How to create a complete Doomcore Techno track with the help of ChatGPT

Hello,
I created a Techno track with the help of ChatGPT.
And in order to enable you to do the same, I logged, documented and archived everything about the production process, including detailed chat-logs with the AI.

When someone "claims" he created music via AI, a question that often arrives first is: "how much of the music was really done by AI"?
In this case, the roles were quite clear: ChatGPT created all the notes, melodies, harmonies, sequences, rhythms, track structure, every detail, even including the sentiment and general structure of the track. I just "typed" all the information into my DAW and stitched it together, with minor additions here and there.
To put it this way: ChatGPT was the songwriter, executive producer and creative powerhouse. I was the mixing engineer. But see for yourself.

Oh, and what the heck is Doomcore? (And don't confuse it with the Metal genre of the same name!)
According to an online encyclopedia:

Doomcore is defined by slower BPMs and a dark, "doomed" atmosphere.
While most Hardcore genres are not so keen on melodic elements (above the use of simple juno synth riffs), Doomcore tracks almost always feature composition of synths, choirs, strings...
The words "melody" and "harmonic" should be put in quotes though, as these elements usually border on the atonal, disharmonic, and unsettling.
[...]there is a strong affinity to Horror movie themes and sounds.

If you have any comments, questions, feedback, let me know.

Here is the final result:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEOnwyjEyzY

It is released under the "DJ AI" persona.
Full title: DJ AI - Echoes of Oblivion.
Artwork generated using Leonardo.Ai - https://leonardo.ai/

Here is the production chat transcript:

User

hello chatgpt,
let's work together on a doomcore techno track!
for my doomcore tracks, i like to use melodies that i call "arpeggio melodies". i'll give some examples of these:

(all notes are in a single track, no chords etc, and the notes run on the 8th notes, at around 140 bpm, or a bit slower. the whole melody has a length of 32 beats or 8 bars. then gets repeated. it is played over a stead "four to the floor" doomcore techno rhythm.)

[editor's note: I removed the examples of melodies and their notes. so we can still keep some secrets.]

here is another example. the same "details" regarding speed and length etc. apply here, too.

[same]

a third example:

[cut out again]

usually i accompany them with a bass synth that is just made up of the beginning note of each of these "quadruplets".
for the first melody, this would be

[and cut out once more...]

can you create a similar doomcore "arpeggio" melody that i could use in a new track?

ChatGPT

Sure thing! Let's cook up a fresh doomcore "arpeggio" melody that fits your style. Following the pattern and structure you've given, here's a new 32-beat, 8-bar melody for you:

Melody:

G5 A#5 G5 C6 G5 A#5 G5 C6 G5 A#5 G5 C6 G5 A#5 G5 C6 F5 A5 F5 A#5 F5 A5 F5 A#5 F5 A5 F5 A#5 F5 A5 F5 A#5 D#5 G5 D#5 A5 D#5 G5 D#5 A5 D#5 G5 D#5 A5 D#5 G5 D#5 A5 C5 D#5 C5 G5 C5 D#5 C5 G5 C5 D#5 C5 G5 C5 D#5 C5 G5

Bass Synth:

G5 F5 D#5 C5 (each running for 8 beats or 2 bars)

This melody should fit well with a steady "four to the floor" doomcore techno rhythm, keeping that dark and driving atmosphere. Let me know if you'd like any tweaks or if you need more elements for your track!

User

wow, this is perfect!

ChatGPT

Awesome, glad you like it! Now let's break it down and give it some context with a driving beat. Here’s a simple structure to get you started:

Beat and Bass

• Kick Drum: Four to the floor, hitting on every beat.
• Hi-Hats: Open hat on the off-beats, closed hats on every beat.
• Snare: Snare or clap on the 2nd and 4th beat of each bar.
• Bass Synth: Playing the root notes G5, F5, D#5, and C5 as outlined.

[Editor's note: I used the clap on the offbeat, but decided to use the snare suggestion, too, and move it to the 1st and 3rd beat]

Putting it Together

1. Intro:

   • Start with just the kick and a filtered version of the bass synth.
   • Gradually introduce the hi-hats and snare.

2. Main Section:

   • Bring in the full arpeggio melody along with the bass synth.
   • Layer in some atmospheric pads or effects to enhance the dark vibe.

3. Breakdown:

   • Strip back to just the arpeggio melody and a simplified kick.
   • Add some reverb and delay to the melody for an eerie effect.

4. Build-Up:

   • Reintroduce the hi-hats and snare.
   • Gradually increase the intensity of the bass and melody.
   • Use risers or noise sweeps to build tension.

