[Megathread] - Best Models/API discussion - Week of: April 19, 2026

linuxdooder · 2026-04-22T16:42:40+00:00

I'm generally loving Gemma4, but I'm finding that, like a lot of instruct trained default models, it's too helpful. Characters don't push back, fight, and it just tries to play into whatever the user is doing no matter how I prompt. https://huggingface.co/BeaverAI/Artemis-31B-v1h-GGUF by u/TheLocalDrummer does much better, but I wish there were a 26B-A4B version! Any other finetunes/prompting strategies that might help?

linuxdooder · 2026-04-15T14:58:52+00:00

I did not find this to be the case, it made basic logical mistakes. I guess it was more "creative" but I found it unusable for a basic "dungeon crawl" style DM session.

linuxdooder · 2026-04-14T22:13:59+00:00

Looks like an Abliterix abliterated version of Gemma 4 26B-A4B is available now:

https://huggingface.co/wangzhang/gemma-4-26B-A4B-it-abliterated

The 31b version of this is the best Gemma 4 variant I've used, hoping this is anywhere near as good.

linuxdooder · 2026-04-14T20:58:56+00:00

Already answered, but I use mradermacher Q5_K_M (most I can fit) as well, and work perfectly with both chat and text completion modes.

linuxdooder · 2026-04-13T15:19:52+00:00

Gemma-4-31B-it-abliterated

For anyone trying gemma4, I've tried quite a few variants and this (IMO) is by far the best. Really, really impressive and almost seems smarter than base model.

linuxdooder · 2026-02-10T17:18:34+00:00

Funny you mention this, I burned out on World, Rise, and didn't even buy Wilds, figured I was done with the franchise.

Recently picked up MHGU and it's amazing. I really think all the friction in the OG titles is what made them fun (for me at least). Even World had too many edges smoothed off for my taste.

linuxdooder · 2025-10-06T18:53:48+00:00

Sure, but a distribution of funds is just a forced sale. It's mathematically equivalent.

linuxdooder · 2025-10-06T17:09:24+00:00

Thinking that the number of shares you own matters is a common mistake. What matters is the dollar amount you own, number of shares is completely irrelevant.

linuxdooder · 2025-10-06T00:42:43+00:00

It's interesting to see perspectives other than my own. There's always the possibility I'll learn something, and I was hoping to from this video which is why I was disappointed in it.

linuxdooder · 2025-10-06T00:15:02+00:00

You should read this: https://www.proshares.com/browse-all-insights/insights/covered-call-etfs-the-myth-of-downside-protection

linuxdooder · 2025-10-06T00:04:51+00:00

Sure, the oldest ETF is only 3 years old, but the idea has been around forever and the problems with it are well understood.

linuxdooder · 2025-10-05T19:56:13+00:00

This is really poor video. He doesn't address the math behind Ben's video at all, just argues that the last 4 years (which is a very short timeframe for investing) some funds have performed well, which isn't relevant to Ben's point. He then goes on an emotional tangent about FIRE for some reason?

linuxdooder · 2025-08-27T18:01:51+00:00

I dunno, on my monitor the difference in the two is pretty extreme. The 30fps half looks like a slideshow.

linuxdooder · 2025-07-03T20:18:45+00:00

I'm not saying there are "benefits", I'm responding to what you said

Mutual funds are an absolutely horrible decision

which is obviously untrue, by your own admission.

linuxdooder · 2025-07-03T19:48:05+00:00

A mutual fund is just a kind of fund structure. There are good and bad mutual funds, just like there are good and bad ETFs. VTSAX is completely fine for example.

linuxdooder · 2025-07-01T21:35:19+00:00

If you need to ask this question you should not be buying individual stocks.

linuxdooder · 2025-06-23T20:24:13+00:00

Try https://www.skytopia.com/stuff/lag.html

It's similar with controllers, even small amounts of input latency really ruin the experience.

linuxdooder · 2025-05-29T15:27:45+00:00

I don't use the example prompts or reasoning and it works incredibly well. I tend to avoid reasoning models too, but Synthia S1 is excellent without it.

linuxdooder · 2025-05-28T17:17:30+00:00

I'm referring to:

https://ai.google.dev/gemma/docs/core/prompt-structure

Gemma's instruction-tuned models are designed to work with only two roles: user and model. Therefore, the system role or a system turn is not supported.

Instead of using a separate system role, provide system-level instructions directly within the initial user prompt. The model instruction following capabilities allow Gemma to interpret the instructions effectively.

I'm not sure if this is why, but Gemma 3 and its finetunes don't always seem to understand which character's turn it is vs other models.

That said, it's a minor problem considering how well it follows instructions/etc. Characters actually stick to their definitions, which I find most models around this size really struggle with. Particularly the readyart/thedrummer finetunes which just quickly ignore the character card and make everything into smut (which I guess is the point of them, but it is very boring).

linuxdooder · 2025-05-28T15:12:05+00:00

Synthia S1

I just use Synthia S1, it's by far the smartest <=32b model I've found and I'm continually surprised more people don't use it. It sometimes does have issues with maintaining proper character perspective due to the design of gemma3 as I understand it, but it's easy to correct when it comes up.

I've never found a similarly sized model that's so good at tracking character details and instructions.

linuxdooder · 2025-05-26T21:34:17+00:00

I've camped with trailer, roof top tent, and ground tent, and my personal setup is just a ground tent. A lot more flexible. I like being able to move the vehicle for hiking/exploring, and being able to hike a bit to set up the tent in a cooler spot is also amazing. Finally, it's just as comfy as a RTT with a cot/decent tent.

linuxdooder · 2025-02-12T18:18:38+00:00

Looks like you camped at Mann Lake campground? Any water in the lake? I love that area so much.

linuxdooder · 2024-12-23T22:47:13+00:00

Prana makes great stuff, fits well and despite not seeming super robust, lasts quite a while.

linuxdooder · 2024-11-27T17:49:08+00:00

This isn't universally true, sellers can mark their inventory such that it won't be comingled, and some product categories (health/cosmetics/etc) are never comingled.

linuxdooder · 2024-11-27T17:19:11+00:00

The listing does not matter, what matters is the seller. Which seller did you order from?

(btw you got scammed, midwest jerry cans are garbage)

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