Very long bot opening messages can push users away
The ‘Regency Posting Inn’ bot has an unusually long opening message in . A very detailed and involved opening can make people feel overloaded before they even try the bot.
The first message appears to carry a lot of setup, mood, and rules at once. This raises a simple design issue: a bot’s first message needs enough context to work, but too much can become a barrier.
Key points
- The ‘Regency Posting Inn’ bot starts with a very long opening message.
- Too much setup at the start can make users leave before trying the bot.
- Opening messages shape the bot’s behavior and tone, but length can hurt usability.
- Shorter setup can also reduce token use in s.