๐งชโจ Alma Experimentals PDXL ๐ด
A collection of pony-based experimental models created during the process of building my main releases. These are side merges that turned out unique or useful in their own right.
โก๏ธ Don't sleep on the older versions โ they each have distinct character and strengths!
๐ MBW_02 โ Semi-Realistic Illustration Style ๐๏ธ
๐จ Style: Semi-Realistic, Detailed Illustration
๐ Best for: Fantasy ๐ง, Sci-Fi ๐, Horror ๐ป
One of the first merges I created โ it leans into dark, semi-realistic visuals with a strong illustrative feel. A solid choice for imaginative or eerie scenes.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- WAI-ANI-HENTAI-PONLYXL_v40
- Dark Photo Pony v3 flux
๐Initially not realistic enough for my mainline goal (which became Alma Realistic PDXL), but worth keeping for its atmosphere and genre strengths.
๐๏ธ MBW_03 โ Enhanced Realism ๐
๐จ Style: Realistic
๐ Best for: Modern Scenes ๐ข, Sci-Fi ๐
An update to MBW_02 that pushes further into realism, giving more grounded visual output while keeping some stylized charm.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- MBW_02
- ByMyPony-Photo3
๐ก๏ธ MBW_04 โ Realism with Fantastic Detail ๐
๐จ Style: Realistic
๐ Best for: Fantasy ๐ง, Sci-Fi ๐งฌ, and Flexible Use ๐ญ
Built during development of Alma Realistic PDXL, this model captures rich fantasy and sci-fi concepts while producing clean, detailed images.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- BeMyPony-SemiRealAnime
- One-Trick PonyXL v2.0
๐กCan be considered a proto-version of Alma Realistic PDXL "v0". It's a bit more predictable, though slightly weaker in ??????? compared to Alma Realistic v1 and v2.
๐ MBW_05 โ Versatile with a Dark Edge ๐
๐จ Style: Realistic
๐ Best for: Fantasy ๐น, Sci-Fi โ๏ธ, Horror ๐
A fusion of MBW_03 and MBW_04, offering broader versatility. Leans into darker tones and creative themes while maintaining realism. Exhibits some influence from the Dark Photo Pony line, especially in facial styles.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- MBW_03
- MBW_04
๐ท MBW_06 โ Photorealistic Base ๐๏ธ
๐จ Style: Photorealistic
๐ Best for: True-to-life visuals using pony-style prompts ๐ด
Serves as a precursor to Alma Photographic PDXL. Focuses on maximum realism while still capable of using pony-style prompt scoring.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- ponyRealism_v2.2
- ClarityXL_V2.0
โ ๏ธ Strong influence from ClarityXL may reduce performance on some niche pony concepts, but excels at realistic quality.
๐จ r3.1 โ Realistic Illustration Hybrid โ๏ธ
๐จ Style: Realistic Illustration
๐ Best for: Stylized Realism, All-Purpose Use
An intermediate merge developed during the creation of Alma Realistic PDXL v3. Offers an appealing mix of realistic structure and stylized visual output.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- Alma Photographic PDXL v2
- BeMyPony-SemiRealAnime
๐ธ p3.4 โ Soft Semi-Realistic Blend ๐
๐จ Style: Semi-Realistic
โจ Aesthetic: Soft, Dreamy, Light-Toned
๐ Best for: Gentle portraiture ๐, Romantic tones ๐ซ, Elegant fantasy ๐ธ
A delicate and aesthetically rich merge using Attention/DARE blending. p3.4 brings a soft, glowing visual quality that works well for dreamy scenes or emotive character work. Compared to other models in the Alma Experimentals PDXL line, this one emphasizes mood and softness over gritty detail or harsh realism.
๐งฌ Merged From:
- Pony Realism v2.3
- Alma Ero Photo XL v1LS
๐ Ideal for creators who want a romanticized, dreamy look with subtle realism and smooth lighting transitions.
๐ก Tip:
These experimental models are perfect for exploring specific looks, themes, or styles that didn't make it into the main releases โ but are still valuable tools for creative work. Give each version a try and see what fits your workflow!
๐ผ๏ธ Show Me What You Make!
The most rewarding part of creating models like this is seeing what you create with them!
If you generate something you're proud of, please post it here โ I love seeing everyone's unique styles and ideas. ๐ซ
โค๏ธ Stay Connected & Support
Catch early previews or support model development through Ko-Fi:
๐ ko-fi.com/almascar โโจ
Every bit of support helps me keep making more cool stuff โ thanks!
Description
๐ง r3.1 โ Recommended Settings
๐ง VAE
- Baked into the model
- Optional: Use xlVAEC_c91 for more vibrant colours
๐ Sampler
- Recommended: DPM++ 2M SDE or Euler a
๐ Scheduler
- Recommended: SGM Uniform
โ๏ธ Steps
- Best results around: 20โ40
๐ CFG Scale
- Suggested: 3-6
๐งฐ Extras
- โ Use Face Detailer and Highres Fix as needed
- ๐ Recommended Upscaler: DAT-4x
- ๐ Denoise Strength: 0.4 or lower for both Face Detailer and Highres Fix
๐ฌ Other settings can work too โ these are just my personal go-tos for balancing quality and generation time.
๐ธ Model Info
An intermediate merge developed during the creation of Alma Realistic PDXL v3. Offers an appealing mix of realistic structure and stylized visual output.
Merged From:
- Alma Photographic PDXL v2
- BeMyPony-SemiRealAnime
โค๏ธ Stay Connected & Support
Catch early previews or support model development on Ko-Fi:
๐ ko-fi.com/almascar โโจ
Every bit of support helps me keep creating cool new models โ thank you!






