# Social Media Launch Content Package

**Created:** 2026-03-28  
**Purpose:** Complete content package for Firefrost Gaming "Coming Soon" announcement  
**Platforms:** Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, BlueSky  
**Status:** Ready for implementation

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## Overview

This package contains complete copy and visual specifications for a 3-post social media launch series introducing Firefrost Gaming to the public. The series focuses on:

1. **The Vision** - Infrastructure and long-term commitment
2. **The Philosophy** - Fire vs Frost dual-path concept
3. **The Invitation** - Community call-to-action

All content has been reviewed and approved by The Wizard (Frostystyle) on 2026-03-28.

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## POST 1: THE VISION (Infrastructure/Behind-the-Scenes)

### Final Copy

```
Most Minecraft servers are built to last a few months.

We're building for decades.

Every line of code. Every system. Every decision.
Made with one question: "Will this serve communities we haven't even met yet?"

Infrastructure designed to outlast us.
A foundation built for children not yet born.

This is Firefrost Gaming.

Coming Soon. 🔥❄️
```

### Visual Specifications

**Type:** Pterodactyl Panel Screenshot with Text Overlay

**Why This Visual:**
- Authentic (real screenshot of actual infrastructure)
- Shows legitimacy (not vaporware)
- Appeals to technical audience
- Easy to create (15 minutes)

**Creation Steps:**
1. Take clean screenshot of Pterodactyl Panel at https://panel.firefrostgaming.com
2. Ensure server list is visible (all 13 servers)
3. Import screenshot to Canva
4. Add dark overlay rectangle (50% opacity black) to entire image
5. Add text overlay with copy above
6. Use white text, centered or left-aligned
7. Font: Sans-serif, clean, modern (Montserrat, Inter, or Poppins)

**Dimensions:**
- Instagram Square: 1080x1080px
- Instagram Story: 1080x1920px
- Twitter/X: 1200x675px
- Facebook: 1200x630px
- TikTok: 1080x1920px

**Color Palette:**
- Background: Dark navy/black from screenshot
- Overlay: 50% black (#000000 at 50% opacity)
- Text: White (#FFFFFF)
- Accent (optional): Cyan (#00E5FF) for "Coming Soon"

---

## POST 2: THE PHILOSOPHY (Fire vs Frost Paths)

### Final Copy

```
Are you Fire or Frost?

🔥 FIRE PATH
Passion. Community. Heart.
For those who thrive on connection, creativity, and the warmth of shared experiences.

❄️ FROST PATH  
Precision. Systems. Excellence.
For those who love optimization, technical mastery, and building things that work flawlessly.

Most of us live somewhere between Fire and Frost.
And that's exactly the point.

There's room for everyone here.

Which path calls to you?

Firefrost Gaming. Coming Soon. 🔥❄️
```

### Visual Specifications

**Type:** Vertical Split Design (Fire Left, Frost Right)

**Layout:**
```
┌──────────────┬──────────────┐
│              │              │
│   🔥 FIRE    │   ❄️ FROST   │
│              │              │
│   PASSION    │   PRECISION  │
│   COMMUNITY  │   SYSTEMS    │
│   HEART      │   EXCELLENCE │
│              │              │
│   Orange     │   Cyan       │
│   Gradient   │   Gradient   │
│              │              │
└──────────────┴──────────────┘
        WHICH PATH CALLS TO YOU?
           COMING SOON
```

**Color Palette:**

Fire Side (Left):
- Primary: #FF3D00 (Deep Orange/Red)
- Accent: #FFD600 (Amber Gold)
- Gradient: #FF3D00 → #FF6B35 → #FFD600 (top to bottom)

Frost Side (Right):
- Primary: #00E5FF (Electric Cyan)
- Accent: #4ECDC4 (Frost Teal)
- Gradient: #00E5FF → #4ECDC4 → #00BCD4 (top to bottom)

Center Divider:
- Color: #A855F7 (Purple/Arcane - represents balance)
- Width: 2-4px
- Style: Solid line or subtle glow effect

**Typography:**
- Path Names (FIRE/FROST): 72-96px, heavy weight, all caps
- Descriptors (Passion, Precision, etc.): 24-32px, medium weight
- Bottom text: 20-28px, regular weight
- Font: Sans-serif (Montserrat, Poppins, or Inter)

