IF THIS WAS THE DEFAULT TEXTURE PACK I WOULD LOVE MOJANG right now i hate the default texture so ugly to meh eyes XD
It's kind-of interesting that Mojang actually encourages texture pack development. It seems like they expected at least some people to dislike their textures.
Sadly, Minecraft will always have the same default. Though that does create more need for better texture packs, which is great for pack developers.
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Fare well everyone! My time to retire has come! "And with that, POW! I'm gone." ---Lord Crump
Man, I missed a lot while I was gone, but GOOD LAWD! Chroma Hills gets better every time I see it. I watched the walkaround video on the beautiful map with all the windmills, and it made me just itch to see how CH would look on the map I had been working on!
I have absolutely no artistic critiques, I envy your talent and sheer skill. I just have a couple of stylistic/general pack questions, and forgive me if I repeat something I've said before or that I missed while I was gone, there's a lot for me to catch up on. ^^'
-I think you mentioned doing some alts? While I love all the textures, there's just a handfull of them that won't quite match my building style. (Glass, torches (I tend to build more towards lamps) glowstone and a couple others)
-How much CTM are you working on? Some CTM in mushrooms, flowers and most importantly to me, bookshelves would be awesome, and though I haven't seen it done before, CTM beds would be really nice in my opinion.
-Do you think you'll do any textures for random mobs or maybe throw in a thing or two for some major mods like Mo' Creatures?
- Atmospheric effects like those in Misa's pack really make a cool difference, though I have no clue how they work. Her clouds and night sky are really stunning, too. I'm absolutely in love with custom HD night skies. Do you plan to work on anything like that?
Sorry for the volley of questions, I just want to get back up to speed
On the recent things I saw, I love the icicles on the snow, they're pretty and add a nice twist. Also, you mentioned revisiting the wood door, would you possibly consider making it slightly more ornate? Not castle-fantasy fancy, but perhaps with some subtle carving and/or maybe an arched window. I love little details like that! A suggestion of glass panes around the interior edge of the window in it wouldn't be bad, I know I liked that touch way back when I used to use the painterly pack.
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Shiny!->
I was gonna make a cool signature pic...But then I got bored and discovered Dragon Cave.
Just dropping by to let you know that you're work is simply amazing.
It's evident how much time you're putting into each texture and it's truly something to be proud of. I can't wait 'till you release a finished product. Keep up the awesome work.
New ladder is looking good! Yes, the torch is not very high quality compared to the others.
I have a suggestion. You said once you'll be doing some alternative textures at some point. Would you mind doing a hay texture someday? I visit a server from time to time, they use brown wool for hay roofs and haystacks in the fields, in their own texture pack. I'm pondering to do the same on my own server maybe.
Hey, thanks yep i'm much happier the new ladder.
I don't see why i can't whip up a hay block, i can put it where sponge is
ive been searching packs for so long and havent found a good one one day i was just googling good medieval texture pack and this pops up and im like :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
IF THIS WAS THE DEFAULT TEXTURE PACK I WOULD LOVE MOJANG right now i hate the default texture so ugly to meh eyes XD
Ah thats brilliant I hope you enjoy your time with it
It's kind-of interesting that Mojang actually encourages texture pack development. It seems like they expected at least some people to dislike their textures.
Sadly, Minecraft will always have the same default. Though that does create more need for better texture packs, which is great for pack developers.
To right G, just look at all the wonderful packs and different art styles that have been aloud to flourish with the game devs being so open with its useage!
Hey you're back! Good to see you Zig and glad all is to your liking
I'm a bit pushed for time but will go through your questions best i can.
While making the pack, i have created some textures that can be used as alts and i'm sure i can create others with no real issues
CTM is going to be something i can just keep adding as and when, bookshelf's are a must and i have plans for lots of other little details here and there.
