Greetings, everyone! For old fans of Eld to people just discovering his pack here, I welcome you. As the long time fans of Eld and his work might know, he created a rather popular texture pack some time ago, titled The Eldpack. While he was keeping it up to date for some time, after getting hired as a member of Mojang (congratulations to him about that, also ), he didn't have as much spare time to keep the pack updated. With the help of several different people on his original thread, I have managed to help keep the pack updated since his updates became less frequent, around 1.2 (not beta) I believe. He did get an update out to 1.2.5, but that was the last he's updated it, and after checking out the thread again a few months ago, I again began working to keep the pack updated. Up until now, I've been doing my work solely in his original thread, but after a few people suggested, and encouraged, me to make a separate thread, I decided it was finally time. And then, here we are today.
Now, onto a matter that might concern some of you, especially mods and admins and the like. You might be thinking, "Hey, you can't post someone else's work like that, it doesn't belong to you!" Well, just to make sure there are no problems with the thread, I should be able to clear that up for you. Eld has always shown his constant support in the fans keeping his pack updated in his absence, and there are many examples of this in the original thread, which I will post a link to shortly. If you still are not sure I'm allowed to do this, feel free to message me about it, as really all I'm doing here is trying to further spread his work, and provide a fix for people who want it updated.While he doesn't specifically give permission to creating a new thread, I sent him a message about it and am waiting for a reply. I don't foresee it being much of a problem, but I will inform you as to what he says.For now, here is what he said:
Everyone is allowed to do their updates to eldpack, It's a bit hard appointing anyone as being the official one as I might one day update it and suddenly make official ones unofficial, but I encourage people to release updates to it hereMy position at mojang doesn't in any way hinder this texturepack, if anything doing creative stuff outside of work is encouraged, I'm just busy with life-stuff as I was before, so it's still on a long break.I can't say that I won't update it in the future though, it's still something I want to do! In the meantime I fully support people posting links to their personal updates here for people to enjoy.
If you want to see more of the EldPack in use, and help to support me so I have more motivation to continue working on it, check out my YouTube channel, and subscribe if you enjoy! I would greatly appreciate it! I also have a couple videos up focused around the texture pack and my efforts to work on it, so it could also be a good place to stay up-to-date on some of the most recent additions! Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jman37X
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Ahh yes, I almost forgot to talk about the alternative textures! When you download the pack, you will notice that in the folders for the block and item textures, there are folders which contain alternative versions of some textures. These are for people who, like me, enjoy being able to customize their texture packs to their liking. Simply move the desired texture from the folder into the corresponding folder that came before it, and in the case of textures that have a number at the very end of their name, just remove that before putting it in the folder. If you need a more detailed explanation (I'm often bad at explaining things ), you can either ask here in the thread, or even just ignore the file altogether, it isn't required to enjoy the pack, but it certainly helps if you're into customizing.
Well, after all my ramblings, I think I'm just about done here. Thank you all for your time, and I hope you enjoy! If you want to comment on anything, ask questions, or anything like that, please comment bellow! I'd love to hear feedback from you guys on what you think, it isn't just for the texture contributions. Enjoy! Also, thank you very much to pigpig278 for the artwork used in the thread! He also made a few banners for us to use, so feel free to do so if you wish! Just copy and paste the bit of code below into your signature.
It is not official. Eld said there would be no official continuation because he might update himself one day, and to just post updates on the thread.
I mean, I guess technically it isn't completely official, but this is pretty much the only one, and when Eld finally does get around to updating, things will change then. Again, still waiting on the reply from Eld as to his permission to have this thread, but I figured I would get a head start and if he says no, take it down.
I actually had noticed that, but I couldn't for the life of me figure out where the textures for the fireworks are. I'll take a look again, should have an updated link sometime a bit later. Thanks for mentioning it again, I completely forgot about it!
EDIT: Found them, they were in the particles.png. Not sure why I didn't look there sooner......but anywho, I updated the download link, so all is well.
Some potential alternatives to the current firework icon.
Very nice, while I like the current firework texture, it just...doesn't really look like a firework, in my opinion
Added the middle one as the default firework, and put it, as well as the old one, in the alts file. Interested to see more textures from you, if you're up to it. Perhaps making a list of textures that still need to be done, or done differently, and putting it in the OP might not be a bad idea...I think I'll do that actually!
EDIT: There we are, updated the OP with what I believe to be the entire list. Of course, people can texture and re-texture any blocks they want, those are just some of the most important ones that need to be done
Do you actually have permission from Eld to do this?
