Sign Up - Novella - Immersive AI Roleplay

Quick Start

New to text roleplay? Follow these 4 simple steps: Upload or import a story → Select a scene → Pick a character → Start chatting! The AI responds as the other characters while you play your chosen role.

Getting Started

What you can use: TXT, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, or AZW3 files, or import a book from Project Gutenberg

What happens: The app reads the story and analyzes it for scenes and characters

Tips: Longer stories usually produce richer scenes and better character choices.

What you see: Up to 6 scenes from your story, each with a title and description

What to do: Click the scene that fits the kind of interaction you want

Pro tip: Scenes with multiple active characters usually create more dynamic roleplay.

What you see: A list of characters available in the selected scene

What to do: Choose the character you want to roleplay as

Remember: You control only your character. The AI controls everyone else.

What happens: The AI opens the scene and you begin the conversation

Your role: Reply as your selected character in each turn

First message: Read the opening response, then continue naturally in character.

Roleplay Basics

Good Roleplay Examples

Be specific and descriptive:

"I slowly approached the door, my hand trembling as I reached for the handle. 'Is anyone there?' I whispered nervously."

Show emotions and thoughts:

"My heart raced as I saw her. Despite my anger, I couldn't help but smile. 'I've been waiting for you,' I said, trying to keep my voice steady."

React to the environment:

"The cold wind made me shiver. I pulled my coat tighter and hurried toward the warm glow of the tavern."

What to Avoid

Don't control other characters:

~~"I walked up to Sarah and she smiled at me and said hello."~~
You're controlling Sarah's actions

Don't be too brief:

~~"OK" or "Yes" or "I walked."~~
Not enough detail for good roleplay

Don't break character:

~~"Hey AI, can you make Sarah do something?"~~
Use OOC for meta requests, and keep main chat in character

Chat Tools Guide

OOC Drawer

Use OOC (Out of Character) for planning, guidance, and meta instructions. Keep the main chat in-character for cleaner roleplay.

Preferences

Use Preferences to tune behavior and style during chat so responses better match the tone and format you want.

NPC Cards

When available, NPC cards summarize active side characters in the current scene so you can quickly track who is present.

Map Atlas

When available, the Lore Atlas maps discovered locations and relationships as the story continues.

Advanced Roleplay Tips

Character Development

Stay true to your character's personality
Reference your character's background
Show growth and change over time
Use unique speech patterns or phrases

Dialogue Tips

Use quotation marks for speech
Add actions between dialogue
Show personality through word choice
Include internal thoughts in italics

Scene Building

Notice and respond to the setting
Add sensory details (sight, sound, smell)
Create opportunities for interaction
Build tension and atmosphere

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't worry. Text roleplay is collaborative storytelling. Think of it as:

Acting in a play - You play one character with their own goals and voice
Writing a story - You describe actions, dialogue, and reactions
Having a conversation - You respond naturally to the evolving scene

Start simple and your style will improve quickly.

Aim for 1-3 sentences minimum. A strong response usually includes:

What your character does (action)
What they say (dialogue)
How they feel or what they think (emotion or thought)

Example: "I stepped back in surprise, my eyes widening. 'I didn't expect to see you here,' I said, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness."

Try these approaches:

Be more specific - Instead of "I go there," try "I slowly walk toward the mysterious door"
Add context - Mention your character's motivation or feelings
Use regenerate - Get a different AI response if the latest one misses your intent
Use OOC for guidance - Ask for planning or clarification in OOC, then continue in-character
Guide the scene - Your character's actions and choices shape what happens next

To switch scenes or characters, return to setup first:

In chat, click the back arrow in the header to go back to setup
Choose a different scene or character and start roleplay again
Use "New Chat" when you want to restart only the current scene and character with fresh dialogue

Each session is optimized for one character in one scene at a time.

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