TL;DR
I got involved in texture work very early on in my Minecraft career. I started my first pack only about two or three months after hearing about the game. Things were a lot simpler in those days, back around the first full release. As many of you know, my first attempt at a texture pack was absoulute garbage. A horrible bucket fill, with terrible colors and disgusting shading. I had never done anything artistic outside of art class in elementary school; never picked up a pencil or a brush. I had no artistic experience whatsoever. I, in my foolishness and naiveté, posted the pack I had made here to the forums. The feedback I recieved, while harsh, was unanimous: go back, learn what you're doing, and try again, and who knows, you may end up being somebody. Instead of storming off in a huff, never to return to the scene again, I decided to take the advice of the experienced artists I had talked to, and start again. After many months, and many heartbraking computer crahses, I created the first texture for Illustrious (then called Fancy Shmancy). I posted the first few textures I made, only two of which now remain in the pack, and recieved some positive feedback. I continued to create new textures, astounded at the response I was getting. I had obviously improved. As I made more and more art, I gained more and more technical knowlege, to the point where I am now one of the top posters in the Resource Pack Help forum. I continued adding textures, creating the virtual world that I wanted, all the while gaining new skills and meeting new people (after a fashion).
The purpose of this pack is simple: textures that are beatiful to look at. All my textures are made with the utmost care, perfected and refined until the convey my image of what I think the game should look like.
Installation Instructions
Download the .zip file from the official thread on Minecraftforum.net (here).
Go to the directory where you saved the .zip file (usually your Downloads folder).
Select the file and copy it.
Open Minecraft and make your way to the Resource Packs menu (located under "Options" in the pause menu).
Press the "Open Resource Packs Folder" button, and paste the .zip into the directory.
Close the window. Select the resource pack, and you're done!
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Things you CAN do
Make videos with this pack in use. You must place the full name of the pack in the video description, as well as a link to this thread (this is so the video shows as a result when people search Google for this texture pack). Monetization of videos is allowed.
Use this pack as your server's official texture pack. Please contact me for a direct download link. Do not host the pack yourself.
Edit these textures for your own personal use (no distribution).
Take and share images of the pack in use in the game. Please place the full name of the pack somewhere on the page, as well as a link to this thread (this is so the image shows as a result when people search Google for this texture pack). Monetization of images you created is allowed.
Link directly to the download for this texture pack. Please use this URL, as it is always up-to-date: [code][code]http://www.curse.com/texture-packs/minecraft/samohtjs-fancy-shmancy/download[/code][/code]
Things you CAN'T do
Redistribute this pack or any individual textures, in original or edited form, without my express written consent. Meaning, I have to personally give you the go-ahead before you can distribute any of my work.
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Not entirely a fan of the planks, though. The edges are too rough for me.
I know. I made them in an editor I wasn't used to, and they turned out a little funny. Plus, I tried to use CTM to randomize the knots in the wood, but I had to remove some from the original texture and add them in other places, so now there are spots where you can see that there was a knot, but it was erased. They'll definitely need some touching up.
Now see? THIS is what I like. Someone who first starts out, making a pack that looks well... bad.. and LEARNING from it to make something that is coming out stunning and amazing.
You have given me new hope for some of these people I see posting packs that make you want to rake your eyes out XD
Keep up this good work, it is truly looking amazing.
Now see? THIS is what I like. Someone who first starts out, making a pack that looks well... bad.. and LEARNING from it to make something that is coming out stunning and amazing.
You have given me new hope for some of these people I see posting packs that make you want to rake your eyes out XD
Keep up this good work, it is truly looking amazing.
Finally, I've gotten some stuff done. Between being ill and discovering Thaumcraft, I thought I'd never get back to it. I have added all of the log sides (tops still WIP), and started with the mossy cobble CTM like I said I would. That part could take a while to get working, though. Also, put the working download link in the OP.
OAK
JUNGLE
BIRCH
SPRUCE
So, advice, comments, criticisms, all are appreciated. Second semester starts tomorrow, so updates will come a little slower, but I shouldn't disappear altogether.
I love your pack, and I love your attitude. I've been lurking these forums for a while, and I've rarely seen this much of an improvement. Amazing work, my friend!
I've finally got the CTM for the fences working (more or less), which is something I've wanted to d for a long time!
The CTM is working, but the textures still need some minor adjustments.
I took all you guys' thoughts into consideration, and finally went for it and redid the planks. I'm not too sure how well they turned out, so I could really use some CC.
Close up (plus the logs, 'cause I forgot last time )
Also, updated the download, here and in the OP. Download
So, tell me what you think! I'm having a lot of fun on this one, learning new techniques and stuff (did some stuff with layer masks, which was SUPER fun). I want to make this pack the best it can be!
Yes, I've decided, I'll definitely have to keep working on those planks. I want them to fit with the fences, but at the moment, they are too smooth and very low saturation. It needs work.
Also, redesigned stone and iron bars are on the way!
In my opinion I belive the wood planks look a bit soft and round on the edges, Unless thats what you were going for. Other wise keep up the good work, I'm looking foward to the mossy cobblestone update.
In my opinion I belive the wood planks look a bit soft and round on the edges, Unless thats what you were going for. Other wise keep up the good work, I'm looking foward to the mossy cobblestone update.
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Also, about the cobblestone. Until I can get CTM for my Minecraft working in the new format (I switched to the new snapshots, and everything got messed up), I will not be releasing a version in the new texture format. It's coming along, though!
