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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)
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
SKIN FILES READY
Location: branding/minecraft-skins/
Two versions available:
- Standard:
the-catalyst-arcane-64x64.png(9.7K, 64x64 pixels) - 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
STEP-BY-STEP: UPLOAD TO MINECRAFT
Step 1: Download the Skin File
From operations manual:
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
- Open browser
- Go to: https://www.minecraft.net/
- Click Log In
- Enter Microsoft account credentials for Holly's account
- Complete 2FA if enabled
Step 3: Navigate to Profile Settings
- Click profile icon (top right)
- Select Profile
- View current skin preview
Step 4: Upload the New Skin
- Click Choose File
- Select
the-catalyst-arcane-64x64.png - 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
- Launch Minecraft Java Edition
- Log in with Holly's account
- Create/join world
- Press F5 twice
- 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
- Connect to
play.firefrostgaming.com - Ask Michael or Meg to verify
- Take screenshot with all three founders together!
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
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
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
BONUS: THE TRINITY GROUP SCREENSHOT
After all three skins uploaded (Tasks #62, #63, #64):
- All three founders log into Firefrost server
- Stand together at spawn or castle
- Position for screenshot:
- Michael (Frost/blue) on left
- Holly (Arcane/purple) in center
- Meg (Fire/orange) on right
- Use F1 to hide HUD
- Take screenshot with all three visible
- This screenshot becomes promotional gold!
Save to: branding/promotional/trinity-in-game-screenshot.png
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
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)
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!
Created by: The Guide (Chronicler #35)
Date: March 20, 2026
Status: Ready to upload