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Doom modders' new engine in protest of GZDoom leadership and use of ChatGPT

3 days ago
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/doom-modders-fall-into-civil-war-as-devs-launch-new-engine-in-protest-at-gzdoom-creators-leadership-and-use-of-chatgpt
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  • #GZDoom
  • #AI
  • #Modding
  • GZDoom modders are in conflict due to the lead developer's use of ChatGPT for coding.
  • Developers are forking GZDoom to create UZDoom, aiming for a more collaborative and stable development structure.
  • The controversy involves debates over the ethics and utility of using generative AI in coding.
  • GZDoom is a widely used engine for Doom mods, including popular projects like MyHouse.wad and Blade Of Agony.
  • The lead developer, Graf Zahl, has defended his use of AI and invited critics to fork the engine.
  • The dispute has spilled over into GitHub bug reports and social media platforms like Reddit and Bluesky.
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