Guides & field notes

Short, practical notes on choosing a companion app, importing Tavern / SillyTavern character cards, long-term memory, and using AIME Character Atlas.

• Best Character.AI Alternatives in 2026 (iPhone & Android)

  Updated October 22, 2026

  How to pick an alternative with memory, voice, and group chat — not just another chat UI.

• Import SillyTavern Cards into AIME (V2/V3)

  October 23, 2026

  Import V2/V3 Tavern PNG cards into AIME via Character Atlas Card studio.

• AI Chat Long-Term Memory: What It Is & How to Choose

  October 24, 2026

  What “memory” means when choosing an AI companion — and what to check before you commit.

• Where to Find SillyTavern Character Cards (Free)

  October 25, 2026

  Free libraries and how to pick cards you are allowed to reuse.

• SillyTavern Character Cards on iPhone & Android

  October 25, 2026

  Phone paths for using character cards without a full desktop SillyTavern setup.

• What Is AIME Character Atlas? (Tavern Cards)

  October 25, 2026

  Discover, import, and optionally publish portable Tavern cards — then keep chatting in the AIME app.