Map Art - Revision history

GreaseGobbo at 00:37, 7 May 2026

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	Mostly made of blocks other than carpet. Also used to mean "All Blocks" or no restriction on color		Mostly made of blocks other than carpet. Also used to mean "All Blocks" or no restriction on color

	'''Piston Clearable<br>'''Refers to a list of materials that are all breakable by pistons. Usually used in conjunction with a machine that breaks the map when it is completed.''''''Carpet +<br>'''Mostly Carpet + any other blocks that may have been used. If a map needs a specific color/s that carpets cant manage, a map maker might choose to use a "fullblock" for just those color/s and carpets for the rest.		'''Piston Clearable<br>'''Refers to a list of materials that are all breakable by pistons. Usually used in conjunction with a machine that breaks the map when it is completed.

	'''''		'''Carpet +<br>'''Mostly Carpet + any other blocks that may have been used. If a map needs a specific color/s that carpets cant manage, a map maker might choose to use a "fullblock" for just those color/s and carpets for the rest.

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	=== Other Categories ===		=== Other Categories ===
	'''Transparent'''		'''Transparent'''

GreaseGobbo at 20:49, 18 February 2026

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	There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.		There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.

	When you are done with your map make sure to combine it with a pane of glass in a cartography table to lock it.		When you are done with your map make sure to combine it with a pane of glass in a cartography table to lock it.[[File:Lockingamap.png\|300px\|thumb\|How to Lock a Map]]

	Then hold it in your hand and do the command /arwydd in the chat to sign it. That signature will transfer to any copies you make and show who built the map.		Then hold it in your hand and do the command /arwydd in the chat to sign it. That signature will transfer to any copies you make and show who built the map.

GreaseGobbo at 20:43, 18 February 2026

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	Maps can have transparency which can lend them a greater degree of interaction with the ingame textures when paired with an [[Invisible Item Frame]]. Transparent maps can be map by building a over the void and placing glass blocks at any gap where you desire the transparency to be.		Maps can have transparency which can lend them a greater degree of interaction with the ingame textures when paired with an [[Invisible Item Frame]]. Transparent maps can be map by building a over the void and placing glass blocks at any gap where you desire the transparency to be.
	== How to Make Map Art ==		== How to Make Map Art ==
	There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.		There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.

			When you are done with your map make sure to combine it with a pane of glass in a cartography table to lock it.

			Then hold it in your hand and do the command /arwydd in the chat to sign it. That signature will transfer to any copies you make and show who built the map.

GreaseGobbo at 16:03, 18 February 2026

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	'''''		'''''
			=== Other Categories ===
			'''Transparent'''

			Maps can have transparency which can lend them a greater degree of interaction with the ingame textures when paired with an [[Invisible Item Frame]]. Transparent maps can be map by building a over the void and placing glass blocks at any gap where you desire the transparency to be.
	== How to Make Map Art ==		== How to Make Map Art ==
	There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.		There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.

GreaseGobbo at 15:51, 18 February 2026

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	'''Stair/Staircase'''''		'''Stair/Staircase'''''

	<span>Every block has one of three shades depending on the height of the highest block directly on its north. If the highest block directly on its north is lower, the light shade is displayed, if it's on the same height the middle shade is displayed (this is the color a block would have on a flat map) and if it's higher the dark shade is displayed.<br>		<span>Every block has one of three shades depending on the height of the highest block directly on its north. If the highest block directly on its north is lower, the light shade is displayed, if it's on the same height the middle shade is displayed (this is the color a block would have on a flat map) and if it's higher the dark shade is displayed.</span>[[image:Map_stair.png\|300px\|thumb\|How Stairs Work in Maps]]


	'''Flat'''		'''Flat'''
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	'''Dual Layer'''		'''Dual Layer'''

			By using a secondary layer above a flat map, you can create a subtle stair effect. This technique is uncommon, but useful in specific circumstances.
	=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Materials</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Materials</span> ===
	While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet'''		While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet'''
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	Mostly made of blocks other than carpet. Also used to mean "All Blocks" or no restriction on color		Mostly made of blocks other than carpet. Also used to mean "All Blocks" or no restriction on color

	'''Piston Clearable<br>'''Refers to a list of materials that are all breakable by pistons. Usually used in conjunction with a machine that breaks the map when it is completed.'''		'''Piston Clearable<br>'''Refers to a list of materials that are all breakable by pistons. Usually used in conjunction with a machine that breaks the map when it is completed.''''''Carpet +<br>'''Mostly Carpet + any other blocks that may have been used. If a map needs a specific color/s that carpets cant manage, a map maker might choose to use a "fullblock" for just those color/s and carpets for the rest.
	'''Carpet +<br>'''Mostly Carpet + any other blocks that may have been used. If a map needs a specific color/s that carpets cant manage, a map maker might choose to use a "fullblock" for just those color/s and carpets for the rest.

