---
license: apache-2.0
pipeline_tag: text-generation
tags:
- chat
base_model:
- Gryphe/Pantheon-RP-1.6-12b-Nemo
- Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3
- anthracite-org/magnum-v2.5-12b-kto
- nbeerbower/mistral-nemo-bophades-12B
---
Mostly quanting this because I want to see how it performs.

[This is the 4bpw EXL2 quant of this model. For the original model, go here.](https://huggingface.co/Luni/StarDust-12b-v1)
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[For the 8bpw version, go here.](https://huggingface.co/Statuo/Stardust-12b-MN-EXL2-8bpw)
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[For the 6bpw version, go here](https://huggingface.co/Statuo/Stardust-12b-MN-EXL2-6bpw)
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![image/png](https://cdn-uploads.huggingface.co/production/uploads/6303fa71fc783bfc7443e7ae/qRsB-uefbKKrAqxknbWtN.png)


# StarDust-12b-v1

## Quants

- GGUF: [mradermacher/StarDust-12b-v1-GGUF](https://huggingface.co/mradermacher/StarDust-12b-v1-GGUF)
- weighted/imatrix GGUF [mradermacher/StarDust-12b-v1-i1-GGUF](https://huggingface.co/mradermacher/StarDust-12b-v1-i1-GGUF)
- exl2: [lucyknada/Luni_StarDust-12b-v1-exl2](https://huggingface.co/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:
```py
"""<|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](https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.03099) [TIES](https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.01708) merge method using [Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3](https://huggingface.co/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](https://huggingface.co/Gryphe/Pantheon-RP-1.6-12b-Nemo)
* [anthracite-org/magnum-v2.5-12b-kto](https://huggingface.co/anthracite-org/magnum-v2.5-12b-kto)
* [nbeerbower/mistral-nemo-bophades-12B](https://huggingface.co/nbeerbower/mistral-nemo-bophades-12B)
* [Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3](https://huggingface.co/Sao10K/MN-12B-Lyra-v3)

### Special Thanks

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