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User seeks LLM setup advice for game client reverse-engineering

A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is seeking advice on setting up a local large language model (LLM) to assist with reverse-engineering an old online game client. They have encountered safety guardrails with their current setup using Fable and are looking for recommendations on specific models, harnesses, and configurations. The user has 16GB of VRAM and 128GB of RAM, and is willing to consider paid hosting if their local hardware is insufficient for accurate and efficient client function analysis. AI

IMPACT This query highlights user challenges with LLM safety guardrails and the need for specialized setups for complex tasks like reverse-engineering.

RANK_REASON User is asking for advice on using LLMs for a specific task, not reporting on a new development.

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User seeks LLM setup advice for game client reverse-engineering

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