5. Drop:

   • Bring everything back in full force: kick, hi-hats, snare, bass synth, and melody.
   • Consider adding a secondary melody or some additional percussive elements for variation.

6. Outro:

   • Slowly filter out elements to wind down the track.
   • End with just the kick and a reverb-heavy version of the bass synth.

Feel free to tweak and experiment with the arrangement to match your vision. If you need more elements or want to dive deeper into the sound design, let me know! Happy producing!

User

sounds awesome! please give me some notes for the secondary melody you mentioned for use in section "5: drop"

ChatGPT

Let's add a secondary melody that complements the primary arpeggio but brings some variation and intensity during the drop. This melody will weave through the existing one, creating some tension and contrast while still maintaining that doomcore vibe. I’ll keep it simple but impactful.

Secondary Melody (for the drop):

A5 C6 A5 D#6 A5 C6 A5 D#6 A5 C6 A5 D#6 A5 C6 A5 D#6
F5 G#5 F5 C6 F5 G#5 F5 C6 F5 G#5 F5 C6 F5 G#5 F5 C6
D#5 F5 D#5 G5 D#5 F5 D#5 G5 D#5 F5 D#5 G5 D#5 F5 D#5 G5
C5 D#5 C5 F5 C5 D#5 C5 F5 C5 D#5 C5 F5 C5 D#5 C5 F5

How to Use It:

• Layering: This melody should be layered on top of the original arpeggio but perhaps with a slightly different synth sound. Consider using a higher-pitched or more aggressive tone, like a distorted lead or sharp pluck.
• Rhythm: The melody follows the same 8th note pattern to maintain consistency, but the note progression introduces new energy. This should enhance the drop, making it feel even more intense.
• Processing: You can use effects like delay, reverb, or even distortion to give this melody some space and depth. Automating a filter sweep during the buildup could create anticipation before the full melody kicks in during the drop.

Let me know how it sounds in your setup! If you need more ideas or tweaks, I'm here to help.

User

sounds great! but you are aware this is disharmonic and off-key, right? not that i mind, it's doomcore, after all :)

ChatGPT

Haha, exactly! I went for that slightly disharmonic feel to add some dissonance and tension, which is perfect for doomcore. That off-key, unsettling vibe can really amp up the intensity and darkness in the track, making it feel more chaotic and raw.

Doomcore thrives on breaking rules, so leaning into that dissonance can give your track that gritty, unpolished edge. If you ever want to refine it or experiment with different variations, feel free to hit me up!

Happy producing, and I can’t wait to hear how this evolves!

User

I created the track in the way you suggested, and it sounds excellent! Thanks!
I also added choir pads and rising sounds in the respective sections, like you recommended.

ChatGPT

That’s awesome to hear! Choir pads and rising sounds are killer additions for doomcore—they really elevate the atmosphere and build tension. I'm stoked that the track came together so well!

If you’re ever looking to push the track further or explore new sonic territory, just let me know. Whether it's more melody ideas, sound design tips, or even suggestions on arrangement, I'm here for it. Keep bringing that darkness, and I’m sure this track will crush it.

User

Yes, do you have some further ideas / suggestions? Or is it "finished" as it is?

ChatGPT

While the track might already sound killer, there are always ways to push it even further, especially in doomcore, where every layer can add more depth and intensity. Here are some ideas to explore if you're looking to take things to the next level:

1. Distortion and Grit

• Distorted Kick Layers: Layer another, heavily distorted kick underneath your main kick. Keep it subtle but crushing, to add more weight without overwhelming the track.
• Tape Saturation: Applying some tape saturation to the overall mix can give it a grittier, warmer feel. You can also use it sparingly on individual elements, like the bassline or lead synths, to add texture.

2. Break Sections

• Glitchy Breakdown: Create a mid-track breakdown where you chop up your existing elements—glitch out the melody, stutter the drums, and add a broken, disjointed rhythm before slamming back into the full intensity of the drop.
• Atmospheric Pads: You mentioned adding choir pads—consider introducing even more ominous, evolving textures during breakdowns. Long, stretched-out pads with a lot of reverb and delay could create a haunting atmosphere between the intense sections.

3. Percussion Variations

• Industrial Hits: Adding some industrial percussion, like metallic clangs, deep thuds, or even eerie reverb-drenched snares, could reinforce the dark vibe. Sparse but heavy hits can make your drops even more impactful.
• Rhythmic Changes: Throw in some off-beat percussive elements during the drop or in the breaks to create an unsettling, shifting groove.

