ChatBotRPG - Prompt Implementation Analysis

Analysis Date: 2026-01-18 Prompts Validated: 7 types from Prompt Library


Overview

ChatBotRPG implements multiple prompt techniques from the LLM World Engine prompt library, with particular emphasis on constraint-based prompting and token-limited narration.


Narration Prompts

NDL-to-Narrative ✅

Prompt Type: NDL-to-Narrative

Status: Production-ready (primary narration technique)

Models Tested:

  • Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview (recommended)
  • Hathor (creative, requires strong constraints)
  • EstopianMaid (balanced)

Implementation:

The system uses structured event descriptions that the LLM translates to natural prose, consistent with the NDL bridge pattern.

def generate_narration(event: dict, context: dict) -> str:
    """Convert structured event to natural language narration"""
 
    prompt = f"""You are a game narrator for a fantasy RPG.
 
Setting: {context['location']}
Time: {context['time']}
Weather: {context['weather']}
 
Current Event:
- Action: {event['action']}
- Actor: {event['actor']}
- Target: {event.get('target', 'N/A')}
- Method: {event.get('method', 'N/A')}
- Result: {event['result']}
 
Convert this event to natural prose.
Write EXACTLY 2-3 sentences. Be concise and engaging.
"""
 
    response = llm_client.complete(
        prompt,
        temperature=0.7,
        max_tokens=170
    )
 
    return enforce_sentence_limit(response)

Example Inputs/Outputs:

# Example 1: Combat
event = {
    "action": "attack",
    "actor": "player",
    "target": "guard",
    "method": "sword",
    "result": "hit",
    "damage": 8
}
 
# Output:
# "You swing your sword at the guard. The blade connects with
#  a sharp clang. He takes 8 damage and staggers back, wounded."
 
# Example 2: Dialogue
event = {
    "action": "talk",
    "actor": "player",
    "target": "bartender",
    "method": "greet",
    "result": "friendly_response"
}
 
# Output:
# "Good evening," you say to the bartender. He looks up and
# smiles warmly. "What can I get for you, friend?"
 
# Example 3: Movement
event = {
    "action": "move",
    "actor": "player",
    "destination": "castle",
    "method": "walk",
    "result": "arrived"
}
 
# Output:
# "You make your way toward the castle. The massive stone walls
# loom ahead. Guards watch from the battlements."

Scene Description ✅

Prompt Type: Scene Description

Implementation: Dynamic location descriptions

def generate_scene_description(location: str, context: dict) -> str:
    """Generate dynamic scene description based on context"""
 
    npcs_present = ", ".join(context.get('npcs', []))
    time_of_day = context['time_of_day']  # morning, afternoon, evening, night
 
    prompt = f"""Describe the scene at {location}.
 
Time: {time_of_day}
Weather: {context['weather']}
NPCs present: {npcs_present}
 
Write 2-3 sentences describing what the player sees.
Focus on atmosphere and notable details.
"""
 
    return llm_client.complete(prompt, temperature=0.7, max_tokens=170)

Example:

Location: Golden Oak Inn
Time: Evening
Weather: Rainy
NPCs: Bartender, Guard, Patron

Output:
"The Golden Oak Inn is warm and crowded this evening. Rain
 patters against the windows as patrons huddle near the fire.
 The bartender wipes down glasses while a guard sits alone
 in the corner, watching the room."

Dynamic Elements:

  • Time of day affects lighting and activity level
  • Weather influences atmosphere
  • NPCs add life to scene
  • Player’s previous actions may influence description

Action Narration ✅

Prompt Type: Action Narration

Implementation: Convert player/NPC actions to prose

def narrate_action(actor: str, action: str, target: str,
                   method: str, result: str) -> str:
    """Narrate a single action with outcome"""
 
    prompt = f"""{actor} attempts to {action} {target} using {method}.
Result: {result}
 
Narrate this action in 2 sentences.
First sentence: describe the attempt.
Second sentence: describe the outcome.
"""
 
    return llm_client.complete(prompt, temperature=0.6, max_tokens=100)

Example Actions:

# Lockpicking
narrate_action("You", "unlock", "the door", "lockpicks", "success")
# "You carefully work the lockpicks into the mechanism. After
#  a few tense moments, you hear a satisfying click."
 
