversity of the game, we have used AI generated art materials in some map scenes and monster designs. All AI generated materials have been carefully adjusted and optimized to ensure they are consistent with the overall style of the game.
Argillite Tamers connects to self hosted open source models on our personal kubernetes cluster in GCP. Players use an LLM and generative image model to create a Monster's likeness, stats, and moves.
In this game, AI-generated visuals have been used to create illustrations for cards and some assets. These illustrations are utilized as visual elements within the game, designed to enhance the player experience.
Our team leverages generative AI to elevate the creation of our graphical assets. This cutting-edge technology streamlines our workflow, making the process more efficient, enjoyable, and innovative. By utilizing generative AI, we can explore new artistic directions and deliver visually stunning experiences to our players.
The artwork in Swords, Arrows & Shields has been uniquely generated by AI, including the beautifully crafted designs of the Minor and Major Arcana cards, as well as their card backs.
I used AI to generate some 2D image assets
1 Promotional images on the game store
2 Images of in-game hero commanders, player-customized avatars, artifact images, game interface background images, game loading interface images
Some of the game's visual elements were created using AI tools during the development stage (for example, the design of Albums). Artists manually refined all such materials. Generative AI is not used in the gameplay and does not generate any content during the game.
We used AI-assisted tools to enhance poster art and user interface elements, starting from custom designs created in Photoshop or purchased. AI was used to refine the material look, adding depth, texture, and polish to existing artwork—helping elevate the game's presentation while staying true to its original style. Every asset was directed and crafted by hand, with AI used as a supportive tool for enhancement, not generation from scratch.
NOTES: This work was set up in September 2022. For the purpose of conducting academic research on emerging technologies, AI image generation technology (which was still in its early stages of development at the time) was used to assist in processing the visual effects of some content, and an AI music generation tool was used to create the background music. In order to avoid the abuse of artificial intelligence generation tools, only the default data sets provided by AI tools are used during the development process. All usage methods include:
1. Process the real photos to create "alien" and "distorted" effects;
2. With the "abstract image generated based on the provided keywords", manually perform secondary design, reconstruction, and drawing;
3. Generate music clips that fit the atmosphere by adjusting parameters such as musical instruments used and pace, then perform secondary editing to them.
All contents involving artificial intelligence were completed before 2023. After that, AI image generation technology has been completely stopped, no longer and will no longer continue to be used for development.
For all AI-generated image assets utilized in the work, this work only reserves the right to use.
AI-Generated Monsters and Background Images and Tunes
(Note: None are original AI-Generations, most images or tunes were lightly-edited and others heavily-edited by Quest Moon Studios)
The background illustrations, unit icons, technology icons, and building icons in the game are generated by AI and then manually modified. Other materials are hand-drawn.
The game was created by two brothers, and one of them is 2D artist, who uses both manual drawing and AI assistance. With just manual drawing, it would never be possible to create this amount of art with this team. And we have no budget to hire additional artists. Similar situation with localization.
This game does not use generative AI to create live gameplay content or code.
However, during development and marketing, certain assets were created or assisted using AI tools:
Visual assets:
Some in-game artwork, UI elements (including icons, buttons, and portraits), as well as promotional visuals used on the Steam store page were initially generated or assisted using AI image generation tools.
In addition, achievement icons were created with the help of AI and later manually refined and finalized by the developer to ensure consistency with the game’s artistic direction.
Localizations:
All translations (except Russian and Ukrainian) were produced using AI-powered translation services without human proofreading.
Audio assets:
A portion of the sound effects was generated or assisted using AI tools and then mixed, processed, and adjusted by the developer.
All AI-assisted content was manually reviewed, edited, and approved by the developer to ensure it aligns with the game’s visual style, tone, and quality standards.
AI has been used to generate responses to questions which the player can ask, which is a core gameplay feature. AI has not been used in any other parts of the game.
In order to enhance the visual effects and content diversity of the game, we have used AI generated art materials in some map scenes and monster designs. All AI generated materials have been carefully adjusted and optimized to ensure they are consistent with the overall style of the game.