About the gouf tag
gouf is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 248 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 67. 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 gouf
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 gouf in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
gouf, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, gouf, 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
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A fictional mecha from the Gundam series. It first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam from 1979.
MS-07B Gouf
A blue, mono-eyed Zeon mobile suit specifically designed for close-quarters combat. It has a distinct horn on its head, spiked shoulders, and a tentacle whip which emerges from its right arm. Notably piloted by Ramba Ral.
A variation known as the Gouf Custom is piloted by Norris Packard from Gundam 08th MS Team. The Gouf was redesigned for Gundam SEED Destiny, and is known as the GOUF Ignited. It is most notably piloted by Heine Westenfluss and Yzak Joule.
Despite what the casual mecha anime otaku may think, the Gouf "is not a Zaku boy, not a Zaku...". (ザクとは違うのだよ、ザクとは!)
Related development
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize gouf?
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 gouf.
How do I write gouf in a prompt?
Write "gouf" 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.