**Creation in Canva:**
1. Create 1080x1080 canvas
2. Split canvas vertically (two equal rectangles)
3. Apply Fire gradient to left rectangle
4. Apply Frost gradient to right rectangle
5. Add vertical line between (purple, 2-4px)
6. Add text overlays to each side
7. Add flame/fire particles to Fire side (optional)
8. Add snowflake/ice crystals to Frost side (optional)
9. Add bottom text ("Which path calls to you?" + "Coming Soon")

**Dimensions:**
- Instagram Square: 1080x1080px
- Instagram Story: 1080x1920px (extend gradients vertically)
- Twitter/X: 1200x675px
- Facebook: 1200x630px
- TikTok: 1080x1920px

---

## POST 3: THE INVITATION (Community Call-to-Action)

### Final Copy

```
We're building something different.

Not just another Minecraft server.
A community with a foundation.
A network with a philosophy.
A space built to last.

Firefrost Gaming. April 2026.

Whether you're drawn to Fire (community, passion, creativity)
or Frost (systems, precision, optimization)—

You belong here.

Join the Discord. Meet The Trinity. Find your path.

firefrostgaming.com 🔥❄️
```

### Visual Specifications

**Type:** Fire-to-Frost Gradient Background with Centered Text

**Layout:**
```
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│                             │
│  [Gradient Background]      │
│                             │
│    WE'RE BUILDING           │
│    SOMETHING DIFFERENT      │
│                             │
│    [Copy text]              │
│                             │
│    FIREFROST GAMING         │
│    APRIL 2026               │
│                             │
│    firefrostgaming.com      │
│                             │
└─────────────────────────────┘
```

**Color Palette:**
- Gradient: Fire → Purple → Frost
  - Start: #FF3D00 (Fire Orange)
  - Middle: #A855F7 (Arcane Purple)
  - End: #00E5FF (Frost Cyan)
- Direction: Left to right OR top to bottom
- Text: White (#FFFFFF) with subtle drop shadow for readability

**Typography:**
- Header: 48-60px, bold
- Body: 20-28px, regular weight
- Website URL: 24px, medium weight
- Font: Sans-serif (Montserrat, Poppins, or Inter)

**Creation in Canva:**
1. Create 1080x1080 canvas
2. Add rectangle covering entire canvas
3. Apply gradient: Fire orange → Purple → Frost cyan
4. Center-align all text
5. Add text with copy above
6. Add subtle drop shadow to text (optional, for readability)
7. Include website URL and emoji at bottom

**Dimensions:**
- Instagram Square: 1080x1080px
- Instagram Story: 1080x1920px
- Twitter/X: 1200x675px
- Facebook: 1200x630px
- TikTok: 1080x1920px

---

## Posting Strategy

### Recommended Schedule

**Option A: Week-Long Series**
- **Monday:** Post 1 (The Vision) - Set the tone
- **Wednesday:** Post 2 (Fire vs Frost) - Explain the concept
- **Friday:** Post 3 (The Invitation) - Call to action

**Option B: Same-Day Thread**
- Post all three within 2-3 hours
- Create cohesive narrative thread
- Pin Post 3 (with CTA) to top of profile

**Option C: Back-to-Back Days**
- Day 1: Post 1
- Day 2: Post 2
- Day 3: Post 3

### Platform-Specific Notes

**Instagram:**
- Post as feed posts (1080x1080)
- Also post to Stories (1080x1920)
- Use carousel format for multi-image posts if desired
- Pin Post 3 to profile grid

**Twitter/X:**
- Use 1200x675 dimension
- Thread all three posts together
- Pin Post 3 (CTA) to profile

**Facebook:**
- Use 1200x630 dimension
- Post to Firefrost Gaming page
- Pin Post 3 to top of page

**TikTok:**
- Use 1080x1920 dimension (vertical)
- Consider adding subtle background music
- Text overlay can be static or animated

**Reddit:**
- Post to r/FirefrostGaming
- Use imgur or Reddit native image hosting
- Include full copy in post body
- Engage with comments actively

**BlueSky:**
- Similar to Twitter approach
- Use 1200x675 or 1080x1080
- Cross-post same content

---

## Hashtag Strategy

### Primary Hashtags (Use on All Posts)
- #FirefrostGaming
- #MinecraftServer
- #ModdedMinecraft
- #ComingSoon

### Post-Specific Hashtags

**Post 1 (Infrastructure):**
- #MinecraftInfrastructure
- #GameServerHosting
- #BuiltToLast
- #ServerNetwork

**Post 2 (Fire vs Frost):**
- #FirePath
- #FrostPath
- #MinecraftCommunity
- #ChooseYourPath

**Post 3 (Invitation):**
- #JoinUs
- #MinecraftFamily
- #GamingCommunity
- #FindYourPath

### Platform-Specific

**Instagram:**
- Add up to 30 hashtags in first comment
- Mix popular and niche tags
- Include: #Minecraft #Gaming #ModdedMC #MinecraftCommunity

