diff --git a/docs/branding/trinity-skins/README.md b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..408800f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,154 @@ +# The Trinity - Minecraft Skins + +**Official Minecraft character skins for The Trinity founders.** + +Created: March 27, 2026 +Format: 64x64 PNG with overlay layers +Compatible: Minecraft Java Edition (all versions with skin support) + +--- + +## The Three Skins + +### ❄️ Frost Wizard - Frostystyle (Michael) +**File:** `frost-wizard-frostystyle.png` +**Element:** Frost/Ice +**Primary Color:** #00E5FF (Electric Cyan - Frost Primary) +**Model:** Steve (classic/wider arms) +**Role:** The Wizard - Technical lead, infrastructure, Path of Frost leader + +**Design Features:** +- Black hair +- Cyan/frost armor with ice crystal patterns +- Detailed snowflake accents throughout +- Frost crown overlay with icicle pattern +- Cyan glowing eyes +- Gray boots with frost accents +- Light skin tone + +--- + +### 🔥 Fire Emissary - Gingerfury (Meg) +**File:** `fire-emissary-gingerfury.png` +**Element:** Fire/Passion +**Primary Color:** #FF3D00 (Deep Orange/Red - Fire Primary) +**Model:** Alex (slim arms) +**Role:** The Emissary - Community manager, social lead, Path of Fire leader + +**Design Features:** +- Ginger/red hair (warm red-orange tones) +- Fire gradient armor (yellow→orange→red) +- Flame crown with upward flames +- Fire symbols and flame patterns throughout +- Warm glowing orange eyes +- Friendly smile +- Golden amber boots (#FFD600 - Fire Accent) +- Light skin tone + +--- + +### ⚡ Arcane Catalyst - unicorn20089 (Holly) +**File:** `arcane-catalyst-unicorn20089.png` +**Element:** Arcane/Magic +**Primary Color:** #A855F7 (Purple - Official Arcane color) +**Model:** Alex (slim arms) +**Role:** The Catalyst - Lead Builder, creative authority, bridge between Fire and Frost + +**Design Features:** +- Purple/violet hair (deep purple tones) +- Arcane gradient armor (light→bright→dark purple) +- Crystal crown with mystical energy +- Arcane rune and symbol patterns throughout +- Purple glowing eyes +- Central arcane crystal on chest +- Light purplish-gray boots +- Light skin tone + +--- + +## How to Use These Skins + +### Option 1: Upload to Minecraft.net +1. Go to: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/msaprofile/mygames/editskin +2. Click "Choose File" +3. Select the skin PNG file +4. Choose model (Steve or Alex as noted above) +5. Click "Upload" + +### Option 2: Use in Multiplayer Servers +Once uploaded to your Minecraft.net profile, the skin will automatically appear on all servers. + +### Option 3: Preview Before Uploading +Use the included `minecraft_skin_viewer.html` tool (in this directory or docs/tools/) to preview skins in 3D before uploading. + +--- + +## Design Philosophy + +Each skin represents one element of The Trinity: + +- **Frost (Cyan)** - Technical precision, systems, infrastructure +- **Fire (Orange/Red)** - Passion, community, warmth +- **Arcane (Purple)** - Balance, creativity, catalytic force + +All three skins: +- Use light skin tones (requested preference) +- Feature glowing eyes in their element color +- Include detailed overlay layers for depth +- Have element-specific armor/robe designs +- Are built on proper Minecraft skin template (64x64) + +--- + +## File Specifications + +- **Resolution:** 64x64 pixels +- **Format:** PNG with transparency +- **Color Mode:** RGBA +- **Layers:** Base layer + Overlay layer (second skin layer enabled) +- **Compatible:** Minecraft Java Edition 1.8+ + +--- + +## Customization + +These skins can be customized using: +- **Nova Skin Editor:** https://minecraft.novaskin.me/ +- **Miners Need Cool Shoes:** https://www.needcoolshoes.com/ +- **Skindex:** https://www.minecraftskins.com/ + +When editing, preserve: +- The element color schemes (Frost/Fire/Arcane) +- The glowing eye aesthetic +- The overall Trinity branding + +--- + +## Usage Rights + +These skins are official Firefrost Gaming branding assets. + +**Permitted Use:** +- The Trinity members (Michael, Meg, Holly) for personal Minecraft profiles +- Firefrost Gaming marketing materials +- Community showcases and promotional content +- Server branding and displays + +**Not Permitted:** +- Commercial redistribution +- Modification and claiming as original work +- Use by non-Trinity members claiming to be The Trinity + +--- + +## Version History + +| Version | Date | Changes | +|---------|------|---------| +| 1.0 | 2026-03-27 | Initial Trinity skins created | + +--- + +**Fire + Frost + Arcane = The Trinity** 🔥❄️⚡ + +*"For children not yet born"* 💙 diff --git a/docs/branding/trinity-skins/arcane-catalyst-unicorn20089.png b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/arcane-catalyst-unicorn20089.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..68df08b Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/arcane-catalyst-unicorn20089.png differ diff --git a/docs/branding/trinity-skins/fire-emissary-gingerfury.png b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/fire-emissary-gingerfury.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09c31e9 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/fire-emissary-gingerfury.png differ diff --git a/docs/branding/trinity-skins/frost-wizard-frostystyle.png b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/frost-wizard-frostystyle.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6c10a82 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/frost-wizard-frostystyle.png differ diff --git a/docs/branding/trinity-skins/minecraft_skin_viewer.html b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/minecraft_skin_viewer.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6644909 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/branding/trinity-skins/minecraft_skin_viewer.html @@ -0,0 +1,625 @@ + + +
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