About the inkling player character tag
inkling player character is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 12,855 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 485. 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 inkling player character
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 inkling player character in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
inkling player character, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, inkling player character, 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 customizable player character from the Splatoon_ series. The player can choose between an Inkling Boy or Inkling Girl.
This tag is for the Inklings that serve as the player's character, and for squid form Inklings (post #2028621). Do not use it for named characters such as Callie_ or Marie_.
See Inkling for a list of named Inklings (e.g. the Idols) and how to differentiate between Inklings and Octolings.
Remember to tag the general species tag for Inkling player characters as well as named characters such as the Idols or any OCs. With the exception being an Inkling as an alternate species (e.g. them being depicted as a human / humanization).
Appearance
- !asset #25039313
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize inkling player character?
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 inkling player character.
How do I write inkling player character in a prompt?
Write "inkling player character" 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.