Already have random mobs with the creepers, and i will have others. I have a TON of work to do in getting all basic mobs done first and very much want to start laying out plans for the bigger mods FTB/TEKKIT etc
Already started work on the better skies/custom skies but won't be showing anything until i get it to where i want it to be.....it's a must for me to have a detail sky to compliment the terrain.
Just dropping by to let you know that you're work is simply amazing.
It's evident how much time you're putting into each texture and it's truly something to be proud of. I can't wait 'till you release a finished product. Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you very much, its has been many hours a day and many more to come so pleased so many like CH
Right guys, even when moving house i found some time to work on a couple of things.
We have a new wooden door and we have a new torch........ let me know what you think? Also could you guys give me any ideas/images for a new gold block, I've tried something but still not happy with it.
Honestly I don´t like the strings on the new torch, because they don´t serve any purpose. The rest of the torch and the new wooden door are great though, good work!
Hey Moo, cheers yeah it was purely decorative rather than purpose i'll post up an image without them in a bit see what people prefer.
Still need ideas/inspiration images for the gold block guys........... this is what i have started to do but i think it's a bit meh but it's better than the old one hopefully.
On the Wooden Doors... I have no complaints, though I prefer the previous version. This way is perfectly fine though.
The torches also looks great, but I can't really tell them from the old version. It's been a while since I've seen them, but either way, they most certainly look like they fit in.
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WIP 128x 64x, SEUS support, Mod support in the pipeline TEKKIT, FTB, the more support the more mods!
I have a list of packs that I always need (Dokucraft, KayneCraft, Sphax) that I always need, and When this is released for 1.5, I think I'll add it to my list
Do you have an estimated release date?
I'd gladly take a WIP from you
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"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The scrollwork on the chest and door are awesome! I think you've found a good balance between castle and mine decorating levels. My mansions can be happy now without even making my villagers' houses look awkward. XD I like the scrollwork on the chest, too. Is that new?
My opinion on gold (and diamond/emerald/lapis) blocks is the more decorative, the better. I mean, what other purpose do they have than to look pretty under a beacon or something? I like what you have, but something like goldwork on stone or intricately carved CTM gold wall/floor panels could be really nice if you want more ideas.
I do have a(another...) question, when the pack is released would you mind minor recolors for personal use? I tend to dislike the wood color preference of most of the community and recolor most of my wood to brighter chestnut and mahogany colors. I think including something for everyone's wood tastes would be a hassle for pack designers, so I usually just do a quick couple of re-tints for myself, would that be okay after the pack is released?
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Shiny!->
I was gonna make a cool signature pic...But then I got bored and discovered Dragon Cave.
I literally could not sleep after seeing this. IT'S. SO. ADORABLE. Keep continuing this(but take your time) AND I'LL LOVE YOU FOREEVEER. But seriously, this is awesome! %100 on the deal i'll be using this when the download link is released. >3<
Hi guys, I will reply to the posts above tomorrow as I'm really tired (gone 4am) but I've been working on more textures and improving on older ones. great to see more new people coming to say hi and great to hear how much they like CH
First we have the torches, I've removed the bindings and also shortened the metal cage. Next up we have another variation on the gold block. And lastly I've been on the sandstone blocks with smooth, and chiseled added. The villagers will be dwarven in style. I will be adding CTM to the sandstone, it should be really fun to build with hopefully.
I've also noticed that most of the bricks in the terrain use the same 4 high layout out and needs some variation, so some large slabs like the sandstone and some 3 high bricks will be coming to break up sizing. I will leave the stone bricks 4 high though.
New ladder.......oh my the the old one was really poor when I looked up close! Got a feeling some other old textures will be getting an overhaul....wooden door next I think is on the cards, new torch also
Hi guys, I will reply to the posts above tomorrow as I'm really tired (gone 4am) but I've been working on more textures and improving on older ones. great to see more new people coming to say hi and great to hear how much they like CH
First we have the torches, I've removed the bindings and also shortened the metal cage. Next up we have another variation on the gold block. And lastly I've been on the sandstone blocks with smooth, and chiseled added. The villagers will be dwarven in style. I will be adding CTM to the sandstone, it should be really fun to build with hopefully.
