Different merging approach and utilization of a newer tool to ensure a more consistent art style for the model.
This merge required an immense amount of effort, spending numerous work hours to avoid repeating fatal mistakes from v7.0.
I must admit, I'm quite proud of this one.
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The VAE is now baked-in, eliminating the need for a separate VAE. You can safely set the VAE option to "None". However, if you prefer, you can still override the baked-in VAE by selecting your preferred VAE in the options.
Thank you for choosing AingDiffusion!