My GPT produces incorrect answers 99% of the time

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I then posed the question that .txt may be the wrong approach. This was the response. I blanked out some character names that it mentioned.

I understand your concern, and you’re raising an important point. Large, intricate lore systems like this one might indeed face limitations when relying on plain .txt files, particularly if they require quick, accurate access to highly interconnected details. Here’s a breakdown of potential challenges and better alternatives:

Why .txt Files Can Be Challenging:

  1. Limited Structure for Complex Data:
  • Text files lack structured indexing or relational links between entities like characters, events, locations, and timelines. This makes pulling contextually relevant and exact details harder, especially in vast datasets.
  1. Search Inefficiency:
  • Searching across multiple plain-text files can yield results in bulk, requiring manual filtering to confirm relevancy.
  1. Prone to Overlook Connections:
  • Without inherent tagging or relationships, it’s easy to misinterpret or miss details unless explicitly written in the queried text.

Better Alternatives for Managing Lore Systems

1. Structured Databases

  • Relational Databases (SQL):
    • Perfect for highly interconnected lore systems where events, characters, and factions share relationships.
    • Example: **********’ timeline could be linked to associated characters, locations, and events with queries that retrieve precise connections.
  • Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j):
    • These are even better for lore, mapping relationships like “********mentored ********” or “**********allied with *********.”

2. JSON or YAML Files

  • These formats allow you to structure data hierarchically, making it easier to access nested information quickly.
  • Example: A JSON file could define a character’s traits, events, and associated factions all in one place.

3. Wiki Platforms (e.g., Obsidian, Notion, or Confluence)

  • Wiki-based systems can combine text with relational links, images, and references. They work well for lore-heavy worlds because:
    • Entries are hyperlinked (e.g., clicking “*********” would take you directly to her full backstory).
    • Versions are trackable and easily editable.

4. Lore Management Tools

  • Specialized tools like World Anvil or Campfire are designed specifically for managing fictional worlds:
    • Visualize relationships between characters and events.
    • Automatically build timelines and maps based on input data.

Suggestions for Improving This System

If you’d like, we could:

  1. Migrate Lore to a Structured Format: Reorganize the lore into JSON or a wiki format for better querying.
  2. Introduce a Relationship Mapping Tool: Use software like World Anvil or a graph database to map timelines, characters, and factions visually.
  3. Improve Current Use of .txt Files:
  • Add tags within the text for key terms like [Timeline], [Character], or [Event].
  • Use structured headings or tables for clarity.

Aside from the use of tags, most of this sounds like a LOT and I thought .txt files were enough to go on. I am not a developer. But perhaps this may just not work. Any thoughts would be appreciated. If I have to I will try to dive into some of these other options.

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