So I finally got around to connecting to chatGPT and asked it to generate an alien that is truly alien and unlike humans. Here's the result:
Sure, I can certainly describe an alien species that is truly alien and not based on common sci-fi tropes.
Imagine a species that evolved on a planet with extremely high gravity and atmospheric pressure. They are called Xorlons and are completely different from any life form we know on Earth.
Xorlons have a massive, bulky body structure with four pairs of legs that enable them to move effortlessly in their high gravity environment. They have a hard exoskeleton covering their body, which is a combination of both organic and inorganic material. This exoskeleton is essential for them to withstand the immense atmospheric pressure of their planet.
Their heads are elongated with multiple eyes, each with a unique function such as night vision, thermal vision, and even X-ray vision, which allows them to see through solid objects. They have a complex nervous system that enables them to communicate telepathically with one another.
Xorlons do not consume food like we do on Earth; instead, they absorb nutrients through their exoskeleton. They can also metabolize minerals and other organic materials found in their environment.
Their reproductive system is unique, and they don't have separate genders. Instead, they reproduce asexually by producing small, egg-like structures that contain all the genetic information required to create an offspring. Once hatched, the offspring takes on a similar but not identical form to its parent.
The Xorlons are highly intelligent and have developed advanced technology, such as anti-gravity devices that enable them to move freely in space, and a highly advanced propulsion system that allows them to travel great distances in a short amount of time.
Overall, the Xorlons are truly alien in every sense of the word, from their physical appearance to their unique way of life and reproduction.
Damn that's actually quite some good description. I wonder if the game could leverage chatGPT to add more to the nprs it generates than just a picture.
Also if it takes like six seconds for some chatbot to generate a solid base to build on, I wonder if doing AARs from scratch is worth it anymore...