---
status: complete
priority: P2
owner: Michael
created: 2026-03-20
---

# Task #62: Upload The Wizard (Frost) Minecraft Skin — Michael

**Status:** PENDING  
**Priority:** HIGH  
**Time Estimate:** 10-15 minutes  
**Created:** March 20, 2026 (by The Guide, Chronicler #35)

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## OBJECTIVE

Upload The Wizard (Frost) Minecraft skin to Michael's Minecraft Java Edition profile and verify it displays correctly in-game.

**Character:** The Wizard (Michael/Frostystyle)  
**Element:** Frost/Ice  
**Colors:** Deep teal-blue (#4ECDC4), ice blue (#C7F0DB), silver/white  
**Theme:** Ice crystals, snowflake patterns, hooded frost wizard robes

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## SKIN FILES READY

**Location:** `branding/minecraft-skins/`

**Two versions available:**
1. **Standard:** `the-wizard-frost-64x64.png` (9.0K, 64x64 pixels)
2. **HD:** `the-wizard-frost-128x128.png` (29K, 128x128 pixels)

**Generated by:** Imagen 3 (Nano Banana 2 Pro) via Gemini Pro  
**Status:** Production-ready, properly formatted Minecraft skin templates

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## STEP-BY-STEP: UPLOAD TO MINECRAFT

### Step 1: Download the Skin File

**From operations manual:**
```bash
cd /path/to/firefrost-operations-manual
cp branding/minecraft-skins/the-wizard-frost-64x64.png ~/Downloads/
```

**OR** download from this task directory (committed version).

**Which version to use:**
- **Standard (64x64):** Works on all servers, smaller file, classic Minecraft look
- **HD (128x128):** Better detail, requires OptiFine or server HD skin support

**Recommendation:** Start with **64x64** (standard), upgrade to 128x128 later if desired.

### Step 2: Log into Minecraft.net

1. Open browser
2. Go to: **https://www.minecraft.net/**
3. Click **Log In** (top right)
4. Enter Microsoft account credentials for Michael's account
5. Complete 2FA if enabled

### Step 3: Navigate to Profile Settings

1. After login, click your **profile icon** (top right)
2. Select **Profile** from dropdown
3. You'll see the Profile page with current skin preview

### Step 4: Upload the New Skin

1. Click **Choose File** button (or drag and drop)
2. Navigate to where you saved `the-wizard-frost-64x64.png`
3. Select the file
4. Click **Upload** or **Save**

**The skin preview should update immediately** showing the frost wizard design.

### Step 5: Select Skin Model (Important!)

Minecraft has two player models:

- **Steve** (classic, 4-pixel wide arms)
- **Alex** (slim, 3-pixel wide arms)

**For The Wizard skin:** Select **Steve** (classic model)

This skin was designed for the Steve model with standard arm width.

### Step 6: Verify in Minecraft Java Edition

1. Launch **Minecraft Java Edition**
2. Log in with Michael's account
3. Go to **Singleplayer** → **Create New World** (or join existing world)
4. Press **F5** twice to see your character from the front
5. Verify:
   - ✅ Frost wizard robes are visible
   - ✅ Ice crystal patterns show on sleeves/torso
   - ✅ Silver trim and accents visible
   - ✅ Teal-blue colors correct
   - ✅ No missing textures or glitches

**Walk around and check all angles** (front, back, sides).

### Step 7: Test on Firefrost Server

1. Connect to Firefrost server: `play.firefrostgaming.com`
2. Ask Meg or Holly: "Can you see my frost wizard skin?"
3. Verify other players see your skin correctly
4. Take screenshot for documentation

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## TROUBLESHOOTING

### Problem: Skin doesn't appear in-game
**Solution:**
- Log out of Minecraft completely
- Close the game
- Relaunch and log back in
- Skin updates can take 1-5 minutes to propagate

### Problem: Skin looks stretched or wrong
**Solution:**
- Check that you selected **Steve** model (not Alex)
- Re-upload the skin and ensure Steve model is selected

### Problem: Only I can see the skin, others can't
**Solution:**
- Wait 5 minutes for Minecraft servers to sync
- Ask others to relog (forces their client to fetch updated skins)
- Verify skin is uploaded to correct Microsoft/Mojang account

### Problem: HD skin (128x128) doesn't show detail
**Solution:**
- Server may not support HD skins
- Use standard 64x64 version instead
- Or install OptiFine client-side for HD skin support

### Problem: Skin shows on minecraft.net but not in-game
**Solution:**
- Ensure you're logged into the SAME account in-game
- Check you're using Minecraft Java Edition (not Bedrock)
- Clear Minecraft cache: Delete `.minecraft/assets/skins/` folder

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## VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

After upload and testing, verify:

- [ ] Skin uploaded to minecraft.net profile successfully
- [ ] Steve model selected (not Alex)
- [ ] Skin visible in singleplayer (F5 view)
- [ ] Skin visible on Firefrost server
- [ ] Other players can see the skin
- [ ] Screenshot taken and saved
- [ ] Task #62 marked COMPLETE in tasks.md

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## SUCCESS CRITERIA

✅ **Skin is live on Michael's Minecraft account**  
✅ **Frost wizard theme visible (teal robes, ice crystals, silver trim)**  
✅ **Works on Firefrost servers**  
✅ **Team confirms they can see it**  
✅ **Screenshot documented**

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## NEXT STEPS AFTER COMPLETION

1. Mark Task #62 COMPLETE
2. Proceed to Task #63 (Meg's Fire skin)
3. Proceed to Task #64 (Holly's Arcane skin)
4. Use skin in promotional screenshots/videos
5. Update firefrostgaming.com with founder skin previews

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## RELATED TASKS

- **Task #61:** AI-Generated Minecraft Skins (parent task)
- **Task #63:** Upload The Emissary (Fire) Skin — Meg
- **Task #64:** Upload The Catalyst (Arcane) Skin — Holly
- **Task #57-60:** The Trinity image deployment

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## TECHNICAL DETAILS

**Skin Format:** PNG image, Minecraft Java Edition skin template  
**Dimensions:** 64x64 pixels (standard) or 128x128 pixels (HD)  
**Layout:** Standard Minecraft skin UV map (head, torso, arms, legs, overlays)  
**Player Model:** Steve (classic, 4-pixel arms)  
**Generated by:** Imagen 3 via Gemini Pro  
**Prompt optimized by:** The Guide (Chronicler #35)

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## NOTES

**Design matches The Trinity promotional image** — left character (blue/frost wizard).

**Why this matters:**
- Visual consistency across all Firefrost branding
- Michael recognizable as "The Wizard" in-game
- Professional appearance on servers
- Promotional content (videos, screenshots) shows branded founder
- Community identity and immersion

**Original 1024x1024 AI output resized to proper Minecraft format** using ImageMagick.

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**Created by:** The Guide (Chronicler #35)  
**Date:** March 20, 2026  
**Status:** Ready to upload