**Twitter/X:**
- Limit to 3-5 hashtags per tweet
- Focus on most relevant only

**TikTok:**
- Use trending sounds if applicable
- Hashtags: #Minecraft #Gaming #MinecraftTikTok #GamingCommunity

---

## Brand Voice Guidelines

### Tone
- **Authentic**: Real, honest, transparent
- **Aspirational**: Building something meaningful and lasting
- **Inclusive**: "There's room for everyone here"
- **Technical but Approachable**: Precision without pretension

### What to Emphasize
- Longevity ("decades, not months")
- Dual-path philosophy (Fire + Frost)
- Community-first approach
- Transparency and open documentation
- Technical excellence with heart

### What to Avoid
- Corporate speak or jargon
- Overpromising features not yet built
- Comparison to other servers (stay positive)
- Gatekeeping language ("only for hardcore players")

---

## Call-to-Action Strategy

### Primary CTAs
1. **Visit website:** firefrostgaming.com
2. **Join Discord:** [Discord invite link]
3. **Follow social media:** @PlayFirefrost (all platforms)
4. **Check Linktree:** linktr.ee/firefrostgaming

### CTA Placement
- **Post 1:** Soft (implied interest)
- **Post 2:** Medium (engage with question)
- **Post 3:** Hard (explicit call to join)

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## Success Metrics

### Engagement Goals (Per Post)
- Instagram: 50+ likes, 5+ comments
- Twitter/X: 20+ likes, 5+ retweets
- Facebook: 30+ reactions, 3+ shares
- TikTok: 100+ views, 10+ likes
- Reddit: 10+ upvotes, 3+ comments

### Traffic Goals
- 50+ website visits from social media
- 20+ Discord joins from social media
- 30+ Linktree clicks

### Growth Goals
- +50 followers across all platforms (first week)
- +100 followers across all platforms (first month)

---

## Creative Assets Checklist

### Before Posting, Create:
- [ ] Post 1 visual (Pterodactyl screenshot + overlay)
  - [ ] 1080x1080 (Instagram square)
  - [ ] 1080x1920 (Instagram Story/TikTok)
  - [ ] 1200x675 (Twitter/X)
  - [ ] 1200x630 (Facebook)
- [ ] Post 2 visual (Fire vs Frost split)
  - [ ] 1080x1080 (Instagram square)
  - [ ] 1080x1920 (Instagram Story/TikTok)
  - [ ] 1200x675 (Twitter/X)
  - [ ] 1200x630 (Facebook)
- [ ] Post 3 visual (Gradient + CTA)
  - [ ] 1080x1080 (Instagram square)
  - [ ] 1080x1920 (Instagram Story/TikTok)
  - [ ] 1200x675 (Twitter/X)
  - [ ] 1200x630 (Facebook)

### Optional Enhancements:
- [ ] Firefrost Gaming logo (if not already created)
- [ ] Animated versions for TikTok/Instagram Reels
- [ ] Behind-the-scenes video of server setup
- [ ] Trinity introduction graphics (if skins are updated)

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## Buffer Scheduling Setup

All platforms are connected to Buffer for scheduled posting:
- Twitter/X (@PlayFirefrost)
- Instagram (@playfirefrost)
- Facebook (FirefrostGaming page)

**To Schedule:**
1. Log into Buffer account
2. Upload all three posts with respective images
3. Set posting schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday or chosen schedule)
4. Review and confirm

**Note:** TikTok and Reddit require manual posting (not connected to Buffer).

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## Post-Launch Engagement Plan

### Within First 24 Hours
- Respond to ALL comments on all platforms
- Thank people for engagement
- Answer questions about launch timeline
- Invite people to Discord

### First Week
- Monitor analytics daily
- Adjust strategy based on performance
- Engage with community discussions
- Share behind-the-scenes content in Discord

### First Month
- Weekly check-ins on metrics
- Iterate on content based on what performs best
- Build toward soft launch (April 2026)
- Continue community engagement

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## Alternate Copy Variations (For Reference)

### Post 1 Alternatives

**Version A (Technical Focus):**
```
Building something legendary.

13 servers. 6 data centers. 2 dedicated machines with 251GB RAM each.
Centralized permissions. Auto-provisioning. Zero-touch subscriber onboarding.

This isn't a hobby server. This is infrastructure built to last decades.

We build "for children not yet born."

Firefrost Gaming. Coming Soon.

🔥❄️ Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy
```

