We talk a lot about the things we have found, but does anyone have a clear idea of what they think is the most realistic ai or chatbot they have found so far ?
Hey people - I'm Liam, co-ordinator of the CCSF. Just thought I'd pop in and have a look round, and answer the question as to why norns aren't extremely realistic.
Firstly, and most importantly, Creatures is a children's game. It was meant for children and teens, not really for adults, which is why they are somewhat unrealistic in a lot of respects; norns don't urinate or defecate because these are considered too vulgar to be in a children's computer game.
its partially meant to be a new form of life. They don't replicate real, living creatures exactly - nor could they, really;
C3 and DS are more adult-oriented, but still retain many aspects of the childish side of the series.
If you want to see *really* childish, you should try playing Creatures Playground and Creatures Adventures. ;)
Er... FYI, norns don't 'hump'. This may have been imagined, because the way norns reproduce is by kissing... well, technically kiss-popping. Once again, for the benefit of the children, I think.
As for hygiene, bathing etc, I think this was mostly due to the fact it was not seen as a 'necessary' thing. It could certainly be done... some new genes and a bit of coding would do it, but most people find that they prefer it without the added annoyance of having to bathe their norns... ;)
There are a lot of limitations in the Creatures engine, but the coolness of Norns kind of overcomes this IMHO. :)
Even as far back as the E3 show last year, it looks a finished article. Surely they cannot show you what they are showing us and it still be in development or bug testing ?