✨ Alma Illustrious Experimentals ✨

Welcome to a special collection of Illustrious/NAI EPS based checkpoints! 🎨 This is where unique ideas and creative detours come to life. While these models didn't make it into my main series releases, they each have their own special strengths that I just had to share with you all.

Think of this as a treasure trove of creative explorations! 💎 You'll find everything from intermediate merges that helped shape the final main series, to exciting side branches and one-of-a-kind experiments. And here's a fun tip: the release order isn't a ladder of improvement! Each version has its own unique style and capabilities, so be sure to check out the older ones—you might just discover your new favorite. 🌟

💡 Pro Tip: You can pair this model with the DMD2 LoRA to significantly cut down on generation steps for faster results! For optimal use with DMD2, try using Normalized Attention Guidance to get the best out of your negative prompts at low CFG. It works best with these settings:

Steps: 8 • CFG: 1.2 • Sampler: LCM • Scheduler: AYS SDXL

Version History:

a1.1 🎨 A clean, flat 2D anime default style with vibrant colors. This model shines when generating more mature characters and male characters, offering a wonderful balance often less common in Illustrious-based models. Merge Components: Baked VAE: xlVAEC_g95 | novaMatureXL_v35 | homosimileXLPony_v4NAIXLEPS

a1.2 🖌️ A clean 2D/2.5D anime default style with vibrant colors. A wonderfully flexible and versatile model ready to bring your ideas to life. Merge Components: Baked VAE: xlVAEC_g95 | novaMatureXL_v35 | homosimileXLPony_v4NAIXLEPS | novaOrangeXL_reV20

a1.3 ✨ A beautiful 2D/2.5D anime default style that excels with excellent lighting effects and a stunning glossy finish. Merge Components: Baked VAE: xlVAEC_g95 | novaMatureXL_v35 | homosimileXLPony_v4NAIXLEPS | novaOrangeXL_reV20 | oneObsession_17RED

a1.4 📺 A fantastic 2D/2.5D anime default style with excellent lighting effects. This one excels at retro anime styles and is wonderfully adept at rendering muscular characters with great detail. Merge Components: Baked VAE: xlVAEC_g95 | novaMatureXL_v35 | homosimileXLPony_v4NAIXLEPS | novaOrangeXL_reV20 | oneObsession_17RED | amanatsuillustrious_v2 | illustrious_all_rated_v1 | Muscle Emporium-illustrious | retro_anime_style_illustriousXL-000031

a2.1 🎭 A beautiful 2D anime default style. This model is a creative hybrid of Alma Illustrious Anime v1 with an SDXL anime checkpoint, designed to offer enhanced flexibility and a fresh take on the Illustrious foundation. Merge Components: Baked VAE: xlVAEC_g95 | Alma Illustrious Anime v1 | anotherDamnAnimeModel_v10

👀 Show Me What You Make! 👀

The absolute best part of creating models like this is seeing the amazing art you all generate with them! If you create something you're proud of, please share it here in the comments! I genuinely love seeing everyone's unique styles, ideas, and creativity come to life. 💖

🤝 Stay Connected and Support 🤝

Want to catch early previews or support the development of future models? You can find me on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/almascar

Every little bit of support helps me keep creating cool new stuff for everyone. Thank you so much! 🙏

Alma Illustrious Experimentals - a1.2