Give the next reply a job
If several replies describe the same room, introduce an event or ask a direct question. If the character speaks for you, state the point of view you want and remove an instruction that assigns the user's actions to the AI.
A specific correction is easier to follow than 'be better.' For example: 'Keep the answer to the cartographer's dialogue and one short action; leave my response for me.' That sets a clear boundary without adding an entire new scenario.
Separate reply length from memory
A reply ceiling limits one generated answer. A context allowance limits the material available when generating it. Increasing one does not automatically increase the other, and a model may still choose a short answer under a larger ceiling.
If a reply stops in the middle of a thought, use the relevant continuation control or revise the request for a shorter answer. If an older fact disappears, review the context and memory instead of only raising reply length.
Use generation settings carefully
Temperature affects how varied a response can be. Top-P and Top-K affect the range of candidate text considered during generation. More variation can also mean a less focused continuation, so the largest values are not a universal best setting.
Start with the available default or preset. Test a normal exchange, adjust one control if your plan allows it, and compare the result. Rewriting a vague character definition is often more useful than repeatedly changing every numeric setting.
| Control | Documented default | Documented range |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 0.7 | 0 to 1.5 |
| Top-P | 0.7 | 0.01 to 1 |
| Top-K | 90 | 1 to 100 |
Director Mode and out-of-character instructions
To guide the next response outside your role, type /cmd followed by one clear instruction. For example: /cmd Keep the reply to the detective's dialogue and leave my character's actions to me. You can also begin an instruction with OOC: for the same purpose.
Use it to interrupt a repeated phrase, shorten a reply, redirect a scene, or request a recap. Keep the request specific enough that you can tell whether the next response follows it. Director Mode does not override our content rules, age requirements, or feature access.
Questions
What are the best SpicyChat generation settings?
There is no universal set for every model and premise. Begin with a default, change one setting, and compare instruction-following and pacing using the same scene.
Why does a character keep repeating itself?
It may lack a new event, contain repetitive instructions, or be continuing a pattern in recent context. Add a clear next action, review the definition, or try a different response before rebuilding the entire chat.