OpenAI API FAQs

Question 1

What are some use cases for this plugin in game development?

Accepted Answer

Common use cases include generating images at runtime, transcribing speech for in-game dialogue or commands, and powering intelligent and dynamic NPCs with GPT models for more engaging interactions.

Question 2

What does the OpenAI API Plugin for Unreal Engine do?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to integrate OpenAI's powerful AI models (GPT-4, DALL·E 2, Whisper) directly into your Unreal Engine projects, enabling features like AI-powered NPCs, runtime image generation, and speech transcription.

Question 3

How do I authenticate with the OpenAI API using this plugin?

Accepted Answer

You can authenticate using your OpenAI API key, either by directly assigning it in Blueprints or by setting it as an environment variable named 'OPENAI_API_KEY'.

Question 4

How do I install the OpenAI API Plugin in Unreal Engine?

Accepted Answer

Download the pre-built binaries, create a 'Plugins' folder in your project directory, and copy the plugin files into it. Detailed instructions and a quick start video are available in the plugin documentation.

Question 5

Which OpenAI models are supported by this plugin?

Accepted Answer

The plugin supports a range of OpenAI's models, including GPT-4, GPT-3.5-Turbo, DALL·E 2, and Whisper v2-large.

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