Michael Krause
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- subscription-tiers-final.md: Complete tier structure (-99) with Fire/Frost paths - discord-structure-complete.md: Full channel/role architecture (approved by Meg) - path-philosophy.md: Fire vs Frost marketing content for Ghost CMS - luckperms-structure.md: Permission hierarchy for 13+ server network - awakened-gateway.md: Handshake security protocol documentation Establishes foundation for competitive Fire (Gingerfury) vs Frost (Frostystyle) community model.
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Firefrost Gaming: Discord Structure Complete
Version: 1.0
Created: February 8, 2026
Status: Approved by Michael & Meg
Community Size: 3 active members (Michael, Meg, Holly)
Server Boost Status: 2/28 Boosts
Philosophy: Fire + Frost Discord Architecture
The Firefrost Discord reflects the dual-path community identity:
- 🔥 Fire Path - Social, creative, community-focused (Meg's domain)
- ❄️ Path of Frost - Technical, systems, infrastructure-focused (Michael's domain)
- ⚡ The Nexus - Founder-exclusive space where Fire meets Frost
Competitive Element: Michael vs Meg - who can recruit more subscribers to their path?
Server Information
Server Name: Firefrost Gaming
Tagline: "Where Fire meets Frost - A Minecraft community forged in passion and precision"
Top-Level Navigation:
- 📅 Events
- 📜 Browse Channels
- 🛒 Server Shop
- 👥 Members
- 🚀 Server Boosts
Complete Channel Structure
📍 ARRIVAL HALL (Public - No subscription required)
Purpose: First impression, orientation, basic community access
Channels:
- #🌅-welcome - Automated greeting, server overview, brand introduction
- #📜-the-charter - Community values and conduct expectations (not "rules")
- #📣-proclamations - Official announcements from leadership
- #🎭-awaken-your-path - Role assignment after $1 Awakened purchase
Visibility: Everyone (no subscription needed)
🎮 THE CROSSROADS (The Awakened - $1 subscribers)
Purpose: Shared space for all Awakened members before Path commitment at $5 Elemental
Channels:
- #🗨️-the-commons - General chat for Awakened members
- #❓-seek-guidance - Questions about Paths, how to choose, game help
- #🎯-choose-your-destiny - Information about Fire vs Frost benefits
Visibility: Awakened tier ($1) and above
Note: Users can SEE Path-exclusive channels from here, but they're locked until $5 Elemental subscription
🎮 SERVER NETWORKS (Awakened + All Path subscribers)
Purpose: In-game synced channels - bidirectional Discord ↔ Minecraft chat relay
Implementation: One channel per server (15 total)
NC1 Charlotte Servers:
- #⚔️-ember-project ↔️ The Ember Project (216.239.104.130:25565)
- #🏰-minecolonies ↔️ Minecolonies (216.239.104.131:25565)
- #☮️-peace-of-mind ↔️ Peace of Mind (216.239.104.132:25565)
- #📦-sandbox-vacuum ↔️ Sandbox in a Vacuum (216.239.104.133:25565)
- #⚗️-all-the-mods-10 ↔️ All The Mods 10 (216.239.104.134:25565)
- #🚜-farming-crossing-5 ↔️ Farming Crossing 5 (216.239.104.134:25566)
- #🏡-homestead ↔️ Homestead (216.239.104.133:25566)
- #🎮-hytale ↔️ Hytale (216.239.104.131:5520)
- #⛏️-emc-subterra ↔️ EMC Subterra Tech (216.239.104.132:25566)
TX1 Dallas Servers:
- #🪨-stoneblock-4 ↔️ Stoneblock 4 (38.68.14.26:25565)
- #🌱-reclamation ↔️ Reclamation (38.68.14.27:25565)
- #🌄-sunlit-valley ↔️ Society: Sunlit Valley (38.68.14.28:25565)
- #🍦-vanilla-1211 ↔️ Vanilla 1.21.1 (38.68.14.29:25565)
- #👾-all-the-mons ↔️ All The Mons (38.68.14.30:25565)
- #🎲-foundryvtt ↔️ FoundryVTT (38.68.14.26:30000)
Technical Implementation:
- DiscordSRV or similar plugin
- Messages from Discord appear in-game
- Messages from in-game appear in Discord
- Server name prefix shown in Discord for cross-server context
Visibility: Awakened ($1) and above
🔥 PATH OF FIRE (Elemental+ Fire subscribers only)
Category Description: "The heart of the community. Where passion burns bright and bonds are forged."
Purpose: Meg's social/creative community space - Flamecrafters unite
Channels:
- #🔥-ignition-lounge - Main Fire Path social hub
- #🎨-creative-forge - Community projects, builds, collaborative art
- #🎉-ember-events - Fire Path exclusive events and activities
- #🎭-emissary-court - Direct line to Meg, community leadership discussions
- #📸-hall-of-flames - Screenshot showcase, build galleries, achievements
Voice Channels:
- 🔊 The Hearth - Fire Path voice lounge (social hangout)
- 🔊 Forge Hall - Fire Path gaming sessions
Category Header Display: 🔥 PATH OF FIRE (Meg: [count] Flamecrafters)
Visibility: Fire Elemental ($5) and above + Founders
Chat Color: #FF3D00 (Deep Orange/Red)
❄️ PATH OF FROST (Elemental+ Frost subscribers only)
Category Description: "Where precision meets perfection. The architects of stability."
