+ [Download](https://github.com/PuzzleMC/Puzzle/raw/1.21/Puzzle_Splashscreen_Template.zip) the template pack to get started quickly. +
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Already lookin' quite nice, ain't it?
+ +### Using custom blending +Blending is the technique used to create the smooth fading-out effect after loading has finished. +Puzzle lets you define custom blending modes that might fit your logo better than the one used for the vanilla white mojang logo. +It can be defined in the `assets/minecraft/optifine/color.properties` file. + +```properties +# Define a custom blend mode +# The fields src, dst, srcA and dstA can be one of: +# ZERO, ONE, SRC_COLOR, ONE_MINUS_SRC_COLOR, DST_COLOR, ONE_MINUS_DST_COLOR, +# SRC_ALPHA, ONE_MINUS_SRC_ALPHA, DST_ALPHA, ONE_MINUS_DST_ALPHA, SRC_ALPHA_SATURATE +screen.loading.blend=+ Info: Colors have to be defined using hex color codes. + You can use websites like [this](https://redketchup.io/color-picker) one to find nice hex color codes. + The example colors are based on the [Catppuccin Mocha](https://github.com/catppuccin/catppuccin) color pallette. +
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Dark mode! Finally, my eyes can rest.
+ +### Adding a custom background +Looking to show off your Minecraft world or some nice art you drew? +Well, I have a feeling you might quite like this one. +Unlike OptiFine, Puzzle allows you to add a custom background to the splashscreen. +To do so, simply place your custom background at `assets/minecraft/puzzle/splash_background.png` +
The sky is the limit!
Image source: [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/birds-flying-near-clouds-MF9Wy1NA55I)
+ Pro tip: Use [ImageMagick](https://imagemagick.org/script/command-line-processing.php) to quickly convert and resize images. Once you've learned how to use it, you will love it. + I used this single command to convert the example image from JPG to PNG and compress it from 39MB (8K PNG) to just 1.8MB (HD PNG): + `magick splash_background.jpg -resize 12.5% splash_background.png` +
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