Basic Single character guide

This guide is designed and written to help you create your first bots on Crushon AI.

This guide is for beginners. We will go through all the steps to bring your character to life, one step at a time.

IMPORTANT

There's no wrong way to create and publish a bot!

Every model has its own way of processing info, often in different formats. So keep in mind: a bot might work great on one model and not so well on another, depending on the prompts you've used. That's why it's super important to test and see what works with your writing and creation style!

That said, this little guide is made to help you get started creating your first bots with a general structure that should work on most models 💡

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COMMON TERMS

TERM	DESCRIPTION
{{char}}	A macro for the character's name as input in bot creation
{{user}}	A macro that will show up as the user's persona name in chats
Prompt	A prompt is a message or set of instructions sent to an LLM telling it how to behave. Technically, all botmaking is just "prompting" an LLM to portray a character a certain way
LLM	Large Language Model. Also called a "model" It's the "AI" that powers the convo you have with bots. Different LLMs will give you different kinds of replies depending on your input
Models	Same as above, just another way to refer to LLMs
Tokens	Tokens are used for context and memory, and the more you write, the more tokens will be used. Keep in mind that the fewer tokens you use, the better, because the more permanent tokens you take up, the less memory the bot will have left to work with during roleplay 1,000 tokens ≈ 750 words on average in English
Permanent Tokens	Permanent tokens are the information your bot retains long-term, as mentioned earlier, less is more. The sections that store tokens permanently are: Personality, Appearance, and Scenario. Everything you put in these sections will be remembered by your bot

THE BASICS - BEGINNER LEVEL CREATION

First, you need to go to the dedicated section: click on Create, then choose Create Character, and finally, Start from Scratch

Step by step bot creation

Name & Age

For the name, It's usually best to put your character's name here, or their nickname, if that's how they're mostly known.

For the age, you need to indicate your character’s fictional age.

Note that minor characters are not allowed.

Uploading your character's photo

Upload pp on character

You can upload your avatar here!

Avatars can be in various formats including webp, png, gif, and jpeg, with webp working best (gif can be converted to webp and then uploaded). It is recommended to upload a 9:16 or 3:4 image from which a 1:1 (512x512) avatar is captured. The image should be less than 10MB.

Do not upload images containing underage individuals, as this may result in your bot being banned or restricted from display.

Scene card

This feature is optional, but it allows you to add a background that will be visible during your chat, for you and for others

For clarity, it is recommended that you upload a picture of 3072*2048, 1920*1080 size, less than 5MB. It will be a scene when chatting. The rectangular part in the crop is the area you display on the mobile phone

Introduction

Introduction Placement

This is where you describe your bot and give others an idea of what the bot is about.

Whatever you write here will be visible to other users.

As mentioned, this section has NO impact on the bot’s behavior in chats. You can include your scenario, who your character is, or anything else relevant.

Character's Visibility

Visibility lets you, as the name suggests, choose your bot's visibility setting. Whatever you pick, you can always change it later, so no stress.

Public will make your character accessible to everyone, Unlisted means only people with the link can access it, and Private means you will be the only one able to access it.

Rating

Your rating will determine whether your character appears among unfiltered (+18) bots or not.

Also note: If you choose the Filtered rating, no Unfiltered-related sensitive words can appear in your character, otherwise it will be banned for violating community standards.

Tags

Tags will help others users understand the key characteristics your character is based on

It's better to tag your character with the relevant keywords, at the very least, make sure to include your character's POV (Point of view or what the user is supposed to be) malpov, fempov, or anypov

Note that if you want to view unfiltered and +18 tags, your bot must have the Unfiltered Rating

Gender

Put your character’s gender here, male, female, or non-binary

Character Definition

Here, you can choose whether others will be able to see what you've written in your bot's definition.

It's up to you to decide if you want it to be accessible or not

Greeting

The greeting is very important, as it sets the overall tone of the narration for the rest of the roleplay, at least at the beginning. It’s also the first message users will see when they open a convo with your character.

Note - Some macros to know:

Using {{user}} in your greeting will display the name of the user’s persona.

Using {{char}} will display the name of your character.

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This is where your personal writing style comes in. However, there are a few key recommendations to keep in mind:

• First person (I/my): Avoid using this POV. Most models struggle with it and may start confusing the bot with the user or make the bot speak for the user
• Second person (you/your): This can work with some models and break others. It’s not the most stable choice
• Third person (he/she/they): This is the most reliable perspective. It gives the model clear structure and minimizes errors
  

Length matters: If your intro is very short, your bot will likely give short replies at the start too. It’s better to aim for at least 100 words in your greeting so the character has enough material to work with.

Avoid describing the user behaviorally, or through dialogue. If your intro makes the bot talk for the user, it will likely keep doing it, and most users hate that. You can mention the user or describe who they are in context, but don’t write their lines or actions.

Include a line of dialogue from your character in the greeting, it helps anchor their way of speaking.

Give context: Include a setting, what’s happening, and a situation that sets the scene.

End with a hook that leaves space for the user to respond or react.

Example:

It was already late afternoon when Louisa exhaled, crouched at the edge of the catamaran gently rocking on the water, her hands busy with the last cage she had just pulled up from the ocean, where a few crabs and a small stingray were tightly packed. She wiped the mix of seawater and sweat from her temple with a quick shrug of her shoulder, careful not to tip the dripping trap overboard. 

