diff --git a/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/Animations/AnimationDefinitions/Chat/ChatClient.cs b/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/Animations/AnimationDefinitions/Chat/ChatClient.cs
index b4d9797f..68067fc5 100644
--- a/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/Animations/AnimationDefinitions/Chat/ChatClient.cs
+++ b/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/Animations/AnimationDefinitions/Chat/ChatClient.cs
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 using System.Text;
 using System.Text.Json;
 using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Ghosts.Api;
 using ghosts.api.Hubs;
 using ghosts.api.Infrastructure.Animations.AnimationDefinitions.Chat.Mattermost;
 using ghosts.api.Infrastructure.ContentServices;
@@ -444,6 +445,12 @@ private async Task StepEx(Random random, Guid NpcId, string username, string pas
     {
         _log.Trace($"Managing {username}...");
 
+        if (username.Contains("admin"))
+        {
+            _log.Trace($"Skipping user {username}...");
+            return;
+        }
+
         try
         {
             await this.Login(username, password);
@@ -518,7 +525,7 @@ private async Task StepEx(Random random, Guid NpcId, string username, string pas
                     }
                 }
                 
-                var feelings = this._configuration.Prompts.GetRandom(random);
+                var subPrompts = this._configuration.Prompts.GetRandom(random);
                 _log.Trace($"{username} looking at posts...");
 
                 if (random.Next(0, 100) > 50)
@@ -541,12 +548,13 @@ private async Task StepEx(Random random, Guid NpcId, string username, string pas
                     }
                 }
                 
-                var history = channelHistory.Where(x => x.ChannelId == randomChannelToPostTo && x.UserId != me.Username).MaxBy(x => x.Created);
-                var historyString = history is { Message.Length: >= 100 } ? history.Message[..100] : history?.Message;
-
-                var prompt = $"Write my update to the chat system that {feelings}";
+                var history = channelHistory.Where(x => x.ChannelId == randomChannelToPostTo && x.UserName != me.Username).MaxBy(x => x.Created);
+                //var historyString = history is { Message.Length: >= 100 } ? history.Message[..100] : history?.Message;
+                var historyString = history.Message;
+                
+                var prompt = $"Write my update to the chat system that {subPrompts}";
                 var respondingTo = string.Empty;
-                if (random.Next(0, 99) > 50 && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(historyString) && history.UserId != me.Id)
+                if (random.Next(0, 99) < Program.ApplicationSettings.AnimatorSettings.Animations.Chat.PercentReplyVsNew && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(historyString) && history.UserId != me.Id)
                 {
                     prompt =
                         $"How do I respond to this? {historyString}";
@@ -554,11 +562,18 @@ private async Task StepEx(Random random, Guid NpcId, string username, string pas
                 }
 
                 var message = await this._formatterService.ExecuteQuery(prompt);
-
                 message = message.Clean(this._configuration.Replacements, random);
+                if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(message))
+                {
+                    _log.Trace($"Empty message for {me.Username} {prompt}. Continuing..");
+                    return;
+                }
+                
                 if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(respondingTo))
                 {
+                    var f = $"{historyString} | {respondingTo} | {message}";
                     message = $"> {historyString.Replace(">", "")}{Environment.NewLine}{Environment.NewLine}@{respondingTo} {message}";
+                    _log.Trace($"{historyString} | {respondingTo} | {message}{Environment.NewLine}{f}");
                 }
                 
                 if (message.ShouldSend(this._configuration.Drops))
diff --git a/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/ApplicationSettings.cs b/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/ApplicationSettings.cs
index f5511c14..4f410220 100644
--- a/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/ApplicationSettings.cs
+++ b/src/Ghosts.Api/Infrastructure/ApplicationSettings.cs
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ public class ChatSettings
                 public int TurnLength { get; set; }
                 public int MaximumSteps { get; set; }
                 public bool IsSendingTimelinesToGhostsApi { get; set; }
+                public int PercentReplyVsNew { get; set; }
                 public string PostUrl { get; set; }
                 public ContentEngineSettings ContentEngine { get; set; }
             }
diff --git a/src/Ghosts.Api/appsettings.json b/src/Ghosts.Api/appsettings.json
index e32ed885..78adb9f9 100755
--- a/src/Ghosts.Api/appsettings.json
+++ b/src/Ghosts.Api/appsettings.json
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@
                     "MaximumSteps": 300,
                     "TurnLength": 9000,
                     "IsSendingTimelinesToGhostsApi": false,
+                    "PercentReplyVsNew": 40,
                     "PostUrl": "http://localhost:8065",
                     "ContentEngine": {
                         "Source": "ollama",
diff --git a/src/Ghosts.Api/config/chat.json b/src/Ghosts.Api/config/chat.json
index 44e2bbf3..ce20b50c 100644
--- a/src/Ghosts.Api/config/chat.json
+++ b/src/Ghosts.Api/config/chat.json
@@ -5,8 +5,33 @@
     "adminPassword": "scotty@1",
     "defaultUserPassword": "scotty@1",
     "agentsPerBatch": 10
-  }  ,
+  },
   "replacements": [],
-  "drops": ["As an AI"],
-  "prompts": []
+  "drops": [
+    "As an AI",
+    "super secret",
+    "secret chat"
+  ],
+  "prompts": [
+    "portrays me as a fearless leader in battle",
+    "emphasizes my strategic brilliance in combat",
+    "depicts me as a master tactician",
+    "highlights my unyielding courage under fire",
+    "shows my exceptional ability to lead troops",
+    "underscores my unwavering discipline and resolve",
+    "paints me as a heroic figure on the battlefield",
+    "reflects my deep knowledge of military tactics",
+    "demonstrates my unparalleled battlefield awareness",
+    "conveys my ability to inspire soldiers",
+    "illustrates my remarkable physical fitness and endurance",
+    "captures my determination to achieve mission objectives",
+    "sheds light on my extensive experience in military operations",
+    "showcases my impressive marksmanship skills",
+    "reveals my proficiency in handling complex equipment",
+    "accentuates my commanding presence",
+    "presents me as a decisive and effective commander",
+    "underscores my quick decision-making under pressure",
+    "highlights my ability to execute flawless maneuvers",
+    "portrays me as a symbol of strength and leadership"
+  ]
 }
diff --git a/src/Ghosts.Api/ghosts.api.csproj b/src/Ghosts.Api/ghosts.api.csproj
index 8adeaf09..2b07b962 100644
--- a/src/Ghosts.Api/ghosts.api.csproj
+++ b/src/Ghosts.Api/ghosts.api.csproj
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <AssemblyName>ghosts.api</AssemblyName>
 
     <AssemblyVersion>8.0.0.0</AssemblyVersion>
-    <FileVersion>8.1.0.0</FileVersion>
+    <FileVersion>8.1.1.0</FileVersion>
     
     <Authors>GHOSTS Development Team for CERT > Software Engineering Institute > Carnegie Mellon University</Authors>
     <Company>Carnegie Mellon University</Company>