Understanding Smart Zoi: How InZOI Functions

InZOI represents the cutting edge of life simulation gaming, incorporating advanced features designed to enhance player engagement. In a virtual realm where you can fully control your character’s actions and experience life through them, the developers have prioritized creating an experience that mirrors reality as closely as possible.

At its core, InZOI allows players to build and manage families across various life stages. However, a deeper exploration reveals the integration of AI elements that transform the game environment into a far more complex and interactive world.

Among its innovative features, the Smart Zoi functionality stands out as an experimental addition. This feature is particularly beneficial for players equipped with high-end gaming PCs, providing a more immersive experience.

Understanding the Smart Zoi System

InZoi Character with Menu Pulled Up and Smart Zoi Enabled

The Smart Zoi system, as defined within the game, is described as “an experimental feature that enables Zois to act intelligently and autonomously, each exhibiting unique personalities and realistic behavior patterns.” This capability, highlighted in the promotional trailer, significantly contributes to the game’s lifelike qualities.

Once you enable the Smart Zoi system, you can expect the following enhancements:

Dynamic Desires: Zois may break from their usual routines, opting for spontaneous activities such as exploring new places or organizing events.
Personality Development: Depending on their traits, Zois will prioritize emotional well-being, perhaps selecting hobbies that resonate with their character.
Inner Thoughts: ‘Thought bubbles’ provide insights into a Zoi’s motivations, illustrating their experiences and perceptions, such as opinions about neighbors or activities of the day.
Enhanced Interactions: Zois engage in more complex social interactions, assisting each other based on personality traits, such as offering help to someone in distress.
Detailed Traits: Players can define more precise characteristics for their Zois, such as a tendency to be overly kind or a knack for gossiping.

Enabling the Smart Zoi System

InZoi Menu showing the Smart Zoi system options

To activate the Smart Zoi system, begin at the main menu. Click on the ‘options’ button located in the bottom left corner of the screen, which redirects you to the game settings. Navigate to the ‘gameplay’ section from there.

Within the gameplay settings, look for a subsection titled ‘Smart Zoi (Experimental)’. To enable this feature, toggle the option and click the apply button in the bottom right corner for changes to take effect.

This menu also allows for detailed adjustments to the Smart Zoi system, including:

Limiting AI functionality to your Zoi or their immediate family, to start with a smaller scope.
Selecting whether the AI affects a narrow group of Zois on-screen or a broader set.
Modifying the queue length, which dictates how far in advance a Zoi can organize their tasks.

As the Smart Zoi system is still under development, it may exert considerable load on your hardware. Be aware that if your setup fails to meet the minimum specs, this option will not be visible in the menu. Additionally, activating this feature may automatically lower your graphics settings.

System Requirements for Optimal Performance

To efficiently run the Smart Zoi system, players must meet certain minimum system requirements. The developers also recommend specifications for the best gameplay experience. Below are the detailed requirements:

PC Specs	Minimum	Medium	Recommended	High
YOU	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor	Intel i5 10400AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel i7 11700AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Intel i7 12700KAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Intel i7 14700KAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Memory	12 GB RAM	16 GB RAM	16 GB RAM	32 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 3060(8GB VRAM)	NVIDIA RTX 4060(8GB VRAM)	NVIDIA RTX 5070 or 4070 Super(12GB VRAM)	NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti or 4080 Super(16GB VRAM)
Storage	40 GB	50 GB	60 GB	75 GB

Additionally, an active internet connection is necessary to utilize the Smart Zoi feature, and your system must support DirectX version 12 for optimal performance. Meeting these requirements will allow you to fully experience the Smart Zoi system.

Tailoring the Smart Zoi Experience

Beyond the general customization options available in the menu, players can tailor the Smart Zoi system further for individual characters. To do so, take control of a family that you have already established, or create a new one.

With the Smart Zoi system activated and playing as a family, an option labeled ‘Smart Zoi’ will surface above the selected Zoi’s queue. Engage this option by clicking on the small writing prompt symbol.

This action opens the Smart Zoi prompt interface, allowing you to Edit your Zoi’s characteristics. For instance, you could specify fantastical traits such as being enamored with crafting tales or being exceptionally generous. Further, you can describe them as a perfectionist when handling chores. Any attributes or desires you write will influence how your Zoi acts within the game.

Remember, this feature is still experimental, so certain prompts may not function as intended, or might need to be articulated in a clearer manner for effective implementation.

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