Plottery

How to use Plottery

Short answers on setup, models, voice, and running the AI on another computer.

How do I get started with Plottery?

Download the app, get a scenario, and start playing. Three steps:

  1. Download the app

    Download Plottery for your computer and open it like any other app. It downloads a recommended AI model automatically, or you can choose your own.

  2. Get a scenario

    Every story starts from a scenario, and there are three ways to get one: browse scenarios other players have shared, generate a new one from a short prompt, or write your own.

  3. Start playing

    Open your scenario and take your first turn.

How does a turn work?

Each turn you write what your character does or says, and the narrator continues the story from there. Pick Act for something your character does, or Say for something they say.

Which AI model should I use?

Start with the model the app suggests; you can change it later. On first launch Plottery recommends a local model sized to run on typical hardware, installed in one click.

To see how different local models handle the game's tasks, look at the Plottery benchmark.

Can I use my own model or a cloud API?

Yes. Download models from Hugging Face in the app, add a file you already have, or connect any OpenAI-compatible server. In My Models you can search Hugging Face and download any GGUF model, or point Plottery at a model file already on your computer. Under Settings › Connection you can add a model server: any OpenAI-compatible endpoint (LM Studio, Ollama, OpenAI, OpenRouter) works, whether it runs on this machine, in the cloud, or on another computer you reach over Tailscale. Each model's "Runs on" menu picks which connection it uses.

Do I need a powerful computer or GPU?

Around 12 GB of VRAM or unified memory is a reasonable minimum. There's no single right answer, though: your hardware sets the ceiling on model size, the rest is taste, and new, better models come out all the time. Some players are happy with a smaller, faster model, others want the largest one their machine can hold. The app suggests a model, but you can swap it anytime.

Can I run the AI on another computer?

Yes. Pair two computers running Plottery and one can borrow the other's GPU. If you play on a light laptop but have a stronger desktop nearby, the model runs on the desktop and only the writing streams back. Nothing else leaves either machine.

Open Settings › Connection on both computers, start pairing on each, and approve the request. Once paired, choose the other device in the model selection.

Can Plottery read the story aloud?

Yes, Plottery can read the story out loud with AI voices, and it all runs on your machine. In the voice settings you create voices by describing how each one should sound, then pick one to be the narrator.

When you create a character, you can give them a new voice or reuse one you already made.

Does Plottery work offline?

Yes. Once the app and a model are downloaded, playing needs no internet connection. You only go online for the community catalog and account features.

Where are my stories saved? Is it private?

Your stories and saves stay on your own computer. Because the AI runs locally, your story text isn't uploaded to a server to generate it. The parts that use the internet are optional: browsing or publishing scenarios in the community catalog, and account features.

I found a bug or have an idea. How do I report it?

The best way is to message me on the Discord server. Bug reports and suggestions are both welcome. You can also send a suggestion from inside the app: click your profile picture in the corner (you'll need to be logged in).