ArtMap

ArtMap Plugin Documentation

Custom in-game pixel art creation system allowing players to craft virtual canvases, paint masterpieces using vanilla map colors, and secure copyright-protected artwork.

What ArtMap Does

ArtMap transforms in-game items into creative tools, enabling players to design custom 32x32 pixel art paintings directly on virtual maps without resource packs.

• Virtual Canvases: Provides a dedicated 32x32 pixel grid workspace using vanilla map color palettes.
• Easel Interaction: Uses physical craftable Easels and Canvases to enter a focused painting session.
• Shading & Tools: Features specialized tools like coal to darken colors and feathers to lighten them, achieving multiple shades.
• Copyright Protection: Secures original paintings with creator attribution so only the original author can generate authentic copies.

Getting Started & Crafting

Before you can begin painting, you need to assemble the core equipment:

• The Easel: Crafted using items like sticks, leather, armor stands, and item frames. Place it anywhere in the world.
• The Canvas: Crafted using maps, leather, and emeralds. Hold it and right-click your placed easel to mount it.
• Drawing Mode: Right-click the mounted canvas to sit down and enter drawing interface mode. Press your crouch key to stand up and leave.

Painting Tools & Palette

Type /artmap to open the main GUI where you can browse color palettes, check recipes, and review tool mechanics:

• Dyes & Brushes: Hold standard dyes and click the canvas to apply pixel colors (left-click for single pixels, right-click to drag lines).
• Coal: Right-clicking a color with coal darkens the shade.
• Feather: Right-clicking a color with a feather lightens the shade.
• Compass: Allows you to flip your artwork horizontally or vertically.

Saving & Copying Artworks

Once your masterwork is finished, you can finalize and duplicate it using these steps:

• Saving: Sit at your easel and execute /artmap save <title> to claim your original copyrighted copy.
• Duplication: Combine your original painting with an empty map inside a crafting grid to generate shareable copies. Only the original author can produce valid copies.
• Displaying: Place an item frame on a wall and right-click it with your finished map to display it as a picture gallery piece.

Commands & Permissions

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Command / Node	Description
/artmap	Opens the ArtMap topic interface, color selector, and recipes GUI.
/artmap save <title>	Saves your current canvas drawing into an original, copyrighted map item.
artmap.artist	Permission node required for players to use easels and create art.
artmap.admin	Grants administrative override, management, and deletion privileges.