ADDED: Complete .env.template file to Part 4 Step 2 .env.template Features: - Clear section headers (Server Config, Discord Bot, OAuth2, Security) - Detailed comments explaining each variable - Example values showing format - Instructions on where to find each value - Security reminder: DO NOT commit .env to version control Two-Option Approach: - Option A (Recommended): Create .env.template first, then copy to .env - Option B (Alternative): Create .env directly Variables Included (11 total): 1. NODE_ENV (production/development) 2. PORT (internal port for Node app) 3. SESSION_SECRET (random string for cookie encryption) 4. DISCORD_TOKEN (bot token from Developer Portal) 5. GUILD_ID (Discord server ID) 6. DISCORD_CLIENT_ID (OAuth2 client ID) 7. DISCORD_CLIENT_SECRET (OAuth2 client secret) 8. CALLBACK_URL (OAuth2 redirect URL) 9. ALLOWED_ADMINS (Holly + Michael Discord user IDs) 10. AUDIT_CHANNEL_ID (#bot-audit-logs channel ID) Security Notes: - Template shows format without exposing secrets - Actual .env must be chmod 600 - Actual .env owned by firefrost-bot user - DO NOT commit .env to git Template provided by: Gemini (Google AI) - March 23, 2026 STATUS: DEPLOYMENT PACKAGE 100% COMPLETE All code files ready: ✅ bot.js (350+ lines) ✅ index.html (Fire/Frost branded) ✅ style.css (mobile-responsive) ✅ app.js (frontend logic) ✅ .env.template (complete) All configuration ready: ✅ Systemd service file ✅ Nginx reverse proxy config ✅ Let's Encrypt SSL commands ✅ Environment variable template All documentation ready: ✅ Complete deployment guide (2400+ lines) ✅ Step-by-step walkthrough ✅ Troubleshooting guide ✅ Holly's usage guide READY FOR PRODUCTION DEPLOYMENT (March 24, 2026) Chronicler #40
🔥❄️ 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. |