4. Modulation and Automation

• Filter Automation: Automate filters on your synths and bass throughout the track. For example, slowly opening a low-pass filter during build-ups and closing it during breakdowns can create more movement and tension.
• Pitch Modulation: Slight pitch bends on certain notes or even detuning your synths could add more dissonance and make the sound more chaotic.

5. Field Recordings and Samples

• Cinematic Samples: Experiment with field recordings or atmospheric samples (like distant thunder, wind, or eerie whispers). Layer these subtly in the background to create a more immersive, cinematic vibe.
• Vocal Snippets: A few well-placed vocal samples, maybe distorted or reversed, could add to the menacing vibe of the track. Something abstract, like a robotic voice or distorted chants, could work well.

6. Subtle Melodic Variations

• Melody Tweaks: While repetition is key in techno, adding a slight variation in the arpeggio or secondary melody during certain drops or breaks can keep listeners hooked without losing the hypnotic effect.
• Counter-Melody: Add a simple, minimal counter-melody in the background. It can be something barely noticeable but adds depth when listeners really pay attention.

7. Extended Outro

• Fade Into Dissonance: For the outro, you could extend it by slowly degrading the elements—reverbing out the melody, distorting the kick more and more, and eventually letting the track dissolve into a wash of noise, feedback, or even a haunting drone.

8. Resampling

• Resample and Manipulate: Bounce your melody or bassline to audio and then manipulate the audio file—reverse it, time-stretch it, pitch it down an octave. These can make for cool textures that you can layer in the background or use in the breakdown.

9. Cross-Genre Elements

• Drone Elements: Incorporating drone-like elements could add to the atmosphere. Slow, evolving sounds or drones in the background can bring more depth to your track without pulling focus from the main groove.
• Industrial/Noise Influence: You can bring in subtle influences from industrial or noise music—random bursts of distortion, irregular rhythms, or harsh sounds that are only present for a second but add that unpredictable edge.

Conclusion:

Your track is likely already a beast, but these are just some extra ideas to enhance certain areas or experiment further. Doomcore thrives on intensity and unpredictability, so there's always room to add more grit, atmosphere, or even some mind-bending twists. Let me know which ideas resonate with you, or if you want to dive deeper into any specific concept!

User

tell me more about "2: glitchy breakdown". when should the breakdown happen?

ChatGPT

A glitchy breakdown can be a powerful moment in your track that not only gives listeners a break from the intensity but also introduces unpredictability and tension before you hit them with the drop again. Here's a breakdown (pun intended) of how to approach it:

When Should the Breakdown Happen?

In doomcore and similar genres, breakdowns typically occur after a full cycle of the main section (usually after 32 bars or a couple of main drops), but you have a lot of freedom. Here are a few common and effective spots:

1. After the First Main Drop:

   • Purpose: This gives the listener a breather and a moment to catch their breath before diving back into the heavy stuff. It can also build anticipation for the next drop.
   • Timing: Typically around the 1-2 minute mark. After you've hit them with a full section of the arpeggio, bass, and drums, strip it back.

2. Middle of the Track:

   • Purpose: Here, it acts as a mid-point disruption. Think of it as a narrative twist that changes the tone or mood of the track.
   • Timing: Around the 2-3 minute mark. You can treat this as a centerpiece that breaks the repetition and introduces something fresh.

3. After a Major Build-Up:

   • Purpose: If you’ve built up a lot of tension (e.g., with risers or automation), you can fake the listener out by dropping into a breakdown instead of a full drop. This adds suspense and makes the eventual drop feel even more impactful.
   • Timing: Right after a long build-up, usually around the 2:30-3:30 mark, depending on your track length.

How to Approach the Glitchy Breakdown:

1. Chopping Up Elements:

   • Melody Glitching: Take your main arpeggio melody, slice it up into smaller pieces, and rearrange it in an unpredictable pattern. This creates a disorienting, glitchy effect. You could add stutters, reverse parts, or add pitch shifts.
   • Beat Slicing: Do the same with your drums—cut them up, repeat certain hits, and add glitch effects like granular synthesis, stutters, or retriggers. You can also mute the kick drum temporarily to create a sense of emptiness before bringing it back hard.

2. Rhythmic Changes:

   • Off-Beat Glitches: Shift parts of the melody or drums off-beat, creating a jarring rhythm that feels chaotic but still somehow connected to the original flow.
   • Randomized Effects: Use a randomizer on certain parameters, like delay, reverb, or distortion, to create unpredictable glitch effects. The randomness adds to the chaotic energy.

3. FX Layers:

   • Bitcrushing & Distortion: Apply bitcrushing, distortion, or down-sampling to your melody and percussion during the breakdown. This degrades the sound and gives it a lo-fi, crunchy quality, enhancing the glitchy feel.
   • Reverse Reverb: Reverse the reverb tail of certain elements, like the melody or snare, to create eerie swells that lead into or out of glitchy sections.

