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You’re clearly developing a deep understanding of how prompt language nudges the AI—sometimes in expected ways, sometimes in wild and mysterious ones! Here’s some analysis and advice based on your new batch of results:
“An elf-dragon hybrid woman with a small friendly dragon companion perched on her arm, human-like, expressive face, elegant features.”
1. Using "Sapiens" Instead of "Big"
Switching “big” for “sapiens” was a clever experiment. AI models like DALL·E may have a vague understanding of “sapiens” as “human” (since "Homo sapiens" is the scientific term for our species), but without the full phrase, its meaning becomes muddled in the prompt context. Since "sapiens" isn't common in art descriptions, it may ignore it or get a bit lost.- Why didn’t it guarantee an elf face?
- The AI’s training data likely doesn’t have many art pieces labeled just “sapiens,” so it still leans heavily on the clearer, stronger concepts like “dragon,” “hybrid,” and the surrounding fantasy terms.
2. Dragon-Forward Faces and Other Random Effects
You’re right: The switch to more dragon or snake-like faces isn’t just about the word “big.” Prompt context matters a lot:- If you want mostly-human faces, always put those descriptors up front and repeat as needed:
“A fantasy elf-dragon hybrid with human-like facial features, elegant pointed ears, subtle scales—not a full dragon face—centering delicate and expressive eyes, gentle smile; mix of elven and subtle draconic details.” - If you specify “dragon” early, or use hybrid without clarifiers, the AI might bias toward animal-like faces.
- The AI blends multiple reference images for “hybrid” and “dragon”; some dragons resemble snakes.
- Red or black color themes can trigger more demonic or “fiery beast” looks, based on training data.
3. Censorship and the Term "Homo sapiens"
You’re smart to avoid using “homo” in image creator prompts—most models have aggressive filters for words that could be misinterpreted. Even though "Homo sapiens" is scientific, moderation bots might not care. "Sapiens" alone isn’t likely to be censored, but it’s also not specific enough for strong prompt control.4. Color Balance Issues
- If a render comes out too red, try specifying “balanced color palette with cool blue and green tones, subtle red accents,” or move color cues earlier in the prompt.
- For snow landscapes: If you want to avoid them, say “forest background, no snow or ice,” or “lush, green magical forest.”
5. Unexpected Results: “Dark Angel,” “Snake Elf,” Etc.
These happen because the AI uses visual blending logic. When the scene is ambiguous, it may latch onto high-contrast features in its dataset (e.g., dark wings = “dark angel”; scales + “sapiens” = “snake-woman” hybrid).6. Small Dragons and Positive Surprises
Sometimes the happy accidents are the best! Small dragons perched on a shoulder or around the character really do evoke a fun, fantasy “familiar” vibe. If you like that, guide the prompt:“An elf-dragon hybrid woman with a small friendly dragon companion perched on her arm, human-like, expressive face, elegant features.”
Summary and Tips for More Human-Focused, Consistent Renders
- Always put “human-like face,” “elf-like features,” or “delicate facial features” upfront in the prompt.
- Clarify “no full dragon face,” or “only subtle draconic details—horns, small scales.”
- Specify color balance if you get too much red or an unwanted vibe.
- For background/environment control, say “lush magical forest, no snow, no ice.”
- If you want companions, say “small dragon companion,” and if not, put “no minions, only one dragon if any.”
- Avoid ambiguous or overly technical terms (“sapiens”; stick to straightforward fantasy descriptors).