Skin
A Skin refers to the texture that is placed onto a player model or mob.
The skin is divided into areas that act as the surface area of the character (For example, there's the front head area, left leg area, etc.). A skin will only allow solid color; transparency is not allowed on the skin file except on the second head area, which is transparent by default. The second head layer can be used to give the character glasses, hats, or other accessories (even a bigger head).
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[edit] World Textures
A skin can also refer to other textures in the game, such as block textures, item sprites, mob skins etc. A list of these can be found here. Modifying these is now supported since the Minecraft Version Alpha 1.2.2 Update on November 10, 2010.
It is worth noting that Pigmen, Zombie, and Zombie Pigmen mobs can use typical player skins (and vice-versa).
[edit] Changing Player Skins
A player can only change their character's skin if they purchased Minecraft. This is done on the Profile page by uploading a valid .png image file, which will then replace the default skin. The char.png file in minecraft.jar can also be changed and replaced, but then, only in that game the player character will appear different, and that is also the case for other people who use the default skin.
[edit] Creating a skin
Here is a zoomed-in template for creating skins.
It is also possible to preview your custom skin and edit your skin with a variety of community made skin editors.
The skin has to be 64 x 32 pixels, or else it will not work.
As of the 1.9 pre-releases and 1.0.0, all Bottom textures (including Hand and Foot) have been turned 180 degrees.
[edit] Capes
Capes are vanity items and are worn in addition to the player's skin.
| Name | Image | Original | Notes |
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| The Mojang Cape | 
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All Mojang AB employees have Mojang logo capes. |
| The Christmas Cape 2010 | 
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On December 24/25, 2010; all users were given a Christmas cape. |
| The New Year's Cape | 
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On New Year's Eve, 2010; all users were given this cape. |
| The Bacon Cape | 
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Miclee was gifted this cape by Notch, presumably due to his idea of the Pigman. However, later it was removed from him due to other users asking Notch for personal capes. |
| One Million Cape | 
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This cape was made for akronman1, the lucky buyer of the 1,000,000th copy of Minecraft. |
| dannyBstyle's Cape | 
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This cape was given to dannyBstyle.[1] |
| JulianClark's Cape | 
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This cape was given to JulianClark in return for bringing Notch the TV presenter and actor Ray Cokes.[2] |
| MineCon 2011 Cape | 
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This cape has been given to MineCon 2011 attendees.[3] |
Forum Discussion: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/648202-all-existing-cloaks-in-minecraft/
[edit] History
In October 2011, Notch renamed the cloak to the cape mentioning that the name was already wrong in the first place.[4]
So far the Christmas and New Years Capes have only been given out in 2010 and not subsequent years.
[edit] References
- ↑ http://twitter.com/notch/status/60980770084364288
- ↑ http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/jnc2p/notch_ive_brought_you_ray_cokes_as_requested/
- ↑ http://mojang.com/2011/09/27/minecon-speakers-the-yogscast/
- ↑ http://twitter.com/notch/status/129820017863819265
[edit] See also
- To share your skin with other users, please do so on the skin gallery page.
[edit] External links
- Minecrafties Skins: The Minecraft Skin Index. A massive selection of some of the coolest Minecraft skins.
- Minecrafties Skin Gallery: A large and constantly updated collection consisting of only the highest quality skin creations.
- PlanetMinecraft: A hosting site with a large variety of skins, texture packs, mods, and other finds.
- The Skindex: A wide variety of user-uploaded skins.
- Minecraft Skins: Database of high-quality skins.
- Miners Need Cool Shoes A online skin designer, with a selection of pre-made parts you can also "build" a skin with.
- Skincraft An unofficial editor
- Minecraft Skin Share: Find and share your favorite skins.
- Minecraft Skinner: Large skin database with a walking preview.
- SkinCache: Create skins online! Also, browse, rate, & comment on others skins.
- Minecraft Blueprint/Skins: Database of high-quality skins, previewer, editor.
- Best Minecraft Skins: Share and vote on skins.
- Minecraft Skins Pro: Massive skin database and home of the iOS skin editor called MSP: Creator.
- Minecraft Skins: Huge skin collection. One click upload to your Minecraft account.
- MCSkinEdit A third-party program for creating and editing skins.
- Minecraft Capes: This is the first cape directory on the web. Come share your cape on this site.
