DeepSeek-R1-0528 fits darker OC writing

This is less about stripping every safety rail and more about preserving tone, continuity, and structure. R1-0528 looks like the sweet spot: open-weight enough to tune, strong enough to reason, and less likely to sand off dark-but-non-NSFW character details. The release calls out reduced hallucinations and JSON output/function calling support, which keeps character notes structured and consistent. JSON output and function calling make it easy to convert freeform ideas into a repeatable OC template. The DeepSeek-R1 series supports 128K context, so you can keep entire worldbuilding packets in one session instead of constantly summarizing. MIT licensing makes local deployment and custom moderation policies practical if you want more control over refusals.