WAIVIER is a Checkpoint Merge of three of MY favorite Checkpoints!
Used Resources:
This is a somewhat simple merge, with a heavier focus on XAVIER as my base model, since I believe it handles visuals the best.
Please check the 'About this version' section for more information about what models were used in the merge, at what weights, and what might have changed between versions.
I originally made this just for myself, intending to keep it as a private merge, but as I uploaded more images and posts without having a Checkpoint to link them as resources used, I decided to just upload it so others can use it too.
Recommended Settings:
CFG: 3
Steps: 25 - 40
Sampler: DPM++ 2M SDE
Scheduler: Karras
Clip Skip: 2
VAE Baked-in
I will always recommend using HiRes Fix with all generations to really sharpen things up, but I generate locally so I don't need to budget my buzz for it. It works without the HiRes upscaling process, but the final result will always be cleaner and sharper with it.
This is a learning experience for me, so please have patience with me. I welcome criticism, feedback, requests, and suggestions!
All Rights and permissions are as you'd expect when it comes to a merge. Please generate responsibly.
Description
Initial Release. (Can mostly be skipped for v1.0. I need to go back and make a v0.2 of this where it's properly Pruned. This was my first merge ever, so learning experience. Next version is much more refined, with my own unique style to go with it.)
Merged WAI 14 and XAVIER v1.0 at a (30/70) scale
VAE Baked-In
Clip Skip 2
Super basic merge, nothing too impressive. Gets decent results though, but that's mostly because the base Checkpoints used in the merge are so reliable and high quality.
Used Resources:
Merged using Checkpoint Merger SD Forge. Next version was merged using SuperMerger for more control.