Code_of_Conquest/docs/ROADMAP.md

Code of Conquest - Implementation Roadmap

Project: Code of Conquest (AI Dungeon Master) Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Status: Active Development

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Development Philosophy

Workflow: Brainstorm → Design → Code → Revise

Principles:

• Build incrementally (MVP first, then expand)
• Test each phase before moving forward
• Security and cost control from day one
• Manual testing preferred for most features
• Focus on core gameplay before polish

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Phase 0: Foundation (Week 1-2) ✅ COMPLETE

Goal: Set up development environment and project structure

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Initialize git repository	High	✅	Set up dev/beta/master branches
Create project structure	High	✅	/app, /config, /tests, /static, /templates
Set up virtual environment	High	✅	python3 -m venv venv
Create requirements.txt	High	✅	Pin version ranges for all dependencies
Configure .env and .env.example	High	✅	API keys, secrets, config
Set up Docker Compose (local)	High	✅	Redis container
Configure Appwrite project	High	✅	Create project, get credentials
Set up Appwrite collections	High	✅	users, characters, game_sessions, marketplace_listings, transactions
Configure logging (structlog)	Medium	✅	Centralized logging setup
Create config loader	Medium	✅	YAML config + typed dataclass
Write API response wrapper	Medium	✅	Standardized JSON response format
Set up Flask app factory	High	✅	app/__init__.py

Deliverable: Fully configured development environment, ready for coding

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Phase 1: Core Data Models (Week 3) ✅ COMPLETE

Goal: Implement all core dataclasses and serialization

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Implement Stats dataclass	High	✅	Include computed properties (HP, MP)
Implement Item dataclass	High	✅	All item types
Implement Effect dataclass	High	✅	BUFF, DEBUFF, DOT, HOT, STUN, SHIELD
Implement SkillNode dataclass	High	✅	With prerequisite checking
Implement SkillTree dataclass	High	✅	With can_unlock() method
Implement PlayerClass dataclass	High	✅	Base stats + skill trees
Implement Character dataclass	High	✅	to_json(), from_json(), get_effective_stats()
Implement Combatant dataclass	High	✅	For combat encounters
Implement CombatEncounter dataclass	High	✅	Combat state management
Implement SessionConfig dataclass	High	✅	Session settings
Implement GameSession dataclass	High	✅	Full session state
Implement MarketplaceListing dataclass	Medium	✅	Auction + fixed price
Write unit tests for dataclasses	High	✅	68 tests passing, >80% coverage

Deliverable: ✅ Complete data model layer with tests - All 68 tests passing!

Phase 1 Implementation Summary

What Was Built:

• 10 data model files in /app/models/:
  • enums.py - 9 enum types for type safety
  • stats.py - Stats with computed properties (HP, MP, defense, resistance)
  • effects.py - 6 effect types (BUFF, DEBUFF, DOT, HOT, STUN, SHIELD) with stacking
  • abilities.py - Ability system with YAML loader (data-driven design)
  • items.py - Items (weapons, armor, consumables, quest items)
  • skills.py - SkillNode, SkillTree, PlayerClass
  • character.py - Character with get_effective_stats() (single source of truth)
  • combat.py - Combatant, CombatEncounter with turn-based flow
  • session.py - GameSession, SessionConfig, GameState, ConversationEntry
  • marketplace.py - MarketplaceListing, Bid, Transaction, ShopItem

Test Coverage:

• 68 tests across 4 test files, all passing
• test_stats.py - 12 tests for Stats dataclass
• test_effects.py - 17 tests for all effect types
• test_character.py - 20 tests including get_effective_stats()
• test_combat_simulation.py - 19 tests including full combat flow

Key Design Decisions Made:

Decision	Rationale
Abilities from YAML	Data-driven design for easy balancing without code changes
Effect stacking capped at max_stacks	Prevents infinite stacking abuse (default 5, configurable)
Duration refreshes on re-application	Simpler than cumulative duration, more predictable
Shield damage absorption	Fully implemented with partial/complete absorption logic
Critical hits only	No damage variance = deterministic damage except crits (JRPG-style)
Stat minimum clamped at 1	Debuffs can't reduce stats below 1 (prevents zero/negative stats)
Single source of truth	Character.get_effective_stats() combines all modifiers (base + equip + skills + effects)

Combat System Features:

• Deterministic damage calculation with stat scaling
• 6 effect types with tick() processing
• Shield absorption before HP damage
• Effect stacking with configurable caps
• Turn-based initiative system
• Mana costs and ability cooldowns
• Full combat simulation tested

