# Staggered Server Restart System

**Status:** Planning  
**Priority:** Tier 3 - Automation  
**Time:** 2 hours  
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16

## Overview
Automated staggered restart system for game servers. Prevents all servers restarting simultaneously, maintains player access.

## Requirements
- Restart servers one at a time
- 5-minute spacing between restarts
- Warning messages to players
- Skip servers with active players
- Configurable restart window
- Pterodactyl API integration

## Implementation
- Python script with Pterodactyl API
- Cron scheduling
- Discord notifications
- Skip logic for active servers

## Success Criteria
- ✅ Automated staggered restarts
- ✅ Players warned before restart
- ✅ No simultaneous restarts
- ✅ Active servers skipped

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