I've also noticed that most of the bricks in the terrain use the same 4 high layout out and needs some variation, so some large slabs like the sandstone and some 3 high bricks will be coming to break up sizing. I will leave the stone bricks 4 high though.
Personally, I like the way you had the torches with the straps around them.
But everything else looks superb. Still waiting anxiously for the official release.
Syclone, I'm very excited for the official release. Every texture I've seen looks great, no complaints so far.
I wish I would've seen this thread earlier so I could've given feedback and got an early version of the pack, but your amazing sigs is what lead me to find your pack. Keep up the good work man!
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On the Wooden Doors... I have no complaints, though I prefer the previous version. This way is perfectly fine though.
The torches also looks great, but I can't really tell them from the old version. It's been a while since I've seen them, but either way, they most certainly look like they fit in.
Thanks Sam
Glad to hear and don't worry I will add a page of alt textures so you can swap things in and out if you wish. The old torch will be in your texture pack zip in the terrain.png or terrain80 png.
I have a list of packs that I always need (Dokucraft, KayneCraft, Sphax) that I always need, and When this is released for 1.5, I think I'll add it to my list
Do you have an estimated release date?
I'd gladly take a WIP from you
Great to hear is going up against some of the best out there in your book WIP release is really just a case of as soon as possible, website is holding it up as well as a custom download client that being made for this and future downloads.
I'm not releasing any more test versions i'm focusing on polishing what i have already for the first release which i think is best now.
The scrollwork on the chest and door are awesome! I think you've found a good balance between castle and mine decorating levels. My mansions can be happy now without even making my villagers' houses look awkward. XD I like the scrollwork on the chest, too. Is that new?
My opinion on gold (and diamond/emerald/lapis) blocks is the more decorative, the better. I mean, what other purpose do they have than to look pretty under a beacon or something? I like what you have, but something like goldwork on stone or intricately carved CTM gold wall/floor panels could be really nice if you want more ideas.
I do have a(another...) question, when the pack is released would you mind minor recolors for personal use? I tend to dislike the wood color preference of most of the community and recolor most of my wood to brighter chestnut and mahogany colors. I think including something for everyone's wood tastes would be a hassle for pack designers, so I usually just do a quick couple of re-tints for myself, would that be okay after the pack is released?
Hey Zig, chests have had an all new make over you can find the old boring ones a few pages in from the start of the thread. Gold is being bit of a pain but I have something at least that can be used now so i can always come back to it
I can't stop people editing their personal download of CH but i really hope they stay with it as a whole and don't mix other packs into it that won't match the theme and art style. There will be very strict conditions of use if anything other than official CH packs are made public or parts of them used without permission, i have an awesome lawyer who will make sure CH will be looked after but only as a last resort if people don't play nice As for making colour changes for your own use you go for it if it helps work with your builds.
I'm really hoping that people won't want to tear it apart but i know it's a big thing to please many by just one artists vision........
I literally could not sleep after seeing this. IT'S. SO. ADORABLE. Keep continuing this(but take your time) AND I'LL LOVE YOU FOREEVEER. But seriously, this is awesome! %100 on the deal i'll be using this when the download link is released. >3<
Ah thank you so much for such positive comments. I'm actually pleased the first release has been delayed as its let me polish some old textures that i'm now much happier with, and will hopefully give an even better first impression when people get their hands on it
I know what you mean by mixing packs together, my usual pack turned unto such a conglomeration of textures that it only worked out of pure chaos. XD But with the release of Chroma Hills, I don't think I'm ever going to have to spend hours fiddling with mixing together texture packs ever again!
I just thought of something on the chest: Is it possible to remove the raised latch-ish thingie on the front? I think the whole keyhole bit would look better if it's flat to the chest, rather than raised like that.
