Slideshow on the Top Page
Before～～～～!!!
The Minichuria logo would spin, and the menu would slide to the top.
When I first started making websites, I just wanted to animate *something*. That phase, you know? lol
The mobile layout was kind of broken, so I figured this was the perfect time to upgrade it to something more practical!
After～～～～!!!
I kept just the logo and the pink-yellow-blue “Minichurian Tricolor” to preserve the brand image, and completely rebuilt the design!
・I added a slideshow to the top page
→ Each slide links directly to a relevant release page
→ The slides change automatically, but pause when you hover over them (PC only)
・Figuring out how to announce “new content” was the hardest part...
→ In the end, I added a little popup in the bottom-right corner to guide users to new stuff
From a user’s point of view, it might be a bit annoying, so I plan to use it sparingly 😂
Separated Content by "Java" and "Bedrock"
The top menu now has only three main categories: “Minecraft Java,” “Minecraft Bedrock,” and “Topics.”
That reflects the biggest reason I decided to revamp the site!
I wanted to officially include “Bedrock Edition” as a core part of Minichuria, alongside “Java Edition.”
That was the main goal of this update, and it fits with the direction I’m heading with the MiniaTuria project.
I wanted visitors to pick their version right from the top page,
so I got rid of the other categories and made these two the stars of the show.
Even the top page now asks: “Which do you like?” “Which one will you choose??”
(If you’re on mobile, you’ll see “Bedrock Edition” first — since mobile users tend to lean that way.)
Once you've picked one, you’ll get the latest updates and browse the lineup visually with images,
so everything leaves more of a lasting impression.
By the way, here’s what the menu looked like before the renewal~
"Topics" as an Information Bulletin Board
What is this third menu item, "Topics"??
It’s a bulletin board where I share all kinds of info that isn’t tied to specific releases!
This site isn’t just a place to download files anymore—I also use it to share everything you need to enjoy Minichuria more fully.
・Event announcements
・Blog-style posts (like this one)
・Helpful guides (how to install packs, recommended settings, tools, external links, etc.)
・Pages for FAQs and terms of use
・And ways you can easily support the project
Older posts that don’t fit here will be moved to an “archive”…
Oh, and one big thing! As part of the renewal, I converted every page into database format so I can offer proper archive listings—like a blog with categories!
Created a Showcase Corner for "#MiniaTuriaChallenge" Works
This was one of the key goals of the renewal!
First: “Split content into Java and Bedrock and make those the main categories.”
Second: “Database everything to improve access and visibility.”
And third: “Bring the MiniaTuria Challenge event fully in-house.”
“In-house” might sound a bit weird…
What I mean is: instead of gathering MiniaTuria Challenge submissions on an external service like before, I made it possible to view all the works directly on this site.
Of course, external services have their advantages—posts can reach more people outside the community.
But I felt that setup didn’t give me enough freedom in how the entries were shown.
With a built-in showcase:
→ I can organize displays in creative ways and make older works easier to find
→ I can also record special conditions for themed or “special edition” events
…giving me much more flexibility.
Since the MiniaTuria Challenge originally started on Twitter (X), that’s still the main place for posting.
This site acts more like an archive, but still connects both sides to enhance the event’s presence.
With that in mind, I also made the top image of the showcase page social-media friendly—it can be used to announce the event theme and dates!
That way, what you see on X and what’s on the site always match.
Hopefully that also helps increase visits to the event page—and gives more visibility to participants’ works.
In Conclusion
And that’s about it! I could go on forever if I got into every detail 💦
(There’s still more I haven’t mentioned—like the block catalog system, lol.)
But more importantly, some major pages from the old site haven’t been fully updated yet (ugh).
I’m working hard to get the core content pages renewed as soon as I can…
In the meantime, thank you so much for continuing to support the MiniaTuria project!