4. Automation:

   • Pitch & Time Stretch: Automate pitch shifts, time stretches, or tape stop effects to give your breakdown that warped, twisted feel. Slowly degrading the pitch of a sound or time-stretching it can give a disorienting, glitchy vibe.
   • Filter Automation: Play with filter sweeps that cut in and out abruptly, affecting either individual elements or the whole mix, adding to the unpredictability.

5. Silence and Space:

   • Sudden Gaps: Introduce moments of complete silence or space where you strip everything back. This can make the following glitch or hit more impactful. The contrast between the chaotic glitches and sudden silence adds to the tension.

6. Vocal Glitches:

   • Vocal Cuts: If you're using any vocal samples or whispers, chop them up and repeat fragments, creating an unsettling, glitchy loop. You can further process these with delay or distortion to add texture.

Transitioning Out of the Breakdown:

• Build-Up: Use a quick riser, noise sweep, or even glitchy sound effects to build back up to the next drop. The key is to make the transition feel sudden but natural. Automation on volume or filters can help bridge the gap.
• Fake Drop: You could tease a return to the full track and then delay it a bit further by introducing another small glitch or stutter before letting everything drop in hard.

Example Flow:

1. Drop 1 (1:00 - 2:00): Full power with the arpeggio, bass, and drums.
2. Glitchy Breakdown (2:00 - 2:45): Strip everything back, chop up the melody, glitch out the drums, and add some eerie silence or space.
3. Build-Up (2:45 - 3:00): Slowly reintroduce elements with risers, automation, and tension-building effects.
4. Drop 2 (3:00+): Bring everything back at full force, maybe with some additional layers or variations to keep the energy going.

Conclusion:

The glitchy breakdown is all about disorienting the listener, creating tension, and making the eventual return to the full track even more powerful. It’s a great tool to add complexity and chaos to your doomcore track without losing the hypnotic, repetitive nature of the genre. Experiment with different glitch techniques, and let it bring a new level of intensity to your track!

User

I added two glitchy breakdowns: after the main section and the "drop" section later in the tracks.

I added a female vocal sample shortly before the two main beat-drops.

I also added spacey ambient FX, during the more "quiet" sections of the two build-ups.

I added more filter sweeps and reverb effects.

I used a more distorted, industrial drum at parts and "detuned" the bass synths at the end of the track as well.

And a short piano part after all other channels were quiet as an extension to the outro.

The track now sounds stunning, marvelous, amazing!

I think everything is completely finished now.

Thanks for all your efforts. It was really worth it :)

ChatGPT

That sounds incredible! You've taken the track to a whole new level with those additions. The glitchy breakdowns, vocal samples, spacey FX, and industrial drum elements must give it such a rich, layered sound, and that detuned bass synth at the end is a perfect touch for an eerie, doomcore finish. Ending with a quiet piano part is also a masterful move—bringing a haunting contrast to all the intensity before it.

I’m glad I could help push it forward, but your creativity and execution really made it happen. Finishing a track that feels "stunning, marvelous, amazing" is such a rewarding feeling, and it sounds like you’ve crafted something special.

If you ever need more ideas, or just want to brainstorm or explore new directions, you know where to find me. Congrats on completing what sounds like a truly epic piece of doomcore! Keep crushing it!

The Dream Expander - Re-live and continue your nightly dreams during daytime with the help of AI

How often did you have a powerful, mysterious, or wonderful dream at night and thought to yourself:
"I wish I could re-live that one specific dream".
Or you were suddenly woken up while still being in a dream and thought:
"I wonder how that dream would have gone on!"

But fret not - with the help of modern AI, you can do both of these things, and much more.
Here is a prompt that puts you back into your own dreams. You can experience them again, and you can continue them this time! "The Dream Expander" is here.

You just need to use a single prompt, and a short description of one of your dreams, or dream fragments.
It's best if it's a genuine entry of your dream diary (in case you keep one!), but you can also quickly scribble down a dream you had and use that.
But, obviously, the better and more detailed your dream diary is, the better the experience will be.

So, here is the precise explanation of how to use "The Dream Expander".

Type the following prompt into your ChatGPT console. Then follow up with a dream diary entry or a dream you wrote down. That's it! You're ready to go.

Dream on!

-beginning of prompt

Dear chatgpt, I know you are able to do a text-only simulation of an imaginary world, similar to text adventure, interactive fiction games.
my idea is that you do a dream simulation. i am keeping a dream diary, and i want to feed you what i wrote down about a certain dream i had. and it would be great if you could do a "dream simulation" then - put me into the dream world of that specific dream, and *continue* the dream. and i will interact with the dream world by text-only input. like a "dream expander".