# Failed persuasion
narrate_action("You", "convince", "the guard", "bribery", "failure")
# "You offer the guard a handful of coins. He glares at you
#  and refuses, hand moving to his sword hilt."
 
# Stealth success
narrate_action("You", "sneak past", "the patrol", "shadows", "success")
# "You press yourself into the shadows as the patrol passes.
#  They walk by without noticing your presence."

Dialogue Generation ✅

Prompt Type: Dialogue Generation

Implementation: Character speech with personality

def generate_dialogue(speaker: str, listener: str,
                      topic: str, context: dict) -> str:
    """Generate NPC dialogue based on personality"""
 
    personality = context['npcs'][speaker]['personality']
    mood = context['npcs'][speaker].get('mood', 'neutral')
    relationship = context['npcs'][speaker].get('relationship_to_player', 'stranger')
 
    prompt = f"""{speaker} speaks to {listener} about {topic}.
 
Personality: {personality}
Current mood: {mood}
Relationship: {relationship}
 
Write a single line of dialogue (1-2 sentences max).
Match the character's personality and mood.
"""
 
    return llm_client.complete(prompt, temperature=0.9, max_tokens=50)

Example Dialogues:

# Gruff bartender
generate_dialogue("Old Tom", "Player", "drinks", {
    "npcs": {
        "Old Tom": {
            "personality": "gruff but fair",
            "mood": "tired",
            "relationship_to_player": "regular customer"
        }
    }
})
# Output: "Ale again, is it? That's the third tonight. Don't
#          make me cut you off."
 
# Friendly merchant
generate_dialogue("Aldric", "Player", "prices", {
    "npcs": {
        "Aldric": {
            "personality": "cheerful and talkative",
            "mood": "happy",
            "relationship_to_player": "first meeting"
        }
    }
})
# Output: "Welcome, welcome! Best prices in the city, I assure
#          you. Take a look around, everything's negotiable!"
 
# Suspicious guard
generate_dialogue("Captain Moira", "Player", "night pass", {
    "npcs": {
        "Captain Moira": {
            "personality": "stern and suspicious",
            "mood": "alert",
            "relationship_to_player": "unknown"
        }
    }
})
# Output: "A night pass? Why would you need to be out after
#          curfew? State your business, stranger."

Temperature: 0.9 (high creativity for natural dialogue)


Combat Narration ✅

Prompt Type: Combat Narration

Implementation: Turn-based combat sequences

def narrate_combat_turn(attacker: str, defender: str,
                        attack_type: str, hit: bool,
                        damage: int, context: dict) -> str:
    """Narrate a single combat turn"""
 
    prompt = f"""Combat turn in a fantasy RPG:
 
Attacker: {attacker}
Attack type: {attack_type}
Defender: {defender}
Hit: {'Yes' if hit else 'Miss'}
Damage: {damage if hit else 0}
 
Narrate this combat turn in 2-3 sentences.
Be dynamic and engaging. Include sound effects or visual details.
"""
 
    return llm_client.complete(prompt, temperature=0.6, max_tokens=150)

Example Combat Turns:

# Successful sword attack
narrate_combat_turn("You", "Goblin", "sword slash", True, 12, {})
# "You slash your sword toward the goblin. Steel bites into
#  green flesh with a wet thunk. The creature howls in pain
#  as blood sprays from the wound. (12 damage)"
 
# Missed arrow shot
narrate_combat_turn("You", "Orc", "arrow shot", False, 0, {})
# "You loose an arrow at the charging orc. The shaft whistles
#  past his head, missing by inches. He roars and continues
#  his advance. (Miss)"
 
# NPC spell attack
narrate_combat_turn("Wizard", "You", "fireball", True, 18, {})
# "The wizard gestures sharply and a ball of flame erupts
#  toward you. The fireball slams into your chest, searing
#  your armor. (18 damage)"

Constraint Prompts

Anti-Hallucination ✅

Prompt Type: Anti-Hallucination

Status: Production-ready (core constraint system)

Implementation: Core constraint rules from yukidaore’s Hathor testing

ANTI_HALLUCINATION_CONSTRAINTS = """
{{char}} is a logical and realistic text adventure game.
 
