Stardust-12b-MN-EXL2-8bpw

Mostly quanting this because I want to see how it performs.

This is the 8bpw EXL2 quant of this model. For the original model, go here. <br> For the 6bpw version, go here. <br> For the 4bpw version, go here <br>

StarDust-12b-v1

Quants

• GGUF: mradermacher/StarDust-12b-v1-GGUF
• weighted/imatrix GGUF mradermacher/StarDust-12b-v1-i1-GGUF
• exl2: lucyknada/Luni_StarDust-12b-v1-exl2

Description | Usecase

The result of this merge is in my opinion a more vibrant and less generic sonnet inspired prose, it's able to be gentle and harsh where asked. I've personally been trying to get a more spice while also compensating for the Magnum-v2.5 having the issue on my end that it simply won't stop yapping.

• This model is intended to be used as a Role-playing model.
• Its direct conversational output is... I can't even say it's luck, it's just not made for it.
• Extension to Conversational output: The Model is designed for roleplay, direct instructing or general purpose is NOT recommended.

Initial Feedback

Initial feedback shows that the model has a tendency to promote flirting. If this becomes too much try to steer the model with a system prompt to focus on SFW and on-flirty interactions.

Prompting

Edit: ChatML has proven to be the BEST choice.

Both Mistral and ChatML should work though I had better results with ChatML: ChatML Example:

"""<|im_start|>user
Hi there!<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Nice to meet you!<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Can I ask a question?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
"""

Merge Details

Merge Method

This model was merged using the DARE TIES merge method using Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3 as a base.

Models Merged

The following models were included in the merge:

• Gryphe/Pantheon-RP-1.6-12b-Nemo
• anthracite-org/magnum-v2.5-12b-kto
• nbeerbower/mistral-nemo-bophades-12B
• Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the SillyTilly and myself for helping me find the energy to finish this.