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BadWolfMC uses a '''custom resource pack (RP)''' that enhances textures and items to better suit our game modes, such as providing skins for our special soulbound tools, custom mobs, and the game pieces for our Game Nights.

By default, your game will prompt you to '''automatically download''' the pack when you log in — this is the '''recommended''' method. The pack is small and installs quickly, but may cause a '''brief pause''' as it loads. This is normal and only happens once per session, unless the pack is updated or removed from your system.

If you have trouble with the automatic downloads or prefer to skip the loading delay, you can {{ext-link|rp|'''download the pack manually'''}}, copy the '''zipped''' file to your resourcepacks folder (follow steps 1-3 in [[Resource Pack#Issue 2: Resource pack gets stuck downloading at 100%.|Issue 2]] below), enable it in game  in your Resource Packs menu, then '''disable automatic downloads''' in your Multiplayer settings. This method is especially useful for players with slower connections, but '''you would need to repeat the process each time the pack updates'''.

=== How Does the Resource Pack Work? ===
The BadWolfMC RP is designed to '''layer on top of your favorite resource pack''' and does not alter the appearance of any blocks or items that you'd encounter through normal play — you can use it with vanilla textures or with another resource pack and you won't even realize it's there. It changes the appearance of '''unobtainable items''' in Minecraft to create '''custom tools, hats, and more'''. For example, all our hats are actually unique types of blaze rods!

== RP Troubleshooting ==
The following aims to address some of the issues that may be encountered when using server resource packs.

=== Issue 1: Minecraft will not download the resource pack ===
'''Problem:'''
When you join the server it does not automatically download the RP
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'''Solution:'''
* Go to your Minecraft Multiplayer menu and click on your BadWolfMC server listing (play.badwolfmc.com). Click "Edit" in the bottom left hand corner.
* In the editor, make sure you have your "Server Resource Pack" set to "Enabled" or "Prompt". "Enabled" will automatically download the resource packs when you join the network, and "Prompt" will ask you before the download begins. To save your settings, hit "Done".

Really, that should solve most instances of this problem. If it still does not work for you, try restarting your Minecraft client.

=== Issue 2: Resource pack gets stuck downloading at 100%. ===
'''Problem:'''
Your "Server Resource Pack" is enabled already.
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'''Solution:'''
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1. We have to go to our .minecraft folder for this issue. If you know how to get to your folder already, skip to step 4. If not, start by going to "Options" in your Minecraft home screen.
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2. Then go to your "Resource Packs...".
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3. Then go to "Open resource pack folder". 
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4. Now click on the ".minecraft" in the address bar of your Folder Explorer. 
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5. You should now see a list of folders, find the one called "server-resource-packs" and go into it. 
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6. If you can't find this folder, then right click in an empty area of your Folder Explorer and click "New", then "Folder". Name your new folder "server-resource-packs". This should fix your issue, you can stop here.
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7. Once in the folder, delete everything in the folder. (Don't worry, this is safe -- it just forces the client to re-download the RP since the one you had was probably corrupted)

Restart your Minecraft client and the issue should be fixed. 

=== Issue 3: Minecraft crashes when downloading a resource pack. ===
You have Server Resource Packs enabled - if not, make sure it is enabled or prompted (see Issue 1).
Some users may also receive an error without a crash, but an error message saying Internal Exception: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Parameter 'directory' is not a directory
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'''Solution:'''
# First, follow the steps in Issue 2 to get to your .minecraft folder. 
# Once there, right click in an empty area of your Folder Explorer and click "New", then "Folder". Name your new folder "server-resource-packs". 
# Now, restart your Minecraft client.

=== Issue 4: Stuck "unloading texture" when joining another server. ===
This can happen in any server, the solution will still work the same.
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'''Solution:'''
* Follow the steps in Issue 2 OR
* Follow the steps in Issue 2 to get to your .minecraft folder. Once there, delete the contents of folder called "server-resource-packs" or delete and recreate the entire folder.
* Restart your Minecraft client.

=== Issue 5: I'm tired of messing with the automatic RP. ===
We highly recommend allowing the automatic download of the RP since the automatic handling will always download the latest updates. However, if you regularly experience difficulty loading the pack you can download the latest version as a standalone {{ext-link|rp}}. Do not unzip the file, but place it directly in your Resource Packs folder and ensure that it is the topmost pack in your "Selected Resource Packs" list. If you decide to download the RP manually, be sure to disable the automatic download by following the instructions in Issue 1 above. RP changes are typically announced on Discord, but we still recommend checking the version number and updating regularly, especially after server version updates. 

For other issues with our resource pack, please create a [[Help tickets|ticket]] on our {{ext-link|discord}}for additional assistance.