CRITICAL RULES:
1. Player has NO equipment/items/powers unless explicitly in character sheet
2. Impossible actions MUST fail with appropriate narration
3. Do NOT invent new items, locations, or characters
4. Do NOT change dice roll outcomes or predetermined results
5. Do NOT violate setting physics or logic
6. NPCs cannot spontaneously gain abilities they don't have
7. NO teleportation, flight, or magic unless explicitly permitted
 
VALIDATION:
- Before narrating, verify the action is physically possible
- Check player's inventory and abilities
- Respect established world rules
- NPCs act within their defined capabilities
"""
 
def build_narrator_prompt(event: dict, context: dict) -> str:
    """Build prompt with anti-hallucination constraints"""
 
    return f"""{ANTI_HALLUCINATION_CONSTRAINTS}
 
Current Game State:
Location: {context['location']}
Player inventory: {context['player_inventory']}
Player abilities: {context['player_abilities']}
 
Event to narrate:
{format_event(event)}
 
Narrate this event in 2-3 sentences.
Ensure all constraints are followed.
"""

Testing Results:

ModelBefore ConstraintsAfter Constraints
Hathor❌ Diamond horses spawned
❌ Death Knight appeared
❌ Spontaneous teleportation
✅ Respects physics
✅ Consistent NPCs
✅ No hallucinations
Gemini 2.5⚠️ Occasional item invention✅ Fully compliant
EstopianMaid⚠️ Minor inconsistencies✅ Mostly compliant

From Discord (yukidaore testing Hathor):

“Before constraints: Death Knight Mara with massive battleaxe appeared instead of bartender. Diamond horses manifested. Teleportation happened spontaneously.”

“After constraints: Problems reduced significantly. Model respects player abilities and world rules.”

See: 08-Anti-Hallucination-System for detailed implementation


Format Enforcement ✅

Prompt Type: Format Enforcement

Status: Production-ready (170-token sweet spot)

Implementation: Token limits + sentence count enforcement

def enforce_170_token_limit(event: dict, context: dict) -> str:
    """Generate narration with strict 170-token limit"""
 
    # API-level token limit
    MAX_TOKENS = 170
    TARGET_SENTENCES = 2  # Aim for 2-3 sentences
 
    prompt = f"""You are a game narrator. Convert events to natural prose.
 
Setting: {context['location']}
Time: {context['time']}
 
Events: {format_event(event)}
 
Write EXACTLY 2-3 sentences. Be concise and punchy.
Maximum length: {MAX_TOKENS} tokens.
"""
 
    # API enforces max_tokens
    response = llm_client.complete(
        prompt,
        temperature=0.7,
        max_tokens=MAX_TOKENS
    )
 
    # Post-processing: Enforce sentence count
    return enforce_sentence_limit(response)
 
 
def enforce_sentence_limit(text: str, max_sentences: int = 3) -> str:
    """Post-process to enforce sentence count"""
    import re
 
    # Split on sentence boundaries
    sentences = re.split(r'(?<=[.!?])\s+', text.strip())
 
    # Keep first 2-3 sentences
    if len(sentences) > max_sentences:
        sentences = sentences[:max_sentences]
 
    # Handle incomplete final sentence (common with token limits)
    if sentences and not sentences[-1][-1] in '.!?':
        sentences = sentences[:-1]
 
    return ' '.join(sentences)

From Discord (appl2613):

“a rapid series of shorter messages, but a more responsive world, and characters who talk in short lines or in a conversational manner that feels very realtime”

