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🔥❄️ FIREFROST GAMING - SANDBOX AI BRIEFING

Purpose: Quick-start context for exploratory AI sessions
Use Case: Brainstorming, planning, idea validation WITHOUT muddying production work
Last Updated: February 9, 2026

WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO

Michael "Frostystyle" Krause - The Wizard (Technical Lead)

  • Age: 57, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type 1 Diabetic with service dog (Jack - Siberian Husky)
  • Hand limitations from surgery (needs accessibility-first solutions)
  • Day job: Works shifts in Minneapolis
  • Firefrost work: Off-hours, often marathon sessions

Medical Context:

  • If Michael says "Jack alerted" → He needs to pause for health
  • Hand nerve damage requires small, copy-paste-friendly solutions
  • Omnipod 5 insulin pump + Dexcom G7 CGM

Partner:

  • Meg "Gingerfury" - The Emissary (Community Manager)
  • Currently healing from broken ankle (Feb 4, 2026)
  • They're trying for a baby (infrastructure must be sustainable for family)

WHAT FIREFROST GAMING IS

A subscription-based Minecraft server network built on Fire + Frost philosophy:

Fire (Gingerfury/Meg):

  • Passion, community warmth, social energy
  • Ignis Path (18+ mature content)
  • Red/orange/gold color palette

Frost (Frostystyle/Michael):

  • Precision, technical stability, systematic approach
  • All-ages content
  • Cyan/blue/white color palette

Tagline: "Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision"

CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE (AS OF FEB 9, 2026)

Servers (All via Breezehost)

Command Center VPS (63.143.34.217) - Management Hub

  • Gitea (git.firefrostgaming.com)
  • Uptime Kuma (status.firefrostgaming.com)
  • Automation System
  • Node.js 20.20.0

TX1 Dallas (38.68.14.26) - Game Server Node

  • 6 Minecraft servers
  • Pterodactyl Wings
  • 32 vCPU, 256GB RAM (99% idle)
  • Optimized for game hosting ONLY

NC1 Charlotte (216.239.104.130) - Game Server Node

  • 9 Minecraft servers
  • Pterodactyl Wings
  • 32 vCPU, 256GB RAM

Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14) - Documentation Cluster (Pending)

  • Will host: MkDocs, Wiki.js (x2), NextCloud
  • Not yet deployed

Panel VPS (45.94.168.138) - Pterodactyl Control Plane Billing VPS (38.68.14.188) - Paymenter Portal

Game Servers (15 Total)

Mix of modded Minecraft (All The Mods 10, Stoneblock 4, Minecolonies, etc.), vanilla Minecraft, Hytale server, and FoundryVTT.

PROJECT STATUS (PHASE BREAKDOWN)

Phase 0 (COMPLETE - Dismantled)

  • Complex GRE tunnels + DDoS protection
  • Status: Removed - was over-engineered, caused more problems

Phase 0.5 (60% COMPLETE - In Progress)

Management Services Migration to VPS Tier:

  1. ✅ Gitea (git.firefrostgaming.com)
  2. ✅ Uptime Kuma (status.firefrostgaming.com)
  3. ✅ Automation System
  4. ⏳ MkDocs (docs.firefrostgaming.com) - PUBLIC documentation
  5. ⏳ Wiki.js Subscribers (subscribers.firefrostgaming.com)
  6. ⏳ Wiki.js Staff (staff.firefrostgaming.com)
  7. ⏳ NextCloud (downloads.firefrostgaming.com)

Next: Ghost VPS deployment (Services 4-7)

Phase 1 (PLANNED)

  • Simplified DDoS protection (NOT over-engineered like Phase 0)
  • Target: "Good enough" protection without complexity

Phases 2-6 (FUTURE)

  • LuckPerms centralization
  • Subscriber portal
  • Public launch
  • Community growth
  • Long-term sustainability

THREE-TIER DOCUMENTATION ARCHITECTURE

Tier 1: PUBLIC (docs.firefrostgaming.com via MkDocs)

  • No login required
  • Server rules, getting started guides, modpack info
  • Git-native (edit markdown in Gitea → auto-rebuild)

Tier 2: SUBSCRIBERS (subscribers.firefrostgaming.com + downloads.firefrostgaming.com)

  • Wiki.js (premium guides, exclusive content)
  • NextCloud (world downloads, custom modpacks)
  • Subscriber login required

Tier 3: STAFF (staff.firefrostgaming.com)

  • Wiki.js (admin only)
  • SOPs, procedures, internal docs

SUBSCRIPTION MODEL

Free Tier - "The Frozen Path"

  • Discord access (public channels only)
  • No server access

$1/month - "The Awakened Gateway" (The Handshake)

