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Yep, and in general AI doesn't have to be an evil or bad choice. Using AI generated artwork gets a lot of negative press because people feel it "steals from other artists" (AI doesn't technically work like that btw). But in this particular case of the Wurm screenshots, the BASE MATERIAL is Wurm Online original content. You will never find artwork made by anyone that looks similar to those "enhanced" screenshots because it's Wurm Online . AI has simply analyzed what it sees and has filled in details to make the images more beautiful. This is the perfect example of when you can use AI safely and with good conscience. Of course, to avoid being deceptive on the website, images like these should be presented as being "concept art" rather than actual screenshots of the game. It would be important to also have actual genuine, untouched footage/shots of Wurm in the form of an image gallery or something like that somewhere on the site.

Thanks. Watched your break down video as well. If there is any feedback in this thread they need to look at, it's that.

They never asked my permission but they didn't need to. The Wurm team contracted me to create the 2020 Wurm trailer and hence they legally own everything I made and have full freedom to do whatever they want with the material. So it's all good!

Tonight we were streaming and I was pointed to this thread. So we had a look at the webpage live on stream and I gave my first impressions. As many of you have suggested in this thread and as we discussed in the stream, it almost felt like a lot of the placeholder images were AI generated and very out of place, misrepresenting what Wurm actually looks like. When I was wrapping up my reaction, I was saying that there is nothing wrong with making a game look a bit prettier than it actually is in marketing material. Gaming companies do it all the time. (think about WoW trailers for instance) But I was suggesting that what the Wurm team should do is use original Wurm Online screenshots and instead generate "prettier versions of them using " the "img to img" tools. At the end of the day, it's nice to install a "fantasy" into a players brain and then let them try to create something as close as possible to that fantasy which is totally possible with the samples below. After the stream I was curious to see how that might actually look and tried some quick examples using Stable Diffusion. Here's one that I generated and scaled up since it was so pretty. Here are GIF animations at 1.5 second intervals showing the before & after of how this could look. GIFs only support 256 colors, so the images are a bit rasterized I'm afraid.

Awwwwwww that's so sweet! I only learned about this from seeing it mentioned on Facebook. Thank you for sharing your nice pictures Stargrace! Gryphyth and I are almost finished with the buildings (and after that comes the decoration phase). But we're missing a high end mason who would be able to assist with the very highest towers in the very center. So if anyone happens to know of a super duper mason on Northern Freedom Isles, let us know! We've been working on this project ever since Melody went live in 2020 by the way, so it's definitely been a labor of love! For those who don't know, this is a replica of the sandstone city you see in the trailer (which you can visit on the test servers btw).

Both rares have been sold. Congratulations to the person or people who grabbed them! I hope the horses serve you well!

Spring is here! Misty Rock Stables have two rare baby horses up for sale on our merchants. 1) "Unbelievably fast" 5-Speed - Gold Buckskin [Price 80s]. 2) "Stronger than normal" 5-DRAFT - White [Price 5s]. No reservations or deliveries. First come, first serve. We have a loading pier at the main entrance for your creature cages. Info, location, listings and prices here: https://tinyurl.com/mistyhorses

Nice to see there is still interest in log walls I noticed the image link was broken for my post. Fixed it now.

Sooooooooo gooooooooooddddd!!! * does happy dance *

Andddd.... SOLD! Congratulations to Sheriff for the purchase of this fine steed. He'll be tearing through the meadows leaving a trail of fire behind him once this colt turns into a stallion!

Shimmering Sands Stables at M9 on the server of Melody, has been lucky enough to produce a brand new colt named "Dogwhinny" with the "It is unbelievably fast" trait. This little guy is a 5-speed Blood Bay colored male horse and is looking for a good home! He's available in stall #92 for the price of 1 gold. If you've been looking to get your very own unbelievably fast riding horse, come on over and grab him for yourself instead of fussing with the hassle and stress of auctions and bidding wars. Interested in other horses we have for sale? Check out our forum post for more information.

An important update for old regular customers to be aware of! We have moved the horse market from the city itself to a neighboring deed. This is so that we can start creating the boat canal and bridge system for the city project. As usual, you can find us selling 4-speed/4-draft horses and hell horses + horse gear. We're not that active in advertising our market, but it hasn't gone anywhere and will continue to offer you the finest in Wurmian steeds to fund the city project! By buying our horses, you are directly contributing to get this huge project finished as we use the funds to pay for deed upkeep! For the latest listing of available horses and their prices, you can check our google doc!

Aaaannnnnnd SOLD! Congratulations to whoever was the one who purchased this beautiful beast! May this little filly live a long life and serve you well on your journeys!

The price has been lowered from 2g to 1.5g!

Thank you! Still a work in progress!

Imagine yourself galloping across the desert on a majestic Ebony Black hot blooded 5-speed horse... It's mane whipping you in the face... it's tail flowing in the wind... only the sound of your heartbeat and the pounding of hooves beating down on the ground. Perhaps the occasional snort from your trusty steed. This dream can be yours, with this gorgeous black little filly named "Wildrain". She's got the 4 standard speed traits + the elusive and much sought after "It is unbelievably fast" trait. You can buy her at the Shimmering Sands Citadel horse market at M9 on Melody for exactly 1.5 gold. First come, first serve! (no reservations or special deals) Our full listing + prices Click here to check the full listing of horses + prices

Thank ye kindly for the purchase. May this speedy horse carry you swiftly across the deserts!

Ha nice!

Hello Wurmians! Here is a rare opportunity to acquire your very own 4-speed + unbelievably fast horse. Imagine galloping through the forests, faster than the wind as your neighbors stare in utter awe and amazement! Up for sale on our merchant for 80 silver. No reservations or special deals - first come, first serve from T12 on Xanadu! Map below! It has fleeter movement than normal. It has lightning movement. It has very strong leg muscles. It seems accustomed to water. It has a certain spark in its eyes. It is unbelievably fast.

And SOLD! This thread can be closed. Congratulations to the party that came over and purchased this fine filly!

We've got a new arrival at Shimmering Sands Citadel! An adorable female Skewbald Pinto 4-SPEED filly with the ULTRA RARE "It is unbelievably fast" trait. This does not happen often! Since I don't have time for auctions, I'm putting this lovely little lady up for sale on our merchant (called "Stalls 01-24") for 40 silver. You can fetch the foal yourself from stall 20. which is in the northern side of the horse market. I will not be accepting reservations or special deals. First come, first serve. The key has been double checked by my alt to make sure it works as intended. You can find us at M9 on the server of Melody. If you buy the key and have any problems what so ever, please contact me either here, in a PM or on Discord: KatsPurr#8213

Thank you Hugh! I can't guarantee that I'll be including every video and every screenshot that people shared, but good to know that the option is available. I appreciate it

Ooohhh very interesting bit of trivia! Thank you!

Aw thanks so much for the kind words Boa. I can't thank you enough for how kind and supportive you've been towards me and my projects for a long time now. It makes it all worth it to put time and effort into things when you get that feedback that it's being appreciated. And hey! Welcome to Wurm! I hope you're enjoying yourself so far!

Thank you for the purchase Validate! May the horsies live long and serve you well! Yeah the city is coming along slowly but surely!