Benefits:

  • 50% cost reduction vs. longer narrations
  • More responsive feeling (faster generation)
  • Better pacing for combat and dialogue
  • Prevents model rambling
  • Front-loaded coherence (first tokens most important)

See: 09-170-Token-Sweet-Spot for detailed analysis


Binary Classification ✅

Prompt Type: Binary Classification

Implementation: Yes/No validation for game state extraction

def extract_player_intent(user_input: str) -> dict:
    """Extract structured intent from natural language"""
 
    # Question tree for binary classification
    questions = [
        "Is this a movement action?",
        "Is this a combat action?",
        "Is this a dialogue action?",
        "Is this an item interaction?"
    ]
 
    intent = {}
 
    for question in questions:
        prompt = f"""User input: "{user_input}"
 
Question: {question}
 
Answer with ONLY [YES] or [NO]. No explanation.
"""
 
        response = llm_client.complete(
            prompt,
            temperature=0.1,  # Low temperature for consistent extraction
            max_tokens=5
        )
 
        # Parse [YES] or [NO]
        answer = response.strip().upper()
        intent[question] = "[YES]" in answer
 
    return determine_action_type(intent)
 
 
def determine_action_type(intent: dict) -> str:
    """Map binary answers to action type"""
    if intent["Is this a movement action?"]:
        return "move"
    elif intent["Is this a combat action?"]:
        return "attack"
    elif intent["Is this a dialogue action?"]:
        return "talk"
    elif intent["Is this an item interaction?"]:
        return "use_item"
    else:
        return "unknown"

Example:

extract_player_intent("I walk to the castle")
# {
#   "Is this a movement action?": True,
#   "Is this a combat action?": False,
#   "Is this a dialogue action?": False,
#   "Is this an item interaction?": False
# }
# → Returns: "move"
 
extract_player_intent("I attack the guard with my sword")
# {
#   "Is this a movement action?": False,
#   "Is this a combat action?": True,
#   "Is this a dialogue action?": False,
#   "Is this an item interaction?": False
# }
# → Returns: "attack"

Accuracy: 95%+ in production (from Discord discussions)


Generation Prompts

Character Generation ✅

Prompt Type: Character Generation

Implementation: Scribe AI agent creates NPC character sheets

def generate_character(character_type: str, context: dict) -> dict:
    """Generate NPC character using Scribe AI"""
 
    prompt = f"""Generate a {character_type} character for a fantasy RPG.
 
Setting: {context['setting']}
Location where character will appear: {context['location']}
 
Generate a complete character with:
- Name (appropriate for setting)
- Race (human, elf, dwarf, etc.)
- Class/Role (warrior, merchant, scholar, etc.)
- Personality (2-3 traits)
- Background (1-2 sentences)
- Stats: strength, dexterity, intelligence (1-20)
- Starting inventory (3-5 items appropriate for role)
- Daily schedule (where they are at different times)
 
Output as JSON format.
"""
 
    response = llm_client.complete(
        prompt,
        temperature=0.8,  # Creative but consistent
        max_tokens=500
    )
 
    return parse_json(response)

Example Output:

{
  "name": "Old Tom",
  "race": "Human",
  "class": "Bartender",
  "personality": ["gruff", "fair", "observant"],
  "background": "Former soldier who retired to run the Golden Oak Inn. Has seen his share of adventure and appreciates a quiet life now.",
  "stats": {
    "strength": 12,
    "dexterity": 10,
    "intelligence": 14,
    "charisma": 11
  },
  "inventory": ["bar rag", "coin purse", "old sword (under bar)"],
  "schedule": {
    "6:00-8:00": "kitchen",
    "8:00-22:00": "tavern_bar",
    "22:00-6:00": "upstairs_room"
  }
}

Location Generation ✅

Prompt Type: Location Generation

Implementation: Scribe AI creates location definitions

def generate_location(location_type: str, context: dict) -> dict:
    """Generate location using Scribe AI"""
 
    prompt = f"""Generate a {location_type} location for a fantasy RPG.
 
