Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion

#1

Post by mbforbes » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 6:22 PM UTC

I just released a free demo (no login!) for "Talk to Me Human", a game about social persuasion. You speak out loud to play a variety of conversational challenges, and the NPCs talk back.

I hope you enjoy, and would love to get your feedback!

Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion
talktomehuman.com

Re: Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion

#2

Post by gregsadetsky » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 6:39 PM UTC

Previously on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40091379

Congrats on launching the demo version!

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#3

Post by ddrcoder » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 6:43 PM UTC

I played an earlier version of this game and I found it super compelling. Very different play experience from every other game I've seen. Fantastic application of LLMs.

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#4

Post by dang » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 9:12 PM UTC

gregsadetsky wrote: post #2

Previously on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40091379 Congrats on launching the demo version!

Thanks! Macroexpanded:

Show HN: Talk to Me Human – my game about social persuasion - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40091379 - April 2024 (52 comments)

Re: Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion

#5

Post by gregsadetsky » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 9:15 PM UTC

dang wrote: post #4

gregsadetsky wrote: post #2

Previously on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40091379 Congrats on launching the demo version!

Thanks! Macroexpanded: Show HN: Talk to Me Human – my game about social persuasion - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40091379 - April 2024 (52 comments)

Thank you! And Happy Holidays!

Re: Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion

#6

Post by Y_Y » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 9:28 PM UTC

I found it exceedingly frustrating. It seems to be well made, but a simulation of doing things I hate. Good job, I guess?

Re: Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion

#7

Post by mbforbes » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 9:32 PM UTC

Too late to edit, but I realized I should have mentioned: I'm happy to answer any questions, and field suggestions, about the tech stack or game design.

The tech especially isn't rocket science (first time using Tailwind, FastAPI, and sqlite, which have all mostly delighted). While the game design isn't either, it's been interesting to think about how to do (LLM) conversations as actual gameplay, as opposed to purely ornamental. I think the tasks must feel objective and fair enough to be engaging as a challenge, while still being open-ended enough to reward creativity.

Re: Show HN: Demo of my web game about social persuasion

#8

Post by althea_tx » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Really enjoyed this game. Well done!

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#9

Post by corduroyroy » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 10:44 PM UTC

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#10

Post by mbforbes » Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 10:46 PM UTC

althea_tx wrote: post #8

Really enjoyed this game. Well done!

Thank you for the kind words!