RBTC's AI Decoded

Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn't your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting, approachable, and packed with practical insights.

Gielinor Speaks!

Embark on a quest with Stephen Franklin as he unveils how he has woven the power of AI into the world of RuneScape,"After 24 years of silence, RuneScape's NPCs finally get a voice (all of them)." 

Old School RuneScape is a beloved MMORPG where thousands of NPCs have been communicating through text boxes since 2001. This talk reveals "Gielinor Speaks," an ambitious project that uses AI to give every single character a unique voice, from noble knights to cabbage-obsessed farmers.

Learn how wiki data gets transformed into voice profiles using LLMs (Gemini), which then guide text-to-speech engines (ElevenLabs) to generate character-appropriate voices. The system even employs an AI "judge" to audition multiple voice candidates for each character. See how modern AI tools can breathe new life into legacy games, automate massive content creation challenges, and prove that LLMs can solve problems we didn't even know were solvable.

Perfect for anyone interested in game modding, creative AI applications, or the absurd challenge of voice-acting an entire medieval world that was perfectly happy being quiet.