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I built a low-latency AI companion that plays Skyrim with me

by Pantelis Kalogiros pantel.is published 2026-08-2312 min read

How Varkos was built: a low-latency AI companion that plays Skyrim with you, follows complex instructions and evolves through shared experiences.

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