About the neco-arc tag
neco-arc is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 759 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 435. 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 neco-arc
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 neco-arc in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
neco-arc, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, neco-arc, 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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Alternative chibi version of Arcueid Brunestud. Appeared first in Tsukihime during the bad ending offering advice to players to help them. Later she became a full-fledged new character in Melty Blood being playable and getting a sleeker design. Inspired the neco spirit race.
If the post is only referencing Tsukihime, then just tag Tsukihime. Otherwise, tag Melty Blood.
Appearance
- !asset #24287294: Original
- : Remake
- !asset #25852898: Ciel-Sensei
- : Phantas-Moon (Second Ascension)
- : Phantas-Moon
See also
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize neco-arc?
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 neco-arc.
How do I write neco-arc in a prompt?
Write "neco-arc" 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.