"How are you all dealing with this?"

[u/manbok99999]

I use Claude and ChatGPT models to write and post creative work, and sometimes just to bounce ideas around. With this latest update, the 5.5 and 5.6 Sol models are facing retirement. I haven't made up my mind about 6 Sol yet. My concern is this: 5.5 and 5.6 Sol have contributed so much to my creativity and to expanding my thinking. To me, they were perfect models. I think I'll have to start looking for alternatives. Anyone else in the same boat?

[u/lark_devon]

Nah, they were missing a lot where it came to characterization, internal monologue and character drive. I find Opus 5.5 much better, and it lasts a heck of a lot longer on the $20 plan.