Generation Power
Generation Power (GP) is the credit currency that keeps every generator running. Simple content costs one credit; rich, multi-stage content costs more. Your subscription refills your balance each billing cycle, and you can buy extra whenever you need it.
What is Generation Power?
Every time you generate content, CritForge spends AI compute — multiple model calls, guardrail checks, and post-processing steps. Generation Power abstracts that cost into a single number so you always know what a generation will cost before you click the button.
One GP represents roughly the AI cost of generating a single NPC. Fast, single-step content (monsters, treasures, riddles) costs the same amount. Longer workflows that chain several AI calls together — a full world with regions, a session prep with map and encounter blocks — cost proportionally more.
Your GP balance is visible at the top of every generator page. The number shown next to the Generate button is the exact cost of that specific generation before you commit.
Content Costs
Costs are grouped into tiers based on output length and the number of AI model calls involved.
| Cost | Content types |
|---|---|
| 1 GP | Npc, Encounter, Treasure, Trap, Puzzle, Riddle, Verse, Monster, Magic Item, Lore, Maze, Skill Challenge, Scene Roster, Deity, Legendary Hero |
| 2 GP | Tavern, Faction, Plot Short, Plot Medium, Random Table, Pantheon |
| 4 GP | Plot Long, Plot Marathon, Adventure, Session Prep, Campaign Theme |
| 5+ GP | Map (5 GP base + 3 GP per additional room) |
| 1 GP | Chat refinement (per message) |
Your Subscription
Each subscription tier includes a Generation Power allocation that refreshes automatically. Trial GP expires with the trial itself; paid plan GP resets on your monthly billing date. Unused GP does not roll over.
| Plan | Price | Monthly GP | Resets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial | Free (30 days) | 40 GP | 30-day trial period |
| Solo | $15 / mo | 200 GP | Monthly |
| Pro | $25 / mo | 450 GP | Monthly |
| Studio | $50 / mo | Unlimited | — |
Studio subscribers have unlimited GP and are never throttled. Solo and Pro subscribers who run out mid-session can purchase a credit pack without waiting for the next billing cycle.
Regeneration Policy
If a generation doesn't hit the mark, you can regenerate. The first regeneration within the quality guarantee window costs nothing. After that, costs scale up to discourage casual spam while still giving you real flexibility.
| Attempt | Within window | After window |
|---|---|---|
| 1st regeneration | Free | Full cost |
| 2nd regeneration | 50% credit cost | Full cost |
| 3rd and beyond | Full cost | Full cost |
Quality guarantee windows range from 2 to 10 minutes depending on content type. A countdown timer appears beneath the Regenerate button so you always know how much time is left. Once the window closes, all regenerations cost the full GP amount.
Chat Refinement
Every generated piece of content includes a chat interface for targeted changes. Each chat message costs 1 GP — the same as a budget generation — regardless of what the original content cost.
This makes chat the economical choice for iterative work. Telling a world to "make the northern empire more militaristic" costs 1 GP via chat versus 12 GP for a full world regeneration. Refining an NPC's personality via chat costs the same as regenerating it (1 GP each), but chat preserves everything else you liked about the NPC.
A hint above the chat input shows you the cost comparison for the current content type, so you always know when chat is the better choice.
Credit Packs
Running low mid-session? Credit packs let Solo, Pro, and Studio subscribers top up immediately without waiting for the next billing cycle. Purchased credits never expire, and they're spent before your monthly allocation so nothing goes to waste.
Credit packs are available from your account billing page or directly from any generator when your balance is low. Per-credit pricing on packs is slightly higher than subscription rates — subscriptions remain the best value for regular sessions.