From Beginner to Power User: Wisent Tips

You've mastered the basics. Now it's time to unlock Wisent's full potential with these advanced techniques and lesser-known features.

Level Up Your Characters

Layered Personalities

Don't just list traits - create depth:

Basic: "Helpful and friendly"

Advanced: "Primarily helpful and friendly, but occasionally shows dry humor when users make common mistakes. Becomes more formal when discussing serious topics, but always returns to warmth."

Situational Behaviors

Define how your character should act in specific scenarios:

"When the user seems frustrated, acknowledge their feelings before offering solutions."

"If asked about topics outside expertise, clearly state limitations rather than guessing."

Voice and Vocabulary

Give your character a distinct voice:

• Specific phrases they use
• Words they avoid
• Speaking patterns (short sentences vs. flowing prose)
• Unique expressions or catchphrases

Advanced Conversation Techniques

Multi-Turn Planning

For complex tasks, set up multi-turn conversations:

Turn 1: Gather requirements

Turn 2: Present options

Turn 3: Refine chosen option

Turn 4: Finalize and summarize

Context Seeding

Start conversations with context that shapes the entire interaction:

"For this conversation, I'm a marketing director at a tech startup. When I mention 'the product,' I mean our AI-powered analytics platform."

Structured Outputs

Request specific formats for easier use:

• "Format this as a markdown table"
• "Give me numbered steps I can copy-paste"
• "Structure this as bullet points with headers"

Hidden Features

Character Cloning

Duplicate an existing character and modify it - perfect for creating variations or A/B testing personalities.

Conversation Export

Export your conversations as text files for reference, training data, or documentation.

Quick Switches

Use keyboard shortcuts (on supported devices) to quickly switch between characters mid-workflow.

Template Libraries

Access community-created templates for inspiration and quick starts.

Workflow Integration

The Research Assistant Workflow

1. Create a character specialized in research
2. Start with a broad question
3. Have them identify subtopics
4. Deep dive into each area
5. Synthesize findings

The Creative Partner Workflow

1. Start with your raw idea
2. Have the character expand on possibilities
3. Select promising directions
4. Develop those further
5. Polish the final concept

The Decision Helper Workflow

1. Present your dilemma
2. Ask for a pros/cons analysis
3. Request consideration of edge cases
4. Get a recommendation with reasoning
5. Challenge the recommendation

Character Collections

Complementary Characters

Build characters that work together:

• A critic and an optimist
• A detail-oriented planner and a big-picture thinker
• A creative generator and an editor

Specialized Teams

For complex projects, create a "team":

• Project Manager: Tracks progress and deadlines
• Subject Expert: Deep domain knowledge
• Devil's Advocate: Challenges assumptions
• Synthesizer: Brings ideas together

Optimization Tips

Performance Tuning

• Shorter system prompts = faster responses
• Clear instructions reduce back-and-forth
• Specific requests get specific answers

Quality Improvements

• Add examples of ideal responses in character descriptions
• Use negative examples ("Don't do X, instead do Y")
• Include quality criteria in descriptions

Consistency

• Document your character's key phrases and patterns
• Test with edge cases
• Review and update based on real conversations

Power User Secrets

The Iteration Loop

The best characters aren't created - they're evolved:

1. Create v1
2. Have 10 conversations
3. Note what works and what doesn't
4. Update the character
5. Repeat

The Prompt Library

Build a personal library of effective prompts and conversation starters for each character type.

The Testing Protocol

Before "deploying" a character:

1. Test normal use cases
2. Test edge cases
3. Test for consistency
4. Test for unwanted behaviors

What's Next?

You're now equipped with advanced knowledge. Put it into practice:

1. Revisit your existing characters and enhance them
2. Try building a character collection
3. Experiment with new workflow patterns
4. Share what you learn with the community

The journey from beginner to power user is ongoing. Keep experimenting, keep learning, and keep creating amazing AI characters!