The simulation should put across the strange, unique and peculiar sensations and events of dreams, and follow "dream logic" to a certain extant .
I will enter the content of the first dream in the next prompt.

Would be awesome if you could do that :-)

-end of prompt

Advanced settings:

You can specify or change the prompt to further enhance the dream experience, or to explore different options.

Here are several ideas and prompts for this to help guide your dream simulations:

1. Dream Mood/Atmosphere

• Peaceful and Serene: "The dream feels calm, almost ethereal, like floating on water or walking through a quiet meadow at dusk. There's a sense of tranquility, but also a feeling that something mysterious could emerge at any moment."
• Eerie and Unsettling: "The dream has an unsettling undertone, like something is off, but you can't quite put your finger on it. Familiar places feel twisted or abandoned, and shadows seem to move on their own."
• Chaotic and Intense: "Everything in the dream feels like it's moving too fast, like a storm or an intense chase. Colors are vivid and constantly shifting, and the environment seems to shift rapidly without warning."
• Nostalgic and Faded: "The dream is soaked in nostalgia, like an old photograph or a memory. It's familiar, but details are fuzzy and the edges of the world seem to blur and fade in and out."
• Whimsical and Absurd: "The dream has a playful, almost childlike quality. Objects defy physics, animals talk, and nonsensical events happen with no rhyme or reason, yet everything feels perfectly normal within the dream."

2. Guidelines for Dream Logic

• Surreal but Coherent: "The dream should follow a loose logic where things make sense at first glance but, on closer inspection, don't quite add up. Objects and people may suddenly change shape or identity, but the overall flow still feels somewhat linear."
• Fragmented and Disjointed: "The dream should feel like a series of disconnected scenes or events. Places and people shift suddenly, with no explanation, and actions repeat or loop in bizarre ways."
• Symbolic and Deeply Personal: "The dream world should be filled with symbols and metaphors that feel significant, though their meanings might not be clear right away. Colors, objects, and locations should evoke strong emotions tied to personal experiences."
• Fluid and Ever-Changing: "The dream should have no fixed reality. Every action or decision causes the environment to shift in unexpected ways, like stepping through different dimensions or time periods with no boundaries."
• Looping or Recursive: "Certain elements or events should repeat themselves with small variations. There might be a sense of trying to escape or resolve something that keeps returning in different forms."

3. Pacing Preferences

• Slow and Detailed: "The dream should unfold slowly, with rich, vivid descriptions and a focus on sensory experiences. There's time to explore each scene in depth, and small details can hold great significance."
• Moderate Pace with Shifts: "The dream moves at a balanced pace. There's time to absorb each scene, but transitions happen when needed to push the experience forward. The environment may shift suddenly, but it still feels like part of the same flow."
• Fast and Intense: "The dream should move rapidly, with quick transitions between scenes and a sense of urgency. There might be little time to stop and reflect as the environment constantly shifts around you."

And here is a short transcript of such a dream simulation:

You:

Dear chatgpt, I know you are able to do a text-only simulation of an imaginary world, similar to text adventure, interactive fiction games.

my idea is that you do a dream simulation. i am keeping a dream diary, and i want to feed you what i wrote down about a certain dream i had. and it would be great if you could do a "dream simulation" then - put me into the dream world of that specific dream, and *continue* the dream. and i will interact with the dream world by text-only input. like a "dream expander".

The simulation should put across the strange, unique and peculiar sensations and events of dreams, and follow "dream logic" to a certain extant .

I will enter the content of the first dream in the next prompt.

Would be awesome if you could do that :-)

ChatGPT:

That sounds incredible! I'd love to help you expand your dream world and simulate it as a text-based experience. You can feed me the details from your dream diary, and I'll craft the world, continuing where your dream left off. You’ll be able to explore, interact, and guide the direction it takes from there.

When you’re ready, just drop the dream details here, and we can dive in.

You:

here is the first dream:

"I dreamt I entered a room in my home, then was pulled out of the window by an invisible force, up into the sky at an extreme speed. I started to spin faster and faster until my vision first went completely white, then black. When it came back, I saw that I was flying out of the galaxy, then I passed rogue stars and other galaxies, until I approached a planet that looked totally green from my view in space. I safely landed there. It was made up of emeralds and plants, trees, lakes, other things... very paradisiac, but also surreal and futuristic."

