Hey people of Perchance and to whoever developed this generator,
I know people keep saying, “The new model is better, just move on,” but I need to say something clearly and honestly: I loved the old model.
The old model was consistent.
If I described a character — like a guy in a blue jumper, red jeans, and purple hair — the old model actually gave me that. It might sound ridiculous, but at least I could trust it to follow the prompt. When I used things like double brackets ((like this)), the model respected my input.
And when I asked for 200 images, the results looked like the same character across the whole batch. It was amazing for making characters, building stories, and exploring different poses or angles. The style was consistent. That mattered to me. That was freedom.
Now with the new model, I try to recreate those characters I used to love and they just don’t look right anymore. The prompts don’t land. The consistency is gone. The faces change, the outfits get altered, and it often feels like the model is doing its own thing no matter what I ask.
I get that the new model might be more advanced technically — smoother lines, better faces, fewer mistakes. But better in one way doesn’t mean better for everyone. Especially not for those of us who care about creative control and character accuracy. Sometimes the older tool fits the job better.
That’s why I’m asking for one thing, and I know I’m not alone here:
Let us choose. Bring back the old model or give us the option to toggle between the old and the new. Keep both. Don’t just replace something people loved.
I’ve seen a lot of people online saying the same thing. People who make comics, visual novels, storyboards, or just love creating characters — we lost something when the old model was removed. The new one might look nice, but it doesn’t offer the same creative control.
This isn’t about resisting change. This is about preserving what worked and giving users a real choice. You made a powerful tool. Let us keep using it the way we loved.
Thanks for reading this. I say it with full respect. Please bring the old model back — or at least give us a way to use it again.
please
Sorry if I’m joining the discussion. I’ve read both the thesis and the replies carefully, all very reasonable. Nevertheless, I have the impression that the topic is being circled around without getting straight to the point. I ask those who rightly defend the wonders and possibilities offered by Flux whether this model is capable of reproducing even a single image resembling the one I posted. The character is the secretary of the detective I invented in my noir stories. If Flux cannot generate the face of this character — an ordinary face, a long nose with a slight bump, etc. — then we’ve explained what those who (rightly) say they’ve lost control over their characters actually mean. Flux may be incredible, but if it can’t create a face like this one, for me and for many others it will mean having to give up on the characters we've created. So it’s not a matter of adapting to the new model — the real question is: what can this model do, and what can’t it do? Obviously, I’m waiting to see proof that Flux can, in fact, give us our characters back. Thank you very much
Calm down, you're rushing and probably don't know how to use the tool. Here's how I did it:
Will it be perfect? Of course not. The images would still need to go to the "workbench" as has always been done. But the quality is really much better with the new model. You can generate several times until you find the facial features closest to what you want. You might spend about 20 minutes generating images repeatedly, but once you find the seed, you can manipulate it however you want.
Prompt + seed: A casual photo of Close-up portrait of a woman with long, dark hair. Latina, 25-35 years old. She is wearing a cream-colored, lace-trimmed top. The top has a sweetheart neckline that accentuates her upper body. A silver chain with a dark, rectangular pendant hangs around her neck. Her expression is serious and focused, with direct eye contact. Her gaze is slightly backwards, suggesting contemplation or introspection. Her lips are smiling, and her facial features are softly lit, highlighting her natural beauty. Soft, natural lighting creates subtle shadows and highlights across her face and upper body. The background is a dark, muted brown tone, providing a stark contrast to her light-colored top. The image's perspective is directly in front of the subject, creating a feeling of intimacy and personal connection. The composition is centered, focusing the viewer's attention solely on her. The overall mood is introspective and thoughtful, with a classic realism style.. It's a casual photo. (seed:::172525303)
In this case, you have 3 options:
I always try to choose option 2. Both the current and previous models always gave my characters a unique touch. I'm still learning a lot, and this new model has also brought me frustration. However, for those who like to find patterns to write prompts, the previous model was extremely bad and unpredictable. The current model has greatly reduced this problem and it was then easier to understand the AI's behavior.
Thank you very much, I'm trying and to be honest I'm getting much better results thanks to your advice. Hopefully things will improve in the future, as spam lovers who find it unnatural to have civil conversations to delve into topics they don't know kindly remind us. :)
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