In the last few years, the domain of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has undergone a dramatic transformation. What began as experimental ventures with first-generation chatbots has grown into a thriving community of tools, resources, and user groups. This article investigates the present state of AI RP, from popular platforms to https://gpu00998.illawiki.com/790513/the_advancement_of_ai_powered_role_playing_from_norse_legends_to_cutting_edge_ai