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WHAT WAS DONE: - Added Task #90 to tasks.md (Tier 1, Soft Launch Blocker) - Documented complete architecture from Gemini consultation - 5-phase implementation plan with detailed checklists - Critical gotchas and technical specifications captured WHY: Tonight's Gemini consultation revealed current Whitelist Manager is architecturally broken (hardcoded server names, unreliable WebSocket status detection, no subscription integration). Solution: merge Arbiter + Whitelist Manager into single Node.js app with PostgreSQL backend. GEMINI ARCHITECTURAL DECISIONS (validated March 31, 2026): - Single unified app instead of separate microservices - PostgreSQL for concurrent write safety at 500-user scale - Discord /link slash command with Mojang API validation - Pterodactyl File Management API (replace WebSocket console) - Hybrid sync: event-driven push + hourly cron reconciliation - Master whitelist = database, all servers sync from it IMPLEMENTATION PHASES: 1. Database Migration (PostgreSQL setup, schema, indexes) 2. Core Functions (Mojang validation, Panel API clients) 3. Discord Integration (/link command, auto-DM subscribers) 4. Sync System (event-driven + cron, sequential processing) 5. Admin Panel (sync monitoring, manual triggers) CRITICAL GOTCHAS CAPTURED: - Content-Type: text/plain for Panel file write (not application/json) - Mojang UUIDs without dashes, Minecraft needs WITH dashes - HTTP 412 = server offline, NOT error (file saved for boot) - Sequential processing prevents Panel API rate limiting CONTEXT: Discovered issues during attempt to fix Task #86 (Whitelist Manager v1.12.1 compatibility). Realized entire architecture needs rewrite for subscription-driven access control. Gemini provided complete technical specification with code examples ready to implement. BLOCKS: - Soft launch (subscribers need automatic whitelist access) RETIRES: - Old Whitelist Manager (Python Flask on Billing VPS) - Old Arbiter 1.x (if not already migrated) FILES: - docs/core/tasks.md (modified, +112 lines for Task #90) NEXT STEPS: - Create task directory: docs/tasks/arbiter-2x/ - Copy Gemini implementation guide to task directory - Begin Phase 1: PostgreSQL database setup Signed-off-by: The Golden Chronicler <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
🔥❄️ 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. |