NowaiRX is an SDXL merge checkpoint that I am currently focusing on and actively refining.After extensive testing with various merges based on Homosimile, Nova v5.5, and Kage (Illustrious), I noticed that many results gradually leaned toward:<ul><li>Heavy semi-realistic styles, or</li><li>Over-simplified outputs that lost stylistic identity</li></ul>Because of that, I decided to re-center my work around my original style preferences, using a cleaner and more controllable merge setup.<h3 id="what-is-nowairx">🔹 What is NowaiRX?</h3><ul><li>Nowai = Nova + WAI, two checkpoints I am very familiar with and frequently use</li><li>RX:<ul><li>R: uses WAI’s CLIP and VAE, which fits my prompting habits and gives more consistent results</li><li>X: Xavier, chosen for its strong control over anatomy, body structure, and shading</li></ul></li></ul>Nowai is also one of my older checkpoints, and I will continue maintaining the Nowai line alongside this version.<h3 id="style-direction">🎨 Style Direction</h3>NowaiRX is designed with a clear target in mind:<ul><li>Young male characters</li><li>A masculine appearance</li><li>Moderate musculature (not overly bulky or slim)</li><li>Clearly anime-oriented, avoiding semi-realistic drift</li><li>Easier control over poses, body balance, and expressions</li></ul>This model is still under active testing, and feedback is highly appreciated to help improve future versions.P/s: This description was assisted by ChatGPT, based on the author’s ideas, direction, and decisions.

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