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ourdream uses four layers of persistent context: The clearest chats give each layer a separate job instead of copying the same text into all four.

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Auto Memory Log

The Auto Memory Log regenerates after approximately every 20 AI messages. It tracks major events and active context so older parts of a long chat can still influence the story. Open Chat settings → Memory to:
  • See the current log and its update progress.
  • Force a regeneration after an important correction.
  • Pause updates when you do not want the summary to change.
  • Temporarily unlock and edit the current summary.
Manual edits can be replaced by a later regeneration. Put permanent facts in Pinned Memories instead. As a roleplay grows, occasionally use /analyze to ask for the current major events, unresolved plot points, and known upcoming events. Correct any misunderstanding in the chat, then regenerate the memory log when needed.

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Pinned Memories

Pinned Memories hold up to 15,000 characters. Use them as a stable reference, not a second transcript. Good pinned information includes:
  • Non-negotiable narrative boundaries.
  • Established relationship milestones.
  • Facts that should survive a long conversation.
  • Current date, day, or phase when time matters.
  • Character and world anchors that were established during the chat.
  • Planned scenes that should remain available until completed.
Avoid copying the Auto Memory Log into Pinned Memories. The two versions will eventually disagree about dates, sequence, or completed events.

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A practical pinned-memory structure

Put the strictest and most important material first:
Headings make the memory easier for you to maintain. Emojis and repeated formatting are optional; clear language matters more.

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Use phases for deliberate pacing

For a structured romance or campaign, define the current phase and the conditions for leaving it:
Update or remove a phase when it is complete. Leaving outdated rules pinned is a common cause of looping and stalled progression.

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Memory is guidance, not a database

The AI can still misread or underweight a fact, especially when the memory is long or contradictory. When something is consistently ignored:
  1. Move the rule closer to the top.
  2. Make it shorter and more concrete.
  3. Remove conflicting instructions elsewhere.
  4. Test again before repeating it in multiple forms.
Do not store passwords, payment information, or other sensitive personal data in character memory.
Last modified on July 27, 2026