This is a completely new branch, aiming for a more natural, lifelike feel.
Overall improvements in detail and sharpness, with better lighting to make everything look more real.
You'll notice more accurate posing, enhanced anatomy, and much better consistency with clothing.
It's not just realistic; it’s also a bit more creative and colorful. Perfect for artistic stuff, too!
Better prompt-following, though it works best with cleaner, more precise prompts.
The model is more stable now, meaning fewer unwanted side effects and smoother performance.
The percentage of high-quality images is way higher than usual when you guide it right.

Feel free to experiment with different settings, but if you're aiming for realism, here are our recommendations:

Use DPM++ SDE Polyexponential (35-45 steps) or DPM++ 2M SDE Heun Polyexponential (45-55 steps) for the best results.
CFG works well between 5-9, but for consistency, we suggest staying around 6-8.
You can fine-tune with ClipSkip 1 or 2 depending on your approach.
For top-notch face and hand detail, using a detailer is highly recommended.

Pro tip: Don't overload your positive or negative prompts—choose your words carefully. Also, be mindful of LoRA overuse or high weights.

P.S. As promised, our most advanced model, v6.0, is now available on our Patreon (link at the top). We encourage you to grab it and start creating the best images DCT and SDXL can offer right now! Plus, our Patreon members get exclusive access to the new Flux LoRAs we've designed just for you.

Stay tuned—we’re already hard at work on DCT v7.0 and more exciting Models and LoRAs!

Thanks for your support, and happy generating!