Look, making a big deal out of bending some prompts seems like overthinking it. Ben360 has a point that forcing stuff can kill your vibe, so just do what works. Honestly, finishing something is what counts, not how you got there.

But modern tools get the job done way faster without losing quality. Sometimes old habits just slow things down for no real reason.

Blend longer with the tamper, your chunks just mean you gave up too soon.

Check what @ray_sullivan said, the light trick is less reliable now. Deep fake makers have gotten better at matching lighting and shadows. It's still a good first step, but try adding other checks like watching for odd eye movements.

Hang wet gear in a breezy spot... even overnight to make sure it's bone dry.