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Meet Daiyu in The Era of GenAI: Using LLMs to Remediate Classics into Interactive Digital Narratives

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Abstract

In this paper, we explore the integration of large language models (LLMs) in interactive digital narratives (IDNs) in the context of remediating the classic Chinese novel, Hong Lou Meng (HLM). Adopting Research through Design (RtD), we developed an LLM-driven IDN prototype that allows players to interact with Lin Daiyu, the iconic female character of HLM. We then playtested the prototype with seven HLM readers and five IDN designers through semi-structured interviews. Our findings reveal the potential and challenges of using LLMs as character and plot design materials for IDNs that remediate classic literature. We conclude by proposing two design strategies for LLM-driven IDNs that ensure both player engagement and narrative coherence: 1) Designing towards engaging AI and humans in the same task, and 2) Expanding AI responses beyond predictable boundaries.

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Title
Meet Daiyu in The Era of GenAI: Using LLMs to Remediate Classics into Interactive Digital Narratives
Authors
Yuxuan Huang
Kexin Xiang
Gauransh Sharma
Reshad Rabbi
Ran Ju
Jussi Pekka Holopainen
Copyright Year
2026
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12405-0_3
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