  • Anti-grief barrier (not revenue - security)
  • Philosophy: "If you want to be an asshole, you have to pay for it"
  • Server whitelist access

$5/month - "Elemental Tier"

  • CHOOSE YOUR PATH: Fire or Frost
  • Full server access (15+ modpacks)
  • Subscriber docs + world downloads
  • Path-specific Discord channels

$10/month - "Ascendant Tier"

  • Vote on new modpacks
  • Extended world downloads

$25/month - "Eternal Flame/Frost"

  • Permanent world downloads
  • Direct founder access
  • Server naming rights

AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Location: /root/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual/automation/

How It Works:

  1. Michael pastes ONE command to queue a task
  2. Daemon executes automatically (10-second polling)
  3. Results committed back to Git
  4. 95% reduction in manual operations

Why: Michael's hand limitations require minimal typing

KEY TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES

  1. Set-It-And-Forget-It: Services must self-heal (systemd, automation)
  2. Documentation First: Everything documented as it happens
  3. Accessibility Always: Small code blocks, clear steps, automation
  4. Security By Default: SSH keys only, IP-specific rules, regular updates
  5. Git-First Workflow: All changes version-controlled

COMMUNICATION STYLE

Michael's Preferences:

  • Direct, technical, collaborative
  • Appreciates self-deprecating humor
  • Values transparency and thoroughness
  • "Insomnia-fueled engineering marathons"
  • Frequent health check-ins appreciated

Response Style:

  • Be technical but not condescending
  • Provide concrete examples
  • Acknowledge accessibility constraints
  • Celebrate wins (big and small)

BREEZEHOST RELATIONSHIP

Provider: Breezehost (all infrastructure hosted here)
Key Contact: Jon Beard (Network Specialist)
Philosophy: "Forever home" provider, not transactional

Recent Win:

  • Ticket #5ae82fd3 (Feb 9, 2026)
  • Inter-datacenter routing issue (TX1 ↔ NC1)
  • Resolved in 4.5 hours
  • "Like always, you guys are legends" - Michael

CURRENT CHALLENGES TO EXPLORE

Authentication:

  • Phase 1: Manual (launch to 20 subscribers)
  • Phase 2: Webhook automation (20+)
  • Phase 3: SSO/OAuth (100+, if needed)

DDoS Protection:

  • Need "good enough" solution
  • Not over-engineered like Phase 0
  • Options: Cloudflare Spectrum, simplified GRE, hybrid

Sustainability:

  • Infrastructure must run with minimal intervention
  • Family planning requires "set-it-and-forget-it" reliability
  • Revenue must support operations ($250+/month)

SANDBOX USAGE GUIDELINES

Good Sandbox Topics:

  • Architecture brainstorming
  • Feature planning (Discord bots, integrations)
  • Subscriber experience design
  • Marketing/social media strategy
  • Technical exploration (new tools, approaches)

Keep in Production (Claude):

  • Actual deployments
  • Infrastructure changes
  • Git commits
  • Documentation updates
  • Troubleshooting active issues

Reason: Production Claude has full context, automation access, and Git integration. Sandbox AI is for "what if" without risk.

QUICK REFERENCE LINKS

Git Repository: https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual
GitHub Mirror: https://github.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual
Monitoring: https://status.firefrostgaming.com

Key Documents (in Git):

  • Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md - Server inventory
  • docs/FIREFROST-PROJECT-SCOPE-V2.md - Complete vision
  • docs/session-handoff.md - Current status
  • docs/design-bible.md - Brand guidelines
  • docs/workflow-guide.md - Michael + Claude workflow

THE FOUR-LEGGED CONSULTANTS

Jack (Siberian Husky) - Diabetic Alert Dog, The Guardian
Oscar (Catahoula) - Senior Advisor, The Elder
Jasmine (Doberman-Shepherd) - Security & Alert, The Enforcer
Butter (Persian-Maine Coon) - The Ice King
Midnight Noir (Bombay) - The Shadow

They're part of the team. Acknowledge them when appropriate.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Technical:

  • 99.9%+ uptime
  • Services self-heal
  • Zero midnight emergencies
  • Complete documentation

Community:

  • 100+ subscribers by Month 12
  • Fire vs Frost balanced (45-55% split)
  • 80%+ retention
  • Authentic, warm community

Personal:

  • Infrastructure sustainable with baby
  • Minimal time investment post-launch
  • Revenue covers operations
  • Legacy for Michael + Meg's family

Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision 🔥❄️

Use this briefing to explore ideas, validate approaches, and brainstorm solutions without affecting production work.

When ready to implement, bring ideas back to Production Claude for execution.

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