Purpose: Michael's technical/systems community space - Crystal Engineers unite
Channels:
- #❄️-frost-sanctum - Main Frost Path technical hub
- #🧊-the-laboratory - Redstone, automation, technical builds discussion
- #⚙️-system-insights - Infrastructure discussion, behind-the-scenes tech
- #📊-analytics-chamber - Server performance data, optimization strategies
- #🛠️-workshop - Collaborative technical projects and planning
- #🔬-wizard-council - Direct line to Michael, technical leadership
Voice Channels:
- 🔊 The Archive - Frost Path voice lounge (technical hangout)
- 🔊 Engineering Bay - Frost Path gaming/planning sessions
Category Header Display: ❄️ PATH OF FROST (Michael: [count] Crystal Engineers)
Visibility: Frost Elemental ($5) and above + Founders
Chat Color: #00E5FF (Electric Cyan)
⚡ THE NEXUS (Founder's Members Only - $499 lifetime)
Category Description: "Where Fire meets Frost. The bridge between passion and precision."
Purpose: Elite Founder-exclusive space - The Ascended
Channels:
- #⚡-ascension-hall - Founder's exclusive lounge (social + technical)
- #👑-founder-archives - Legacy content, behind-the-scenes history, original planning docs
- #🎁-ascended-perks - Exclusive benefits, early access announcements
- #💬-council-of-balance - Direct governance input to both Michael & Meg
Voice Channel:
- 🔊 The Throne Room - Founder's voice lounge
Category Header Display: ⚡ THE NEXUS (The Ascended)
Visibility: Sovereign (Founder's) tier only
Chat Color: #FFD600 (Amber Gold)
🎲 FOUNDRY REALMS (FoundryVTT Integration - Separate from Paths)
Purpose: FoundryVTT campaign hosting, LFG, GM coordination
Public Channels (Visible to all):
- #📋-campaign-board - Active campaigns, looking for players
- #🎲-lfg-foundry - Looking for group/GM matchmaking
Subscriber Channels (Awakened+):
- #💬-player-lounge - General FoundryVTT discussion for players
- #📚-rules-and-resources - Tips, modules, how-to guides
GM Channels (GM Addon subscribers only):
- #🎩-gm-workshop - GM-only discussion, prep help, storytelling tips
- #⚙️-technical-support - FoundryVTT setup, module troubleshooting
- #🎨-asset-sharing - Maps, tokens, custom content exchange
Note: FoundryVTT GM addon is separate purchase from Fire/Frost paths
Visibility:
- Public channels: Everyone
- Player channels: Awakened+
- GM channels: GM addon subscribers only
❄️ THE FROSTWALL (Infrastructure & Support - Public visibility)
Purpose: Transparency and public-facing infrastructure status
Channels:
- #❄️-network-status - Uptime Kuma automated feed (Firefrost infrastructure monitoring)
- #🔧-support-desk - Player technical issues, help requests, troubleshooting
- #📡-provider-watch - Breezehost maintenance notifications (EXTERNAL provider, not Firefrost)
Visibility: Everyone (transparency builds trust)
Purpose: Shows infrastructure stability, separates Firefrost systems from hosting provider issues
⚡ COMMAND CENTER (Staff Only - Hidden from members)
Purpose: Leadership war room - Michael + Meg coordination
Channels:
- #⚡-war-council - Strategic planning, leadership decisions
- #🔐-moderator-command - Future moderator coordination (when hired)
- #📊-intelligence-room - Analytics, metrics, Fire vs Frost competitive tracking
- #🎯-campaign-planning - Marketing, events, growth strategy
Visibility: Leadership only (Michael, Meg)
Future: Moderators will gain access to #moderator-command when hired
Role Structure (Complete Hierarchy)
👑 LEADERSHIP TIER
- 🧙♂️ The Wizard (Michael) - Owner, infrastructure lead, Path of Frost leader
- 🎭 The Emissary (Meg) - Co-owner, community manager, Path of Fire leader
Colors:
- The Wizard:
#00E5FF(Cyan) - The Emissary:
#FF3D00(Orange/Red)
⚡ ASCENDED TIER (Founders)
- ⚡ Founder - Lifetime members, access to BOTH Fire + Frost
Color: #FFD600 (Amber Gold)
Access: All Fire channels + All Frost channels + The Nexus
🔥 FIRE PATH ROLES (Monthly Subscribers)
| Tier | Price | Discord Role | In-Game Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental | $5/mo | 🔥 Fire Elemental | [🔥 Fire Elemental] |
| Knight | $10/mo | 🔥 Fire Knight | [🔥 Fire Knight] |
| Master | $15/mo | 🔥 Fire Master | [🔥 Fire Master] |
| Legend | $20/mo | 🔥 Fire Legend | [🔥 Fire Legend] |
Color: #FF3D00 (Deep Orange/Red) - matches Design Bible Fire Primary
Access: Fire Path exclusive channels + Server Networks + The Crossroads
❄️ FROST PATH ROLES (Monthly Subscribers)
| Tier | Price | Discord Role | In-Game Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental | $5/mo | ❄️ Frost Elemental | [❄️ Frost Elemental] |
