Original Discord Post by tyke_18 | 2024-08-31 18:08:38
Hi
I’m creating a new app using the Convai SDK. I had a quite well developed app using Inworld that had a little success on Patreon but I have not been accepted for their new licensing system. What I’m wondering is, has anyone got an opinion on the best way to use Convai, as in use the Convai prefabs for the player and NPC, or use the API?
With Inworld, as I was new to Unity and rusty in C#, I opted to use the easier method of creating characters with their Studio and prefabs. I used the API later as I learnt things. With my new Convai project the option is there to use the API right from the start, to instantiate new NPC’s etc. Is this recommended i.e. does it have advantages? I’ll stick with the easier method if not and use the API only when needed, like to update NPC details such as their backstory etc.
Another couple of question if I may please? I’ve briefly read the docs on the subject of Session ID’s, is this relevant only if instantiating characters via the API? Are Session ID’s handled automatically if not using the API?
And when updating character details with the API, I assume the updates only apply to current user, it doesn’t change the character for everyone?
Hello <@708608540763357234> ,
I don’t fully understand your question about prefab.
When you enter the Session ID as -1, it is automatically set with the InitializeSessionID method and you can see it in the memory section in the Playground.
When you update the character (backstory voice etc.) all users using this character are affected.
Reply by k3kalinix | 2024-09-01 22:16:19
Hello <@708608540763357234> ,
I don’t fully understand your question about prefab.
When you enter the Session ID as -1, it is automatically set with the InitializeSessionID method and you can see it in the memory section in the Playground.
When you update the character (backstory voice etc.) all users using this character are affected.
Reply by tyke_18 | 2024-09-01 23:01:59
Hi <@1023671043287699568> yeh sorry I don’t think I worded it too well. What I mean is for example, I can add a Convai NPC to a project by creating a character within my dashboard, then dragging in the Convai Essentials prefab to the hierarchy in Unity and fill in the character ID etc, or I could use the Core API like this : import requests
import json
payload = json.dumps({
“charName”: “Raymond”,
“voiceType”: “MALE”,
“backstory”: “Raymond Reddington is a main character in the NBC series The Blacklist. Reddington is a criminal mastermind, making it to #4 and later to #1 on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, who suddenly turns himself in after 20+ years of evading the FBI.”
})
headers = {
‘CONVAI-API-KEY’: ‘’,
‘Content-Type’: ‘application/json’
}
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Reply by k3kalinix | 2024-09-01 23:18:31
As far as I can see, you’re planning something big. So please discuss with our sales team and mention the requirements.
Reply by tyke_18 | 2024-09-01 23:20:52
Ok will do, I already joined up today for the year on the Pro plan I think it was, the 1 that’s usually $99 monthly but is $49 if paying a year at once. I will contact sales. Loving it so far thank you for assistance here today.
Reply by tyke_18 | 2024-09-01 23:20:52
Ok will do, I already joined up today for the year on the Pro plan I think it was, the 1 that’s usually $99 monthly but is $49 if paying a year at once. I will contact sales. Loving it so far thank you for assistance here today.
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thank you for assistance here today.