Kit Race

Lead Character Layout Artist on Archer - personal account so my views/stuff on here, not my employer’s - Expect many models and mechs - Hive - @kitrace

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@Sixdiceskills Trugg is love, Trugg is life.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@TychoBrahe I grab a couple of these every time I hit up H Mart, it’s good stuff.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@PezRadar You guys gonna explain why you locked WT3 and WT4 behind a level requirement? As it stands all this does is artificially increase the time it takes players to level and gear up by requiring them to play content they’ve outgrown.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@hathematics @PaulTassi @Forbes I’m glad I went with the female sorceress because every male transmog looks like they’re imitating the SNL deep V skit.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@KellyRo29723320 @letsglitchit @hankgreen

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@PaulTassi It's 1999 all over again.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@warhammer Why are you advertising this as having 223 miniatures when there are really only 61? Seems a bit deceptive.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@EBeers89 @PaulTassi How? These are not feasible to find for the vast vast majority of players so no one in their right minds should even consider them when building their character. Why even have them in the game at this point?

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

You literally took a whole studios worth of jobs off the table using AI, what the hell do you mean?!

[IGN @IGN]

The animation studio behind Marvel's Secret Invasion's intro has promised "no artists' jobs were replaced" by the use of AI. https://t.co/lbFYAJ7sew

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@IGN Completely ignoring the fact that the AI's database is built entirely on stolen artwork, they straight up took a whole studios worth of jobs off the table completely by using AI. This is a pretty shitty "Well, Ackshually .."

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@Roberto1997CV @PaulTassi Outsourcing work is incredibly common in entertainment industries.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@ZarszGaming @PaulTassi In previous games the grind was no where near as long and tedious as it is in D4. That's the one change with D4 no one seems to want to bring up when they say "this is how it's always been".

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@itzBonkurz @MyNameIsNurf @PaulTassi @quin69 This right here, leveling has never been slower than this in a Diablo game. Previous seasons in D2 and D3 I could expect to comfortably have every class I wanted to play grinding thru the endgame but I’m seriously thinking I’ll maybe manage one now.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@arvalis Welp cool cool cool cool cool.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@PaulTassi Tons of people saying “this is how it’s always been” are excluding the fact that you could fully level in the seasons for other games in like a day tops. By the time I hit 80 in D4 I could have had multiple endgame farming characters in D2 and D3, doing this again would suck.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@Blewidescorpio https://t.co/mJuC3u2Px5

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@realTrumpsHands @isleofji @AeornFlippout I hate to break it to you but there’s a whooole subset of art called Commercial Art that games fall under along with Graphic Design, Animation, Film, Illustration, Fashion, Web Design, etc.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

If you’re a digital painter/artist just stop that and do sculptures or installations! Easy peasy.

This take is so absurdly dumb I’m almost sure they were completely and totally detached from reality while writing this.

[落合陽一 Yoichi OCHIAI @ochyai]

Hi,

As Yoichi Ochiai, I would like to express my deepest respect for the concerns raised in this statement. It's clear that the issue of generative AI and its impact on artists and copyright holders is a complex and sensitive one.
First, I would like to clarify that I have no control over how media outlets, including Nippon TV's News Zero, present or interpret my views. My intention has always been to promote a balanced and informed discussion about the potential and challenges of AI in the art world. Not only for your situation, however, I have to face the general issue that I have not commented specifically on your case.

Here is translated my comment:
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I've said this before, but I think the rules should be changed to fit the era of using AI. This has been mentioned frequently for the last 10 years or so, so it was expected. Given the current situation, future artists or those who want to make a living from copyright will either have to raise the unit price, create with AI on the assumption that they will be copied, live by selling the fact that they have been copied, attach a certificate to their work, or create something that is hard to copy in the physical world. I think those who have created works that way will survive, so I don't think there's anything to be done about it. That's the reality now.
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I raised 5 ideas above. “Given the current situation, future artists or those who want to make a living from copyright will either have to raise the unit price, create with AI on the assumption that they will be copied, live by selling the fact that they have been copied, attach a certificate to their work, or create something that is hard to copy in the physical world. ”

I would like to further explain my views on the development of AI and its impact on copyright law and art production.

Clarifying the relationship between AI and copyright: As AI becomes more capable of creating art, we need to determine who owns the copyright to these works. Since an AI is not a creative thinker like a human, it cannot own the copyright. But should the copyright belong to the person or organization that designed and programmed the AI, or to the provider of the data from which the AI learned? We need new laws that clearly define the relationship between AI and copyright.

Increase the unit price of artwork: Artists can increase the value of their work by improving its quality, reinforcing the story or message behind it, or offering limited editions or signed pieces. This can help artists better compete in a market increasingly influenced by AI.

Collaborate with AI: AI can be a powerful tool for creativity, allowing artists to explore new forms and styles. Artists can use AI's capabilities to evolve their own art and create works that are unique and valuable.

Selling the fact that artwork has been copied: Artists can also market the fact that their work has been copied. This can increase their influence and visibility, and they can set up a system to receive a royalty for each copy.

Attach a certificate: Using technologies such as NFTs, artists can attach a certificate to their work to prove ownership. This can ensure the authenticity of the work and distinguish the original from the copies.

Create art that is difficult to copy in the physical world: Artists can create works that exist in a physical form, such as sculptures or installations, that are difficult for AI to copy. This can provide an additional layer of protection against copyright infringement.

As AI continues to evolve, we will need to adapt our laws and practices to ensure that the rights of artists are protected and that the potential of AI is harnessed in a way that benefits everyone. This is a complex issue that requires careful consideration and discussion.

Moreover, regarding the use of your artwork in a public poll without your consent, I agree that it's a serious issue. It's important that we respect artists' rights and get their permission before using their work in a public context. I'm sorry to hear that your work has been used in this way, and I understand why you feel hurt and exploited.
Regarding your concerns about AI and copyright infringement, I share your concerns. It's undeniable that there are cases where AI technologies are used to replicate or imitate copyrighted works without permission. This is a clear violation of artists' rights and something that needs to be addressed urgently.
But I think it's also important to consider the potential positive applications of AI in the arts. AI can be a powerful tool for creativity, allowing artists to explore new forms and styles. But this should never be at the expense of existing artists' rights. We need to find a balance where AI can be used to enhance creativity without infringing on copyrights.
I also want to emphasize that I'm not dismissing the struggles of artists in Japan or anywhere else in the world. In fact, the art industry is facing many challenges, and it's important that we address these issues and support artists in every way possible.
In conclusion, I believe we need to have an open and informed discussion about the role of AI in the arts. We need to address the challenges, respect the rights of artists, and explore how AI can be used responsibly and ethically in the art world.

Yoichi Ochiai

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@AaranTheArtist @ochyai The sculpting/installation take is so out of touch with reality that I actually laughed out loud reading it.

[Kit Race @heyitskitrace]

@PaulTassi I swear I’ve seen a variant of the Titan set a couple of times now.