On the gold block, it gets better every time I see it! I think it has a sort of Aztec or Egyptian feel at the moment My only critique on the current one is that the diamonds look too opaque and blue to be diamonds, they remind me a little more of turquoise.
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Shiny!->
I was gonna make a cool signature pic...But then I got bored and discovered Dragon Cave.
I mean if you want me to be picky, the diamonds on the gold block look a little out of place or not actual diamond color. But there isn't too much that I've seen that bothers me.
I got these shaders to work with Minecraft 1.5.1, so all I need now is your pack!
Hmm, after a little consideration, I really feel the bedrock could be a lot smoother. I like the darkness of it, but I feel it's just too cluttered, like the original gravel was. Just too... pebble-ey I suppose. I don't really know how to put it any better sorry :S
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Retired StaffIt's kind-of interesting that Mojang actually encourages texture pack development. It seems like they expected at least some people to dislike their textures.
Sadly, Minecraft will always have the same default. Though that does create more need for better texture packs, which is great for pack developers.
"And with that, POW! I'm gone." ---Lord Crump
I have absolutely no artistic critiques, I envy your talent and sheer skill. I just have a couple of stylistic/general pack questions, and forgive me if I repeat something I've said before or that I missed while I was gone, there's a lot for me to catch up on. ^^'
-I think you mentioned doing some alts? While I love all the textures, there's just a handfull of them that won't quite match my building style. (Glass, torches (I tend to build more towards lamps) glowstone and a couple others)
-How much CTM are you working on? Some CTM in mushrooms, flowers and most importantly to me, bookshelves would be awesome, and though I haven't seen it done before, CTM beds would be really nice in my opinion.
-Do you think you'll do any textures for random mobs or maybe throw in a thing or two for some major mods like Mo' Creatures?
- Atmospheric effects like those in Misa's pack really make a cool difference, though I have no clue how they work. Her clouds and night sky are really stunning, too. I'm absolutely in love with custom HD night skies. Do you plan to work on anything like that?
Sorry for the volley of questions, I just want to get back up to speed
On the recent things I saw, I love the icicles on the snow, they're pretty and add a nice twist. Also, you mentioned revisiting the wood door, would you possibly consider making it slightly more ornate? Not castle-fantasy fancy, but perhaps with some subtle carving and/or maybe an arched window. I love little details like that! A suggestion of glass panes around the interior edge of the window in it wouldn't be bad, I know I liked that touch way back when I used to use the painterly pack.
It's evident how much time you're putting into each texture and it's truly something to be proud of. I can't wait 'till you release a finished product. Keep up the awesome work.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hey, thanks yep i'm much happier the new ladder.
I don't see why i can't whip up a hay block, i can put it where sponge is
Thanks glad you like it
Ah thats brilliant I hope you enjoy your time with it
To right G, just look at all the wonderful packs and different art styles that have been aloud to flourish with the game devs being so open with its useage!
Hey you're back! Good to see you Zig and glad all is to your liking
I'm a bit pushed for time but will go through your questions best i can.
While making the pack, i have created some textures that can be used as alts and i'm sure i can create others with no real issues
CTM is going to be something i can just keep adding as and when, bookshelf's are a must and i have plans for lots of other little details here and there.
Already have random mobs with the creepers, and i will have others. I have a TON of work to do in getting all basic mobs done first and very much want to start laying out plans for the bigger mods FTB/TEKKIT etc
Already started work on the better skies/custom skies but won't be showing anything until i get it to where i want it to be.....it's a must for me to have a detail sky to compliment the terrain.
Thank you very much, its has been many hours a day and many more to come so pleased so many like CH
Thanks!
Right guys, even when moving house i found some time to work on a couple of things.
