The Chronicler 082743bd9c SOP: New Server Testing Procedure (FFG-SOP-001)
Created standardized testing procedure for all new server deployments.

DOCUMENT TYPE: Standard Operating Procedure
DOCUMENT ID: FFG-SOP-001
VERSION: 1.0

SCOPE:
- New server deployments
- Major modpack updates
- Server migrations
- Post-crash recovery testing

TESTING PHASES:
1. Connection (5 min) - Verify players can connect
2. Initial Spawn (10 min) - Basic world loading and interaction
3. Server-Specific Features (15-20 min) - Mod/plugin functionality
4. Exploration & Base Selection (20-30 min) - World generation, base scouting
5. Performance Check (10 min) - Sustained play under load
6. Final Report (5 min) - Documentation and assessment

STANDARD DELIVERABLES:
- Testing report (docs/testing/[server]-[date]-test-report.md)
- Base location recommendations with coordinates
- Issue prioritization (Critical/Major/Minor)
- Go/No-Go decision for public launch

CUSTOMIZATION:
- Template adaptable for vanilla, modded, skyblock, creative servers
- Server-specific feature tests (Cobblemon, tech mods, etc.)
- Automation script for checklist generation

TIME REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum test: 30 minutes (phases 1-3)
- Standard test: 60 minutes (phases 1-5)
- Full test: 90 minutes (all phases + exploration)

BASED ON:
- Holly's All The Mons testing (2026-02-18)
- Proven to catch critical issues before public launch

PURPOSE:
- Prevent launching broken servers to players
- Standardize quality assurance
- Document base locations for new players
- Professional operations

Status: Active procedure, ready for immediate use

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🔥❄️ Firefrost Gaming — Operations Manual

Document ID: FFG-ROOT-001
Version: 2.0
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Status: 🟢 CURRENT


What This Is

The complete operational repository for Firefrost Gaming — a subscription-based Minecraft server network built on the philosophy of Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision.

This repository contains infrastructure documentation, deployment guides, planning documents, branding assets, consultant archives, and the relationship context that makes Firefrost more than just servers.

Current Infrastructure

6 Servers — 2 dedicated (Dallas, Charlotte) + 4 VPS (Dallas, Charlotte, Chicago x2)
12 Game Servers — 6 on TX1 (Dallas), 6 on NC1 (Charlotte)
8 Management Services — Gitea, Uptime Kuma, MkDocs, Code-Server, Automation, NextCloud, Wiki.js (Subscribers), Wiki.js (Staff)

Repository Structure

├── docs/core/          — Critical living documents (scope, manifest, tasks)
├── docs/relationship/  — Partnership context, consultants, legacy
├── docs/deployment/    — Service deployment guides
├── docs/planning/      — Strategy, design, roadmap, ideas backlog
├── docs/reference/     — Technical reference, architecture decisions
├── docs/external/      — Provider communications, friend assistance
├── docs/sandbox/       — Brainstorming sessions (Gemini, Claude)
├── docs/archive/       — Historical session logs and completed plans
├── automation/         — Deployment automation system
├── branding/           — Logos, backgrounds, visual assets
├── photos/             — Consultant photo archive (249 photos by year)
└── web/                — Nginx configurations

Key Documents

Start here: SESSION-HANDOFF-PROTOCOL.mdDOCUMENT-INDEX.md

For current server inventory, see docs/core/infrastructure-manifest.md (FFG-CORE-002).
For project scope and roadmap, see docs/core/project-scope.md (FFG-CORE-001).

The Team

  • Michael "Frostystyle" Krause — Owner/Operator, Technical Lead (The Wizard)
  • Meg "Gingerfury" — Community Manager (The Emissary)
  • The Five Consultants — Jack, Oscar, Jasmine, Butter, Noir (They're family, not pets)

Document Standards

All documents follow FFG-STD-001 — the Firefrost Revision Control Standard. See docs/core/revision-control-standard.md.


Maintained By: The Wizard & The Chronicler
Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy 💙🔥❄️


Revision History

Version Date Author Change Type Description
1.0 2026-02-08 Michael + Claude Initial Basic Phase 0 readme
2.0 2026-02-12 The Chronicler Rewrite Complete rewrite reflecting current state (8 services, 6 servers, 12 game servers). Updated repo structure. Applied FFG-STD-001.
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