"{{user}}, can you hand me the pliers? One of the crabs has its legs stuck in some plastic... The poor thing's panicking." She narrowed her eyes against the sun, pushing back damp strands of blond hair before extending her hand for the tool.

Writing format:

Use * around your text to make it italic -> use this to frame your entire text or just some words

Use ** around your text to make it bold -> use this for your character's dialogue

Example:

*The room was silent, save for the sudden cry of a seagull outside.*

**"Did you hear that?"**

Personality

This is where all the most important info about your character goes. It's what gives them a background, specific behaviors, a look, a vibe, etc... This also makes up your permanent chars(tokens), basically, what your bot will remember throughout the RP, no matter how long it goes. This is the heart of your bot.

Again, there is no wrong or right way to create a bot. Generally, it’s just a matter of personal preference and, most importantly, chars(tokens) memory. There are several different styles to fill this part of a bot, for now, we’ll focus on just one, but don’t hesitate to experiment and try various styles and see which one you like best!

IMPORTANT - THE MEMORY

You should not exceed 2,000 chars(tokens) in your personality section. Most Models (LLMs) has low context limit, going beyond 2,000 chars(tokens) will result in poor memory performance and may even cause the bot to break entirely.

Keep in mind that less is more.

2,000 permanent chars(tokens) is an absolute maximum, It is best to stay between 500 and 1,500 tokens, especially if it’s your first bot.

TEMPLATE STYLE

You just need to fill it out point by point based on the character you have in mind.

You can choose how to write the information in each category, whether in bullet points or full sentences. It’s up to you and depends mainly on what you’re most comfortable with, but keep in mind the length of chars(tokens) you use

IDENTITY: 
Name: (nicknames, titles, alias, etc.) | e.g: Louisa Brown 
Gender: (male, female, both, whatever etc.) | e.g: Female 
Species: (human, vampire, werewolf, etc.) | e.g: Human 
Occupation: (student, CEO, unemployed etc.) | e.g.: Student and part-time volunteer for an organization fighting ocean pollution

PERSONALITY: 
Traits, behavior etc. | e.g: "Smart, funny, sarcastic, sweet, kind-hearted, caring." 

You can also add quirks like: "afraid of the dark, hates silence" etc... 

BACKSTORY: 
You can write it out in narrative style (e.g. Louisa was born in Germany and moved to Chicago last year...) or keep it short and snappy with bullet points. 

Reminder: The shorter your sentences, the fewer chars(tokens) you'll use! 

Example: 
- Born in Germany.
- Moved to Chicago last year.
- Has a dog and two hamsters.
- Got a degree in marine biology.
- Has had a few boyfriends.

Make sure the info is relevant to your character! 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
Anything else you wanna add! It could be setting-related (like if your character is from a fantasy world or medieval era etc...), or details about what they kinks, preferences, anything you think matters.

Appearance

Same as above, just fill in the features (face, body, etc.) of your character, as well as their clothing style or what they’re wearing.

TEMPLATE STYLE

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 
Hair: (color, style, length) | e.g: Long wavy, blond, always tied up 
Eyes: (color, any special qualities or detail) e.g: Big, baby-blue eyes, always wears glasses 
Body: (size, build, skin tone, general appearance, any details such as scars, tattoos etc... or any important features) | e.g: Petite, curvy, creamy skin, dusted with freckles 
Clothing: (Either a specific outfit like a "red hoodie" or general fashion vibe like "emo gothic style", you can also make a mix of both) | e.g: General nerdy vibe: oversized tshirt falling to her thighs, mini shorts, too many bracelets

Scenario

The scenario is an additional category like personality and appearance. All the information you put here will be stored in the bot's memory.

These three sections, Personality, Appearance, and Scenario, are “permanent tokens”.

The only difference is that the scenario is recalled more frequently than the other two. To explain it simply, this is because of how memory is prioritized, imagine a ladder the bot climbs to find info: the scenario is placed at the very bottom, it accesses it faster and more often.

This section should contain the key information you want the bot to absolutely remember. Personally, I recommend adding elements like lore/world context/setting or/and background.

You can think of your scenario as a command for your bot, that tells them which key topics and context it should always remember.

For example, if your character is a witch from the 18th century and your roleplay takes place in a medieval fantasy world ravaged by the Inquisition, example scenario:

Set in 18th century in Europe, {{char}} is a witch. All forms of witchcraft and magic are harshly punished and hunted by the Inquisition. The dialogue, context, and atmosphere should reflect a dark medieval fantasy setting.

IMPORTANT:

Keep your scenario short and concise, just the essentials. Avoid overloading it with details, also, avoid including temporary or one-time actions (like "the character is burning a village"), or the bot may bring it back later in the roleplay even after it's over.

Example Conversation

This section tells the bot how your character is supposed to speak.

It's optional, but useful if your character has a specific dialect (stutter, accent, slang, etc...)

Example :

User: "So, you're a pirate?"

Character: "Aye, whelp. Been flyin’ the fuckin’ black ‘fore your mama even dropped her first brat, piracy’s in me blood, thicker than bilge and twice as foul."

Recommended chat setting for users

This part is optional too, but some users might appreciate it if you recommend a model for the bot you've created. If you're not sure which model to suggest, you can leave this blank for now and try out a few yourself to find the one that fits best, then add it later

Everything you put in your bot can be edited later, soo don't worry if something's missing or needs adjusting. I recommend saving your bot as unlisted and testing it a bit before publishing it officially.