240204 Announcement & Questions
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Hello! This is namakxin.
I have various updates to share, so I've written this announcement.
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Nijijourney 6 Update:
- The long-awaited Nijijourney has been updated to version 6. It's still in beta, so its features are not as extensive as version 5, but I'm testing and researching to see if new series or characters can be created. Excitingly, I've confirmed that the Blue Archive series can now be created in the style I want! Tomorrow, I plan to upload Bunny Girl Karin and Bunny Girl Asuna. For the time being, I'll be focusing a bit more on Blue Archive characters.
- The advantages of Nijijourney 6 include improved quality and the ability to create unique artworks and additional series. However, a downside is stricter censorship, with words like "hot spring" and "maid outfit" being banned. Despite trying various words to circumvent the prompts, I often hit a block. Therefore, it might be challenging to emphasize the physique of characters/series not learned by AI without being flagged. I'm still trying various tricks to get through the blocked prompts as before.
- Given these pros and cons, I plan to mix and use both Nijijourney versions 5 and 6 for my work. I intend to upload all the artworks I find appealing.
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Pixiv Permanent Ban:
- Pixiv has permanently banned my account, deeming my artworks as photorealistic. Pixiv prohibits AI-generated photorealistic artworks. It's disheartening as it was an account I had grown over many months. It seems I'll now only be active on Deviantart. The financial expectations have significantly dropped, making it difficult for me to focus entirely on namakxin. I'm incredibly thankful and sorry to those who have supported me. Despite my efforts, it seems I have to make a choice. After my last break, I've extended the download availability of artworks from one to two months. Supporting even once every three months will give you access to all artworks. For those who wish to continue supporting, I personally recommend coming and going. I'll update the Patreon description in multiple languages soon.
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NSFW Artwork Policy:
- I feel it's important to address Patreon's policy as well. While Patreon allows the upload of photorealistic works, it takes action against NSFW photorealistic uploads. However, unlike Pixiv, I understand that Patreon may lift the ban upon request, with the condition of removing the NSFW artworks, so I plan to continue creating and uploading NSFW artworks periodically. If, and only if, my Patreon account temporarily disappears, please know this would be the reason. In such a case, I'll make an announcement on Deviantart.
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Work Process & Questions:
- As long-term followers might know, I'm sorry that the production cycle for my artworks has lengthened. Although previously uploaded artworks sometimes lacked detail or character accuracy, I now have the capability to improve these aspects, even if it means taking longer to produce.
- While I'm satisfied that I can better capture the characters, I acknowledge that not all AI-induced oddities can be completely resolved.
- Applying this detail-oriented approach to almost all my artworks seems to have reduced my output, making me feel like the merits of being an AI artwork creator have diminished. I'm contemplating whether to reduce my focus on details and have other concerns as well. What do you think?
Please vote below; it will help me decide:
- I think character details are important. Please adjust aspects like tattoos, hairpins, and outfits as much as possible.
- I don't think character details are that important. As long as the artwork is recognizable as the character, minor imperfections like odd fingers or body proportions can be overlooked.
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Regardless, I'm grateful for your support and plan to continue pushing forward with namakxin's journey. There's still much I want to do with nijijourney. Wishing everyone a great day.
