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The Future Of AI Imagery In Dark Descent
As many of you know, Dark Descent has used AI-generated imagery in the past, and I've always been upfront and transparent about that.
Lately, though, I've been wondering whether it's time to move away from it completely, and I'd genuinely like to hear your thoughts.
The reality is that Dark Holme is just me. I'd love to commission original artwork, but it's simply not something I can afford right now. Stock photography, public-domain images, contributor-submitted artwork, simpler designs, or even no imagery at all are all possibilities.
So I'd like to ask: how do you feel about AI-generated imagery in magazines, websites, and publications like Dark Descent? If it disappeared tomorrow, what would you like to see take its place?
I'm not looking for an argument or trying to justify anything. I'm simply interested in hearing honest opinions, experiences, and suggestions from different perspectives.
As always, please keep things respectful.…
I’m kind of on the fence with this one. The main issue I have with AI is that it’s a shortcut to skills without the effort of learning. Most of my recent book covers have been composites of AI-generated images. And they look kick ass. But I didn’t draw them cos I can’t draw. And I think, if someone applied the same logic and submitted a story written by AI cos they can’t write, I’d be on flimsy ground to criticise it. Which is a shame. Cos I love how kick ass the AI stuff looks. Maybe try one issue (theme it the ‘AI is Dead’ issue) and completely remove AI images. See how it goes across. Idk. Like I said: I’m on the fence.