# Code of Conquest - Development Roadmap

**Status:** Active Development
**Last Updated:** November 29, 2025

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## Overview

Code of Conquest is a web-based AI-powered Dungeons & Dragons style game where Claude acts as the Dungeon Master. This roadmap tracks development progress from MVP to public launch.

**Tech Stack:** Flask + Jinja2 + HTMX + Appwrite + RQ + Redis + Anthropic/Replicate APIs

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## Phase Summary

| Phase | Name | Priority | Status | Tasks |
|-------|------|----------|--------|-------|
| 1-4 | Foundation & Core Systems | - | ✅ Complete | - |
| 5 | [Quest System](phases/Phase5-Quests.md) | High | ⬜ Not Started | 14 |
| 6 | [Story Progression & Lore](phases/Phase6-StoryProgression.md) | High | ⬜ Not Started | 22 |
| 7 | [Multiplayer Sessions](phases/Phase7-Multiplayer.md) | Low | ⬜ Not Started | 25 |
| 8 | [Marketplace](phases/Phase8-Marketplace.md) | Medium | ⬜ Not Started | 17 |
| 9 | [Frontend Polish](phases/Phase9-FrontendPolish.md) | Medium | ⬜ Not Started | 19 |
| 10 | [PWA & Deployment](phases/Phase10-Deployment.md) | High | ⬜ Not Started | 19 |
| 11 | [Beta Testing](phases/Phase11-BetaTesting.md) | High | ⬜ Not Started | 17 |
| 12 | [Launch Preparation](phases/Phase12-Launch.md) | High | ⬜ Not Started | 19 |

**Total Remaining Tasks:** 152

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## Completed Phases (1-4)

### Phase 1: Foundation
- ✅ Project setup (Flask, Appwrite, Redis)
- ✅ Authentication system
- ✅ User management

### Phase 2: Character System
- ✅ Character creation with origins and classes
- ✅ Attribute system (STR, DEX, CON, INT, WIS, CHA)
- ✅ Skill trees with unlock mechanics
- ✅ Experience and leveling

### Phase 3: Items & Inventory
- ✅ Item system with affixes and rarity
- ✅ Equipment and inventory management
- ✅ NPC shop system

### Phase 4: AI Integration & Core Gameplay
- ✅ AI Dungeon Master integration
- ✅ Turn-based combat system
- ✅ NPC dialogue system with personality and knowledge
- ✅ Location and travel system
- ✅ Session management
- ✅ Action prompt system

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## Active Development

### Phase 5: Quest System
**Goal:** YAML-driven quest system with context-aware offering

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase5-Quests.md)

**Key Deliverables:**
- Quest data models (Quest, Objective, Reward, Triggers)
- 10+ quests in YAML format
- Context-aware quest offering during gameplay
- Quest acceptance, tracking, and completion
- Quest tracker UI

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### Phase 6: Story Progression & Lore
**Goal:** Vector database-powered NPC knowledge and world lore

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase6-StoryProgression.md)

**Key Deliverables:**
- Weaviate vector database integration
- World lore content (history, mythology, kingdoms)
- Regional lore for starter region
- NPC knowledge integration via RAG
- Knowledge filtering by NPC role/profession

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## Upcoming Phases

### Phase 7: Multiplayer Sessions (Low Priority)
**Goal:** Invite-based, time-limited co-op sessions

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase7-Multiplayer.md)

- Premium/Elite tier only
- 2-4 player parties
- AI-generated campaigns
- Realtime synchronization

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### Phase 8: Marketplace
**Goal:** Player-to-player trading system

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase8-Marketplace.md)

- Auction and fixed-price listings
- Bidding with notifications
- 5% marketplace fee

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### Phase 9: Frontend Polish
**Goal:** UI/UX improvements and design system

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase9-FrontendPolish.md)

- Dark fantasy aesthetic
- Mobile-responsive design
- HTMX enhancements
- Reusable components

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### Phase 10: PWA & Deployment
**Goal:** Production deployment as Progressive Web App

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase10-Deployment.md)

- PWA with offline support
- Production infrastructure
- Monitoring and backups

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### Phase 11: Beta Testing
**Goal:** Gather feedback and stabilize

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase11-BetaTesting.md)

- 10-20 beta testers
- Bug fixing
- Balance tuning
- Performance optimization

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### Phase 12: Launch Preparation
**Goal:** Marketing, payments, and public launch

[View Full Phase Document →](phases/Phase12-Launch.md)

- Landing page
- Stripe integration
- Legal compliance
- Public launch

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## Future Phases (Post-Launch)

### Phase 13: Content Expansion
- Additional player classes (Monk, Druid, Warlock, Artificer)
- New locations and quests
- More items and equipment
- Seasonal events

### Phase 14: Advanced Features
- Guild system
- PvP arena
- Crafting system
- Achievement system
- World events

### Phase 15: Mobile Apps
- Native iOS app
- Native Android app
- Mobile-specific optimizations

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## Success Metrics

### MVP Success (End of Phase 10)
- [ ] 50+ beta users
- [ ] < 3s average API response time
- [ ] < $500/month AI costs
- [ ] 99% uptime
- [ ] < 5% error rate

### Launch Success (End of Phase 12)
- [ ] 500+ registered users
- [ ] 100+ paying subscribers
- [ ] Positive user reviews
- [ ] Profitable (revenue > costs)
- [ ] Active community

### Long-term Success (6 months post-launch)
- [ ] 5,000+ registered users
- [ ] 1,000+ paying subscribers
- [ ] Monthly content updates
- [ ] Growing user base
- [ ] Sustainable business model

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## Risk Management

| Risk | Impact | Probability | Mitigation |
|------|--------|-------------|------------|
| AI costs exceed budget | High | Medium | Daily monitoring, strict tier limits, cost alerts |
| Appwrite service issues | High | Low | Backup plan to self-host, regular backups |
| Low user adoption | Medium | Medium | Beta testing, marketing, community building |
| Performance issues | Medium | Medium | Load testing, horizontal scaling, caching |
| Security vulnerabilities | High | Low | Regular audits, security-first development |
| Feature creep | Medium | High | Stick to roadmap, resist scope expansion |

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## Related Documentation

**Project-Wide:**
- [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md) - System architecture
- [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) - Deployment guide
- [VECTOR_DATABASE_STRATEGY.md](VECTOR_DATABASE_STRATEGY.md) - Lore system design

**API Backend:**
- [API_REFERENCE.md](../api/docs/API_REFERENCE.md) - API endpoints
- [DATA_MODELS.md](../api/docs/DATA_MODELS.md) - Data models
- [GAME_SYSTEMS.md](../api/docs/GAME_SYSTEMS.md) - Game mechanics
- [QUEST_SYSTEM.md](../api/docs/QUEST_SYSTEM.md) - Quest specification

**Web Frontend:**
- [TEMPLATES.md](../public_web/docs/TEMPLATES.md) - Template structure
- [HTMX_PATTERNS.md](../public_web/docs/HTMX_PATTERNS.md) - HTMX patterns

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**Document Version:** 2.0
**Created:** November 2025
**Maintainer:** Development Team