discussion Why do you dislike AI art in games?

[kryskyse]

Really outdated post, but after 2 years AI art in these games are so bad, that there are still no realism in them, and really boring. The realistic stuff (or trying to be realistic) is the worst one, the drawn 2d stuff is better, but still no "feelings" in the images that the AI can replicate, it lacks vision and realism of feelings for me right now. I prefer 3D model over AI stuff, because humans simply still better at feeling expressions that an AI. Swapping real drawn pieces with AI is just slop and not authentic.

 

[hobolos]

I would say even without inconsistencies or disliking it stealing some peoples art, my main problem is that it is too generic. The lack of personality or passion in the models/poses throws me off, its too stiff. Also idk if this would be included with 'good' AI but I hate the almost rubbery look that they commonly seem to have.

I think there is a way to make it work well if you put alot of effort into having a unique style and natural poses but I find AI games tend to be more lazy in general.

 

[hugh mungus]

I dislike it for being lazy, uncanny, and generally less. AI games are always less in every tangible and intangible way

 

[protons]

I honestly do like AI games. I think it helps move the process along quicker. Problem is that its not used in the greatest way or maybe the capability is not there yet.

 

[Darkshade]

1-1) If the AI art was good (consistent, no artifacts and weird stuff like odd fingers and skin and eyes, thematically-appropriate skin tones and features, no weird disconnect between subject and environment), and the art style could be whatever type you preferred (hyperrealism, 3D anime like, cartoonish, or whatever), would you be ok with it being used to make games?

I would say, at least for me personaly, it heavyly depends on the Artstyle used. If its thee "AI Slop" Look, than a NO. But if its a good Art stlye, closer to a good drawn art oder a good 3D art, why not.
AI art CAN be really good, but its not as easy as most ppl think to get really good art.

1-2) Would you prefer "good" AI to asset swap art? (Asset swap is when you pick a 2D or 3D hair and snap it to a base model. RPG Maker is an example of asset swaps for sprite creation. Some WebGL games use asset swap libraries for 3D characters.)

Same as above. I really wouldn't be supprised if thats already used in many modern RPG Maker Games/3D Model based Games, without ppl knowing that they are part AI Made. I mean there are even Big Game Studios who use AI assets like this and ppl don't know it.

1-3) Would you prefer "good" AI to porn inserts of real people?

No. I think, thats a line nobody should cross. But yeah probably most would want it.

1-4) Would you prefer "good" AI to DAZ 3D models?
I never worked with DAZ, so i can't say much about this.

1-5) Would you prefer "good" AI to hand-drawn art?

That heavily depends on the Model and trained Data thats used. I know there are Models out there, which can create really good looking Art. If ppl take the time and create a good looking, consistent and theme fitting art, without "AI Slop" look, sure why not?

2) Have you tried making AI art yourself?

Yes. And my oppinion is, most ppl think AI art is easy and fast. Thats not true. To create a few single images without need of consistency or theme fitting, thats tue. They are easy. But try to make a whole game with, lets say 500 Images/Assets. Than its not this easy anymore. First of all, it heavily depends on the Model u use. Than you need to refinine this Model with fitting LoRa. And probabaly you need to create many of the LoRa urself. And thats the Part where it really gets complicated. Ppl who already trainded Own LoRa probably know what i mean.


So yeah, AI Art can be good and usefull, but that requires a deep understanding of how the AI works, how it learns, and ofc how to Prompt it. Most models out there are TAG based, not clear text, wich makes it not an easy task to get what u want and need. I mean, to compare that, everyone (and i mean EVERYONE) can use a pen and draw things on a piece of paper. But if its art or just bad scribble, thats where time to learn and talent comes into play. Same you can say about AI art.


Now ppl can hate me if they want, but thats my oppinion

 

[suplul]

It all starts to look the same. The people using it in adult games are all taking it from like one or two different models, and that's super obvious.

Bigger than that, though, is that a lot of people using AI for images in games are kind of bad at making the images. They end up with weird artifacts or looking in a super strange style.

 

[baxterJ]

I find that I don't mind AI games and images when they're refined, like I just played a game that was made using AI and I didn't know until I check the tags on the game after I finished, the biggest problem though is most people will just pump out really crappy content and it's pumped out at such an extreme rate that it gets really annoying since everywhere just seems to suddenly be flooded with garbage. Now that doesn't mean my takeaway is just "AI bad" it's that I wish it would be used in a better way then it is right now.

 

[Derelicthouse]

Really outdated post, but after 2 years AI art in these games are so bad, that there are still no realism in them, and really boring. The realistic stuff (or trying to be realistic) is the worst one, the drawn 2d stuff is better, but still no "feelings" in the images that the AI can replicate, it lacks vision and realism of feelings for me right now. I prefer 3D model over AI stuff, because humans simply still better at feeling expressions that an AI. Swapping real drawn pieces with AI is just slop and not authentic.

Really? I can understand that on its own AI art might no evoke anything from you. But like in a game, with a good background theme, good dialogue, sound effect, and story. You still cannot find yourself enjoying the AI art at all? Or at least feeling some enjoyment out of the scenes that would otherwise might be text getting depicted? I'm not sure how familiar with the different LORA's and generation models. But is there any style at all that you prefer over the others?