Exploring Discord: A Gateway to Midjourney and AI Art
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Chapter 1: My Journey into AI Art Generators
My adventure began with an eagerness to explore various AI art generators, culminating in my discovery of Midjourney, which is now my next exciting venture.
Chapter 2: The Challenge of Accessing Midjourney
While I was thrilled about using Midjourney, I encountered an unexpected hurdle: accessing it requires navigating the Discord platform. This piqued my curiosity about Discord itself.
Now, what exactly is Discord? It’s a vibrant platform that offers voice, video, and text chat functionalities, allowing users to connect with friends and communities.
Section 2.1: Getting Started with Discord
Discord is versatile, available as a desktop application or through free apps on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Signing up is straightforward, and users can either create a server or join one via invitations or searches.
As a Discord user, you can join up to 100 servers at no cost, while premium users can connect to 200 servers. Each server can accommodate a staggering 500,000 members, though newly created servers start with a limit of 250,000. In cases where over 25,000 members are online, server owners must contact Discord support to manage connection issues. Additionally, each server can host a maximum of 50 categories and 500 channels, allowing users to join communities that reflect their interests, from gaming to art.
Section 2.2: The Cost of Discord
Did you know Discord is completely free to use? However, for those looking to elevate their experience, there's Discord Nitro, available in two tiers. The first, Nitro Basic, costs $3 monthly or $30 annually, providing perks like a Nitro badge, exclusive emotes, and personalized video backgrounds. The second tier, Nitro Standard, priced at $10 per month or $100 per year, includes all basic perks plus higher upload limits, 4K streaming, and custom server profiles.
Both tiers offer additional boosts to server features, enhancing the experience for all members. Even without payment, vibrant communities can thrive on Discord, creating a welcoming atmosphere, unlike many other online spaces.
Section 2.3: The Versatility of Discord
Discord stands as a comprehensive communication tool, tailored to meet diverse needs. Whether you prefer private chats or public forums, Discord accommodates all. It fosters a secure environment with custom emotes and moderation features, ensuring a positive experience.
Beyond gaming, Discord serves as a hub for activities like book clubs, dance classes, and virtual conventions. By integrating with Spotify, users can share their music tastes, making it an excellent space for connection, whether your interests lie in gaming, reading, or socializing.
Chapter 3: Finding Midjourney
To access Midjourney or any other server, locate the "Add Server" option on the left side of the Discord interface.
Click on "Join a Server," which prompts a pop-up window to either create or join a server.
Upon arriving at the Discord interface, I must admit that the layout can feel somewhat chaotic and overwhelming, with a plethora of information that may not seem user-friendly.
Exploring the Midjourney Server
Now that I’ve accessed the Midjourney server, I look forward to delving deeper and sharing my findings with you all.
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