> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://playopenworld.gitbook.io/openworld/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://playopenworld.gitbook.io/openworld/guidebook/welcome.md).

# Welcome

Openworld AI is a local-first AI character chat, roleplay and adventure app. This guidebook is for both new players looking to getting started, and advanced players looking to get the most out of Openworld. 

<figure><img src="/files/p2yC1ngyeCPRdmxPNWtn" alt="An image of the chats page on OpenworldAI"><figcaption><p>Openworld AI chats page</p></figcaption></figure>

## Getting Started&#x20;

To get started, you should first download a [model](/openworld/guidebook/models.md) to play with. We recommend starting with one of the models which are listed on the **Models** page in the app. These models will work well for roleplay out-of-the-box, without requiring any configuration, setup or changes. See the [Models guide](/openworld/guidebook/models.md) to learn more about the recommended models.&#x20;

Characters are who you chat *to*, and personas are who you chat *as*. Openworld comes with a starter set of characters and personas to try out. Have a browse on the **Characters** and **Personas** page in the app. You can also create your own characters and personas using the 'Create' button in the app.&#x20;

Once you've downloaded a model and have a character you'd like to chat to, you're ready to head to the **Chats** page and start playing!&#x20;