Procedures are the "AI Art" of TTRPGs
AI art, like procedures, is often criticized for lacking the creativity and imagination that comes from human artists. Both AI art and procedures can be seen as a systematic, step-by-step approach to creating something. While this approach can produce highly technical and precise results, it can also be limiting and fail to capture the unique qualities that make art and storytelling so special . Ultimately, it's important to strike a balance between structure and creativity in both AI art and procedures to truly capture the essence of what makes art and storytelling so engaging. Procedures can ruin storytelling by making it too formulaic and predictable. When stories are too focused on following a set of pre-determined steps, they can lose their uniqueness and become boring. Additionally, procedures can limit the creativity of the storyteller , preventing them from taking risks and exploring new ideas. A good story should be able to capture the imagination of the audience and tak...