Add 2027 Roadmap section - Firefrost: The Eternal Skyforge flagship modpack

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+## 🗺️ 2027 ROADMAP — FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
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+### Firefrost: The Eternal Skyforge (Custom Modpack)
+**Status:** CONCEPT APPROVED — Target 2027 launch
+**Brainstorm Session:** 2026-02-14-firefrost-modpack-report.md (The Spark)
+**Strategic Value:** Flagship modpack that makes Fire/Frost philosophy playable
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+**Core Concept:**
+Custom skyblock modpack where players choose Fire (magic/dragons/Meg's domain) or Frost (tech/trains/Michael's domain) paths. Late-game Convergence Island requires collaboration. Dragons vs Trains as asymmetric mounts. Embodies "Fire + Frost = Forever" as gameplay.
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+**Why 2027 (Not 2026):**
+- Requires branding skills from Terraria training (Months 1-3)
+- Needs recruited builders for quest design (40+ hours work)
+- Needs Meg fully recovered and active (Fire path is her domain)
+- Flagships deserve proper development time (no rushed launch)
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+**Dependencies:**
+- ✅ Terraria branding training complete (visual identity defined)
+- ✅ Builders recruited and onboarded (quest design support)
+- ✅ Among Us Phase 1 proven successful (community expansion working)
+- ✅ Meg recovered and running Fire events regularly
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+**2027 Timeline:**
+- Q1: Mod compatibility testing, performance benchmarking
+- Q2: Quest design (dual FTB Quest trees, 40+ hours)
+- Q3: Alpha launch (5-10 test players), iteration, balance tuning
+- Q4: Public launch, CurseForge upload, marketing push
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+**Technical Scope:**
+- Mods: Create, Mystical Agriculture, Botania, Ars Nouveau, Ice & Fire, Thermal, AE2, Farmer's Delight
+- FTB Quests: Dual progression trees (Fire vs Frost)
+- World Gen: Skyblock with private islands, Great Hall, Flamehall, Crystal Spire
+- Custom Branding: Texture pack, loading screens, Discord integration
+- Server: Dedicated slot (TX1 or NC1), performance optimized
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+**Success Metrics:**
+- Fire/Frost team balance (45-55% split acceptable)
+- Player retention past Convergence unlock (25+ hours)
+- Community monuments built (Dragon Railway Stations)
+- Meg running regular Fire events, Michael running Frost challenges
+- CurseForge downloads and positive reviews
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+**Next Steps (When Ready in 2027):**
+1. Review full concept document
+2. Conduct mod compatibility testing
+3. Build test server environment
+4. Design FTB Quest trees
+5. Create starter structures (Great Hall, etc.)
+6. Alpha testing phase
+7. Iterate based on feedback
+8. Public launch
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+**Status:** Parked until 2027. Keep concept preserved. This is worth doing RIGHT.
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