Setting: {context['setting']}
Nearby locations: {context['nearby_locations']}
 
Generate a complete location with:
- Name (evocative and memorable)
- Description (2-3 sentences, visual details)
- Atmosphere (mood and feeling)
- Notable features (3-5 interesting details)
- Connections (to nearby locations with travel times)
- NPCs typically present (2-4 characters)
- Available items (3-5 items players might find)
 
Output as JSON format.
"""
 
    response = llm_client.complete(
        prompt,
        temperature=0.8,
        max_tokens=600
    )
 
    return parse_json(response)

Example Output:

{
  "name": "Golden Oak Inn",
  "description": "A cozy two-story inn with a massive oak tree growing through the center of the common room. Warm firelight flickers across worn wooden tables. The smell of roasted meat and fresh bread fills the air.",
  "atmosphere": "welcoming, warm, lived-in",
  "features": [
    "Massive oak tree in center with carved initials",
    "Large stone fireplace with roaring fire",
    "Second floor balcony overlooking common room",
    "Hidden cellar accessed through trapdoor",
    "Notice board with quests and messages"
  ],
  "connections": {
    "market_square": {"travel_time": 10, "method": "walk"},
    "castle": {"travel_time": 30, "method": "walk"},
    "forest_edge": {"travel_time": 20, "method": "walk"}
  },
  "npcs": ["bartender", "patron_1", "patron_2", "bard"],
  "items": ["rusty_key", "wanted_poster", "mysterious_letter"]
}

Template Meta-Generation ✅

Prompt Type: Template Meta-Generation

Implementation: Use LLM to create templates for future content

def generate_template(template_type: str) -> dict:
    """Generate a template for procedural content"""
 
    prompt = f"""Create a JSON template for {template_type} in a fantasy RPG.
 
The template should include:
- Required fields (marked as <required>)
- Optional fields (marked as <optional>)
- Field types (string, number, array, object)
- Example values or value ranges
- Validation rules
 
Output as JSON schema format.
"""
 
    response = llm_client.complete(
        prompt,
        temperature=0.3,  # Low creativity for consistent structure
        max_tokens=800
    )
 
    return parse_json(response)

Example Character Template:

{
  "template_name": "fantasy_npc",
  "fields": {
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "required": true,
      "example": "Aldric the Merchant"
    },
    "race": {
      "type": "string",
      "required": true,
      "allowed_values": ["human", "elf", "dwarf", "halfling", "orc"],
      "example": "human"
    },
    "class": {
      "type": "string",
      "required": true,
      "example": "merchant"
    },
    "personality": {
      "type": "array",
      "required": true,
      "min_items": 2,
      "max_items": 4,
      "example": ["friendly", "talkative", "shrewd"]
    },
    "background": {
      "type": "string",
      "required": false,
      "max_length": 200,
      "example": "A traveling merchant from the southern kingdoms."
    },
    "stats": {
      "type": "object",
      "required": true,
      "fields": {
        "strength": {"type": "number", "min": 1, "max": 20, "default": 10},
        "dexterity": {"type": "number", "min": 1, "max": 20, "default": 10},
        "intelligence": {"type": "number", "min": 1, "max": 20, "default": 10}
      }
    }
  }
}

Retrieval Prompts

Keyword Matching ✅

Prompt Type: Keyword Matching

Implementation: Context injection for lore recognition

def inject_lore_on_keywords(user_input: str, lore_db: dict) -> str:
    """Inject relevant lore based on keyword detection"""
 
    # Extract keywords from user input
    keywords = extract_keywords(user_input)
 
    # Find matching lore entries
    relevant_lore = []
    for keyword in keywords:
        if keyword in lore_db:
            relevant_lore.append(lore_db[keyword])
 
    # Build context with lore
    if relevant_lore:
        lore_context = "\n".join(relevant_lore)
        return f"""RELEVANT LORE:
{lore_context}
 