**Version C (Transparency Focus):**
```
What does it take to build a Minecraft server network that lasts?

→ 6 servers across multiple data centers
→ Centralized MySQL permissions (13 game servers, single source of truth)
→ Automated role assignment (Discord → LuckPerms → In-game)
→ Complete operations manual (version-controlled in Git)
→ Every system documented. Every decision transparent.

We're not hiding behind a curtain.
We're building in the open.

Firefrost Gaming. Where infrastructure meets integrity.

Coming Soon. 🔥❄️
```

### Post 2 Alternatives

**Version B (Gameplay Focused):**
```
Choose your path. Shape your experience.

🔥 FIRE PATH — The Community Path
→ Social events and collaborative builds
→ Community-driven projects
→ Warmth, passion, and connection
→ Led by The Emissary (Gingerfury)

❄️ FROST PATH — The Technical Path
→ Optimization challenges and automation
→ Technical mastery and precision
→ Systems thinking and excellence  
→ Led by The Wizard (Frostystyle)

⚡ Both paths access all servers.
⚡ Both paths share one community.
⚡ The path you choose shapes how you play.

Firefrost Gaming. Coming Soon. 🔥❄️
```

### Post 3 Alternatives

**Version A (Soft Launch Tease):**
```
The foundation is built.
The servers are ready.
The vision is clear.

Firefrost Gaming launches April 2026.

→ 13 modded Minecraft servers
→ Fire Path & Frost Path philosophies  
→ Subscription-based (fair, sustainable, no pay-to-win)
→ Infrastructure built to last decades

Join us. Find your path. Build your legacy.

firefrostgaming.com
Discord: [link]

🔥❄️ Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy
```

**Version C (Direct/Simple):**
```
Firefrost Gaming.

13 modded Minecraft servers.
Two paths: Fire (community) & Frost (technical).
One vision: Build something that lasts.

Launching April 2026.

→ Discord: [link]
→ Website: firefrostgaming.com
→ Linktree: linktr.ee/firefrostgaming

See you soon. 🔥❄️
```

---

## Additional Visual Concept Ideas (Future Content)

### For Later Use:

1. **Server Showcase Screenshots**
   - Beautiful builds from each of the 13 servers
   - Caption: "This is [Server Name]. [Brief description]. Play it soon."
   
2. **Trinity Introductions** (when skins are updated)
   - Individual posts for The Wizard, The Emissary, The Catalyst
   - Use updated coat of arms style designs
   
3. **Behind-the-Scenes Infrastructure**
   - Terminal/code aesthetic posts
   - Server topology diagrams
   - "How it's built" educational content
   
4. **The Five Consultants**
   - Photos of Jack, Oscar, Jasmine, Butter, Noir
   - "Meet our consulting team"
   - Wholesome, viral-worthy content
   
5. **Subscriber Tier Breakdown**
   - Visual explanation of Awakened → Legend tiers
   - What each tier includes
   - Pricing transparency

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## Related Documentation

- [Social Media Infrastructure Setup](../relationship/memorials/the-herald-memorial.md) - Platform setup by The Herald
- [Ghost CMS Homepage Content](../planning/ideas/features/ghost-homepage-content.md) - Website copy
- [Subscription Tiers Overview](../core/subscription-tiers.md) - Tier details for future content
- [Brand Standards](../standards/) - FFG coding/documentation standards

---

## Implementation Checklist

### Pre-Launch
- [ ] Review all copy with The Emissary (Meg) and The Catalyst (Holly)
- [ ] Create all visual assets in Canva
- [ ] Export in all required dimensions
- [ ] Upload to Buffer for scheduling
- [ ] Set Discord invite link in Post 3
- [ ] Verify website is live at firefrostgaming.com
- [ ] Prepare to respond to comments/questions

### Launch Day
- [ ] Publish Post 1 (or schedule via Buffer)
- [ ] Monitor engagement
- [ ] Respond to comments within 1 hour
- [ ] Share to Discord community

### Post-Launch
- [ ] Daily engagement with all comments
- [ ] Track metrics in spreadsheet
- [ ] Iterate based on performance
- [ ] Plan next content series

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**Last Updated:** 2026-03-28  
**Created By:** Chronicler #44 (unnamed)  
**Approved By:** The Wizard (Frostystyle)  
**Status:** ✅ Ready for implementation

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**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 🔥❄️💙
