Poe

Poe is a multi-model chat platform that lets me quiz GPT-4, Claude and several other large language engines from one tidy dashboard.

How to use Poe

1. Visit the official site at poe.com and create a free account.
2. Select a model from the sidebar; each has its own quirks and speed limits.
3. Type a prompt in the box and press Enter to spark the conversation.
4. Switch models whenever you like to compare replies without losing context.
5. Bookmark or share any chat thread so friends can pick up where you left off.

Our Take on Poe

Advantages

• Quick feedback across unusual topics: I grilled the service about Path of Exile 2 balance changes—such as the hotly debated loss of % Life nodes—and within seconds it echoed my own test-bench feeling that survivability now needs heavy gear investment.
• Roomy free tier: Even without the paid plan I managed lengthy literary chats, including a request for Robert Morgan’s argument that Edgar Allan Poe’s horror leans toward nihilism.
• Clear model switching: Jumping from GPT-4 to Claude helped me cross-check quotes from Kopley’s dense biography, which the bot admitted can feel “daunting” at the outset.
• Shareable links: I sent a build-planning thread to a guild-mate and he opened it without an account, a small touch that kept the discussion moving.
• Mobile app parity: The Android version mirrored the desktop layout, so I could refine a loot filter on the sofa while a map loaded.

Drawbacks

• Occasional wall-of-text replies: When I asked for a short summary of Kopley’s stance, the assistant delivered a lecture that rivalled the book’s length, echoing the readability issue noted by reviewers.
• Performance dips under load: During a Saturday rush the service stalled, evoking the “slog” feeling some early testers report in Path of Exile 2.
• Spotty accuracy on niche mechanics: It confused loot filter syntax twice, so double-check before pasting results into the game.
• No API hooks yet: I still copy-paste trade stats manually; direct import would shave precious minutes off build planning.

Closing Notes

Poe gave me faster theory-crafting, sharper literary breakdowns and a handy place to store both, though I still trim verbose passages and verify game data before acting on the advice. If you juggle hobby projects that range from analysing early access action RPGs to dissecting nineteenth-century gothic themes, having every major model in one tab feels remarkably convenient.