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+# 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
+
+**Fire + Frost + Foundation** 💙🔥❄️