The following is an attempt to use the new 4o ChatGPT model to take my Project Zomboid characters and bring them to life visually.

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![20240115132700_1.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/demotruk/23tRrM1N2YzNpC3tFqf1ecehhq7PXArPA3rPijLPCtaPCV5rHrEHGDgksCd8GkQ9tzKs4.jpg)

Me:
Please write a description of Annie Lopes, the character in the image, based on what you see in the image. Focus on details seen in the image.

ChatGPT:
> Annie Lopes is a well-equipped survivor in Project Zomboid, as seen in the image. She is wearing a yellow hard hat, a tactical or military-style outfit, and various pieces of protective gear, suggesting she prioritizes safety and durability. She has survived for 2 months, 24 days, and 2 hours, an impressive feat in a zombie apocalypse.
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> Her favorite weapon is a crowbar, which is likely her primary tool for both combat and utility. She has killed 348 zombies, showcasing her combat experience. Her hair is styled in Ponytail Braids.
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> She is currently sitting by a campfire in a foggy, overgrown area, possibly taking a break or cooking food. Nearby, there is a backpack and some scattered items, indicating a temporary camp setup. The temperature is 55.7°F, and the time is 12:00 PM.
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> Her inventory and equipment suggest a well-prepared survivor, and her extended survival time indicates strong survival skills.

Me:
Please draw an image of Annie surviving by farming vegetables outside a cabin and a prefabricated trailer home. The image should be in the style of a Japanese anime such as Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/demotruk/23wC5ZvmgdFUEFsXb7E8oi2at7QrinyMKCcnfuwqez37kupDgti5xcMi5MtQazu59CXk7.png)

Me:
That image is perfect, except for the detail that her hair should be brown not blonde. Can you please alter it?

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/demotruk/23w2cotaftRjuEGnhNX1GrGhQFAvXpECraSeTT9ysDG2rE4fnHtTdwTHufaMQQSffvyUK.png)

Me:
Can you please draw Annie wearing a long leather jacket with extra leather padding, with a crowbar attached to her back, preparing to scavenge from abandoned homes in a suburban area of small town Kentucky.

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/demotruk/23wWps5TqJ9kb5WnXWceUh3C3j8SbF2feQ6Xd5PjcVz9EzKT9HphgLA9xEmhdztA3yvJi.png)

Me:
Can you please draw her shortly after the above scene, when she has come across a group of zombies in a back yard. They are coming towards her, and she is preparing to hold them off with her crowbar. Her hood up, she has a stern/determined yet still fearful expression. One of the zombies is crawling over the fence and about to lunge at her feet.

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/demotruk/AK9NYRKkypUUZdhtmorHBzLoMUNRR2Webg1dC5F7YDmYft2i9TX47sRq1kZuK8K.png)

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It's at this point I ran out of images with the free subscription. I can see some great potential here, and while the last image missed the spirit of what I was trying to show (and she suddenly has two crowbars), with a bit better "prompt engineering", I'm sure I could get it to show something that matches my intent.

Yet, what's missing in this chat is all the wrestling with restrictions that came before it. Getting it to create something that I was going for in a zombie apocalypse while avoiding violence and infection, themes ChatGPT really wants to avoid, is quite a challenge in itself, and not something I see myself being willing to deal with.