A texture pack is a modification that changes the overall look and feel of Minecraft without modifying any of the gameplay elements. It does not remove or add anything to the game, it just simply changes the appearance of in-game things such as blocks, mobs, items, GUI and more.
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The titles confuse me! What is this moonspeak?
Allow me to demonstrate!
1- The Resolution (We'll get to that.)
2- The version of Minecraft the texture pack supports. (Current is 1.7.3!)
3- Stating the pack in question is a Work In Progress, meaning they're still working on it.
The rest is simply the title of the pack and extra info!
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What's all this resolution gibberish?
The resolution is the amount of pixels in one block/texture. For example, the default texture is "16x16", or "16x". This means each texture has a 16 by 16 pixel canvas. A 32x resolution pack is more detailed, while a 64x is even more detailed and so on and so forth with the higher resolutions.
RESOLUTIONS ABOVE 16x REQUIRE MCPATCHER! Be careful about using a higher resolution pack as it could make your Minecraft run very slowly.
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I want to make a texture pack! MSpaint's all I need, yeah?
Nope!
To make a texture pack, you should have this entire list filled out:
Image Editing Software (GIMP or Paint.net) [NO MSPAINT!!]
Determination and Dedication! - It takes a lot to make a pack.
Time! - It takes time to make a pack!
Strong will! - There's always negative input; You gotta be able to handle that! (Don't be a Crona!)
An idea! - We do not need more simple packs. You need an idea before you start making a pack!
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I can't think of anything. Can I make a simple pack now?
No! We don't need more simple packs!!
It's very simple to think of a texture pack theme, really. You could make one with a certain 'theme'; perhaps halloween-y, christmas-y, [insert holiday here]-y, anything! Perhaps you'd like to make one based off a TV show, video game or book you enjoy. I based my first pack off of Soul Eater, an anime I enjoy(alot).
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Uh.. Well I have my idea. The name will be..
Hang on a sec there, tiger. First you need to do research! Make sure the name you want to pick isn't taken, or else there will be lots of confusion. Try to avoid using names such as "DuckCraft" or "CraftCraftCraft", because that's used a lot. Instead, come up with something that sounds nice. for example, if your pack was about ducks, you could name it "Quackers" or something nice like that.
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Now can I fill in all the textures with one color, yeah?
No, damnit!
Now you need to either download a base pack to work on or just edit the default textures. Be sure to not release any textures that are not yours, though (default are fine) unless the owner of the texture pack you used allows redistribution of their textures.
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But where do I start, then?
Open "terrain.png" in your image editing program of choice. Then, take a go at whatever texture you feel you have a set idea for. For example, my pack was inspired by the moon in Soul Eater, so the very first thing I did was make the moon! Just listen to your inspiration on what you should try first and go for it.
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I'm having trouble with this one texture..
Ask for help! Don't worry, we here in Texture Packs are nice and only bite on moderate occasions. Just post a thread with a screenshot of the texture you're having an issue with, state the problem and ask for help!
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Big Emporium of Texturing Tutorials? Wuzzat?
That's this section! In this section, I will link to VARIOUS tutorials on the actual process of drawing and making textures. (I might write a few myself, lol.) The Texture Pack University! - A great thread that is definitely worth checkin' out! MLGM's Texturing Lessons - Huge thread fulla' stuff!
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I wanna make a thread now!
Well, that's great. Let's go over some things first though.
First, you need to make sure you are using the PROPER TITLE FORMAT, which goes as such:
One last thing!
You need to write a copyright license for your pack. You don't want anybody stealing your hard work, do you? Didn't think so!
It doesn't have to be eloquent lawyerspeak, you can just use common vernacular to make one. Here's an example:
Users are allowed to use this pack freely ingame. If you upload any textures from this pack, or the pack itself, it will be subject to removal.
Make sure you point out that you don't want people to re-upload your textures. Unless you want 'em to, which is cool, too.
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How do I upload my pack?
It's pretty simple!
Just go to www.mediafire.com, upload your pack and then put the download link in your thread! Dunno if I have to go in-depth with this one or not.
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How do I update my pack?
Simply re-upload your pack to Mediafire (Name the new version something different, like "v2" or something) and then change the download link in your thread (edit the original post!). Be sure to also post screenshots of stuff you add!
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Someone said they didn't like my pack. Do I curse them out?
No! Negative input is the foundation of improvement because it shows you what you need to work on. Listen to all types of replies and comments! I don't care if they're saying your pack is godly or if they're saying it's rotten sewage, always listen to it. You'll get better that way!
