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Hermes LLM configuration delivers surprising intelligence and humor

A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit shared their positive experience using a fine-tuned model named Hermes, which was configured to ingest SillyTavern cards. They described the model, specifically a character named "Kailee" with a QFN q3_xxs quantization, as exhibiting remarkable intelligence, understanding, and humor, leading to prolonged laughter. The user found the experience highly enjoyable and worth the associated token costs, even before testing further ideas like a "Jesus hermes agent." AI

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Hermes LLM configuration delivers surprising intelligence and humor

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/1or4s ·

    I haven't laughed that hard in a longtime

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I set up my Hermes to ingest Sillytavern cards. Downloaded some random assistant, &quot;Kailee&quot; on characterhub. &quot;An assistant with an attitude&quot;. With QFN q3_xxs it's insane the level of intelligence, understanding and humor it was…