# Gitea Issue #61: AI-Generated Minecraft Skins for The Trinity

**Copy this content into a new Gitea issue in the Firefrost Operations project.**

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## Title
AI-Generated Minecraft Skins for The Trinity

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## Labels
- `content` (branding/design work)
- `tier-2-medium` (medium priority)
- `task-61` (task number reference)

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## Assignees
- Michael (primary)
- Could delegate to Holly (she has artistic eye)

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## Milestone
Soft Launch Prep (or "Branding & Identity")

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## Description

### Objective
Generate custom Minecraft player skins for all three founders (Michael, Meg, Holly) that match their appearances in The Trinity promotional image.

### Why This Matters
- Visual consistency across all Firefrost branding
- Founders recognizable in-game on servers
- Promotional content (videos, screenshots) shows branded characters
- Community identity and immersion

### Characters to Create

**1. The Wizard (Michael/Frost)**
- Element: Frost/Ice
- Colors: Deep blue (#4ECDC4), ice blue (#C7F0DB), silver
- Design: Blue robes with ice crystal patterns, hooded
- Reference: Left character in The Trinity image

**2. The Emissary (Meg/Fire)**
- Element: Fire/Flame
- Colors: Orange (#FF6B35), red (#E63946), gold (#FFD700)
- Design: Orange/red robes with flame patterns, flowing
- Reference: Right character in The Trinity image

**3. The Catalyst (Holly/Arcane)**
- Element: Arcane Storm/Purple Magic
- Colors: Deep purple (#9D4EDD), violet (#C77DFF), lavender (#E0AAFF)
- Design: Purple robes with arcane patterns, mystical symbols
- Reference: Center character in The Trinity image

### Approach

**Phase 1: AI Generation (Try First)**
- Tool: Flux 1.1 Pro via fal.ai
- Use optimized prompts in `docs/tasks/trinity-minecraft-skins/PROMPTS.md`
- Generate all three skins
- Settings: 1:1 aspect ratio, 30-40 steps, guidance 7-8

**Phase 2: Refinement**
- Import to Nova Skin editor (novaskin.me)
- Verify Minecraft format (64x64 template)
- Touch up pixels if needed
- Export as .png

**Phase 3: Testing**
- Upload to Minecraft profiles
- Test in-game on server
- Verify colors/appearance
- Get team feedback

**Phase 4: Backup (If AI Fails)**
- Commission on Fiverr or BuiltByBit
- Budget: $15-30 total
- Provide Trinity image as reference

### Deliverables
- [ ] `the-wizard-frost-skin.png` (Michael's skin)
- [ ] `the-emissary-fire-skin.png` (Meg's skin)
- [ ] `the-catalyst-arcane-skin.png` (Holly's skin)
- [ ] Skins committed to `branding/minecraft-skins/`
- [ ] Skins uploaded to Minecraft profiles
- [ ] Tested in-game on Firefrost server
- [ ] Documentation updated with results

### Time Estimate
1-2 hours (experimentation + refinement)

### Dependencies
- The Trinity image (Task #57)
- fal.ai access (Flux 1.1 Pro)
- Minecraft Java Edition (for testing)

### Documentation
Full task documentation: `docs/tasks/trinity-minecraft-skins/README.md`

### Related Tasks
- Task #57: Trinity image in branding assets
- Task #58: Trinity image in Ghost CMS
- Task #59: Trinity image on homepage
- Task #60: Trinity image on social media

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## Comments / Notes

**Prompts ready:** All three Flux 1.1 Pro prompts are written and optimized in `docs/tasks/trinity-minecraft-skins/PROMPTS.md`

**Why AI first:** We have Flux access already, fast iteration, can try multiple variations. If it doesn't work, commissioning is still an option.

**Success criteria:** Skins must match Trinity aesthetic, work in Minecraft Java, and get team approval.

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**Created:** March 20, 2026  
**Created By:** The Guide (Chronicler #35)  
**Status:** Ready to begin