I know you said in the OP that Eld apparently said it's okay to post something like this, but a quote from him would be far better than indirectly referencing something I don't think he'd said
Everyone is allowed to do their updates to eldpack, It's a bit hard appointing anyone as being the official one as I might one day update it and suddenly make official ones unofficial, but I encourage people to release updates to it here
My position at mojang doesn't in any way hinder this texturepack, if anything doing creative stuff outside of work is encouraged, I'm just busy with life-stuff as I was before, so it's still on a long break.
I can't say that I won't update it in the future though, it's still something I want to do! In the meantime I fully support people posting links to their personal updates here for people to enjoy.
Everyone is allowed to do their updates to eldpack, It's a bit hard appointing anyone as being the official one as I might one day update it and suddenly make official ones unofficial, but I encourage people to release updates to it here
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I can't say that I won't update it in the future though, it's still something I want to do! In the meantime I fully support people posting links to their personal updates here for people to enjoy.
Basically it says on Eld's thread, nothing about a SEPARATE thread. Just a technicality, but I think it would be best for the OP to PM Eld about it to make sure ESPECIALLY if they wanted it to ever be moved to the texture packs section.
EDIT: Derp, used my magical powers to add this info to the OP, and I saw that they already said they did exactly what I told them to do. :/
EDIT 2: ....and the quote was in the OP before, but not as a quote.... well, Mini did bring it up, so now the trustworthiness can't be questioned, and it can be easily spotted.
"I'm an outsider by choice, but not truly.
It’s the unpleasantness of the system that keeps me out.
I’d rather be in, in a good system. That’s where my discontent comes from:
being forced to choose to stay outside.
My advice: Just keep movin’ straight ahead.
Every now and then you find yourself in a different place."
-George Carlin
Thank you, all of you, for your concern. As I've stated, I forsaw having some issues with this, considering the subject matter, and I appreciate the support and kindness, as this is basically the first thread I've ever even made. Also, thank you lemon for putting what he said into an actual quote, I hadn't even thought to do that when initially putting the quote in the OP. Indeed, he doesn't specifically say, and I have sent him a message, although he has been known to be hard to contact at times, but I will inform you as to what he says, when he responds.
Now then, onto a completely unrelated note just for a moment. You probably don't remember me, minihilly, but I was actually one of the fans of your original 16x RPG texture pack you were working on a long time ago! I even still have the 0.3 alpha version of it in my texture packs folder, and it's very interesting to run into you again...and I checked out your current pack, and I just want to say that it's looking very nice so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing more work from you! Nice running into you again, good sir :3
It's my first post, just to thank you (and the other contributors) for updating the Eld texture pack !
Good work
My pleasure really, I'm just glad to be a part of it. Most of, if not all of, the credit really should go to the people who have the real texturing skills here :3
On another note, I've gotten the texture pack updated to the latest snapshot, although most of the textures are fairly mediocre. They should at least suffice until someone with more skill than me has the time to do them properly!
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Ok, so I downloaded this...because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the eldpack...and was sad to see he stopped development, as it's hard to come by good 16x texture packs these days. Anyways, so far I really like what has been done to it, nothing looks out of place, it all still feels "Eldpack". I'm hoping to see this project come through...keep up the good work.
I hope I don't sound like a jerk when I say this...but if you end up letting people help out, keep a small team, but so far you seem to know what you're doing for the most part.
Looks like all that is really lacking is the enderchest, mobs, and a few touch ups here and there. Good luck to you, I look forward to it.
Edit: Also I would like to add that I think the Firework rocket's icon should be changed, not to be rude...but it looks very suggestive, lol. The color and shape just isn't mixing well.
I think I recognised, but it just didn't 'click'
Nice to see you again, especially since you've instigated a much-needed continuation here ;D
more on-topic:
I might help on this, it depends if I think I can emulate eld's style, or at least do it to an extend that it may match other elements of the continuation (if you get me...).
Just a quick question: You don't happen to have/know what palette (if any) Eld bases his textures on?
It'd be a little easier if we could structure out a palette IMO, I seem to work better using one, and may help the textures to match the pack overall...
Perhaps if I get the time, and re-download Eld's latest copy, I'll have a go at structuring out a palette myself; even if Eld doesn't normally use one, I'd still prefer to use one myself. I'm weird like that.
As I'm sure you can tell by my work thus far, I'm still an amateur texture artist, at best, so I'm honestly not even 100% sure what you mean by pallet...I mean, I can certainly see that most textures he did only used a select few colors, but I don't know if that's what you mean...