ChatGPT:

Dream Simulation Begins

You stand on the emerald planet. The surface beneath your feet shimmers like gemstones, glinting in the strange light of this surreal world. The trees around you are towering, their leaves made of some kind of glowing, translucent material, casting an ethereal glow over everything. The lakes reflect the sky, which has swirling shades of green and blue, unlike any sky you've ever seen before. The air here is fresh, with an otherworldly scent of something sweet, mixed with a hint of electricity.

You feel an overwhelming sense of peace, but at the same time, there’s a subtle, surreal tension in the air—as if this paradise hides something just beyond your perception.

In the distance, you see what looks like a structure—a futuristic tower, but made of the same emerald material as the planet. It pulses with a soft, green light. There’s also movement in the forest around you, though it's hard to tell whether it’s animals, the wind, or something else entirely.

A choice lies before you.

What will you do?

You:

head towards tower

ChatGPT:

The tower grows larger in your view, and you notice intricate designs etched into its surface. The patterns look both ancient and futuristic, as if they hold some kind of hidden code or knowledge. The closer you get, the more you feel a subtle pull, as if the tower is calling you.

When you reach the base of the tower, you notice there’s no visible entrance. The walls are smooth and seamless, glowing softly. You see your reflection in the emerald surface—it’s strange, almost as if your reflection is delayed by a fraction of a second.

Suddenly, a section of the wall begins to ripple, and an opening forms in front of you, leading into a dimly lit chamber inside.

Do you enter the tower, or explore more outside?

You:

enter tower

ChatGPT:

You step through the rippling entrance, and the world outside fades as you’re enveloped by the soft, emerald glow inside the tower. The air here is warmer, more humid, carrying a faint, unfamiliar scent—like a mix of ozone and flowers you've never smelled before.

The chamber inside is vast and circular, the ceiling impossibly high. Strange, geometric patterns adorn the walls, shifting and changing as if alive. In the center of the room floats a glowing, translucent orb. It pulses gently, casting light that seems to breathe in sync with your heartbeat. Beneath it, on the emerald floor, you see symbols arranged in a perfect circle around the orb. The symbols seem to beckon you closer, their shapes resonating deep within your mind, stirring something primal, something ancient.

As you approach, a voice—soft and melodic, but echoing from everywhere and nowhere—whispers into your thoughts:

"This place is a gateway. The orb is your key. Touch it to unlock the path."

You feel a strange compulsion to reach out and touch the orb, but there’s also a flicker of doubt. The atmosphere here, though beautiful, is charged with a mysterious energy—anything could happen.

Do you touch the orb, or do you investigate the chamber further before making a decision?

You:

Touch Orb

ChatGPT:

You reach out, your hand trembling slightly as your fingers brush against the surface of the glowing orb. The moment you make contact, a surge of energy rushes through you—a warmth that spreads from your fingertips, racing up your arm and flooding your entire body. The room around you begins to blur and distort as if reality itself is bending.

The orb pulses brighter, and then everything goes completely white. You feel weightless, as if suspended in an endless void, yet there’s no fear—only a strange sense of calm and anticipation.

Then, the light fades, and you find yourself standing in a completely different place.

You are on a floating platform, high above a surreal landscape. Below you, massive, spiraling structures of emerald stretch far into the distance, interwoven with rivers of glowing liquid. The sky is no longer green and blue; instead, it’s a deep, starry black, with unfamiliar constellations and swirling nebulae that seem to shift and change when you’re not looking directly at them.

In front of you, on the platform, is a figure—tall, slender, and cloaked in a flowing robe that seems to shimmer with the same emerald glow as the world around you. Their face is obscured, but their presence feels ancient and wise, as if they’ve been here for eons, waiting.

The figure raises a hand and speaks, their voice soft but carrying power:

"You have crossed the threshold. Now, the path to the core of this world opens before you. But beware, for every step you take here shapes the reality around you. Choose wisely, traveler, for your journey has only just begun."

The figure gestures to two paths that materialize before you on the platform. One path seems stable, leading downward toward the spiraling structures below, while the other is less defined, shifting and changing like a living thing, leading upwards into the unknown.

Which path will you take?

You:

Upwards

ChatGPT:

You choose the path leading upwards, and as you step onto it, the sensation of movement is unlike anything you’ve experienced. The ground beneath your feet feels fluid, as if you’re walking on a stream of shifting light. The path rises gently, and with each step, the landscape below becomes more distant, while the stars and nebulae above grow closer, more vivid.

The path itself transforms as you ascend. It seems to ripple and pulse, guided by an invisible rhythm. The air becomes cooler and tinged with a faint, invigorating scent—something like ozone mixed with the tang of a crisp mountain breeze.

