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Minecraft (2011)

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This vid shares the best Minecraft Texture packs, as well:

i. Here are some of the most popular and highly rated Minecraft texture packs:

Faithful Texture Pack - Extremely popular pack that keeps the original Minecraft textures while making them much higher resolution and more detailed. Great if you want an enhanced default look.

Sphax PureBDcraft - This pack has a comic style with bright, vibrant colors. It makes everything in the game very smooth and detailed. Great for a fun, lighthearted feel.

Realism Mats - If you're looking for more realistic textures, this pack delivers. The natural elements like stone, wood, water, etc. look more true to real life.

Modern HD Pack - Renders the Minecraft world in a clean, modern style. The simplicity pairs nicely with the high-res textures.

Dokucraft - Warm, earthy tones permeate this pack. Has a fantasy/medieval vibe while still being clear and detailed.

John Smith Legacy - Softer and more muted colors than other packs, but very cohesive. This is one of the most popular medieval/fantasy packs.

These all help demonstrate the wide range of art styles available. Look up screenshots to get a feel for each one before deciding! Texture packs allow you to tailor the visuals to your preferences.

ii. Creating resource packs for Minecraft allows you to customize the game's textures, sounds, and other visual elements. Here's a basic guide on how to build resource packs:

### 1. **Understand the Structure:**
Resource packs have a specific directory structure. Inside the resource pack folder, you should have the following directories:

- **assets**: Contains subdirectories for Minecraft's various assets.
- **pack.mcmeta**: A JSON file containing metadata about the resource pack.

### 2. **Create a Folder for Your Resource Pack:**
Start by creating a new folder for your resource pack. The folder name will be the name of your resource pack.

### 3. **Inside Your Resource Pack Folder:**
Inside your resource pack folder, create the following subdirectories:

- **assets/minecraft/textures**: This is where you'll place your custom textures.
- **assets/minecraft/sounds**: Place custom sounds here if you have any.
- **assets/minecraft/models**: For custom models.

### 4. **Create Custom Textures:**
For custom textures, create PNG image files with the same name as the default Minecraft textures. Place these files in the **textures** directory.

### 5. **Create pack.mcmeta File:**
Create a file named `pack.mcmeta` in the root of your resource pack folder. It's a JSON file with metadata about your pack. Here's a basic example:

```json
{
"pack": {
"pack_format": 7,
"description": "Your Resource Pack Name"
}
}
```

- `pack_format` indicates the version of the resource pack format. Check the Minecraft version you're working with to set the appropriate value.

### 6. **Zip Your Resource Pack:**
Once you've added your custom assets and the `pack.mcmeta` file, zip the entire resource pack folder. Make sure to zip the contents, not the folder itself.

### 7. **Install Your Resource Pack:**
Open Minecraft, go to the Resource Packs section in the Options menu, and click "Open Resource Pack Folder." Move your zipped resource pack file into this folder. In Minecraft, select your resource pack from the list and click "Done" to apply it.

### 8. **Test and Iterate:**
Launch a world or server to test your resource pack. Make adjustments to textures, sounds, or other elements as needed. Iterate on your resource pack until you're satisfied with the changes.

### Additional Tips:
- **Use Tools:** Consider using external tools like graphic editors for textures or model editors for 3D models.
- **Documentation:** Consult Minecraft's official documentation for resource pack creation and check for any changes or updates.

Remember that distributing resource packs with copyrighted material without permission is not allowed. If you plan to share your resource pack publicly, make sure you have the right to use and distribute the included assets.

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