On another note, I have to say that I would truly be honored to have you as a member of our team, and it could even help us to get more popularity and spread the word more...maybe you could even help me with the OP itself, as I have to say, it's rather boring...again, I'm new to the whole thread making thing :3
Ok, so I downloaded this...because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the eldpack...and was sad to see he stopped development, as it's hard to come by good 16x texture packs these days. Anyways, so far I really like what has been done to it, nothing looks out of place, it all still feels "Eldpack". I'm hoping to see this project come through...keep up the good work.
I hope I don't sound like a jerk when I say this...but if you end up letting people help out, keep a small team, but so far you seem to know what you're doing for the most part.
Looks like all that is really lacking is the enderchest, mobs, and a few touch ups here and there. Good luck to you, I look forward to it.
Edit: Also I would like to add that I think the Firework rocket's icon should be changed, not to be rude...but it looks very suggestive, lol. The color and shape just isn't mixing well.
I was thinking of trying to make a team of sorts, but then I feel as though it would discourage outside sources, so I'm not entirely sure...although, I would certainly let minihilly join, I think everyone else can just be free to post textures as they feel like it, and not worried about specifically feeling like they have to. I feel as though that should just be for me...and maybe mini......I mean, talking to mini again for a moment, I don't mean to just throw that on ya, but I mean, you're a professional, so I have more faith in you. And still, it is your choice whether or not you want to contribute, no obligations if you're too busy working on your actual texture pack.
...sorry, I got sidetracked, that happens a lot to me...back to what you were saying, angrytotem. You saying that it still feels like the Eldpack is basically the very best compliment you could possible give to us working on it, so thank you very much for that! And yeah, I was thinking about trying the ender chest, but it reeeeally seems like something I would mess up, so I'll stick to the easier textures. Same thing with the mobs, really, I just can't do stuff like that with my current level of experience. Oh, and lastly, I went ahead and desaturated the rocket color, cause I kinda see what you meant...it isn't up right now, but it will be after there are a few other things to update. I don't like putting up a new link constantly, so I like putting up bigger, more spaced out updates c:
As I'm sure you can tell by my work thus far, I'm still an amateur texture artist, at best, so I'm honestly not even 100% sure what you mean by pallet...I mean, I can certainly see that most textures he did only used a select few colors, but I don't know if that's what you mean...
On another note, I have to say that I would truly be honored to have you as a member of our team, and it could even help us to get more popularity and spread the word more...maybe you could even help me with the OP itself, as I have to say, it's rather boring...again, I'm new to the whole thread making thing :3
I was thinking of trying to make a team of sorts, but then I feel as though it would discourage outside sources, so I'm not entirely sure...although, I would certainly let minihilly join, I think everyone else can just be free to post textures as they feel like it, and not worried about specifically feeling like they have to. I feel as though that should just be for me...and maybe mini......I mean, talking to mini again for a moment, I don't mean to just throw that on ya, but I mean, you're a professional, so I have more faith in you. And still, it is your choice whether or not you want to contribute, no obligations if you're too busy working on your actual texture pack.
...sorry, I got sidetracked, that happens a lot to me...back to what you were saying, angrytotem. You saying that it still feels like the Eldpack is basically the very best compliment you could possible give to us working on it, so thank you very much for that! And yeah, I was thinking about trying the ender chest, but it reeeeally seems like something I would mess up, so I'll stick to the easier textures. Same thing with the mobs, really, I just can't do stuff like that with my current level of experience. Oh, and lastly, I went ahead and desaturated the rocket color, cause I kinda see what you meant...it isn't up right now, but it will be after there are a few other things to update. I don't like putting up a new link constantly, so I like putting up bigger, more spaced out updates c:
Glad to hear a response. Sounds like a good idea with the team thing. You're very welcome, when I loaded it up and looked at EVERY block I was like "Hmmm, nothing seems out of place here". Though my ONLY complaint is the emerald block and ore...I like the way they look but the green...especially the Emerald block seems a little TO bright and seem a little more neon green than emerald green. But other than that minor thing...VERY good work so far. Well, I'll be watching this topic, again, good luck to everyone.
Glad to hear a response. Sounds like a good idea with the team thing. You're very welcome, when I loaded it up and looked at EVERY block I was like "Hmmm, nothing seems out of place here". Though my ONLY complaint is the emerald block and ore...I like the way they look but the green...especially the Emerald block seems a little TO bright and seem a little more neon green than emerald green. But other than that minor thing...VERY good work so far. Well, I'll be watching this topic, again, good luck to everyone.