*Crash bandicoot WHOA sound*This is awesome! /)030(\
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hanks!Okay, so I've been working on getting the stone where I like it, and I think I've got it. That should be ready in a few days. Also, redstone and nether blocks are coming along quite quickly, so there's something to look forward to!
Also, next download will have 1.5 compatibility, once I get the darn CTM working. Having some SERIOUS issues with MCPatcher right now.
Hooray! An update! Finally got some stuff done. This has been a very productive week. I've added most redstone blocks, including doors and lamps. Stone has been redone to look more like stone, and the old stone has been changed to sandstone. All ores are completed (excluding quartz), and some are randomized! Planks are looking sexy, but they have sadly lost their randomization. That may not be fixed, it depends on whether I can think of anything to do. Also, updated to 1.5 format! All CTM and animations are working in both versions. The OP has been overhauled, and made to look more pretty. Some screenshots are missing, and so are some other images, but they will be up ASAP. Thanks to everyone who has commented so far, and everyone who has downloaded (all 9 of you). Hoping to get a lot more done in the coming weeks!
Samohtj's Illustrious
(Formerly known as Samohtj's Fancy Shmancy)
For Minecraft 1.8
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TL;DR
I got involved in texture work very early on in my Minecraft career. I started my first pack only about two or three months after hearing about the game. Things were a lot simpler in those days, back around the first full release. As many of you know, my first attempt at a texture pack was absoulute garbage. A horrible bucket fill, with terrible colors and disgusting shading. I had never done anything artistic outside of art class in elementary school; never picked up a pencil or a brush. I had no artistic experience whatsoever. I, in my foolishness and naiveté, posted the pack I had made here to the forums. The feedback I recieved, while harsh, was unanimous: go back, learn what you're doing, and try again, and who knows, you may end up being somebody. Instead of storming off in a huff, never to return to the scene again, I decided to take the advice of the experienced artists I had talked to, and start again. After many months, and many heartbraking computer crahses, I created the first texture for Illustrious (then called Fancy Shmancy). I posted the first few textures I made, only two of which now remain in the pack, and recieved some positive feedback. I continued to create new textures, astounded at the response I was getting. I had obviously improved. As I made more and more art, I gained more and more technical knowlege, to the point where I am now one of the top posters in the Resource Pack Help forum. I continued adding textures, creating the virtual world that I wanted, all the while gaining new skills and meeting new people (after a fashion).
The purpose of this pack is simple: textures that are beatiful to look at. All my textures are made with the utmost care, perfected and refined until the convey my image of what I think the game should look like.
Installation Instructions
If you would like your review featured in this topic, please send me a private message!
Gold: A strict level of security. Having this on your pack indicates that your textures can only be used after written permission is obtained from the creator of the pack. It also indicates that adfly links on remixes are never acceptable, under any circumstances.
Things you CAN do
Copy this code into your signature to show your support!
[code][url=http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1647522-/][img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/81812509/bn/illustriban.png[/img][/url][/code]
Check the pack out on Planet Minecraft!
Subscribe to my Youtube channel! I sometimes maybe post videos of the pack in progress.
That sidesnow is quite extraordinaire, though.
Not entirely a fan of the planks, though. The edges are too rough for me.
I know. I made them in an editor I wasn't used to, and they turned out a little funny. Plus, I tried to use CTM to randomize the knots in the wood, but I had to remove some from the original texture and add them in other places, so now there are spots where you can see that there was a knot, but it was erased. They'll definitely need some touching up.
Yes, I noticed that after I had posted. Will fix ASAP.
Yes, the cobble does not match the stone. I may end up making the stone into the sandstone after all.
I see what you mean. I was thinking about doing something fancy with CTM to make that seem less obvious. We'll see how that goes.
You have given me new hope for some of these people I see posting packs that make you want to rake your eyes out XD
Keep up this good work, it is truly looking amazing.
Thanks, it feels really good to hear that.
OAK
JUNGLE
BIRCH
SPRUCE
So, advice, comments, criticisms, all are appreciated. Second semester starts tomorrow, so updates will come a little slower, but I shouldn't disappear altogether.
I took all you guys' thoughts into consideration, and finally went for it and redid the planks. I'm not too sure how well they turned out, so I could really use some CC.
Close up (plus the logs, 'cause I forgot last time )
Also, updated the download, here and in the OP.
Download
So, tell me what you think! I'm having a lot of fun on this one, learning new techniques and stuff (did some stuff with layer masks, which was SUPER fun). I want to make this pack the best it can be!
EDIT: 6 WHOLE DOWNLOADS OH MAI GAWD SO EXCITED
Thanks!
Yes, I've decided, I'll definitely have to keep working on those planks. I want them to fit with the fences, but at the moment, they are too smooth and very low saturation. It needs work.
Also, redesigned stone and iron bars are on the way!
YOU'RE BACK! OMG WE'RE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN! YEEEAAAHH! IRL FRIENDS FOR THE WIIIIIIIIN!
Also, about the cobblestone. Until I can get CTM for my Minecraft working in the new format (I switched to the new snapshots, and everything got messed up), I will not be releasing a version in the new texture format. It's coming along, though!
This is awesome! /)030(\
hanks!Okay, so I've been working on getting the stone where I like it, and I think I've got it. That should be ready in a few days. Also, redstone and nether blocks are coming along quite quickly, so there's something to look forward to!
I know! So exciting!
Does anyone have any comments about the new thread layout? I'd really like some feedback on it.