| Knight | $10/mo | ❄️ Frost Knight | [❄️ Frost Knight] |
| Master | $15/mo | ❄️ Frost Master | [❄️ Frost Master] |
| Legend | $20/mo | ❄️ Frost Legend | [❄️ Frost Legend] |
Color: #00E5FF (Electric Cyan) - matches Design Bible Frost Primary
Access: Frost Path exclusive channels + Server Networks + The Crossroads
🌅 BASE TIER
- 🌅 The Awakened - $1 one-time payment, whitelisted on servers
Color: #FFFFFF (White)
Access: The Crossroads + Server Networks (can SEE but not ACCESS Path channels)
👤 PUBLIC TIER
- 👤 Wanderer - No subscription, Discord browsing only
Color: Default gray
Access: Arrival Hall only, no server access
Gamification & Competition
The Path Wars: Michael vs Meg
Display Format: Discord category headers show live subscriber counts:
- 🔥 PATH OF FIRE (Meg: 124 Flamecrafters)
- ❄️ PATH OF FROST (Michael: 137 Crystal Engineers)
Competition Mechanics:
- Both recruit from same Awakened ($1) pool
- Conversion battle: Awakened → Fire/Frost at $5 Elemental
- Monthly winner gets recognition
- Losing path leader does something fun/embarrassing (TBD)
- Founders can support both but choose allegiance per challenge
Path-Specific Events:
- Fire Path: Community build competitions, social events, creative showcases
- Frost Path: Technical challenges, automation showcases, optimization competitions
Technical Integration
Payment → Discord Role Flow
- User subscribes via Paymenter/Ghost CMS
- Stripe processes payment
- Webhook sent to Discord bot
- Bot assigns appropriate role automatically
- User instantly gains channel access
- Leaderboard updates in category header
Discord ↔ Minecraft Sync
- Plugin: DiscordSRV or custom solution
- Channels: 15 server-specific channels (bidirectional relay)
- Rank Display: Discord role syncs to in-game chat prefix via LuckPerms
Uptime Kuma → #network-status
- Automated status updates
- Color-coded alerts:
- 🟢 All Systems Operational
- 🟡 Degraded Performance
- 🔴 Service Outage
- Server-specific incident reports
Channel Visibility Matrix
| Channel Category | Wanderer | Awakened | Fire Path | Frost Path | Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival Hall | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| The Crossroads | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Server Networks | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Path of Fire | 🔒 Visible | 🔒 Visible | ✅ | 🔒 Visible | ✅ |
| Path of Frost | 🔒 Visible | 🔒 Visible | 🔒 Visible | ✅ | ✅ |
| The Nexus | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Hidden | ✅ |
| Foundry Realms (public) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Foundry Realms (GM) | ❌ | GM addon | GM addon | GM addon | GM addon |
| The Frostwall | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Command Center | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Hidden | ❌ Staff |
Legend:
- ✅ = Full access
- 🔒 Visible = Can see channel exists, but locked (drives FOMO/upgrades)
- ❌ Hidden = Cannot see channel at all
Current Community Members
| Name | Role | Path Affiliation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael "Frostystyle" | 🧙♂️ The Wizard | Frost Leader | Infrastructure, technical systems, Path of Frost recruitment |
| Meg "Gingerfury" | 🎭 The Emissary | Fire Leader | Community management, social events, Path of Fire recruitment |
| Holly | 👤 Member | TBD | Founding member, community support |
Target Growth: 900+ members (referenced in planning docs)
Future Expansion
Planned Additions:
Moderator Tier:
- ⚔️ Guardian role (future moderators)
- Access to #moderator-command in Command Center
- Moderation permissions across all public channels
Additional Voice Channels:
- Expand as community grows
- Event-specific temporary channels
- Private voice rooms for groups
Bot Integration:
- Custom Firefrost bot for role assignment
- Welcome messages with personality
- Server info commands (
!servers,!tiers,!paths) - Uptime Kuma status bot
Builder Terminology (Community Language)
When discussing Minecraft players:
- Fire Path members: Flamecrafters (creative, community-focused)
- Frost Path members: Crystal Engineers (technical, automation-focused)
- Founders: Nexus Builders (balanced mastery)
Revision History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-02-08 | Michael & Meg | Complete Discord structure finalized. Fire/Frost paths defined. Competitive framework established. |
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