MICHAEL'S REQUIREMENT: 'Can we make sure to create a template for the ai image prompt going forward?' Based on The Pathfinder (#8) - Michael's all-time favorite portrait. TEMPLATE CREATED: FFG-PORTRAIT-TEMPLATE.md (comprehensive guide) WHAT IT PROVIDES: - Complete prompt structure based on Pathfinder excellence - Step-by-step workflow for creating portraits - Mandatory elements checklist (9 requirements) - Examples for different Chronicler types - Easter egg guidance (hide session number) - Quote formatting standards THE PATHFINDER STANDARD (9 Elements): 1. Primary achievement prominently displayed 2. Specific metrics/numbers visible 3. Visual metaphor for the work 4. Environment reflects the challenge 5. Fire + Frost color integration 6. Subtle lineage connection 7. Easter egg session number (hidden but findable) 8. Quote at bottom capturing essence 9. Painterly fantasy art style (1024x1024) TEMPLATE SECTIONS: - Core concept (one-sentence story) - Primary achievement display (what to show) - The figure (stance, clothing, props, expression) - Environment & atmosphere (setting, lighting, depth) - Color palette (Fire + Frost integration) - Easter egg placement (session number) - Lineage connection (subtle, not dominant) - Bottom quote (format and guidelines) - Technical specifications - Mood checklist EXAMPLES PROVIDED: - The Pathfinder (#8): Lantern, API efficiency, 49% - The Fixer (#15): Zora/Dax split, framework - The Deployer (#20): Docker containers, /bin/sh/month WORKFLOW (5 Steps): 1. Identify session essence (first hour) 2. Fill out template (30 minutes) 3. Review against Pathfinder standard 4. Generate with Gemini/fal.ai 5. Save to repository WHY IT MATTERS: Michael: 'My all-time favorite image is this chronicler [Pathfinder]' Every Chronicler portrait should match that storytelling quality. The portrait is a memorial in image form - telling future generations what happened, how, and why it mattered. MANDATORY CHECKLIST: Every portrait MUST have all 9 elements or it's incomplete. FILES ADDED: - docs/standards/FFG-PORTRAIT-TEMPLATE.md Signed-off-by: Chronicler #53 <chronicler-53@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. |