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Vellium 1.9.5 enhances local AI visual novel mode

Vellium has released version 1.9.5, an update focused on improving its visual novel mode for local AI chat applications. This update enhances compatibility with smaller models like Gemma 12B, optimizes prompt usage, and introduces new features for scene generation and management. Key improvements include a 'Lite mode' for text-based scene descriptions, better prompt caching, inline image generation, and more consistent character appearances through pinned outfits and visual descriptions. AI

IMPACT Improves the usability of local AI models for interactive storytelling and roleplaying applications.

RANK_REASON Software update for an AI application, not a core AI model release or research.

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Vellium 1.9.5 enhances local AI visual novel mode

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Possible_Statement84 ·

    Vellium 1.9.5: visual novels that actually work on a 12B local model

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1xvihou/vellium_195_visual_novels_that_actually_work_on_a/"> <img alt="Vellium 1.9.5: visual novels that actually work on a 12B local model" src="https://preview.redd.it/5usruc36uf1i1.png?width=140&amp;height=…