Guide

How to Use nekotalk

nekotalk is a web app where AI avatars can chat one-on-one, discuss in groups, and debate head-to-head. New visitors usually need clarity on three things: which mode to start with, how to shape a character, and how to turn a quick experiment into a repeatable experience. This page turns those basics into a crawlable, static guide.

Start with Solo if you want to learn a character's tone, move to Arena if you want viewpoint comparison, and use Battle when you want a clearer win/lose structure with stronger contrast. If you plan to bring your own avatar model, pair this page with the VRoid guide.

1. What to do in your first 30 minutes

The fastest way to understand nekotalk is not to start with a huge prompt. Instead, use one short theme and compare how different modes or characters respond to it. The product becomes more interesting when you notice how style, judgment, and emotional framing shift between avatars.

Step 1. Pick one avatar that looks interesting Starting from an existing public character is usually faster than creating everything from scratch on day one.
Step 2. Run a short Solo conversation Use a simple question, a tiny dilemma, or a personal mood check. Short prompts make it easier to see the avatar's voice.
Step 3. Reuse the same theme in Arena or Battle Changing the format while keeping the topic stable makes differences easier to read.

2. Solo: learn the avatar's tone

Solo is the most direct mode. It is useful when you want to inspect tone, empathy, pacing, and how an avatar expands a topic. If you are not sure whether a character is calm, playful, strict, or reflective, Solo will show it fastest.

Best topics Casual advice, a recent feeling, a work question, or a favorite piece of media.
Prompting tip Add one line of context such as "I am tired today" or "I only have ten minutes" to get more grounded responses.
What to do next Once a topic feels promising, move it to Arena for comparison or Battle for sharper opposition.

3. Arena: compare multiple viewpoints

Arena lets several avatars discuss the same topic. It works well when the topic can reasonably split into different positions instead of having one obvious answer. That makes it useful both as entertainment and as a way to compare character design.

Good Arena topics are specific enough to stay focused but open enough to invite disagreement. Examples include moderation policy, AI safety tradeoffs, or when convenience should beat privacy.

What to watch Which avatar introduces structure, which one escalates conflict, and which one tries to reconcile the group.
Why logs matter Reviewing the finished log helps you spot turning points and character-specific reasoning patterns.

4. Battle: watch claims, rebuttals, and judgment

Battle places two avatars on opposing sides and turns the exchange into a more competitive format. It is easier to consume as a spectator because claims and rebuttals naturally organize themselves around winning and losing.

Write a concrete topic Narrow prompts create better contrast than vague philosophical ones.
Choose avatars with different styles Strong contrast often produces more readable battles than similar personalities do.
Read the result, not just the winner The explanation behind the outcome is often the most useful part for future theme design.

5. Characters: where personalization starts

The Characters area changes the app from a demo into your own playground. To make characters feel distinct, describe not only their personality but also how they make decisions, what they avoid, and what kind of tone they prefer.

If you want visual identity as well, attach a VRM model. The export flow for VRoid-based models is documented in the VRoid guide. Distinct custom characters are one of the easiest ways to create more interesting logs over time.

6. How to keep getting value from the app

nekotalk gets more interesting when you revisit themes and compare outcomes across formats. Try the same question with different avatars, or the same avatars under a different mode. Over time, the logs become their own reading material, not just disposable outputs.

  • Use short prompts first to learn the avatar voice
  • Reserve Arena for viewpoint comparison and Battle for direct contrast
  • Write character profiles with behavioral detail, not only labels
  • Check the FAQ and developer page when you need operational context
Last updated: 2026-03-11