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status, priority, owner, created
| status | priority | owner | created |
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| complete | P2 | Michael | 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)
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
SKIN FILES READY
Location: branding/minecraft-skins/
Two versions available:
- Standard:
the-wizard-frost-64x64.png(9.0K, 64x64 pixels) - 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
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-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
- Open browser
- Go to: https://www.minecraft.net/
- Click Log In (top right)
- Enter Microsoft account credentials for Michael's account
- Complete 2FA if enabled
Step 3: Navigate to Profile Settings
- After login, click your profile icon (top right)
- Select Profile from dropdown
- You'll see the Profile page with current skin preview
Step 4: Upload the New Skin
- Click Choose File button (or drag and drop)
- Navigate to where you saved
the-wizard-frost-64x64.png - Select the file
- 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
- Launch Minecraft Java Edition
- Log in with Michael's account
- Go to Singleplayer → Create New World (or join existing world)
- Press F5 twice to see your character from the front
- 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
- Connect to Firefrost server:
play.firefrostgaming.com - Ask Meg or Holly: "Can you see my frost wizard skin?"
- Verify other players see your skin correctly
- Take screenshot for documentation
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
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
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
NEXT STEPS AFTER COMPLETION
- Mark Task #62 COMPLETE
- Proceed to Task #63 (Meg's Fire skin)
- Proceed to Task #64 (Holly's Arcane skin)
- Use skin in promotional screenshots/videos
- Update firefrostgaming.com with founder skin previews
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
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)
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.
Created by: The Guide (Chronicler #35)
Date: March 20, 2026
Status: Ready to upload