About the thistle (dungeon meshi) tag
thistle (dungeon meshi) is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 435 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 459. 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 thistle (dungeon meshi)
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 thistle (dungeon meshi) in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
thistle (dungeon meshi), solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, thistle (dungeon meshi), 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
AKA "the mad sorcerer" or "the lunatic magician", Thistle is the "master" of the dungeon in which most of Dungeon Meshi takes place. He's an androgynous dark skinned elf in the appearance of a long haired boy who [spoilers]has been keeping himself and his entire kingdom alive in a sort of suspended animation underground by way of a demon's magic for over 1000 years.[/spoilers]
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize thistle (dungeon meshi)?
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 thistle (dungeon meshi).
How do I write thistle (dungeon meshi) in a prompt?
Write "thistle (dungeon meshi)" 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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