STOBE FAQ

Quick answers for common STOBE setup and gameplay questions.

FAQ

Where are STOBE settings saved

STOBE uses layered config files inside Kenshi\mods\Stobe\.

Stobe.ini is the shipped baseline file.
StobeCustom.ini stores user and runtime overrides.

On first run, STOBE seeds StobeCustom.ini from Stobe.ini if it does not already exist.

Do I have to use OpenRouter?

No. OpenRouter is an easy starting point, but STOBE can connect to other compatible hosted or local services. Follow Use Your Own LLM Provider for the setup.

What server address does STOBE use by default

The normal local setup is 127.0.0.1:8083. STOBE builds its server home URL from that and opens:

http://127.0.0.1:8083/StobeServer/

If you want to host the server on another machine, change ServerHost and ServerPort in StobeCustom.ini.

The STOBE server page is not opening or the server is not responding

First confirm that StobeServer is actually running and reachable at the host and port STOBE is using.

Default local target is 127.0.0.1:8083.
If you changed ServerHost or ServerPort, make sure the server matches those values.
You can also use the in-game settings window to open the server page directly.

Where is the STOBE log file

The main mod log is written to:

Kenshi\mods\Stobe\stobe.log

STOBE also writes a root-level stobe.log and a legacy Stobe_SDK.log, but the mod-folder log is the main one to check.

Why did my custom bios, descriptions, or world knowledge not import

STOBE only auto-imports supported top-level CSV files from:

mods\Stobe\
mods\<YourMod>\Stobe\

The file must be a real .csv, under 10 MB, and named like a supported type such as *_bio_random.csv, *_bio_unique.csv, *_bio_token.csv, *_descriptions.csv, or *_world_knowledge.csv.

If STOBE cannot match the filename or header to a supported import type, it skips the file. Check stobe.log for CSV_IMPORT lines.

Why are animals not talking

Animal talks are disabled by default. Turn on Animal Talks in Plugin Settings, then reopen the Chat Box near the animal so it can be added to the target list.

What do Standard, Fast, Powerful, and Experimental mean

They are four language-model choices stored on each profile. Standard is used for normal play. The other slots let you quickly choose a faster, stronger, or test model from the in-game Chat Box.

Why is an NPC profile not changing over time

Check that dynamic updates are enabled for the NPC and its profile. Set the interval in game hours through the web settings, then check for a profile or NPC override. See Profile Updates.

I am getting text but no spoken voice

Check the STOBE-side voice settings first:

Make sure TtsEnabled is on.
Make sure TTSVolume is not set too low.
Make sure StobeServer has a valid text-to-speech connector configured.

If the server is responding but audio still never plays, check stobe.log for TTS_PLAYBACK lines.

Why is regular non-AI dialogue not being captured

STOBE has a separate regular dialogue capture toggle. If you want that behavior, turn on Regular Dialogue in the settings window or set EnableRegularDialogueCapture=1 in StobeCustom.ini.

How do I stop the MOTD window from auto-opening

Set EnableMOTD=0 in StobeCustom.ini. You can still open the MOTD manually from the left-side STOBE menu.

How Do I Keep Separate AI Histories?

Use Playthrough Saves for each campaign. Automatic switching is optional and starts off.

After a rewind: Check the recovery notice and the saved playthroughs before assuming the later AI state is lost.
No response: Check that the in-game interaction switch is On, then check the server connection and chosen services.
Microphone: Check its own recording and mute controls. Turning interaction Off is not the same as muting.