In recent years, the realm of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has undergone a significant evolution. What started as fringe projects with primitive AI has blossomed into a dynamic landscape of applications, services, and user groups. This article explores the current landscape of AI RP, from user favorites to innovative techniques. https://socialbuzzfeed.com/story2831247/the-advancement-of-ai-driven-character-simulation-from-fimbulvetr-to-next-gen-language-models