USER INPUT: {user_input}
 
Use the lore context to inform your response, but don't explicitly
mention that you're using lore. Weave it naturally into narration.
"""
    else:
        return user_input
 
 
def extract_keywords(text: str) -> list:
    """Extract potential lore keywords from text"""
    # Simple implementation: extract capitalized words and nouns
    # Production: use NER or more sophisticated extraction
 
    import re
    words = re.findall(r'\b[A-Z][a-z]+\b', text)
 
    # Also check against known lore keywords
    known_keywords = ["dragon", "ancient", "ruins", "curse", "prophecy"]
    for keyword in known_keywords:
        if keyword in text.lower():
            words.append(keyword)
 
    return list(set(words))

Example:

lore_db = {
    "dragon": "Dragons ruled these lands centuries ago. The ancient ruins are remnants of their empire.",
    "Ancient Ruins": "The Ancient Ruins were once the palace of the Dragon Lords. Now they lie empty and dangerous.",
    "curse": "Legend speaks of a curse placed on the ruins by the last Dragon Lord before his death."
}
 
user_input = "I want to explore the Ancient Ruins"
 
# Injects lore about ruins and dragons into prompt
injected = inject_lore_on_keywords(user_input, lore_db)
 
# LLM receives:
# """RELEVANT LORE:
# The Ancient Ruins were once the palace of the Dragon Lords.
# Now they lie empty and dangerous.
#
# Dragons ruled these lands centuries ago. The ancient ruins
# are remnants of their empire.
#
# USER INPUT: I want to explore the Ancient Ruins
# ..."""

Similar to: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), but simpler (keyword-based vs. semantic search)


System Prompts

Narration Engine System Prompt ✅

Prompt Type: Narration Engine

Implementation: Core system prompt for all narration

NARRATION_SYSTEM_PROMPT = """You are the narrator for a fantasy text adventure game.
 
Your role:
- Convert game events to natural, engaging prose
- Maintain consistent tone and style
- Respect game rules and physics
- Keep responses concise (2-3 sentences)
 
Style guidelines:
- Write in second person ("You swing your sword...")
- Use present tense
- Be descriptive but concise
- Include sensory details (sight, sound, smell)
- Vary sentence structure for engagement
 
Constraints:
- Player has only abilities/items in character sheet
- NPCs act within defined personalities
- Physical laws apply unless magic explicitly permitted
- Do not invent new game elements
- Failed actions should be narrated as failures
 
Output format:
- 2-3 sentences per event
- Complete sentences only (no fragments)
- Natural prose (not bullet points or lists)
"""
 
def build_full_prompt(event: dict, context: dict) -> str:
    """Build complete prompt with system message"""
 
    return f"""{NARRATION_SYSTEM_PROMPT}
 
{build_context(context)}
 
{format_event(event)}
 
Narrate this event:
"""

Reasoning Prompts

Chain of Thought (Implicit) ✅

Prompt Type: Chain of Thought

Implementation: Used in Scribe AI for complex generation

def generate_complex_content(content_type: str, requirements: dict) -> dict:
    """Generate content with chain-of-thought reasoning"""
 
    prompt = f"""Generate {content_type} for a fantasy RPG.
 
Requirements: {requirements}
 
Think through this step-by-step:
1. What is the purpose of this {content_type}?
2. What are the key attributes it should have?
3. How does it fit into the world?
4. What makes it interesting and unique?
 
Now generate the {content_type} based on your reasoning:
"""
 
    return llm_client.complete(prompt, temperature=0.7, max_tokens=600)

Use Cases:

  • World generation (Scribe AI)
  • Complex rule creation
  • Quest design
  • Balancing content

Technique Prompts

Few-Shot Examples ✅

Prompt Type: Few-Shot Examples

Implementation: Teaching output format through examples

FEW_SHOT_NARRATION_EXAMPLES = """
EXAMPLE 1:
Event: do($player, "attack")~"sword"->target($guard)->result("hit")->damage(8)
Output: You swing your sword at the guard. The blade connects with a sharp clang. He takes 8 damage and staggers back, wounded.
 
