L3.3-Dark-Ages-70b

Created by Crucible Lab SteelSkull → Support on Ko-fi

- Tarek → Support on Ko-fi

Model Information

CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-NS-Dark-Ages-70b-v0.1

Llama 3.3 Multi-Stage Merge 70b Parameters

Model Composition

Final Merge: CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-NS-Dark-Ages-70b-v0.1 ▼

CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-Dark-Prose-70b-v0.1

CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-Negative-RP-70b-v0.1
Model 1: CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-Dark-Prose-70b-v0.1 ▼

ArliAI/Llama-3.3-70B-ArliAI-RPMax-v1.4

EVA-UNIT-01/EVA-LLaMA-3.33-70B-v0.1

Sao10K/L3.1-70B-Hanami-x1

TheDrummer/Anubis-70B-v1
Model 2: CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-Negative-RP-70b-v0.1 ▼

Sao10K/Llama-3.3-70B-Vulpecula-r1

LatitudeGames/Wayfarer-Large-70B-Llama-3.3

Sao10K/L3.3-70B-Euryale-v2.3

Sao10K/70B-L3.3-Cirrus-x1

SicariusSicariiStuff/Negative_LLAMA_70B
Base Model: CrucibleLab-TG/L3.3-Cogmo-70b-v0.1 ▼

abacusai/Dracarys2-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct

watt-ai/watt-tool-70B

deepcogito/cogito-v1-preview-llama-70B

TheDrummer/Anubis-70B-v1

SicariusSicariiStuff/Negative_LLAMA_70B

nbeerbower/Llama-3.1-Nemotron-lorablated-70B (Base)

Model Creation Process

L3.3-Dark-Ages-70b is the result of a multi-stage merging process conducted by Crucible Lab, a collaboration between Steelskull and Tarek. The goal was to create a powerful and creative roleplaying model with a unique, dark fantasy flavor.

Stage 1: The Cognitive Foundation

The process began by creating a cognitive and tool-use focused base model, Cogmo-70b. This was achieved through a `model_stock` merge of several models known for their reasoning and instruction-following capabilities, built upon a `Nemotron-lorablated` base.

Stage 2: Weaving the Narrative

Two distinct models were then created from the Cogmo base. Dark-Prose-70b was merged using `SCE` to enhance its creative writing and prose style, incorporating models like ArliAI's RPMax and Anubis. Simultaneously, Negative-RP-70b was created using a `della_linear` merge to integrate various roleplaying and narrative models, including Wayfarer and Vulpecula, while using Negative_LLAMA to maintain balance.

Final Stage: The Dark Ages

The final model, Dark-Ages-70b, was created by merging Dark-Prose and Negative-RP using the `nuslerp` method. This final step combines the rich, creative prose with the strong, negative-prompt-influenced roleplaying capabilities.

Future Plans

Model Development Progress

Stage 1: Base Model Creation

Model Curation
Model Merge Base
Model Base Testing
Repeat Until Happy

Stage 2: Model 1 Creation

Model Curation
Model Merge Model 1
Model Merge Model 1 Test
Repeat Until Happy

Stage 3: Model 2 Creation

Model Curation
Model Merge Model 2
Model Merge Model 2 Test
Repeat Until Happy

Stage 4: Finalization

Final Merge
Final Merge Test
Repeat Until Happy

Stage 5: Release & Iteration

Primary Release
User Feedback
Finetune Model on Feedback
Repeat Until Happy

This initial release (v0.1) is an un-finetuned version of the final merge. Crucible Lab plans to further finetune the model to enhance its performance and solidify its unique characteristics.

Recommended Sampler Settings

Static Temperature: 1.0 - 1.5

Min P: 0.02

DRY:

- Multiplier: 0.8

- Base: 1.74

- Length: 4-6

Good Starting Templates & Prompts

Hamon v1 → by @Steel > Big-picture storytelling guide with world-building focus, set dialogue/narration split, and general writing rules.

Shingane v1 → by @Steel > Simplified sysprompt based on Hamon.

Kesshin v1 → by @Steel > A Hamon rethink using a Character-focused sys prompt that tracks what characters know and how they learn things, with strict interaction rules.

Kamae TTRPG v1 → by @Steel > TTRPG Game Master framework emphasizing player agency, world consistency, and adaptive session management with mechanical integration.

Kamae lite v1 → by @Steel > Simplified sysprompt based on Kamae.

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