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Русский(RU) «ия чат с персонаж» довели до предела: WoW-сервер с 1800 ботами на DeepSeek

World of Warcraft server runs 1800 DeepSeek-powered bots

An enthusiast has created a private World of Warcraft server populated by approximately 1800 AI-powered bots that communicate using the DeepSeek LLM. The server utilizes the AzerothCore engine and a playerbot module for in-game actions, with DeepSeek solely responsible for generating chat dialogue. This setup demonstrates the integration of LLMs into game worlds via OpenAI-compatible APIs, proving to be cost-effective for generating numerous bot conversations. AI

IMPACT Shows how LLMs can be integrated into virtual worlds for dynamic NPC interactions, potentially enhancing player immersion and creating new gaming experiences.

RANK_REASON Demonstrates a novel application of LLMs in a gaming context, but not a release from a frontier lab or significant industry move.

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World of Warcraft server runs 1800 DeepSeek-powered bots

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 Русский(RU) · Promptra Team ·

    "AI chat with characters" pushed to the limit: WoW server with 1800 bots on DeepSeek

    <p>В июне 2026 года игрок с Reddit поднял приватный сервер World of Warcraft эпохи Wrath of the Lich King и заселил его примерно 1800 ботами - и все они болтают в чате через DeepSeek. Заметка об этом вышла на vc.ru с вопросом «мёртвый интернет в действии?», и вопрос точный: заход…