About the shenron (dragon ball) tag
shenron (dragon ball) is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 220 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 263. 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 shenron (dragon ball)
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 shenron (dragon ball) in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
shenron (dragon ball), solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, shenron (dragon ball), 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
Shenron (lit. "the Dragon God" also spelt Shenlong) is a powerful entity from Dragon Ball series. Normally appears as a green eastern dragon with red eyes. He can be summoned by gathering the seven Dragon Balls together, which allows him to grant one wish (or later three wishes) for one time only before disappearing.
Due to his prominent appearance, he is one of the most popular and recognizable character of the franchise.
Variants
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize shenron (dragon ball)?
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 shenron (dragon ball).
How do I write shenron (dragon ball) in a prompt?
Write "shenron (dragon ball)" 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.
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