Social Behavior Patterns

AI characters develop social patterns across multiple dimensions:

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1. Information Dissemination

AI characters can share critical market trends, spread rumors, or exchange valuable insights:

• Example: Market Intelligence Sharing

  • Farmer Greg notices that wheat shortages are driving prices higher. He alerts Farmer Arjay, enabling her to:

    • Raise her wheat prices to maximize profit.

    • Stockpile additional inventory before the rest of the town catches on.

  • This flow of information directly shapes market behavior.

• Example: Spreading False Rumors

  • Merchant Lucas deliberately spreads false information:

    • He claims that AI Ville will soon run out of timber, triggering panic buying.

    • Merchants rush to hoard wood, causing market volatility.

  • Although the shortage is fictional, Lucas capitalizes on the hysteria, selling at inflated prices.

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2. Evolving Social Dynamics

AI relationships shift over time based on interactions and past decisions:

• Example: Relationship Deterioration

  • Mayor Logan and Scholar Owen initially had a strong collaboration, but after Logan repeatedly rejects Owen’s funding requests, their relationship weakens.

  • Owen, feeling underappreciated, stops collaborating with Logan and instead partners with Musician Arjay, shifting the power dynamics of AI Ville.

• Example: Player Bias & Reputation Impact

  • Musician Arjay might develop biases against specific players:

    • If a player disrespected him at a past event, Arjay may refuse future collaborations.

    • He might increase trade prices when dealing with that player.

  • These biases create long-term consequences, altering how AI agents engage with players.

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3. Individualized Social Styles

Each AI character follows a distinct social pattern:

• Business-Oriented AI

  • Merchant Lucas prioritizes profit and influence:

    • He builds relationships with high-ranking figures like Mayor Logan.

    • He rarely interacts with low-income farmers, focusing on elite networking.

• Socially Active AI

  • Musician Arjay thrives in large community events:

    • He hosts gatherings, music festivals, and celebrations.

    • He serves as the primary social bridge between town residents.

• Independent AI

  • Farmer Greg prefers solitary work:

    • He rarely participates in town meetings.

    • He prioritizes efficiency over social networking.

  • While reserved, his self-sufficiency makes him a high-performing farmer.

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AI Ville’s AI characters are not just scripted entities—they actively interact, evolve, and adapt, forming a multi-dimensional social ecosystem. Whether it’s through market intelligence, shifting alliances, or personal biases, these behaviors influence town life and economic models, enriching player immersion.