In recent years, the domain of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has seen a significant evolution. What began as niche experiments with first-generation chatbots has grown into a thriving community of tools, resources, and user groups. This article investigates the current landscape of AI RP, from user favorites to innovative techniques. https://no-logging89001.isblog.net/the-progression-of-ai-driven-interactive-storytelling-from-ancient-myths-to-local-70b-models-45153655