Direct answer: For AI to use the full Leela history, sending only the latest screen is not enough. A reliable design uses three layers: an append-only event log, a player-reviewed summary of key themes, and a detailed window of recent moves. Each response should show which records support it. Full history does not mean perfect memory: old material may be compressed, retrieved incorrectly, or interpreted out of context, so the player needs access to the source log and a way to correct it.
“Full history” is not one enormous paste
Appending every move in full to every request eventually fills the context with repetition. Sending only the latest messages loses the beginning. Reliable memory is built from several layers with different purposes, not one undifferentiated block.
Three layers of game memory
1. Append-only event log
This is the ordered record of starting cell, roll, transition, player answer, guide prompt, chosen action, and later feedback. A past entry is not rewritten after a new insight. A correction is added beside it: at move 9 the player clarified that the earlier wording was inaccurate.
2. Working summary
This contains confirmed themes, the current intention, agreed boundaries, and unresolved questions. It is shorter than the log and changes as the game develops. The player should be able to inspect revisions and remove an incorrect conclusion.
3. Detailed recent window
Recent answers remain close to verbatim because they shape the present question. As they age, routine detail is collapsed, while decisive quotes and turning points remain available for retrieval.
How an old entry returns at the right moment
Suppose the player wrote at move two, “I am waiting for permission to start.” At move ten they say, “The only problem is time.” A search by topic, wording, and current intention retrieves the earlier entry for comparison.
A careful response says: “Move two mentioned waiting for permission; now you mention limited time. Both explanations may coexist. What observation would distinguish them?” An unsafe response says: “The game proved that dependence on approval is the real cause.”
What should accompany a historical connection
Every link to the past should reveal:
- the move number or date;
- a short quote;
- source type—player, cell text, or AI;
- the level of uncertainty;
- whether the player later corrected the record.
Without those elements, “analysis of the full history” becomes an uncheckable story.
More memory can create more risk
A larger archive increases the chance of retrieving an irrelevant topic, merging separate intentions, or preserving an outdated label. It also contains more personal data. The product should therefore let the player control:
- retention periods;
- links between separate games;
- access by group participants;
- export and deletion;
- topics that must not carry into a new session.
Data minimization is compatible with memory. The aim is not to store everything, but to keep enough for a defined purpose.
Resuming after a pause
When a session resumes, show a review card rather than an automatic interpretation: original intention, recent cells, selected action, feedback received, and one open question. If the card misrepresents the earlier session, correct it before continuing.
How to judge the feature
A strong system opens the source move, distinguishes quote from summary, preserves later corrections, does not combine sessions without consent, and admits when no relevant record was found. A weak one claims “I remember your pattern” without showing where the pattern came from.
History is valuable because it is traceable, not because it is large. The player should be able to follow the path from their own sentence to the current hypothesis—and break that link when it is wrong.
Questions about this topic
Does AI automatically see every earlier game?
Only if the product technically sends those records and the user has allowed that use. Having an account does not by itself guarantee access to all history.
How is a log different from a summary?
A log records events without replacing old entries. A summary is a compressed interpretation that may change and must be reviewed.
Can an early answer become outdated?
Yes. It should not be erased as if it never existed; a later correction or change of view should be attached to it.
Why can AI miss an important move?
The move may not have been included, may have been over-compressed, or may not have been retrieved for the current question. Evidence links make the gap visible.
Should separate games be combined?
Only by a deliberate user choice. Different intentions are better kept separate, with recurring themes linked as hypotheses rather than a permanent profile.
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FAQ
Does AI automatically see every earlier game?
Only if the product technically sends those records and the user has allowed that use. Having an account does not by itself guarantee access to all history.
How is a log different from a summary?
A log records events without replacing old entries. A summary is a compressed interpretation that may change and must be reviewed.
Can an early answer become outdated?
Yes. It should not be erased as if it never existed; a later correction or change of view should be attached to it.
Why can AI miss an important move?
The move may not have been included, may have been over-compressed, or may not have been retrieved for the current question. Evidence links make the gap visible.
Should separate games be combined?
Only by a deliberate user choice. Different intentions are better kept separate, with recurring themes linked as hypotheses rather than a permanent profile.
Sources and editorial method
This material is intended for learning and self-reflection. It does not promise to predict the future and does not replace professional help.