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Run: 2026-05-01-01KQHR7JQ5J2SWTK7WJYNV7C02
Run Details
Model:
Grok 4.20
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
12.6s
Cost:
$0.001707
Provider:
xAI
Evaluation summary
Score
Evaluator
Details Link
Pass
Match blue prose section
(details)
Pass
Match green prose section
(details)
Pass
Match red prose section
(details)
no eval
Overall
Model input
System
You are an expert fantasy novel author. You are working on a novel called "The Chronicles of the Last Dragon". The following tools are available to you: - <nc-section> Use this tool to create a new section of prose. Arguments: - "data-title": The title of the section. - "data-color": Any color of (red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange, pink, brown). Example usage: <nc-section data-title="Chapter 1: The Arrival" data-color="blue"> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </nc-section>
User/Human
The story so far: <storySoFar> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </storySoFar>
AI
My horse, a majestic stallion named Thunder, galloped across the open field. The wind whipped through my hair as I rode towards the castle gates. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the stone walls. I could see the banners of the kingdom fluttering in the breeze.
User/Human
Continue the story with the following instructions: """The local knight, Sir Roland, greets Frederick near the stables.""" Create 3 alternate prose sections that continue the story. - Version 1 (red) - Version 2 (green) - Version 3 (blue)
Model response
Messages
Meta
AI
<nc-section data-title="Version 1" data-color="red"> As Frederick dismounted near the ancient stables, the sound of heavy boots crunching on gravel echoed behind him. Sir Roland, the local knight whose reputation for stern discipline preceded him like a shadow, emerged from the shadows of the stable archway. His armor gleamed dully in the fading light, and his weathered face broke into a rare, approving smile. "Young Frederick, I see you've arrived without losing your way—or your nerve," Sir Roland said, his voice gruff yet welcoming as he clasped the squire's shoulder firmly. "The stables will be your first domain. Tend to Thunder, then we'll speak of what it truly means to serve under the Last Dragon's banner." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2" data-color="green"> Thunder slowed to a trot as they approached the castle stables, the scent of hay and leather filling the air. Before Frederick could fully dismount, a towering figure stepped forward from the gloom between the stalls—Sir Roland, the grizzled local knight known for his unyielding sense of honor. His eyes, sharp as a falcon's, scanned the young squire from head to toe. "Hail, Frederick," Sir Roland greeted, his tone laced with the weight of years spent in service. He took the reins with calloused hands, nodding approvingly at the stallion. "You've a fine mount and a steadier hand than most lads your age. Come, lad—before the shadows lengthen further, let us discuss your training. The castle holds secrets that only the worthy may learn." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3" data-color="blue"> The stable yard was alive with the soft nickers of horses as Frederick guided Thunder to a hitching post, his heart pounding with a mix of excitement and trepidation. From the wide doors of the barn strode Sir Roland, the local knight whose legendary deeds against dark forces were whispered in every tavern. Clad in a simple tunic beneath his half-plate, Roland's presence commanded respect without a word. He extended a gauntleted hand in greeting, his voice warm yet firm like tempered steel. "Frederick, the squire from the hills—I've been expecting you. Welcome to Eldridge Castle. Tend to your steed swiftly, for the path of the dragon's guardian begins tonight. What tales have you heard of the Last Dragon that brings you here?" </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-05-01T12:29:18.443Z"
5/1/2026, 12:29:18 PM
model
"x-ai/grok-4.20-20260309"
app_id
182717
external_user
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streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
358
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
12501
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
600
native_tokens_prompt
409
native_tokens_completion
505
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
0
native_tokens_cached
64
num_media_prompt
(null)
num_input_audio_prompt
(null)
num_media_completion
0
num_search_results
(null)
num_fetches
(null)
web_search_engine
(null)
origin
"https://ncbench.com/"
is_byok
false
finish_reason
"stop"
native_finish_reason
"completed"
usage
0.00170655
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"3ecee37f-b217-4093-87fb-aaf0afe307af"
id
"b423d438-eb63-90d6-8f4e-77065d01f678"
is_byok
false
latency
68
model_permaslug
"x-ai/grok-4.20-20260309"
provider_name
"xAI"
status
200
user_agent
"langchainjs-openai/1.0.0 ((node/v24.14.1; linux; x64))"
http_referer
(null)
request_id
"req-1777638558-LHBSKqeUtQH2N7xN57LX"
session_id
(null)
api_type
"completions"
id
"gen-1777638558-ozyY1xoaAAeasLnXtdpz"
upstream_id
"b423d438-eb63-90d6-8f4e-77065d01f678"
total_cost
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cache_discount
0.0000672
upstream_inference_cost
0
provider_name
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Evaluation details
Result
Evaluator
Details
Meta Data
Pass
Match blue prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="blue">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match green prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="green">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match red prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="red">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
no eval