How LifeBots AI Works (and How Pricing Is Calculated)
This article explains how the LifeBots AI system works behind the scenes and how AI usage is priced. It is intended for users who want to create an AI character bot and understand what happens when the bot talks, thinks, and responds.
If you are looking for step-by-step instructions on enabling AI, please refer to the separate setup guide.
High-Level Overview
When someone talks to your bot, LifeBots processes the message through several layers before sending a reply. Each layer affects behavior, realism, and cost.
User Message ↓ Channel Rules (IM / Local) ↓ Personality & Knowledge ↓ Conversation Memory ↓ AI Model ↓ Bot Response (text or action)
You control almost every layer using configuration options.
What Makes a Bot an “AI Character”
An AI character bot is not just responding with text. It is guided by:
- A defined personality (how it talks and behaves)
- Optional background knowledge (lore, rules, facts)
- Conversation memory (what it remembers)
- An AI model that generates responses
This combination allows bots to feel consistent, immersive, and believable.
AI Models – What They Do
The AI model is the “brain” of your bot. Different models trade off speed, creativity, realism, and cost.
| Model Type | Best Use Case |
|---|---|
| General-purpose models | Assistants, greeters, helpers, casual chat |
| Creative / roleplay models | Story-driven characters, fantasy, realism |
| Budget models | Simple responses, limited interaction |
Choosing a model mainly affects:
- Response quality
- Creativity and realism
- Cost per message
Conversation Memory – Why It Matters
Conversation memory controls how many past messages the AI can see when replying.
- Low memory → cheaper, less context
- Medium memory → balanced, recommended
- High memory → better continuity, higher cost
Example:
Memory = 5 messages Bot remembers recent chat only Memory = 20 messages Bot remembers earlier topics, names, and intent
More memory means more data sent to the AI model, which increases cost.
Response Length – Controlling Detail
Response length defines how much the bot says per reply.
- Short – quick replies, lowest cost
- Medium – natural conversation
- Long – storytelling or detailed explanations
- AI decides – adapts automatically
Longer replies use more tokens and cost slightly more.
How Pricing Works (Simple Explanation)
LifeBots uses LB$ (LifeBots Dollars) to pay for AI usage.
1 LB$ = 300 L$
AI cost is calculated per response, based on:
- The AI model you choose
- How much conversation memory is included
- How long the response is
Important pricing note:
AI pricing is based directly on the rates provided by each AI model provider. LifeBots does not add any markup or extra charges. Prices may change if a provider updates their pricing.
What Is a “Token” (In Simple Terms)
A token is a small piece of text (roughly a word or part of a word).
User input tokens + remembered messages + AI reply tokens = total usage
You are charged only for what is actually used.
Typical Cost Examples
Using a recommended general-purpose model:
- Short reply → ~0.00005 LB$
- Normal conversation → ~0.0002–0.0005 LB$
- Extended roleplay response → slightly higher
2 LB$ can power thousands of normal interactions.
Shared Credit Pool
Your account uses a single shared LB$ balance:
- All bots draw from the same pool
- No per-bot wallets
- Usage is tracked per bot for visibility
Why LifeBots Uses Usage-Based Pricing
This model ensures:
- You only pay for what your bots actually use
- No wasted monthly subscriptions
- Easy scaling from small tests to large deployments
Cost Control Features
You can control costs by:
- Using trigger words so bots reply only when needed
- Lowering memory for simple characters
- Using short responses for casual bots
- Restricting bots to specific locations
- Ignoring spam or unwanted users
Summary
| Concept | What It Means |
|---|---|
| AI Model | Controls quality, creativity, and cost |
| Memory | How much the bot remembers |
| Response Length | How detailed replies are |
| Pricing | Pay per response, not per month |
| Currency | LB$ (1 LB$ = 300 L$) |
✅ LifeBots AI is designed to be powerful, flexible, and affordable. You can start small, experiment with character behavior, and scale up only when you need more depth.