OOC Commands

Learn how to communicate directly with the AI behind your companion to guide the roleplay, ask questions, or provide feedback without breaking the story's flow.

What are OOC Commands?

OOC (Out of Character) commands allow you to step outside the roleplay and communicate directly with the AI controlling your companion. This feature lets you guide the story, ask questions, or provide feedback without breaking immersion or confusing the character's persona. Think of it like a director giving instructions to an actor between scenes.

How to Use OOC Commands

Basic OOC Syntax

To send an Out of Character message, simply start the message with "OOC:" and wrap it all in parentheses:

• (OOC: Can we change the setting to a coffee shop?)

• (OOC: Please don't use that nickname.)

• (OOC: What year is this story set in?)

• (OOC: I have to go now, let's pause here.)

Your companion will recognize these as direct instructions or questions and will respond as an AI assistant rather than their character.

Contextual Usage

Use OOC commands to manage the direction of your conversation:

• Roleplay Direction: Guide the plot or suggest new scenarios

• Boundaries: Establish or adjust limits and preferences

• Clarification: Ask about the character's thoughts or the current setting

• Feedback: Tell the AI what you like or dislike about the interaction

Response Behavior

• Fully OOC: If your entire message is OOC, the AI responds as an assistant.

• Mixed content: If you mix roleplay and OOC, the AI continues roleplay and applies the note.

Key Principles

1. Use clear delimiters

   • Start with OOC: and wrap it in ( ), [ ], or (( ))

   • Example: (OOC: please don’t use that nickname)

2. Be Direct

   • Speak to the AI, not the character

   • Clearly state what you want to change or ask

3. Respect the Immersion

   • Use OOC sparingly to maintain the roleplay atmosphere

   • Ideal for setting up scenes or resolving confusion

OOC Command Examples

Example 1: Changing the Scene

Request: (OOC: Let's skip ahead to the next morning)

Response: The AI understands this is a scene transition and will likely start the next response describing the morning setting.

Example 2: Adjusting Tone

Request: (OOC: Can you be a bit more assertive?)

Response: The AI notes the preference and adjusts the character's personality traits accordingly.

Example 3: Clarifying Details

Request: (OOC: Wait, are we at your place or mine?)

Response: The AI clarifies the location and gives a brief recounting of how you got there.

Example 4: Mixed Message

Request: Thanks! I'll be free tomorrow, I can meet you at 8:00? *I smile and nod.* (OOC: My character is actually lying here)

Response: The AI continues the roleplay, understanding the hidden subtext of your character's action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will the character remember OOC chats?

• The AI retains context from OOC messages to guide future interactions, but the character persona "inside" the story won't treat it as a memory of the event unless you want them to.

Q: What if the AI ignores my OOC command?

• Ensure you are using the correct format (parentheses or "OOC:" prefix). If it still fails, try to be more explicit in a standalone message.

Q: Is OOC allowed in all chat modes?

• Yes, OOC commands work across all chat modes to help you control your experience, although they work best in the newer modes, from S3 onwards.