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MidReal - Create interactive stories with AI, one choice at a time

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MidReal lets you craft interactive, illustrated stories with AI. Start with a sentence, then choose your own adventure to guide the story's infinite unfolding. We support all genres, from anecdote to sci-fi to fantasy. Join our community with 20K creators now.

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Kaijie Chen
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Hello ProductHunt community! My name is Kaijie, co-founder of MidReal (https://midreal.ai/). We're thrilled to unveil MidReal - a story generation platform where you can create engaging, personalized stories with our advanced AI agent. Start by entering a story scenario, then make critical choices to guide the story's infinite unfolding. There is NO length limit! As the creator of MidReal, this vision has been in my mind for years. My dream has always been to create a place where we can live parallel lives, free from the burdens and responsibilities of the real world, and simply indulge in our fantasies. Maybe a different gender? A new career? Or inventing AGI? By the end of 2023, with the advancement of GPT, SD, and a daily influx of groundbreaking research, I knew it was time to bring this vision to life. So, I teamed up with my best friend from MIT and a crew of brilliant minds to create MidReal. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Control Your Narrative: At MidReal, we empower you to steer your stories. Initiate any tale with just a sentence, then carve its path with pivotal decisions. ๐Ÿค– Coherent, Absorbing, Endless: Our tech is unparalleled. We've fine-tuned a storytelling agent focused on plot planning and memory manipulation. Discover our research here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.05915 ๐ŸŽฌ Video Mode (Coming Soon): We believe that an interactive film tailored precisely to your preferences is the holy grail of AI content. We're eager to hear your thoughts and open to all feedback or questions. We'd be thrilled to welcome you into our Discord community with 20K avid members! A massive thank you for your support. Here's to embarking on an unforgettable fantasy adventure! Or any adventure you choose, really. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€ Join us on Discord now! https://discord.com/invite/rwQSe...
Mohini shewale
@kaijiemidreal congratulations on your Launch and UpVoted ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@mohini_shewale Oh thank you Mohini. You're always so kind ๐Ÿ˜†
Shawn Pang
Hunter
Not kidding, I actually grey up reading all sorts of internet novels. When I was 13 I used the screen of a mini MP3 player the, the same size of my thumb, to finish one of the longest Chinese internet novels - Fights Break Spheres (https://www.amazon.com/Fights-Br...). The first job I got was to develop ByteDance's first novel reading app (that would be another long long story...) Dragon Raja by Jiangnan was my favorite novel growing up... I once even considered it as China's Harry Potter. But it was so sad to see that book ended in such a disappointing way... That's when I thought, it would be so cool if I can hire the author to write the book the way I want it! But that would be way too expensive right? Now MidReal is actually solving this problem! Just give it a try and you will be able to see how it could unravel chapters after chapters of story, all you gotta do is to make the critical choice for the story! The stories could be infinitely long and you can see all the amazing content created by the community! Give it a try now and you won't regret! - from someone binge reading internet novels for 10 years!
Mercy Luo
Maker
@shunxinpang Your story is really amazing! Being immersed in the world of internet novels from childhood to adulthood must have accumulated a lot of precious memories and feelings. "Fights Break Spheres," as a lengthy masterpiece, the fact that you were able to finish reading it on the screen of a mini MP3 player, is really admirable for your perseverance and passion. Jiangnan's "Dragon Raja" is also a work I like very much, although the ending is a bit regrettable, the imaginative space and emotional experience it brings are irreplaceable. Thank you for your love of MidReal! We really need users like you, and hope to hear more feedback from you.โค๏ธ
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@shunxinpang Wow, your journey with internet novels is truly inspiring! Funnily enough, I was 13 when I scribbled down my first novelโ€”though it was far from polished, I remember every awkward sentence with a fond sort of cringe. ๐Ÿ˜… Thank you so much for sharing your story and for your kind words about MidReal. It's users like you that fuel our passion and reaffirm our mission. We're overjoyed to hear that MidReal resonates with avid readers and dreamers like yourself, who've grown up lost in the pages of internet novels and yearned for a more immersive, customizable narrative experience. Our goal is indeed to serve those who love diving into stories or simply wish to indulge in a fantasy world of their own creation. We envision a place where everyone can dream up their fantasy world, have MidReal AI bring it to life in written form, and then share these boundless narratives with a community that appreciates and cherishes them. Thank you again for giving MidReal a try and for becoming a part of our story. We can't wait to see the chapters you'll unfold and the adventures you'll choose. Happy reading and creating! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ
Victor Chen
MidReal is by far the best app for plot and story creation, it can turn a single spark of idea into a great novel, it's amazing, and you should try it out.
Mercy Luo
Maker
@victor_shalom_chen Hi, Chen. Thank you so much for your high praise of MidReal! We are dedicated to turning every spark of inspiration into captivating stories, fulfilling everyone's regrets and bringing their fantasies to life. Seeing how satisfied you are with our product fills us with immense pride and motivation. We'll keep working hard to bring you even more joy and surprises in your creative journey. Thanks again for your support, and we can't wait to see more of your amazing work in MidReal!
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@victor_shalom_chen Thank you so much for your support! We will continue to improve MidReal to ensure it always lives up to such high praise. Thank you for being a part of our journey โค๏ธ
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Congrats @kaijiemidreal and team on the launch. Midreal is going to be unreal (pardon the pun) for fiction writers, authors, etc. โค๏ธ Do you think there's going to be pushback from readers? Are you concerned that they may feel "cheated" if they know that they're reading AI generated stories?
