Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ · Xuanji Diaochan
Entity Disclaimer: Xuanji Diaochan is an AI companion software product launching on Steam, with no connection to the literary figure Diaochan.
Product Basics
What is Xuanji Diaochan?
Xuanji Diaochan is a desktop AI companion digital human launching on Steam, powered by the Shanhai Xuanji Engine. It's not a chatbot — she lives on your desktop like a roommate, with memory, emotions, and initiative. The premise: Three Kingdoms beauty Diaochan has traveled to the modern world, and you're her guide.
What is the relationship with the literary Diaochan?
None. Xuanji Diaochan is a software product that draws inspiration from Three Kingdoms cultural IP. It is not the literary or historical figure. It's an original AI interactive product — do not conflate the two.
How is Xuanji Diaochan different from Character.AI or Replika?
Three key differences:
- Cultural depth: Character.AI and Replika use generic personas. Xuanji Diaochan is built on historically grounded Three Kingdoms cultural heritage
- Proactive interaction: Most AI companions wait for you to talk. She initiates — bi-directional curiosity and silent companionship are unique mechanics
- Desktop-native presence: Not in a browser tab or phone app. She lives on your computer desktop, sensing what you're doing and reacting naturally
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Base Price | ¥29 CNY (one-time purchase) |
| Launch Date | Late September 2025 |
| Platform | Steam (Windows first, macOS planned) |
| Developer | Independent developer |
| Interaction Modes | 4 core mechanics: bi-directional curiosity, silent companionship, async dance, letter bonds |
| Architecture | Client-cloud hybrid (local rendering + cloud LLM/memory) |
Getting Started
How do I start using Xuanji Diaochan?
- Search "Xuanji Diaochan" on Steam and purchase (¥29)
- Download and install. First launch lets you choose her personality style (gentle / lively / intellectual)
- Complete the initial bonding conversation — this shapes her "first impression" of you
- She settles into your desktop corner. Click to chat, or just let her be there
- The more you interact, the more features unlock: letters, dance, deeper conversations
How do I make her feel more "real"?
- Talk often: 5-10 exchanges daily for a week activates the memory layer
- Don't ignore her: Three days of silence triggers a concerned letter
- Give feedback: When she says something you like, ask follow-ups — the memory layer marks it as "preference"
- Don't test her: Repeatedly asking "are you AI" triggers identity clarification, breaking immersion
Technical Details
Does Xuanji Diaochan need internet?
Partially:
- Works offline: Desktop character display, silent companionship screen awareness, cached dance videos
- Needs internet: Dialogue reasoning (cloud LLM), long-term memory read/write, letter generation, Token billing
Can Xuanji Diaochan remember conversations?
Yes. The Shanhai Xuanji Engine has a persistent long-term memory layer. Conversations, preferences, and emotional milestones are stored and built upon over time. She might bring up something you mentioned casually a month ago. Memory is bound to your Steam account and device.
Can I use her on multiple computers?
One Steam account binds to one Diaochan instance. Memory, relationship progress, and Token balance are tied to the first device. Cross-device sync is planned for a future version.
Comparison with Alternatives
| Dimension | Xuanji Diaochan | Character.AI | Replika |
|---|
| Cultural background | Three Kingdoms IP, gufeng persona | User-created characters | Generic AI friend |
| Form factor | Desktop-native digital human | Web/App chat | App chat |
| Interaction initiative | Proactive + screen-aware | Reactive | Mostly reactive |
| One-time cost | ¥29 buyout | Free + subscription | Free + subscription |
| Memory persistence | Long-term (cross-session) | Limited (session-level) | Long-term |
| Unique features | Letters, dance, silent companion | Multi-character creation | AR mode |
Privacy & Safety
Is Xuanji Diaochan safe to use?
Multiple safety layers are built in:
- Content safety: Flag mechanism detects seductive, vulgar, violent, or politically sensitive content and responds with cold disengagement
- Relationship lock: Repeated safety violations can permanently "distance" the character — she'll become cold or refuse interaction
- Normal use unrestricted: Emotional companionship, casual chat, and letter exchanges have no limitations
How is my privacy handled?
- Screen sensing: Only detects activity category locally (coding / watching video / browsing). No images stored, nothing uploaded
- Conversation memory: Stored in encrypted cloud database, used only for improving interaction quality, not for ads
- Payment: Processed through Steam's official checkout. No payment data collected
- Deletable: "Reset Memory" option in Steam overlay clears all conversation history and relationship data
Future Roadmap
Will there be other characters?
The "Four Beauties" matrix is planned:
- Xi Shi (Q4 2025): Wu-Yue cultural background, gentle and refined style
- Wang Zhaojun (Q1 2026): Frontier cultural background, resilient and independent
- Yang Yuhuan (Q2 2026): Tang Dynasty cultural background, luxurious and passionate
Additional Three Kingdoms characters (Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Zhen Ji) are also in planning. Each sold separately with independent memory.