metadata

license: apache-2.0
pipeline_tag: text-generation
tags:
  - chat
  - mistral
  - roleplay
  - creative-writing
base_model:
  - nbeerbower/mistral-nemo-bophades-12B
  - anthracite-org/magnum-v2-12b
  - Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3
  - Gryphe/Pantheon-RP-1.6-12b-Nemo
language:
  - en

StarDust-12b-v2

Quants

GGUF: Not Available Yet.
weighted/imatrix GGUF: Not Available Yet.
exl2: lucyknada/Luni_StarDust-12b-v2-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.
The v2 uses the non-kto magnum which tends to have less "claudeism" (making the story feel rather repetitive)
Note on Non-Kto: There is a very big gap between people preferring and disliking the KTO. To make things easier, you can still use Luni/StarDust-12b-v1 which has the KTO version.
In early testing users have reported a much better experience in longer roleplays and a abillity to add a creative touch to the stable experiencve.

Just like with v1:

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.

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:

Special Thanks

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