Data Serialization:

• All models have to_dict() / from_dict() methods
• Enums serialize to .value strings
• JSON-compatible for Appwrite storage
• Round-trip serialization tested

Documentation Updated:

• DATA_MODELS.md - Added Ability, AbilityLoader, Enums, expanded Effect/Character
• GAME_SYSTEMS.md - Added Ability System section, clarified effect stacking, shields, crits
• ARCHITECTURE.md - Updated models directory structure

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Phase 2: Authentication & User Management (Week 4) ✅ COMPLETE

Goal: Implement user authentication via Appwrite

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Set up Appwrite service wrapper	High	✅	app/services/appwrite_service.py
Implement login endpoint	High	✅	POST /api/v1/auth/login
Implement register endpoint	High	✅	POST /api/v1/auth/register
Implement logout endpoint	High	✅	POST /api/v1/auth/logout
Implement email verification	High	✅	GET /api/v1/auth/verify-email
Implement password reset	High	✅	POST /api/v1/auth/forgot-password, POST /api/v1/auth/reset-password
Create JWT token middleware	High	✅	Verify tokens on protected routes
Implement user tier/subscription check	High	✅	Free/Basic/Premium/Elite
Create auth decorators	High	✅	@require_auth, @require_tier(), @require_email_verified
Write auth tests	Medium	✅	Manual API testing with docs/API_TESTING.md
Create login page template	Medium	✅	templates/auth/login.html with HTMX
Create register page template	Medium	✅	templates/auth/register.html with password strength
Create password reset templates	Medium	✅	templates/auth/forgot_password.html, reset_password.html
Create base template	Medium	✅	templates/base.html with RPG/fantasy theme
Create main stylesheet	Medium	✅	static/css/main.css with approved dark slate theme

Deliverable: ✅ Complete authentication system with email verification, password reset, and RPG-themed UI

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Phase 3: Character System (Week 5-6) ✅ COMPLETE

Goal: Character creation, management, and skill system

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Define all 8 player classes	High	✅	Using reference data from data files
Design skill trees (2 per class)	High	✅	Loaded from YAML data files
Implement character CRUD API	High	✅	7 endpoints: create, get, list, delete, unlock skill, respec
Implement classes/origins API	High	✅	3 endpoints: list classes, get class, list origins
Implement skill unlock endpoint	High	✅	POST /api/v1/characters/<id>/skills/unlock
Implement skill respec endpoint	Medium	✅	POST /api/v1/characters/<id>/skills/respec
Implement effective stats calculation	High	✅	In Character dataclass from Phase 1
Write character system tests	Medium	✅	18 integration tests in test_api_characters_integration.py
Create API testing doc	Medium	✅	docs/API_TESTING.md with character endpoints
Create character creation UI	High	✅	4-step flow: origin → class → customize → confirm
Create character list UI	High	✅	Show all user's characters with tier limits
Create character detail UI	High	✅	Stats, inventory, equipment display

Deliverable: ✅ Full character creation and management system (API + UI complete)

Progress: 12/12 tasks complete (100%)

Note: Skill tree visualization UI moved to Phase 5 (Combat System) where it will be implemented alongside combat abilities.

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Phase 4: AI Integration + Story Progression System (Week 7-9) 🎯 NEXT PHASE

Goal: Integrate AI narrative generation and implement turn-based story progression with quest system

Total Tasks: 45 tasks across 3 weeks (~126 hours) Implementation Details: See api/docs/PHASE4_IMPLEMENTATION.md for granular task breakdowns, code examples, and verification steps.

Overview

Phase 4 delivers the core single-player gameplay experience where players interact with the AI Dungeon Master through button-based actions. This phase includes AI infrastructure, story progression, and the quest system.

Week 7: AI Engine Foundation (15 tasks)

Task Groups:

• Group 1: Redis & RQ Infrastructure (4 tasks)
• Group 2: AI API Clients (4 tasks)
• Group 3: Prompt Templates & Narrative Generation (4 tasks)
• Group 4: Usage Tracking & Cost Controls (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
7.1	Set up Redis service wrapper	⬜	Connection pooling, TTL support
7.2	Configure RQ job queues	⬜	ai_tasks, combat_tasks, marketplace_tasks
7.3	Create base AI task job structure	⬜	Status tracking, retry logic
7.4	✅ Checkpoint: Verify Redis/RQ	⬜	Integration test
7.5	Implement Replicate API client	⬜	Llama-3 8B for free tier
7.6	Implement Anthropic API client	⬜	Haiku/Sonnet/Opus support
7.7	Implement model selector	⬜	Tier-based routing
7.8	✅ Checkpoint: Verify all models	⬜	Test each AI model
7.9	Create Jinja2 prompt templates	⬜	4 core templates
7.10	Implement narrative generator	⬜	High-level generation API
7.11	Build AI task jobs	⬜	Async processing with Appwrite
7.12	✅ Checkpoint: E2E AI flow	⬜	Full job lifecycle test
7.13	Implement AI usage tracking	⬜	Log tokens, costs to Appwrite
7.14	Implement daily limit checks	⬜	Per-tier rate limiting
7.15	Set up cost monitoring & alerts	⬜	Daily cost reports, email alerts