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Someone stole my pack! What do I do?
If it's here on the Minecraft Forums, first ask them kindly in a PM or post to remove the pack. If they don't comply, report their topic/post to a moderator.
If it's elsewhere, report them to the host of the website via e-mail. Be kind and formal!
This looks pretty useful. I suggest you link to a few of the texture making tutorials at the bottom, to make it easier for people. Then, they can follow through a series of tutorials rather than just see yours, and then give up searching for any more.
This looks pretty useful. I suggest you link to a few of the texture making tutorials at the bottom, to make it easier for people. Then, they can follow through a series of tutorials rather than just see yours, and then give up searching for any more.
Thanks! Yeah, I was planning on linking to a bunch of other tutorials, if not just at the bottom of the entire thread, then at the bottom of each section for tutorials corresponding to each section.
As for the whole thread, I figured that a tutorial covering the ENTIRE PROCESS of making a pack was needed. I dunno, seeing people try to link to images on their harddrive was pretty..saddening.
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It is a work in progress, and I'm sure people would enjoy reading something with some personality rather than professional robot-speak. Thanks for the post anyhow. :tongue.gif:
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It is a work in progress, and I'm sure people would enjoy reading something with some personality rather than professional robot-speak. Thanks for the post anyhow. :tongue.gif:
Ok, understand it, I'm looking forward to know how to make TNT. :smile.gif:
1- The Resolution (We'll get to that.)
2- The version of Minecraft the texture pack supports. (Current is 1.7.3!)
3- Stating the pack in question is a Work In Progress, meaning they're still working on it.
The rest is simply the title of the pack and extra info!
Be careful about using a higher resolution pack as it could make your Minecraft run very slowly.
To make a texture pack, you should have this entire list filled out:
It's very simple to think of a texture pack theme, really. You could make one with a certain 'theme'; perhaps halloween-y, christmas-y, [insert holiday here]-y, anything! Perhaps you'd like to make one based off a TV show, video game or book you enjoy. I based my first pack off of Soul Eater, an anime I enjoy(alot).
Now you need to either download a base pack to work on or just edit the default textures. Be sure to not release any textures that are not yours, though (default are fine) unless the owner of the texture pack you used allows redistribution of their textures.
The Texture Pack University! - A great thread that is definitely worth checkin' out!
MLGM's Texturing Lessons - Huge thread fulla' stuff!
First, you need to make sure you are using the PROPER TITLE FORMAT, which goes as such:
Make sure you do it like that.
Next, you need pictures. Remember: Linking to your hard-drive doesn't work! We can't get into your computer and look through all of your files!
If you don't know how to post an image to a post, you don't just put the link. To make the image show up in your post, you gotta use this code:
For example:
I could link to this tiny picture of Maka..
http://images4.fanpop.com/image/quiz/648000/648694_1311059810829_50.jpg?v=1311059869
Or I could just use the code above!
Which produces:
Doesn't that look much better? We all agree, too.
One last thing!
You need to write a copyright license for your pack. You don't want anybody stealing your hard work, do you? Didn't think so!
It doesn't have to be eloquent lawyerspeak, you can just use common vernacular to make one. Here's an example:
Make sure you point out that you don't want people to re-upload your textures. Unless you want 'em to, which is cool, too.
Just go to www.mediafire.com, upload your pack and then put the download link in your thread! Dunno if I have to go in-depth with this one or not.
If it's elsewhere, report them to the host of the website via e-mail. Be kind and formal!
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
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Retired StaffYou gots my new pack in your tutorial (for formatting descriptions)!!
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You also make good tutorials...I just wish all TUTs wouldn't get buried so fast...
"This may hurt a little, but it's something you'll get used to...."
Edit: Grrr.... Gestankfaust stole the 2nd post :sleep.gif:
Anyways this should be a great tut...
I'mma bump this if it gets below the 1st page :sleep.gif:
Thanks! I try. Yeah, everything gets buried fast nowadays. ;_;
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
As for the whole thread, I figured that a tutorial covering the ENTIRE PROCESS of making a pack was needed. I dunno, seeing people try to link to images on their harddrive was pretty..saddening.
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
Creative freebuild Minecraft Server, 24/7! Anti-grief.
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
It would save a lot of people a lot of time
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Hey, 700th post!
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
Ok, understand it, I'm looking forward to know how to make TNT. :smile.gif:
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz
you, MLGM and I should merge our threads.
Quote of the Day: "If you think you're gonna snap, or be rude, here's an idea: Don't post." - Theevilpplz