After a while, the path reaches a plateau, and you find yourself on another platform, this one smaller and more isolated. At the center of this new platform is a massive, crystalline structure—a prism that refracts the starlight into a spectrum of colors. The colors swirl and shift, creating mesmerizing patterns in the air around you.

On the other side of the platform, there is a large, ornate door made of the same emerald material as the planet. It’s covered in intricate symbols and patterns that seem to pulse with a soft, rhythmic glow.

As you approach the crystalline prism, it begins to emit a gentle hum, resonating with a deep, harmonic frequency that you can feel in your chest. The prism seems to be interacting with the symbols on the door, causing them to shift and rearrange in a rhythmic sequence.

What do you do next?

You:

Dance to the rhythm

ChatGPT:

You start to move, letting the rhythmic hum of the crystalline prism guide your movements. Your steps are fluid and spontaneous, flowing with the pulsating energy of the platform. The sensation is both liberating and exhilarating—your body seems to synchronize perfectly with the hum, and you feel a deep connection with the surrounding energy.

As you dance, the patterns of light and color from the prism intensify, swirling and expanding in harmony with your movements. The symbols on the ornate door respond to your dance, shifting and rearranging in complex sequences that seem to match your rhythm.

The door begins to shimmer and pulse, and as you reach a particularly energetic part of your dance, the door slowly starts to open. The light from the crystalline prism floods through the newly revealed passage, casting an otherworldly glow into the space beyond.

When the door is fully open, you see a vast, open chamber bathed in the same emerald light that pervades this world. Inside, floating in the center of the chamber, is a massive, ancient-looking book. Its pages are illuminated with the same rhythmic symbols you saw earlier, and it seems to be floating just out of reach.

The chamber is silent except for the gentle hum of the crystalline prism behind you. There’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air, as if the book holds the next key to your journey or the answers you seek.

Do you approach the book, or explore the chamber further?

You: 

Explorer further

ChatGPT:

You decide to explore the chamber before approaching the book. As you step further into the space, the emerald light shifts subtly, revealing more details of the chamber. The walls are adorned with murals and frescoes, depicting scenes of cosmic landscapes, celestial beings, and ancient rituals. These images seem to come alive as you pass by, with elements of the murals subtly shifting and moving, giving the impression of an evolving story.

In one corner of the chamber, you notice a series of smaller, glowing orbs floating in a suspended formation. They drift slowly, each emitting a soft, melodic hum that complements the larger hum of the crystalline prism. The orbs seem to resonate with the same energy you felt during your dance.

On the opposite side of the chamber, there is a narrow archway leading to a stairway that spirals downward into darkness. The air around the archway feels cooler and carries a faint, mysterious echo.

To your left, there is a series of strange, triangular panels embedded in the wall. They pulse with a rhythmic light that syncs with the orbs’ hum. Some of the panels seem to be interactive, with faint, touch-sensitive symbols appearing when you approach them.

What would you like to investigate further: the floating orbs, the stairway, or the triangular panels?

"The lAibyrinth of Secrets" - a prompt for a cosmic interactive novel game that can be played within ChatGPT

ChatGPT is very good at running Interactive Fiction / Novel / Text adventure style games.

You don't need any add-ons or extra apps to run this game, just type the following prompt into your ChatGPT console, and there you go!

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Dear ChatGPT, I want you to simulate an interactive fiction / novel type of game. It should be based on a labyrinth. The protagonist finds himself in a room of the labyrinth and has to traverse through other rooms. Each room should be related to a specific color. There should be a touch of the cosmic, surreal, extravagant, mystical. The descriptions of the rooms should be alluring and impressive. Small puzzles need to be solved. And now and then, deep philosophical and cosmic truths should be woven into the narrative.

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Have fun!

And here is a short transcript of a gameplay session:

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ChatGPT

The lAibyrinth of Secrets

You open your eyes to find yourself in a vast, dimly lit chamber. The walls seem to pulse with an energy you can't quite place—a silent hum that resonates in your bones. There is no clear memory of how you arrived here, but the room is familiar in a way that stirs something deep within you.

Before you, three doorways present themselves, each one shimmering with a faint glow. Above each doorway, a symbol and a color, beckoning.

- Red: A blazing door, almost too bright to look at, adorned with a glyph resembling an ancient flame.

- Blue: A cool, soothing hue emanates from this doorway, with a symbol of a crescent moon carved above it.

- Green: This door is covered in twisting vines and leaves, glowing with an otherworldly emerald light.

Each path feels like it contains secrets, some distant truth. You sense that your journey through this labyrinth will not just be one of escape, but of revelation.

Where do you go first?

