Updated: May 26, 2025
base model
These checkpoints are for loras mainly, hence the style flexiblity, usually I test my loras on these, check if they look somewhat like the training material and I don't like to switch checkpoints around, so rather have an all in one checkpoint.
V5 (no VAE): It's a mix of SwedishFish v3, Galena Blend v1.4 and Comics Fiction Engine Illustrious v1 (my man alexds9 gave me permission to share merges of his models). V4 had issues, like general lighting (too bright or too dark images) and discoloration with adetailer (I know thats a more common problem, but that occured more often with V4), This one has a pleasant base style while flexible and can handle realistic characters.
Recommended quality tags:
prompt: masterpiece, best quality, absurdres, very aesthetic, high quality, highres
negatives: low quality, lowres, worst quality
V4 (no VAE): Is the same as V3 except it's a mix of tOOnBabes and Illustrious 2.0 (50%-50%). It's been up for days now, but didn't publish it. Someone asked me very nicely to release it so made some showcase images.
Recommended quality tags:
prompt: masterpiece, best quality, absurdres, very aesthetic, high quality, highres
negatives: low quality, lowres, worst quality
V3: People were asking about this one for the style (especially with the Overwatch characters), so I'll share it. Wanted something flexible thats closer to original styles with loras without the forced anime to see if trained loras actually came out the way I wanted. It still does anime well, but atleast it won't force it on loras or when using style tags. Still not style neutral but good enough I guess.
It's a mix between my tOOnBabes and Illustrious 1.0 (50%-50%).
- I still don't know what I'm doing, just mixing stuff and see what comes out -
No quality tags required! Atleast I don't use any in prompts or in negatives.
V2 (Forgot to include VAE): Was playing around with some merges, so V2 has a different base style, is still flexible and anime is still there but not as strong.
ps: I don't hate anime, there's just too much of it, not all of us are fans.
psps: Maybe later i'll post some more showcase pics, don't think they're that important anyway.
V1: Wanted to create a merge of illustrious that's not too anime heavy, I think I succseeded.