Yeah, I know what you mean with the Emerald block. I tried my best to make one, which is based off of one of the textures for a mod, but it just didn't come out right...and, to be honest, just in my personal opinion, I actually like the more yellow-green that the guy who made the ore and gem colors used. Seeing as though Eld typically does deviate a bit in color compared to the original textures, I don't think it's too out of place, but I might make some small modifications to them, if you want :3
Yeah, I know what you mean with the Emerald block. I tried my best to make one, which is based off of one of the textures for a mod, but it just didn't come out right...and, to be honest, just in my personal opinion, I actually like the more yellow-green that the guy who made the ore and gem colors used. Seeing as though Eld typically does deviate a bit in color compared to the original textures, I don't think it's too out of place, but I might make some small modifications to them, if you want :3
I think it will be fine the way it as, as Eld kinda made his diamonds an emerald green color anyways.
One suggestion, could you made a version number for the download link on the first post ?
It could be easyer to see if something have changed since last download
One suggestion, could you made a version number for the download link on the first post ?
It could be easyer to see if something have changed since last download
Yeah, I was considering that, but I dunno, I make a lot of small changes, and I don't know how I would number it. I'm also rather lazy :3
If you want to see if there have been any updates, I would just check the comments, I always post one when the link has been updated
That was another thing I was considering, and if I can remember, I might actually do that. If anyone can take really good screenshots that show off the pack very well, feel free to do so, and post them here
Greetings, everyone! For old fans of Eld to people just discovering his pack here, I welcome you. As the long time fans of Eld and his work might know, he created a rather popular texture pack some time ago, titled The Eldpack. While he was keeping it up to date for some time, after getting hired as a member of Mojang (congratulations to him about that, also
If you want to see more of the EldPack in use, and help to support me so I have more motivation to continue working on it, check out my YouTube channel, and subscribe if you enjoy! I would greatly appreciate it! I also have a couple videos up focused around the texture pack and my efforts to work on it, so it could also be a good place to stay up-to-date on some of the most recent additions!
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1.7 Stuff
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General
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-xporb.png
-Art
-power.png
-witherarmor.png
Mobs
-Ender Dragon
-Villagers
-Bat
-Blaze
-Magma Cube
-Saddle
-Wither Skeleton
-Snow Golem
-Wither
-Zombie Villager
-Horses/Donkeys/Mules
Ahh yes, I almost forgot to talk about the alternative textures! When you download the pack, you will notice that in the folders for the block and item textures, there are folders which contain alternative versions of some textures. These are for people who, like me, enjoy being able to customize their texture packs to their liking. Simply move the desired texture from the folder into the corresponding folder that came before it, and in the case of textures that have a number at the very end of their name, just remove that before putting it in the folder. If you need a more detailed explanation (I'm often bad at explaining things
), you can either ask here in the thread, or even just ignore the file altogether, it isn't required to enjoy the pack, but it certainly helps if you're into customizing.
Well, after all my ramblings, I think I'm just about done here. Thank you all for your time, and I hope you enjoy! If you want to comment on anything, ask questions, or anything like that, please comment bellow! I'd love to hear feedback from you guys on what you think, it isn't just for the texture contributions. Enjoy! Also, thank you very much to pigpig278 for the artwork used in the thread! He also made a few banners for us to use, so feel free to do so if you wish! Just copy and paste the bit of code below into your signature.
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I mean, I guess technically it isn't completely official, but this is pretty much the only one, and when Eld finally does get around to updating, things will change then. Again, still waiting on the reply from Eld as to his permission to have this thread, but I figured I would get a head start and if he says no, take it down.
I actually had noticed that, but I couldn't for the life of me figure out where the textures for the fireworks are. I'll take a look again, should have an updated link sometime a bit later. Thanks for mentioning it again, I completely forgot about it!
EDIT: Found them, they were in the particles.png. Not sure why I didn't look there sooner......but anywho, I updated the download link, so all is well.
Very nice, while I like the current firework texture, it just...doesn't really look like a firework, in my opinion
Added the middle one as the default firework, and put it, as well as the old one, in the alts file. Interested to see more textures from you, if you're up to it. Perhaps making a list of textures that still need to be done, or done differently, and putting it in the OP might not be a bad idea...I think I'll do that actually!
EDIT: There we are, updated the OP with what I believe to be the entire list. Of course, people can texture and re-texture any blocks they want, those are just some of the most important ones that need to be done
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Retired StaffHere is what he said on the matter:
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The only thing I have doubts about is this:
Basically it says on Eld's thread, nothing about a SEPARATE thread. Just a technicality, but I think it would be best for the OP to PM Eld about it to make sure ESPECIALLY if they wanted it to ever be moved to the texture packs section.EDIT: Derp, used my magical powers to add this info to the OP, and I saw that they already said they did exactly what I told them to do. :/
EDIT 2: ....and the quote was in the OP before, but not as a quote.... well, Mini did bring it up, so now the trustworthiness can't be questioned, and it can be easily spotted.
