I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 2nd: “2Dark 2C”.
In this complex real-time strategy computer game you play a spacefaring vampire attacking colonies on planets ranging from swamps to desert worlds with Medusas as mid-bosses and aliens comprised entirely of flower petals as final bosses… added bonus: instead of gathering resources conventionally, suck all available blood reserve dry (although keep essential personnel fed mightily so your ship doesn’t grind to a halt) for much quicker growth plus veterancy effects / unit upgrades!
The game is fascinating because it’s so different from most others in the genre. Other than having to manage your blood supply, you also have to contend with different alien species that may be helpful or hostile. The Medusas, one of the first enemies you will meet, are a hostile alien species that you must defeat in order to win the game. They are large, snake-like creatures with multiple heads. They can turn your units into stone if you’re not careful, so you’ll need to be strategic in your approach. Defeating the Medusas will require careful planning and a lot of strategic thinking. But if you can do it, you’ll be one step closer to winning the game.
I think what I like most about this game is the unique spin it puts on traditional RTS gameplay. It’s still got all the elements that I love about the genre, but with enough new ideas to keep things fresh.
The first mission of the game places you on the planet Blaugust, a world filled with hostile aliens. Your goal is to gather enough blood to power your ship and defeat the aliens.
The game is played in real-time, but you can pause the action at any time to issue commands to your units. Units gain experience as they fight, and can be upgraded with new abilities as they level up. There are also a variety of different buildings you can construct, each with their own purpose. For example, the Blood Pump allows you to draw blood from the planet’s surface, while the Barracks trains new units.
2Dark is a challenging game that requires careful planning and strategic thinking. It’s not easy, but it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of RTS games.