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@jgani Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations! ๐ŸŒŸ Indeed, MidReal straddles the line between the starkly real and the wonderfully unreal. ๐Ÿ˜Š Your questions are both insightful and important. As someone deeply passionate about reading and connected to the writing community, I understand the concerns about AI-generated narratives. Our aim isn't just for readers to consume AI-crafted novels; we recognize that the depth and emotional resonance of stories penned by human authors are unparalleled. Instead, MidReal seeks to empower those who dream vividly but may not have the means to articulate their visions through writing. Our platform enables users to bring their own fantastical worlds to life with stories and illustrations. More so, it allows them to โ€œforkโ€ at any juncture, carving out personalized narratives from existing ones. This interactive feature, currently in alpha on our website (https://midreal.ai/), invites users not just to read, but to co-create. While there might be a bug or two, a quick refresh usually smooths things out. We're excited about opening up the world of storytelling to everyone, ensuring that every dreamer can see their fantasies reflected in tales of their own making. Thanks again for your support and for sparking this valuable discussion!
Sabina Sonning
Oooh! What a fun way to create a story. I love how this lowers the threshold to start out!
Mercy Luo
Maker
@sabina_sonning Hey, Sabina! We're glad you enjoy the creative experience with MidReal. Rest assured, we'll keep working to make storytelling even more fun and accessible. Feel free to share your creations anytime, and let's embark on a journey of creativity together! ๐Ÿ˜‰
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@sabina_sonning Hi Sabina! Absolutely! Many creators have embraced our product, especially those who previously struggled to begin their writing. Now, they can effortlessly explore different ideas on our platform. Interestingly, some of our most enthusiastic users are traditionally readers, not writers. For the first time, they've found the courage to create their own stories and share them with the world โœจ
Sabina Sonning
@kaijiemidreal right on it! I love stories (books, films, LARP) but Iโ€™m a walking writers block trying to create something myself :)
Alex Dulub
Hello Kaijie! The concept of MidReal is fascinating! The ability to create limitless stories with such control over the narrative sounds incredibly immersive. I'm especially intrigued by your focus on plot planning and memory manipulation within the AI. It's great to see such a blend of technology and creativity. I'll definitely check out the research paper you've linked. Looking forward to seeing the Video Mode in action too! Can you share a bit more about how the interactive film experience will work? Congrats on the launch, and I'm excited to join the community and start crafting my own adventures!
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@alex_dulub Hi Alex! Thank you so much for your kind words. We, too, are eagerly anticipating the interactive film experience. Have you ever played games like Detroit: Become Human? We envision it as a real-time, video-based experience where you control the narrative by making decisions for the characters within the film. However, the current state of video generation technology is slower than ideal, and the quality hasn't quite reached our standards yet. Therefore, we're focusing on providing an offline rendering experience for our users initially. It's one thing to have an illustrated story, but it's entirely another to transform that story into a video to share with your friends! ๐ŸŽฌ
Mercy Luo
Maker
@alex_dulub hi Alex! So glad you're fascinated by the concept of MidReal. Our goal is to create a platform where you can unleash your creativity and become the master of your own stories. As for the interactive film experience, we're working hard to make it both fun and user-friendly, giving you the power to steer the narrative๐Ÿ˜„.
Frank
Amazing product๏ผ
Xinyue
Maker
@frankgpt Hi Frank, thank you for your congratulations! We are glad you are interested in MidReal. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about using the product. Welcome aboard, we are always here to support you on your journey!
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@frankgpt Thank you Frank!
Mercy Luo
Maker
Hey, everyone! We're thrilled to share that MidReal is making its debut on Product Hunt today! MidReal lets you craft interactive, illustrated stories with AI. Start with a sentence, then choose your own adventure to guide the story's infinite unfolding. We support all genres, from anecdote to sci-fi to fantasy. Join our Discord community of 20K creators, and start crafting your own stories now: https://midreal.ai/ Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to make MidReal the ultimate destination for immersive storytelling! If you have any questions or would love to share your ideas, don't hesitate to reach out.โ˜บ๏ธ Thank you for being an integral part of our journey to reimagine storytelling. Together, let's explore the vastness of imagination and create worlds beyond the ordinary.๐Ÿ˜˜
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@mercymidreal It's my pleasure to embark on this journey with you. You're a truly lively spirit that continues to surprise the team with your work. I am looking forward to grow MidReal with you, and to grow ourselves into a stronger team. Well done, and keep going.
Deepform
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Kaijie Chen
Maker
@deepform Hello my friend! I checked your product, and it's amazing. I love how it allows users to easily submit feedback, vote, and comment in a few clicks. As a product designer myself, I always value user feedback, and I know you do as well ๐Ÿค We are looking for all kinds of feedback โค๏ธ
Lince Mathew
Hexmos
I saw some other AI story-telling tool in Product Hunt itself. but this is a unique story creator. Also, if we have some text-to-audio feature, then that would be nice. congratulations on the launch team, MidReal.
Kaijie Chen
Maker
@lince_mathew Hi Lince, thank you so much for your kind words and suggestion. We're actually about to release this feature soon, and it's more than just text-to-audio, but text-to-video. ๐ŸŽฌ We believe that storytelling is the underlying foundation, but the media for the story should vary according to the user's desires. Stay tuned.
Mercy Luo
Maker
@lince_mathew Hey, Lince! Thank you for your suggestion! As Kaijie mentioned, we are about to launch this feature, so stay tuned!
Lince Mathew
Hexmos
@kaijiemidreal Wow, text to video, great. I am waiting for it.
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