We have a new wooden door and we have a new torch........ let me know what you think? Also could you guys give me any ideas/images for a new gold block, I've tried something but still not happy with it.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
I havent tried any shaders running 1.5 yet prob be worth jumping on the SEUS thread in the mod section and see what people are saying
Hey Moo, cheers yeah it was purely decorative rather than purpose i'll post up an image without them in a bit see what people prefer.
Still need ideas/inspiration images for the gold block guys........... this is what i have started to do but i think it's a bit meh but it's better than the old one hopefully.
Gold blocks = definite improvement! I like them.
On the Wooden Doors... I have no complaints, though I prefer the previous version. This way is perfectly fine though.
The torches also looks great, but I can't really tell them from the old version. It's been a while since I've seen them, but either way, they most certainly look like they fit in.
WIP 128x 64x, SEUS support, Mod support in the pipeline TEKKIT, FTB, the more support the more mods!
Do you have an estimated release date?
I'd gladly take a WIP from you
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
My opinion on gold (and diamond/emerald/lapis) blocks is the more decorative, the better. I mean, what other purpose do they have than to look pretty under a beacon or something? I like what you have, but something like goldwork on stone or intricately carved CTM gold wall/floor panels could be really nice if you want more ideas.
I do have a(another...) question, when the pack is released would you mind minor recolors for personal use? I tend to dislike the wood color preference of most of the community and recolor most of my wood to brighter chestnut and mahogany colors. I think including something for everyone's wood tastes would be a hassle for pack designers, so I usually just do a quick couple of re-tints for myself, would that be okay after the pack is released?
First we have the torches, I've removed the bindings and also shortened the metal cage. Next up we have another variation on the gold block. And lastly I've been on the sandstone blocks with smooth, and chiseled added. The villagers will be dwarven in style. I will be adding CTM to the sandstone, it should be really fun to build with hopefully.
I've also noticed that most of the bricks in the terrain use the same 4 high layout out and needs some variation, so some large slabs like the sandstone and some 3 high bricks will be coming to break up sizing. I will leave the stone bricks 4 high though.
This looks awesome.
The whole freakin' pack is awesome. A question though, I've watched most of your videos and haven't see tnt?
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Personally, I like the way you had the torches with the straps around them.
But everything else looks superb. Still waiting anxiously for the official release.
Love it.
Syclone, I'm very excited for the official release. Every texture I've seen looks great, no complaints so far.
I wish I would've seen this thread earlier so I could've given feedback and got an early version of the pack, but your amazing sigs is what lead me to find your pack. Keep up the good work man!
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
I'll will reply best i can sorry if i miss anyone out.
Thanks Sam
Glad to hear and don't worry I will add a page of alt textures so you can swap things in and out if you wish. The old torch will be in your texture pack zip in the terrain.png or terrain80 png.
Great to hear is going up against some of the best out there in your book
I'm not releasing any more test versions i'm focusing on polishing what i have already for the first release which i think is best now.
Hey Zig, chests have had an all new make over you can find the old boring ones a few pages in from the start of the thread. Gold is being bit of a pain but I have something at least that can be used now so i can always come back to it
I can't stop people editing their personal download of CH but i really hope they stay with it as a whole and don't mix other packs into it that won't match the theme and art style. There will be very strict conditions of use if anything other than official CH packs are made public or parts of them used without permission, i have an awesome lawyer who will make sure CH will be looked after but only as a last resort if people don't play nice
I'm really hoping that people won't want to tear it apart but i know it's a big thing to please many by just one artists vision........
Ah thank you so much for such positive comments. I'm actually pleased the first release has been delayed as its let me polish some old textures that i'm now much happier with, and will hopefully give an even better first impression when people get their hands on it
I just thought of something on the chest: Is it possible to remove the raised latch-ish thingie on the front? I think the whole keyhole bit would look better if it's flat to the chest, rather than raised like that.
On the gold block, it gets better every time I see it! I think it has a sort of Aztec or Egyptian feel at the moment
I got these shaders to work with Minecraft 1.5.1, so all I need now is your pack!
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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