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## Input Character Descriptions into DALL·E for Visual Representation
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To begin generating visuals, you’ll write a character prompt that includes physical traits, personality cues, and thematic details.
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To begin generating visuals, let's write a character prompt that includes physical traits, personality cues, and thematic details.
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### Writing Effective Prompts
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-**Start with Core Details**
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Include gender, age, attire, and mood.
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*Example*:
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“A young woman with curly auburn hair, wearing a tattered cloak, standing in a misty forest, looking determined.”
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"A young woman with curly auburn hair, wearing a tattered cloak, standing in a misty forest, looking determined."
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-**Add Tone and Genre**
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Include descriptors that define the visual style.
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*Example*:
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“In a dark fantasy art style” or “illustrated like a hand-painted storybook.”
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"In a dark fantasy art style” or “illustrated like a hand-painted storybook."
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-**Use Specific Adjectives**
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Replace vague terms with detailed ones.
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Instead of “pretty,” say “sharp cheekbones, confident smile, and vibrant green eyes.”
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Instead of "pretty," say "sharp cheekbones, confident smile, and vibrant green eyes."
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The more specific your prompt, the more relevant and story-aligned your result will be.
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The more specific your prompt, the more relevant and story-aligned your result.
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## How Style, Theme, and Detail Affect the Image
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The tone and theme of your prompt directly influence the result. Small changes can significantly shift the visual outcome.
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### Style Examples
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-“in the style of anime” vs. “in a medieval oil painting style”
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-“cyberpunk-inspired with neon lighting” vs. “storybook-style, soft pastel colors”
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-"in the style of anime" vs. "in a medieval oil painting style"
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-"cyberpunk-inspired with neon lighting" vs. "storybook-style, soft pastel colors"
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Experimenting with tone, lighting, and visual references allows you to match the image to your world.
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### Techniques for Refinement
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-**Color Adjustment**
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Use tools like Designer or external editors (e.g., Clipchamp, Paint 3D) to align the color palette across all characters.
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Use tools like Designer or external editors (for example, Clipchamp, Paint 3D) to align the color palette across all characters.
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-**Pose Consistency**
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Regenerate with specific pose instructions (e.g., “standing with arms crossed” or “sitting on a throne”).
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Regenerate with specific pose instructions (for example, "standing with arms crossed" or "sitting on a throne").
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-**Feature Matching**
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If needed, regenerate portraits with matching visual traits (e.g., family resemblance, shared armor design, house insignias).
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If needed, regenerate portraits with matching visual traits (for example, family resemblance, shared armor design, house insignias).
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### Enhancing with Additional Tools
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- Use image editors to add shadows, background consistency, or visual effects.
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- Add frames, labels, or expressions that support game mechanics (e.g., emotion-based dialogue triggers).
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- Add frames, labels, or expressions that support game mechanics (for example, emotion-based dialogue triggers).
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These refinements help ensure that your characters not only look unique—but belong together in the same world.
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