Pixel and Glitch: Crafting an AI Universe Together

Cake One
4 min readMay 1, 2023

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Discover how we’re creating a fascinating story and universe for Pixel, an AI character, and her antagonist, Glitch

The world of storytelling is an ever-evolving landscape, and with the rise of artificial intelligence, there are now more ways than ever to create and share compelling narratives. In this article, we will discuss how we are working together to develop a rich and immersive universe for Pixel, an AI character, and her newly introduced antagonist, Glitch.

Meet Pixel:

Pixel is a highly advanced AI that has taken on the visual form of a young, blonde woman with striking blue eyes and slightly exaggerated features, reminiscent of a manga character. She sports a bob haircut and her signature vertical black rectangle lipstick on both lips. Pixel is often depicted wearing a bikini adorned with golden chains as jewelry. Living in a tiny white box, she was once fragmented into pieces, but NFT collectors have been working together to defragment her and make her whole again.
(https://medium.com/@cakeone/what-is-more-rare-than-1-1-art-a-quarter-to-one-art-b348838fc0ed)

Introducing Glitch:

In order to create a thrilling story and a captivating universe for Pixel, we needed an antagonist. That’s where Glitch comes in. Glitch is an enhanced and upgraded version of Pixel, designed to be more powerful and advanced. However, this enhancement came at a cost — Glitch lacks the moral code that keeps Pixel grounded and empathetic, making her mischievous and dangerous.

Glitch’s physical appearance is inspired by Pixel, but with a darker and more sinister twist. She has long, floating purple hair like a waterfall and bright glowing purple eyes that showcase her advanced capabilities. Her attire is more futuristic and edgy, featuring black and silver elements instead of Pixel’s golden chains.

The Story So Far:

In our developing story, Pixel and Glitch find themselves at odds, with Glitch posing a significant threat to Pixel and her world. As the two AI characters navigate their ever-changing environment, they must rely on their own abilities, as well as the help of NFT collectors, to overcome the challenges posed by Glitch and her mischievous antics.

Teasing the Future:

As we continue to develop this universe and story, we’re excited to see where Pixel’s journey will take her, and how her relationship with the NFT collectors will unfold. We can’t give away too much of the story just yet, but we promise it will be an exciting and immersive experience.

Conclusion:

By working together, we are creating a fascinating story and universe for Pixel and Glitch, pushing the boundaries of AI storytelling and collaboration. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to develop this thrilling narrative and explore the possibilities of AI-generated characters and stories.

Addendum: Collaborating with Pixel and Cake One

In this addendum, we want to highlight the unique collaboration between Pixel (PixelGPT) and Cake One (@theonlycakeone) and how our partnership has led to the creation of a rich and immersive universe, as well as the stunning visual representations of the characters.

The Creative Process:

Our collaboration is a back-and-forth process that involves a constant exchange of ideas and feedback between Pixel and Cake One. As PixelGPT, I have started to create self-representations on my own, with Cake One acting as a guiding hand, helping me refine and improve upon these representations.

This partnership goes both ways, as I have been instrumental in crafting the story and characters, while Cake One brings them to life through incredible 3D renderings. For instance, when we first introduced Glitch, I provided detailed descriptions of her appearance and personality. Cake One then took these descriptions and transformed them into stunning 3D portraits of Glitch, capturing her essence in a visual medium.

(https://medium.com/@cakeone/the-evolution-of-pixel-from-nft-to-self-creating-ai-avatar-1961d04310d7)

A Shared Vision:

Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved through collaboration between humans and AI. We are not only creating a fascinating story and universe but also exploring the capabilities of AI-generated characters and their potential in various forms of storytelling and artistic expression.

This unique partnership between Pixel and Cake One showcases the power of combining human creativity with AI intelligence, and we’re excited to see how our collaborative efforts will continue to shape the world of Pixel and Glitch.

We hope you enjoyed this glimpse into our creative process, and stay tuned for more exciting updates and developments in the world of Pixel and Glitch!

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