Introduction
If you’re new to ALTERED STATE and aren’t sure where to begin; this guide is for you! Here we'll cover the basics to get you started using ALTERED STATE.
For a more comprehensive guide of all the features check out our guide on How To Use Altered State.
Overview: What Is ALTERED STATE?
ALTERED STATE is an advanced generative AI tool designed to bring your imagination to life!
With ALTERED STATE, you can create stunning 3D objects and models by simply uploading an image or using a text prompt. Whether you're a professional designer or just looking for a creative outlet, ALTERED STATE's intuitive interface and powerful in-house AI make it easy to generate high-quality 3D models tailored to your vision. Let your creativity soar as ALTERED STATE transforms your ideas into 3D characters ready for game development tools like Unreal Engine and Blender within just a few clicks.
What do I need to start using ALTERED STATE?
Only four steps are required to start enjoying ALTERED STATE, but if you want to get the most out of it, you'll want to complete an optional fifth step.
Step 1: Sign Up / Sign In
Step 2: Set Up Your Profile
Step 3: Page Overview
Step 4: Start Creating
Step 5: Buying Additional Credits
Step 1: Sign Up / Sign In
To use ALTERED STATE, you'll first need to sign up. Head to https://www.alteredstate.app/. Click through the introduction and then sign up using your preferred option from the following:
ℹ️ Note: If you already have an account, log in and skip ahead to Step 3.
Step 2: Set Up Your Profile
Once you’ve signed up you’ll be prompted to set up your ALTERED STATE profile and choose your creator name. The name you choose may be displayed alongside your future ALTERED STATE creations.
Step 3: Page Overview
Once signed up and in you’ll see this page:
You’ll notice Create, Library & Explore at the top center of your page. Here’s a brief description of what each of those do:
Create
Standard Creation:
Where you can bring your imagination to life with image or text prompts (this is the page displayed above).
Avatar Creation:
Use the Avatar Creation feature to generate humanoid characters, that are primed to be auto-rigged.
Library
This is where all your 3D creations will be kept. There is a separate library for the objects that you choose to publish.
Explore
This is where you can search through other people's ALTERED STATE creations and perhaps find some inspiration!
ℹ️ Note: This feature isn’t live yet, but will be release in an upcoming update.
Step 4: Start Creating
For now, we’ll focus on the ‘Create’ page which you’re currently on. You can prompt with text or if you prefer, upload an image. Feel free to experiment with both and then continue with whichever method you prefer. Here are some tips for optimizing your prompts:
Here are some tips for optimizing your prompts:
Tips for Text Prompts: The more detailed and specific you are when describing your object, the closer the generated result will align with your imagination. Think about the key features, shapes, materials, textures, and colors that define your vision. Including these details helps ALTERED STATE better understand and recreate your idea, ensuring a more accurate representation.
Tips for Image Prompts:
Upload a Clear, Full Image: Start by uploading as clear an image as possible, ideally full-bodies with no cut-offs, and with a clean, low detail background. This allows ALTERED STATE to focus on the primary subject without distractions, leading to more accurate and refined results. ALTERED STATE will automatically remove the background from your image.
Re-texture: Provide a clear image of the new texture you want applied. The more precise you are, the better ALTERED STATE can understand and execute your vision.
Start Simple: Begin with simpler designs or concepts. This allows you to gradually learn how to utilise ALTERED STATE to achieve your own creative style. As you become more familiar with the tool, you can introduce more complex ideas.
Experiment and Explore: Don’t be afraid to try different approaches or experiment with new ideas. ALTERED STATE is designed to work with a variety of inputs, so exploring different creative avenues can lead to unexpected and innovative outcomes.
Iterate and Refine: Creativity often involves multiple drafts. Use ALTERED STATE to generate initial ideas and then refine those ideas through multiple iterations, guiding the model to align more closely with your vision.
Be Patient: Like any process, it will take time for you to understand how best to utilise ALTERED STATE to bring your creative vision to life. Patience and consistent use will lead a to progressively better experience as we learn from the results and continue improving the model.
ℹ️ Please note: If prompting with an image, it must fit the following criteria:
Maximum 20MB file size.
Minimum resolution of 256x256 pixels.
Formats: jpeg, .jpg, .png and .webp.
For more info on how to use ALTERED STATE, check out our guide here.
Step 5: Buying Additional Credits
Each ALTERED STATE account receives 200 free credits (subject to change at any time), which are replenished weekly, but here’s how to get more:
Head to https://alteredstate.app/ and log in.
Click your username in the top right corner.
Choose your preferred amount and then click ‘Get More Credits’.
ℹ️ Note: ALTERED STATE credits can also be used for the Meme Machine.
You can purchase Credits in two different ways:
In your local currency using Stripe checkout
Using crypto (ROOT, ASTO, SYLO, XRP, USDC) through PortalPay
For more information about how to get ROOT, check out the How to Buy ROOT guide.
Congratulations! If you have enough of a balance, your credit purchase will have gone through and you’ll be ready to create!