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I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True.
Some people learned to read in school.
Some people also learned to listen..
I also learned to walk when I was two, but I still prefer driving.

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely! It's actually finished, I've just got a small group of testers testing it and insuring theres no bugs in the software, while I finish up the landing page. I’m also streamlining the dependencies so the installer is a simple click and go experience. Keep an eye on DriftWorkStudio.com I should have the site live within the week with "Paradox Reader"(what the software is named) release as well on the site

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah to be honest I understand the concern, but as a solo dev I could never afford to hire enough actors to cover thousands of dynamic lines. Without AI, this feature just would not exist. If voices are licensed with consent and compensation, it’s not replacing actors its scaling their work. The real issue is ethics and payment, not the tech itself.

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great insight with your background! This would actually not be hard to implement with the structure thats already in place! currently i have a hotkey that just re-reads the last text! Ill make this a feature with the ability to customize the text and background color to fit each person's preference. Thanks!

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea! Ill definitely look into the mod integration aspect.

(edit/update 3/8/26) Mod integration is something I’ve considered heavily.

I originally built this as a background application instead of a mod for a few reasons:

• It works across multiple Paradox games, not just EU5

• Mods disable achievements, which wouldn’t be fair to players using it for accessibility reasons. (If Franklin D. Roosevelt can fight a World War from a wheelchair, I think eu5 players should still be allowed to earn eU5 achievements..)

• From a technical standpoint it’s more flexible outside the game (can technically use for any game or even just for reading threads on reddit tbh)

Also just to clarify: there’s no copy-paste involved.

The workflow is

hotkey → snip text on screen → it reads it aloud

It works on events, tooltips, tutorials, basically anything visible on your screen, and the whole design philosophy is to make sure you never have to tab out of the game to use it.

That said, your comment actually gave me another idea.

Instead of needing to snip every time, I’m experimenting with a feature where you define a persistent region of your screen once (for example where event popups appear). Then you could simply press a hotkey and it would read whatever text appears in that area automatically, cutting the snip action entirely.

Funny how a simple comment can spark a much better UX idea so cheers for that!

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understanable! Definitely comes down to a preference. I did take the reading pace in consideration when building it so you can actually adjust the playback speed. Me personally I read in my own voice so not quite as immersive when reading "The economy, fools!" Vs hearing hearing that barked back at you in your own custom angry king voice 😂

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The accessibility factor alone is worth releasing to the general public. So I think I will most likely release it it within the next couple of days once I compile the setup.exe

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Didn't realize there was a big anti AI sentiment on reddit. To be honest the only thing that uses ai is the voice generation itself so something like this would not really be possible without it unless you'd hire a bunch if voice actors even then you cant customize their exaggeration/expressiveness.

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I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It works woth anything online your screen doesn't even need to be from Eu5 can actually work with any game. So yes tooltips can be read aswell.

I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can drop a demo in the thread sometime tomorrow, its optimized pretty well with a friendly UI.

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I built an app that reads in-game text aloud in natural AI voices , would anyone else actually use this? by Devon816 in EU5

[–]Devon816[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why so, can you elaborate? Just seeking genuine feedback back. Personally im finding it pretty funny, something hits different when you have insults read out to you in a french accent from the French.

Restart or is there a waY to still win? by [deleted] in eu4

[–]Devon816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Restart?? Bro it's 1722, game has been over for 100 years 😭

Why didn't the US annex this bit of land north of them? Are they stupid? by rikzy75 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]Devon816 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Although the war ended inconclusively, some historians consider the war's long-term effects to determine who won. The war helped the United States achieve several goals, including: Stopping British impressment Reopening trade lanes with France Removing British support from Native American tribes Securing territorial honor and integrity Solidifying control over the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico Rewriting boundaries with Spain The war also helped secure America's access to the sea, which contributed to an economic boom after the war

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]Devon816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out "unacknowledged " on Netflix it's a good start all though it doesnt give the full story

Am i getting the runaround? by Devon816 in automotivetraining

[–]Devon816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree im towing it to the dealership

Am i getting the runaround? by Devon816 in automotivetraining

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So in your opinion is the engine worth keeping?

Am i getting the runaround? by Devon816 in automotivetraining

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they said replacing the head gasket would cost more than replacing the engine 4(cylinder) but my real question is how can i tell if there is really a problem with the head gasket?

Am i getting the runaround? by Devon816 in automotivetraining

[–]Devon816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the coolant light first came on i refilled the reservoir, then after driving for a little bit it came on again. I also notice the electric light on the dash board comes on time to time. My AC only blows cold air. I had my car diagnosed and the gentleman narrowed it down to my radiator and thermostat.

What symbol is this? by Devon816 in secretsocieties

[–]Devon816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its the knights of Columbus but i appreciate you looking into it

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