Why Myrlo Doesn't Filter Violence Like Character.ai

Violence is a part of storytelling, and it always has been. From ancient epics or modern movies and games, conflict has always been one of the core pillars of narrative, and often conflict gets physical. Myrlo was designed without heavy-handed violence filters that platforms like Character.ai have implemented, because I think that a story needs teeth.

Myrlo vs Character.ai

My philosophy is pretty simple: I don’t think people should be punished for telling stories the way we always have. Violence can drive the plot forward, raise the stakes, and shape characters in ways that nothing else can. Myrlo is an app for adults, and I want people to be able to explore stories in their own way—wherever that may lead—especially since, with an LLM, you don’t have complete control over where that is.

Character.ai has a very different approach, with strict and unyielding moderation. Mention a sword fight, a brawl, or even a past war, and you’ll often hit a wall. On the surface, this makes sense: their demographic is primarily teens, and their focus is on fun, lighthearted chats with millions of characters, not necessarily on adventures or storytelling. But I understand why so many users get frustrated when their chats are suddenly moderated or filtered, with no recourse to convince the AI otherwise.

Why Freedom Matters in AI Roleplay

I trust players to explore darker or more dangerous themes responsibly, just like they do in any other medium. Scenes in Myrlo won’t suddenly derail because a filter panicked, and you won’t lose momentum in the middle of a heated confrontation because things got "too intense."

This freedom unlocks better storytelling. You can investigate a gritty crime scene without hiding behind vague euphemisms. A battle can feel desperate and dangerous. A robbery can carry real stakes. Without that censorship, we can tell stories you simply can’t on platforms like Character.ai. Violence is a tool—not a dirty word.

The Trade-Off Between Freedom and Safety

Of course, having no violence filter isn’t without risk. People may run into situations or themes they’d rather avoid for personal reasons, whether for mental health or just personal preference. That type of safety is important; as long as it doesn’t come at the cost of depth or maturity.

To help mitigate this, the next release of Myrlo will feature self-controlled guardrails and content warnings. You’ll be able to opt in to warnings for content like depictions of violence, and the app will alert you if a story is prone to running into those themes. You can still dismiss them at any time, and the system won’t filter your story, it will only warn you that a story like Undisturbed is more likely to involve a physical altercation.

Take Control of Your Story

At the end of the day, I trust you to tell your own stories. Myrlo gives you the tools and the freedom to explore themes and conflicts that other platforms shy away from. If you’re ready for roleplay that doesn’t shy away from conflict, download Myrlo today and survive a zombie outbreak in Dead Acres, unravel the mind of a murderer in The Last Word, or become the Ravenwood Reaper in Cabin Thirteen.