	'''''		'''''
	== How to Make Map Art ==		== How to Make Map Art ==
	There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.		There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.

GreaseGobbo at 15:49, 18 February 2026

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	=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elevation</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elevation</span> ===
	'''Stair/Staircase'''''''''		'''Stair/Staircase'''''

			<span>Every block has one of three shades depending on the height of the highest block directly on its north. If the highest block directly on its north is lower, the light shade is displayed, if it's on the same height the middle shade is displayed (this is the color a block would have on a flat map) and if it's higher the dark shade is displayed.<br>

	<span>Every block has one of three shades depending on the height of the highest block directly on its north. If the highest block directly on its north is lower, the light shade is displayed, if it's on the same height the middle shade is displayed (this is the color a block would have on a flat map) and if it's higher the dark shade is displayed.<br></span>[[image:Map_stair.png\|300px\|thumb]]

	'''Flat'''		'''Flat'''
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	=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Materials</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Materials</span> ===
	While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet~~'''''''''~~'''		While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet'''

	'''Fullblock'''		'''Fullblock'''
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	Mostly made of blocks other than carpet. Also used to mean "All Blocks" or no restriction on color		Mostly made of blocks other than carpet. Also used to mean "All Blocks" or no restriction on color

	'''Piston Clearable<br>'''Refers to a list of materials that are all breakable by pistons. Usually used in conjunction with a machine that breaks the map when it is completed.'''~~'''~~		'''Piston Clearable<br>'''Refers to a list of materials that are all breakable by pistons. Usually used in conjunction with a machine that breaks the map when it is completed.'''

	'''Carpet +<br>'''Mostly Carpet + any other blocks that may have been used. If a map needs a specific color/s that carpets cant manage, a map maker might choose to use a "fullblock" for just those color/s and carpets for the rest.		'''Carpet +<br>'''Mostly Carpet + any other blocks that may have been used. If a map needs a specific color/s that carpets cant manage, a map maker might choose to use a "fullblock" for just those color/s and carpets for the rest.

	''''''		'''''
	== How to Make Map Art ==		== How to Make Map Art ==
	There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.		There are many great resources online for this, and different map makers have their own processes. <br>Most map makers use [https://mike2b2t.github.io/mapartcraft/ MapartCraft] to convert images into schematics.

GreaseGobbo at 15:48, 18 February 2026

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	Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.		Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.

	=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;" >Elevation</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elevation</span> ===
	~~Maps can be<br>~~'''Stair/Staircase'''		'''Stair/Staircase'''''''''

			<span>Every block has one of three shades depending on the height of the highest block directly on its north. If the highest block directly on its north is lower, the light shade is displayed, if it's on the same height the middle shade is displayed (this is the color a block would have on a flat map) and if it's higher the dark shade is displayed.<br></span>[[image:Map_stair.png\|300px\|thumb]]

	'''Flat'''		'''Flat'''
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	'''Dual Layer'''		'''Dual Layer'''

	=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;" >Materials</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Materials</span> ===
	While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''		While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''

GreaseGobbo at 15:42, 18 February 2026

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	Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.		Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.

	=== <span style="font-size: ~~18pt~~;" >Elevation</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;" >Elevation</span> ===
	Maps can be<br>'''Stair/Staircase'''		Maps can be<br>'''Stair/Staircase'''

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	'''Dual Layer'''		'''Dual Layer'''

	=== <span style="font-size: ~~18pt~~;" >Materials</span> ===		=== <span style="font-size: 14pt;" >Materials</span> ===
	While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''		While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''

GreaseGobbo at 15:42, 18 February 2026

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	Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.		Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.

	=== Elevation ===		=== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Elevation</span> ===
	Maps can be<br>'''Stair/Staircase'''		Maps can be<br>'''Stair/Staircase'''

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	'''Dual Layer'''		'''Dual Layer'''

	=== Materials ===		=== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Materials</span> ===
	While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''		While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''

GreaseGobbo at 15:41, 18 February 2026

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	== Types of Map Art ==		== Types of Map Art ==
	Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.		Mapart is typically distinguished by two criteria, elevation and materials.

	=== Elevation ===		=== Elevation ===
	Maps can be<br>'''Stair/Staircase'''		Maps can be<br>'''Stair/Staircase'''
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	'''Dual Layer'''		'''Dual Layer'''

	=== Materials ===		=== Materials ===
	While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''		While you can map maps out of thousands of combinations of blocks, due to ease maps are frequently made fully or mostly of carpets. While it is standard to identify carpet maps as such, other categories are not fully defined.<br>Some possible distinctions on materials<br>'''Carpet<br>'''Maps made fully or mostly of carpet''''''''''''