"I'm an outsider by choice, but not truly.
It’s the unpleasantness of the system that keeps me out.
I’d rather be in, in a good system. That’s where my discontent comes from:
being forced to choose to stay outside.
My advice: Just keep movin’ straight ahead.
Every now and then you find yourself in a different place."
-George Carlin
Now then, onto a completely unrelated note just for a moment. You probably don't remember me, minihilly, but I was actually one of the fans of your original 16x RPG texture pack you were working on a long time ago! I even still have the 0.3 alpha version of it in my texture packs folder, and it's very interesting to run into you again...and I checked out your current pack, and I just want to say that it's looking very nice so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing more work from you! Nice running into you again, good sir :3
My pleasure really, I'm just glad to be a part of it. Most of, if not all of, the credit really should go to the people who have the real texturing skills here :3
On another note, I've gotten the texture pack updated to the latest snapshot, although most of the textures are fairly mediocre. They should at least suffice until someone with more skill than me has the time to do them properly!
I hope I don't sound like a jerk when I say this...but if you end up letting people help out, keep a small team, but so far you seem to know what you're doing for the most part.
Looks like all that is really lacking is the enderchest, mobs, and a few touch ups here and there. Good luck to you, I look forward to it.
Edit: Also I would like to add that I think the Firework rocket's icon should be changed, not to be rude...but it looks very suggestive, lol. The color and shape just isn't mixing well.
As I'm sure you can tell by my work thus far, I'm still an amateur texture artist, at best, so I'm honestly not even 100% sure what you mean by pallet...I mean, I can certainly see that most textures he did only used a select few colors, but I don't know if that's what you mean...
On another note, I have to say that I would truly be honored to have you as a member of our team, and it could even help us to get more popularity and spread the word more...maybe you could even help me with the OP itself, as I have to say, it's rather boring...again, I'm new to the whole thread making thing :3
I was thinking of trying to make a team of sorts, but then I feel as though it would discourage outside sources, so I'm not entirely sure...although, I would certainly let minihilly join, I think everyone else can just be free to post textures as they feel like it, and not worried about specifically feeling like they have to. I feel as though that should just be for me...and maybe mini......I mean, talking to mini again for a moment, I don't mean to just throw that on ya, but I mean, you're a professional, so I have more faith in you. And still, it is your choice whether or not you want to contribute, no obligations if you're too busy working on your actual texture pack.
...sorry, I got sidetracked, that happens a lot to me...back to what you were saying, angrytotem. You saying that it still feels like the Eldpack is basically the very best compliment you could possible give to us working on it, so thank you very much for that! And yeah, I was thinking about trying the ender chest, but it reeeeally seems like something I would mess up, so I'll stick to the easier textures. Same thing with the mobs, really, I just can't do stuff like that with my current level of experience. Oh, and lastly, I went ahead and desaturated the rocket color, cause I kinda see what you meant...it isn't up right now, but it will be after there are a few other things to update. I don't like putting up a new link constantly, so I like putting up bigger, more spaced out updates c:
Glad to hear a response. Sounds like a good idea with the team thing. You're very welcome, when I loaded it up and looked at EVERY block I was like "Hmmm, nothing seems out of place here". Though my ONLY complaint is the emerald block and ore...I like the way they look but the green...especially the Emerald block seems a little TO bright and seem a little more neon green than emerald green. But other than that minor thing...VERY good work so far. Well, I'll be watching this topic, again, good luck to everyone.
Yeah, I know what you mean with the Emerald block. I tried my best to make one, which is based off of one of the textures for a mod, but it just didn't come out right...and, to be honest, just in my personal opinion, I actually like the more yellow-green that the guy who made the ore and gem colors used. Seeing as though Eld typically does deviate a bit in color compared to the original textures, I don't think it's too out of place, but I might make some small modifications to them, if you want :3
I think it will be fine the way it as, as Eld kinda made his diamonds an emerald green color anyways.
My thoughts exactly, good sir :3
And I changed the emerald block again slightly. I'm still not really happy with it, but hopefully someone will eventually make a new one.
And maybe some screenshots!
Yeah, I was considering that, but I dunno, I make a lot of small changes, and I don't know how I would number it. I'm also rather lazy :3
If you want to see if there have been any updates, I would just check the comments, I always post one when the link has been updated
That was another thing I was considering, and if I can remember, I might actually do that. If anyone can take really good screenshots that show off the pack very well, feel free to do so, and post them here