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 Fire + Frost + Foundation 💙🔥❄️
🔥❄️ 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.md → DOCUMENT-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. |