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status: complete
priority: P2
owner: Michael
created: 2026-03-20
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# Task #64: Upload The Catalyst (Arcane) Minecraft Skin — Holly

**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 Catalyst (Arcane) Minecraft skin to Holly's Minecraft Java Edition profile and verify it displays correctly in-game.

**Character:** The Catalyst (Holly/unicorn20089)  
**Element:** Arcane Storm/Purple Magic  
**Colors:** Deep purple (#9D4EDD), violet (#C77DFF), lavender (#E0AAFF)  
**Theme:** Arcane sorcerer robes with mystical symbols and magical patterns

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## SKIN FILES READY

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

**Two versions available:**
1. **Standard:** `the-catalyst-arcane-64x64.png` (9.7K, 64x64 pixels)
2. **HD:** `the-catalyst-arcane-128x128.png` (32K, 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-catalyst-arcane-64x64.png ~/Downloads/
```

**Which version to use:**
- **Standard (64x64):** Works on all servers
- **HD (128x128):** Better detail on arcane symbols

**Recommendation:** Start with **64x64** (standard)

### Step 2: Log into Minecraft.net

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

### Step 3: Navigate to Profile Settings

1. Click profile icon (top right)
2. Select **Profile**
3. View current skin preview

### Step 4: Upload the New Skin

1. Click **Choose File**
2. Select `the-catalyst-arcane-64x64.png`
3. Click **Upload**

**Skin preview updates** showing arcane sorcerer design.

### Step 5: Select Skin Model

**For The Catalyst skin:** Select **Alex** (slim model)

This skin was designed for the Alex model (3-pixel wide arms).

### Step 6: Verify in Minecraft Java Edition

1. Launch Minecraft Java Edition
2. Log in with Holly's account
3. Create/join world
4. Press **F5** twice
5. Verify:
   - ✅ Purple arcane robes visible
   - ✅ Mystical symbols on sleeves/torso
   - ✅ Violet and lavender accents
   - ✅ Arcane energy theme captured
   - ✅ No missing textures

### Step 7: Test on Firefrost Server

1. Connect to `play.firefrostgaming.com`
2. Ask Michael or Meg to verify
3. Take screenshot with all three founders together!

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## TROUBLESHOOTING

### Problem: Skin doesn't appear
**Solution:** Relog, wait 1-5 minutes for propagation

### Problem: Skin looks wrong
**Solution:** Ensure **Alex model** selected (not Steve)

### Problem: Arms too wide
**Solution:** You selected Steve - re-upload with Alex

### Problem: Purple colors look off
**Solution:** Check monitor color calibration, colors are correct in skin file

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## VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

- [ ] Skin uploaded to minecraft.net (Holly's account)
- [ ] Alex model selected
- [ ] Visible in singleplayer
- [ ] Visible on Firefrost server
- [ ] Team can see it
- [ ] **GROUP SCREENSHOT:** All three founders together with skins!
- [ ] Task #64 marked COMPLETE

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## SUCCESS CRITERIA

✅ **Skin live on Holly's account**  
✅ **Arcane theme visible (purple robes, mystical symbols, violet accents)**  
✅ **Works on server**  
✅ **Team confirms visibility**  
✅ **GROUP SCREENSHOT with all three Trinity skins**

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## BONUS: THE TRINITY GROUP SCREENSHOT

**After all three skins uploaded (Tasks #62, #63, #64):**

1. All three founders log into Firefrost server
2. Stand together at spawn or castle
3. Position for screenshot:
   - Michael (Frost/blue) on left
   - Holly (Arcane/purple) in center
   - Meg (Fire/orange) on right
4. Use F1 to hide HUD
5. Take screenshot with all three visible
6. **This screenshot becomes promotional gold!**

Save to: `branding/promotional/trinity-in-game-screenshot.png`

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## RELATED TASKS

- **Task #61:** AI-Generated Minecraft Skins (parent)
- **Task #62:** Michael's Frost skin
- **Task #63:** Meg's Fire skin
- **Task #57-60:** The Trinity image deployment

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## TECHNICAL DETAILS

**Skin Format:** PNG, Minecraft Java Edition  
**Dimensions:** 64x64 (standard) or 128x128 (HD)  
**Player Model:** Alex (slim)  
**Generated by:** Imagen 3 via Gemini Pro  
**Design:** Matches The Trinity image (center character)

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## NOTES

**Design matches The Trinity promotional image** — center character (arcane sorcerer).

**Why this matters:**
- Holly recognizable as "The Catalyst" in-game
- Arcane element completes Fire/Frost/Catalyst trinity
- Third partner officially represented
- Professional founder branding
- Community sees the full Trinity

**This completes the visual branding trinity in-game!**

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