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About the balalaika (black lagoon) tag
balalaika (black lagoon) is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 454 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 346. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws balalaika (black lagoon)
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing balalaika (black lagoon) in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
balalaika (black lagoon), solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, balalaika (black lagoon), soloThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
In Black Lagoon, Balalaika represents the branch of the Russian Mafia known as Hotel Moscow and is one of the Lagoon Company's primary employers. A former captain of the Russian Airborne Corps and veteran of the Afghanistan War, Balalaika and her men are hardened soldiers who are more than ready to tackle just about anything that comes their way.
The scar down the right side of her face from a grenade blast during a battle has led to the derisive nickname "Fry Face" among the gangsters of Roanapur, but only a fool dares to call her this to her face. Balalaika's sheer ruthlessness and dedication make getting on her bad side one of the worst mistakes one can ever make.
Not to be confused with
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize balalaika (black lagoon)?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from balalaika (black lagoon).
How do I write balalaika (black lagoon) in a prompt?
Write "balalaika (black lagoon)" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.