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Created recruitment ad version for Minnesota Mutual Aid & Resources server. CONTEXT: Posted in #in-search-of and/or #self-promotion channels Local community job board, NOT gaming-focused audience Must explain what Firefrost Gaming is (no assumed knowledge) KEY DIFFERENCES FROM GAMING VERSION: - Lead with 'LOCAL TWIN CITIES OPPORTUNITY' - Emphasized Circle Pines location - Explained what Firefrost Gaming IS (modded Minecraft server network) - Infrastructure details (12 servers, professional setup) - Volunteer position stated upfront - Focus on skills needed vs gaming knowledge - Mutual aid values: 'community-owned', 'not profit-first', 'passion project' - Simplified Fire/Frost philosophy - Removed gaming jargon TWO VERSIONS PROVIDED: 1. Long version (1,847 chars) - Detailed, fits one Discord message 2. Short version (846 chars) - Punchy, quick read BOTH VERSIONS INCLUDE: - Form link for applications - Benefits clearly stated (private server, network access) - Local meetup emphasis (coffee, tea, hanging out) - Time commitment (5-15 hrs/week) - Twin Cities preferred but remote OK - Contact info (@frostystyle) POSITIONING: - Professional infrastructure (not hobby server) - Building for long-term sustainability - Partnership-first mentality - Founding team opportunity - Community-owned future vision Perfect for mutual aid context: local opportunity, volunteer with valuable benefits, community-building focus. Fire + Frost + Foundation 💙🔥❄️
🔥❄️ 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. |