Archived Pillars (CTM Idea)

We've been rather quiet about this.
Me and Shoe have been working on adding pillars for our MCPatcher users via CTM.

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This was my very first attempt at the texture and code.
The second image is a slightly revised texture, showing off a quick temple build.

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The problem with using Stone Slabs, which make the most sense for the job, is that existing builds using Stone Slabs will be broken, here is a screenshot of a bridge in Geoffville, Hatfilms Server.

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This is a screenshot of my solution, which is accomplished by overwriting Ornate Stone Bricks rather than Stone Slabs using Vertical CTM. I prefer this method as it will probably get less hate from fans complaining about broken builds. It makes sense considering they are decorative-only blocks.
I will upload a screenshot and the texture file for Shoe's solution soon.

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The first photo is the Sandstone Pillars, which I hope to add in with the Stone Pillars, using our new .lang file can rename the Chiseled Sandstone into 'Sandstone Pillars', as with Ornate Stone Bricks. If this is implemented, I wish to use the Top/Bottom segments as a MCPatcher-only replacement for the Chiseled Sandstone texture. The second image adds Gold and Diamond Pillars to the party. As with all others, the texture is temporary.
Also, to reduce incompatibility and promote .lang use, I have developed two methods of solution. The first is to divert attention to the files by rearranging the pack and adding a 'readme' as shown below. The second is to have 2 separate downloads on the forum thread.

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Thanks for reading, If you would like to vote on which CTM method to use or improve the textures, comment and attach your files below. Here are mine so far!

Very nice.

Not bad, however, mc-patcher only, ew.

The problem with using your fix shoe was the slab on top of each pillar, and the reputation of the slabs.
People would get aggravated if all their builds turned into pillars. It may be less so now, but they will still be affected.

My Ideas:
We could divert the attention of Soartex users by placing the pack in a folder within the .zip
This would make more people read a 'readme' to learn about the .lang, and give them a choice to make it MCPatcher or Optifine compatible.
Unfortunately, this may also annoy users.

We could, however, make separate downloads for MCPatcher or Optifine.
This seems somewhat more likely, and I am happy to update both.

What are you guys' opinions on Gold and Diamond pillars? Yay/Nay?

Yay

Absolute no for stone slab pillars. Use ornate bricks instead, I have a whole skyscraper that uses stone slabs for their big-brick CTM

I feel that your response isn't a likely option.
If this is accepted, and a good texture is made, the likeliness is that only stone and sandstone will be included.

I completely agree, its much less used than slabs, I believe people would prefer the pillars to the ordinary ornate stone bricks.

Okay, Sheynx, What do you think needs to be done to the texture (apart from lighting and amount of lines) ??

5 likes for pillars, 2 likes for ornate blocks.
Looks like it's settled. Might need more feedback before it's set in stone.

Yeah, I forgot, gold and diamond aren't happening. and I see what you mean about the textures for them, although I have no idea how its possible! :S

Right, this is my base texture, anything anyone wants to throw in, be my quest.

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I donno what to say about the texture...Screw it, put in in already!

2.2...

Wow! Misa outdid herself with that code!
I don't think she used Vertical method like me, how long do you think she's had that?
I actually didn't rip Misa off this time, I originally ripped EmperorDoom off with stone slabs.
Seems like everyone has pillars now

Will it blend, that is the question?
If you put yours in with mine, what will happen?

I'll need to test this, could you send me an up-to-date Ornate CTM via Skype?
I do think that being a rare and decorative block, features like these should be present.
It'll certainly make for good builds, and a nice reward for adventuring!

Results!

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Looks like it's not gonna happen...