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firefrost-operations-manual/BACKLOG.md
Claude (Chronicler #54) 99b2e3ea37 feat: Migrate task system to BLOCKERS.md + BACKLOG.md
WHAT WAS DONE:
- Created BLOCKERS.md at repo root (4 soft launch critical tasks)
- Created BACKLOG.md at repo root (organized future work parking lot)
- Archived old tasks.md to docs/archive/tasks-historical-march-30-2026.md
- Archived 50 Gitea issues to docs/archive/gitea-issues-archive-2026-04-01.md
- Replaced tasks.md with migration notice and redirects
- Closed all 50 Gitea issues with migration message

WHY:
Old system problems:
- 97 task entries with 8 duplicates (tasks 52, 65, 69, 71, 83, 85, 87, 88)
- Heavyweight maintenance burden
- Gitea Issues + Kanban unused and abandoned
- Not accessible to non-technical team members (Meg, Holly)
- Desynchronized duplicates (Tier S section vs sequential list)

New system benefits:
- Clear focus: 4 blockers vs 89 backlog items
- Simple markdown (easy to update)
- Preserved all historical context in archives
- Planning Trinity Console v2 Task Module for non-technical interface

SOFT LAUNCH REALITY CHECK:
Based on Michael's input, soft launch is blocked by:
1. Ghost homepage (2-3h) - content ready
2. Legal pages (1-2h) - Terms/Privacy
3. Unsubscribe flow (2-3h) - cancellation UI
4. End-to-end test (2-3h) - workflow verification

Total: 8-11 hours of focused work
Target: April 15, 2026 (14 days)
Social campaign starts: April 2, 2026 (TOMORROW)

GITEA CLEANUP:
- Closed 50 open issues (all had been abandoned)
- Each issue received migration notice comment
- All preserved in gitea-issues-archive-2026-04-01.md
- Issues feature will be disabled (Kanban decommissioned)

NEXT STEPS:
- Update DOCUMENT-INDEX.md to reference new files
- Plan Trinity Console v2 Task Module (Gemini consultation)
- Start on actual soft launch blockers

FILES ADDED:
- BLOCKERS.md (74 lines)
- BACKLOG.md (227 lines)
- docs/archive/gitea-issues-archive-2026-04-01.md (50 issues archived)
- docs/archive/tasks-historical-march-30-2026.md (3151 lines preserved)

FILES MODIFIED:
- docs/core/tasks.md (replaced with redirect notice)

IMPACT:
- Clean foundation for tracking work
- Historical context fully preserved
- Ready for non-technical task interface (Trinity Console v2)
- Clear path to April 15 soft launch

Signed-off-by: Claude (Chronicler #54) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
2026-04-01 23:18:43 +00:00

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📋 BACKLOG - Future Work Parking Lot

Last Updated: April 1, 2026 by Chronicler #54
Purpose: Organized collection of tasks that don't block soft launch

This is NOT prioritized. Items here are "someday/maybe" work organized by theme for easy reference.


🏗️ INFRASTRUCTURE

Server & System Management

  • NC1 Node Usage Stats Not Reporting (Wings monitoring)
  • Netdata Deployment (system monitoring)
  • Command Center Security Hardening
  • The Frostwall Protocol - GRE Tunnel Security Architecture
  • Vaultwarden - Add SSH Key & Org Setup

Automation & Tooling

  • Rank System Deployment - Full Network Automation
  • Paymenter → Pterodactyl Auto-Provisioning Integration
  • Server Deletion Policy Implementation
  • Pterodactyl Extensions (Blueprint modules)

👥 COMMUNITY & STAFF

Staff Management

  • Staff Recruitment Launch
  • Holly Builder Rank Setup (LuckPerms + permissions)
  • Department Structure & Access Control Matrix
  • Staff Onboarding Documentation

Community Features

  • Community Response Template Library
  • Social Media Content Calendar
  • Emissary Social Media Launch (Meg's domain)

🎨 CONTENT & DESIGN

Website Content

  • Ghost CMS Full Buildout (beyond homepage)
  • Fire + Frost Design System Widget
  • Server Showcase Pages
  • Community Spotlight Features
  • YouTube Integration

Branding & Assets

  • Terraria Branding Arc (Michael's texture pack training)
  • Server Texture Pack Development
  • Custom Resource Packs
  • Promotional Materials

Business Structure

  • Fire + Frost Holdings - Business Restructuring
  • LegalCORPS Minnesota Consultation (Ignis Protocol age verification)
  • Payment Processing Optimization
  • Tax & Accounting Setup

Operations

  • Paymenter Support Page → Discord Redirect
  • Refund Policy Documentation
  • Chargeback Prevention Strategy

🤖 AI & AUTOMATION

Development Tools

  • Firefrost Codex Enhancements (Dify + Ollama)
  • Memorial Writing Assistant
  • Task Scaffolding Tool
  • Gemini Consultation Helper
  • Task Dependency Visualizer

Self-Hosted AI

  • Ollama Model Optimization
  • Qdrant Vector DB Tuning
  • RAG Pipeline Improvements

🎮 GAME SERVER FEATURES

Minecraft Enhancements

  • Modpack Version Checker (already deployed)
  • Custom Plugin Development
  • Server Event System
  • Mini-Game Integration

Multi-Game Support

  • Terraria Server Setup
  • Valheim Server Planning
  • Cross-Game Rank Sync

🔧 TECHNICAL DEBT

Code Quality

  • Arbiter Code Refactoring
  • Whitelist Manager Modernization
  • Test Suite Development
  • Documentation Updates

Infrastructure Cleanup

  • MkDocs Decommissioning (replaced by Wiki.js)
  • Legacy Service Removal
  • Database Optimization
  • Backup Strategy Hardening

💡 FUTURE FEATURES (Phase 2+)

Trinity Console Enhancements

  • Task Management Module (non-technical interface for Meg/Holly)
  • Subscriber Analytics Deep Dive
  • Automated Reporting
  • Mobile App Companion

Advanced Automation

  • Predictive Grace Period Recovery
  • Churn Analysis
  • Referral Program Automation
  • Community Health Metrics

Community Tools

  • Wiki.js Content Expansion (Pokerole entries)
  • Player Achievement System
  • Community Events Calendar
  • Contest & Giveaway Management

📁 ARCHIVED TASKS

Tasks from the old system (March 30, 2026) that are:

  • Completed
  • Obsolete
  • Superseded by other work

See: docs/archive/tasks-historical-march-30-2026.md
See: docs/archive/gitea-issues-archive-2026-04-01.md

Total Historical Tasks: 97 tasks documented
Gitea Issues Archived: 50 issues closed

These archives provide context for decisions made and work completed.


🎯 HOW TO USE THIS FILE

Adding Items

  1. Identify theme (Infrastructure, Community, Content, Business, etc.)
  2. Add brief description under appropriate section
  3. No need for time estimates or priorities
  4. This is a parking lot, not a roadmap

Promoting Items to BLOCKERS.md

When something becomes urgent:

  1. Move to BLOCKERS.md
  2. Add time estimate, status, assignment
  3. Remove from BACKLOG.md (or mark as promoted)

Regular Grooming

  • Monthly review: Remove obsolete items
  • Quarterly review: Reorganize themes if needed
  • Annual review: Archive old backlog, start fresh

📊 BACKLOG STATISTICS

Total Items: ~40+ tasks
Organized By: 7 major themes
Average Age: Varies (some from February 2026, some future ideas)
Completion Rate: Not tracked (this is a parking lot)


Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy 🔥❄️

The backlog exists to capture ideas without the pressure of immediate action.