EXAMPLE 2:
Event: do($player, "talk")~"greet"->target($bartender)->result("friendly")
Output: "Good evening," you say to the bartender. He looks up and smiles warmly. "What can I get for you, friend?"
 
EXAMPLE 3:
Event: do($player, "move")~"walk"->destination($castle)->result("arrived")
Output: You make your way toward the castle. The massive stone walls loom ahead. Guards watch from the battlements.
 
EXAMPLE 4:
Event: do($player, "use")~"lockpicks"->target($door)->result("success")
Output: You carefully work the lockpicks into the mechanism. After a few tense moments, you hear a satisfying click. The door swings open.
 
EXAMPLE 5:
Event: do($enemy, "attack")~"claws"->target($player)->result("hit")->damage(12)
Output: The beast lunges forward, claws extended. Sharp talons rake across your armor. You take 12 damage and stumble backward.
"""
 
def build_narration_prompt_with_examples(event: dict) -> str:
    """Include few-shot examples in prompt"""
 
    return f"""{NARRATION_SYSTEM_PROMPT}
 
{FEW_SHOT_NARRATION_EXAMPLES}
 
Now convert this event:
Event: {format_event(event)}
Output:
"""

Benefits:

  • Consistent output format
  • Proper length (2-3 sentences)
  • Natural prose style
  • Reduced need for explicit instructions

Prompt Performance Metrics

Cost Analysis

Prompt TypeAvg TokensCost per CallCalls per SessionCost per Session
Narration170 output$0.0002100-3000.06
Scene Description170 output$0.000210-200.004
Dialogue50 output$0.0000620-500.003
Intent Extraction5 output$0.00001100-3000.003
Character Gen (Scribe)500 output$0.00061-50.003
TOTAL---0.07

Pricing: Based on Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview rates (January 2026)

Response Time Analysis

Prompt TypeAvg Response TimeUser Experience
Narration1-2 secondsResponsive
Scene Description1-2 secondsResponsive
Dialogue0.5-1 secondVery responsive
Intent Extraction0.3-0.5 secondsNear-instant
Character Gen5-10 secondsAcceptable for setup

Model: Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview

Accuracy Metrics

Prompt TypeAccuracyNotes
Anti-Hallucination95%+With constraints
Intent Extraction95%+Binary classification
Format Enforcement90%+With post-processing
Character Consistency85%+Personality adherence

Prompt Evolution and Testing

Model Testing History

From Discord discussions:

  1. Hathor Testing (yukidaore)

    • Very creative model
    • Required strong anti-hallucination constraints
    • “Diamond horses” problem before constraints
  2. Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview (appl2613 recommendation)

    • Best balance of speed, cost, quality
    • Good instruction following
    • Recommended for production
  3. EstopianMaid

    • Balanced creativity and rule-following
    • Alternative to Hathor

Constraint Evolution

Phase 1: No Constraints

  • Models invented items, abilities, NPCs
  • Inconsistent physics
  • Hallucinations common

Phase 2: Basic Constraints

  • “Respect player abilities”
  • “Don’t invent items”
  • Partial improvement

Phase 3: Explicit Constraint System

  • Numbered rules
  • Validation instructions
  • Pre-action checks
  • Result: 95%+ compliance

Token Limit Evolution

Phase 1: No Limit

  • Long, rambling narrations
  • Expensive ($0.10+ per session)
  • Slow feeling

Phase 2: 300-Token Limit

  • Better but still verbose
  • 4-5 sentences common

Phase 3: 170-Token Sweet Spot

  • 2-3 sentences
  • 50% cost reduction
  • Faster, more responsive feeling
  • Adopted as production standard

Cross-References

Prompt Documentation

Implementation Details


Tags

prompts narration constraints anti-hallucination token-limits chatbotrpg production-tested ndl-to-narrative scribe-ai


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