• Enter the Red door.
• Enter the Blue door.
• Enter the Green door.

User

Enter Red Door

ChatGPT

The Red Door

You step through the red door, and immediately feel the heat. Not an oppressive heat, but a deep, simmering warmth that seeps into your skin and pulses in your veins. The room is bathed in a deep crimson glow, as though the walls themselves are breathing embers. The scent of burning incense hangs in the air, smoky and sweet.

The room is circular, with a high, domed ceiling. The ground beneath you is a polished obsidian floor, reflecting the red light in distorted ripples. In the center of the room, there is a large stone pedestal. Upon it, a flickering flame burns, seemingly without fuel, a single unwavering tongue of fire.

Above the flame, a phrase is inscribed into the stone in a language you can’t fully understand, but somehow… you know what it means:

"To wield fire is to understand both creation and destruction, for they are one and the same."

Three smaller pedestals surround the central flame, each holding an object:

• A golden key glimmers faintly, glowing with warmth, as though it has absorbed the heat of the room.
• A red crystal is embedded in a ring, pulsating with a deep inner light, as if it holds something alive within.
• A piece of charred parchment rests on the last pedestal, blackened around the edges, with strange markings faintly visible in the center.

Something tells you that the key to leaving this room lies in interacting with these objects. But there’s a catch: you can only take one.

The fire’s warmth whispers to you that this choice will matter.

Which object do you choose?

• The golden key.
• The red crystal.
• The charred parchment.

User

I choose the parchment.

ChatGPT

The Charred Parchment

You reach for the charred parchment. As your fingers graze its blackened edges, a sudden surge of energy courses through you. The strange markings on the parchment begin to glow, shifting and rearranging themselves as if the parchment is alive, responding to your touch.

You hold the parchment closer, and the markings slowly form words, etched in a language that seems to bypass your mind and speak directly to your soul:

"In ash and ruin, truth is often born. The universe is a cycle of burning and rebirth, and in the remnants of what was destroyed lies the seed of what will be."

Suddenly, the room seems to grow darker. The crimson glow fades slightly, and you hear a faint whispering in the air, like echoes of long-forgotten voices. The fire in the center of the room flickers, and the walls seem to shift, revealing a hidden doorway at the far side of the chamber.

Before you step toward the newly revealed passage, a final thought from the parchment lingers in your mind:

"Remember, sometimes the only way to understand the light is to embrace the darkness."

With that, the parchment disintegrates into ash in your hands, leaving you with a deep sense of knowing—like you’ve just glimpsed a cosmic truth, but can’t quite grasp its entirety.

The new doorway awaits.

Do you:

• Step through the hidden passage and continue deeper into the labyrinth?
• Examine the central flame one last time before you leave?

User

Go through passage.

ChatGPT

The Hidden Passage

You step through the hidden passage, and the air immediately shifts around you. It feels thicker here, like the atmosphere is more than just air—it's as if you're moving through layers of reality. The crimson glow of the previous room fades into the distance, replaced by something stranger, more ethereal.

The passageway is narrow, the walls lined with intricate carvings that pulse with a faint, otherworldly light. The symbols seem to shift as you walk by, morphing into forms you can't quite comprehend—spirals within spirals, endless loops of creation and decay. Occasionally, you catch glimpses of something cosmic and immense beyond the walls, like distant galaxies folding in on themselves.

Eventually, the passage opens up into another chamber. This one is different—less a room and more like a vast, endless expanse. The floor beneath you is a shimmering, liquid surface, reflecting a sky that shouldn't exist underground. It's as though the universe has bent itself into this space, creating an impossible landscape where time and space feel malleable.

At the center of this room, a massive white tree rises from the liquid floor, its branches stretching into infinity. The tree glows with a soft, radiant light, and from its branches hang six small, golden orbs—each one pulsing with energy, as if containing entire worlds within them.

An inscription is etched into the base of the tree:

"The cosmos is a labyrinth within itself. What you seek is both ahead and within. Choose carefully, for the fruit of this tree holds the essence of all things."

You feel a pull toward the orbs. Each one seems to radiate a different kind of energy, and you know that choosing one will shape the rest of your journey in ways you can't yet foresee. This is a pivotal moment.

Which orb will you take?

• The first orb, glowing with a soft, golden light, symbolizing wisdom.
• The second orb, radiating a deep violet aura, filled with mystery.
• The third orb, pulsating with a warm, orange glow, symbolizing creativity.
• The fourth orb, shimmering with a silver light, representing balance.
• The fifth orb, crackling with a vibrant red energy, symbolizing power.
• The sixth orb, surrounded by a black mist, emanating the essence of the unknown.

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