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Created comprehensive task package for Fire + Frost Holdings LLC business restructuring (Task #3). Documentation includes: 1. README.md (comprehensive task guide): - Executive summary with cost breakdown ($165-215 total) - Complete 6-8 week timeline with 3 phases - Phase 1: Legal restructuring (Articles of Amendment, IRS/bank updates) - Phase 2: DBA filings (Firefrost Gaming, The Nerdsmiths) - Phase 3: Email & digital presence (domain, email, websites) - Success criteria, roadblocks, future expansion options - Benefits recap comparing to separate LLCs 2. email-setup-procedure.md (email configuration guide): - Option A: Email forwarding (recommended first step, $0 cost) - Option B: Google Workspace (temporary premium, $12/month) - Option C: Mailcow (future permanent, self-hosted) - Recommended path: Forwarding → Google (if needed) → Mailcow - Complete setup instructions for each option - Troubleshooting guide for common issues - DNS configuration examples (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) 3. email-signatures.md (professional signature templates): - Signatures for all three brands (Holdings, Gaming, Nerdsmiths) - Both Michael and Meg versions - HTML versions (Gmail, Outlook) and plain text (Apple Mail) - Mobile-friendly simplified versions - Implementation guide for all major email clients - Best practices and usage guidelines 4. landing-page.html (website template): - Professional Fire + Frost Holdings landing page - Responsive design with Fire/Frost branding - Lists both divisions with links - Business contact email - Animated gradient effects - Mobile-responsive layout - Ready to upload when domain registered Friday Email addresses to configure: - business@firefrostholdings.com (main inquiries) - michael@firefrostholdings.com (corporate) - meg@firefrostholdings.com (corporate) - legal@firefrostholdings.com (contracts) - accounting@firefrostholdings.com (invoices) Key decision: Domain registration Friday for billing alignment with existing hosting invoices. Task structure ready for immediate execution starting Friday. Created by: The Blueprint (Chronicler #21) Total documentation: 4 comprehensive files covering all aspects of business restructuring
🔥❄️ 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. |