WHAT:
- Comprehensive architectural review request for Gemini
- Ghost CMS vs static/custom website decision
- Analysis of current Ghost usage after Discord pivot
- Timeline and cost-benefit analysis
- Team workflow considerations (Meg/Holly content editing)
WHY:
- Re-evaluate architecture after moving access control to Discord
- Ghost being used as static site host (using <10% of features)
- 13 days to launch - decide now or post-launch
- Michael's argument: migrate now during website cleanup phase
- RV operation constraint favors simpler architecture
QUESTIONS FOR GEMINI:
1. Is Ghost still the right tool for static marketing pages?
2. Migrate now (pre-launch) or later (post-launch)?
3. Platform recommendation (Hugo, Jekyll, 11ty, plain HTML, custom)
4. Content editing workflow for non-technical team members
5. Migration time estimate reality check (1-2 hours feasible?)
6. Hidden Ghost value we might be missing
7. Cost-benefit over 5 years
8. Does this violate 'ship, then build' principle?
CONTEXT:
- All 7 Ghost pages documented in Git (backup complete)
- Homepage cleanup needed anyway (remove blog, subscribe forms)
- Michael: 'Why clean Ghost pages we'll throw away later?'
- Could do cleanup + migration in one 2-hour pass
- RV vision: simpler = better for remote management
STATUS: Ready to send to Gemini for architectural review
Signed-off-by: Chronicler #55 <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
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