Deliverable: Working AI narrative generation with tier-based models and cost controls

Week 8: Story Progression System (16 tasks)

Task Groups:

• Group 5: Action Prompts & Data Layer (4 tasks)
• Group 6: Session Management (5 tasks)
• Group 7: Story API Endpoints (4 tasks)
• Group 8: Story UI & Integration (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
8.16	Create ActionPrompt dataclass	⬜	Tier/context filtering
8.17	Create 10 action prompts in YAML	⬜	Free(4), Premium(+3), Elite(+3)
8.18	Implement ActionPromptLoader	⬜	YAML loading and filtering
8.19	✅ Checkpoint: Verify action filtering	⬜	Test tier/context logic
8.20	Extend GameSession for solo play	⬜	Add state tracking fields
8.21	Implement SessionService	⬜	Create/load/update sessions
8.22	Add conversation history management	⬜	History CRUD methods
8.23	Add game state tracking	⬜	Location, quests, events
8.24	✅ Checkpoint: Verify persistence	⬜	Test Appwrite storage
8.25	Implement create session endpoint	⬜	POST /api/v1/sessions
8.26	Implement take action endpoint	⬜	POST /sessions/{id}/action (async)
8.27	Implement get session state endpoint	⬜	GET /api/v1/sessions/{id}
8.28	Implement get history endpoint	⬜	GET /sessions/{id}/history
8.29	Create story gameplay template	⬜	HTMX-powered UI
8.30	Build action button UI	⬜	Tier filtering, custom input
8.31	✅ Checkpoint: Full integration test	⬜	Complete story turn flow

Deliverable: Complete turn-based story progression with button-based actions

Week 9: Quest System (14 tasks)

Task Groups:

• Group 9: Quest Data Models (3 tasks)
• Group 10: Quest Content & Loading (4 tasks)
• Group 11: Quest Offering & Management (4 tasks)
• Group 12: Quest UI & Final Testing (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
9.32	Create Quest dataclasses	⬜	Quest, Objective, Reward, Triggers
9.33	Create QuestTriggers with offering logic	⬜	Location/level-based eligibility
9.34	✅ Checkpoint: Verify serialization	⬜	Test round-trip to JSON
9.35	Create quest YAML schema	⬜	Document in QUEST_SYSTEM.md
9.36	Write 10 example quests	⬜	4 easy, 3 medium, 2 hard, 1 epic
9.37	Implement QuestService	⬜	YAML loading, filtering
9.38	✅ Checkpoint: Verify quest loading	⬜	Test all 10 quests load
9.39	Implement context-aware offering	⬜	Probability + AI selection
9.40	Integrate offering into story turns	⬜	Check after each action
9.41	Implement quest accept endpoint	⬜	POST /api/v1/quests/accept
9.42	Implement quest complete endpoint	⬜	Rewards, level up check
9.43	Create quest tracker sidebar UI	⬜	Active quests display
9.44	Create quest offering modal UI	⬜	Accept/decline interface
9.45	✅ Final Checkpoint: Full integration	⬜	Complete quest lifecycle

Deliverable: YAML-driven quest system with context-aware offering

Phase 4 Success Criteria

• AI clients for Anthropic and Replicate functional
• Tier-based model selection working (Free→Replicate, Premium→Sonnet, etc.)
• Cost tracking and daily limits enforced
• 10 action prompts defined and loadable from YAML
• Solo session creation and management working
• Story turn flow functional (action → AI response → state update)
• Conversation history persisted and displayed
• Tier restrictions enforced (Free: 4 buttons, Premium: 7 + free-form, Elite: 10 + free-form)
• 10 example quests defined in YAML
• Quest offering logic working (context-aware + location-based)
• Quest tracking and completion functional
• Max 2 active quests enforced

Estimated Timeline: ~126 hours (~16 days of focused work)

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Phase 5: Combat System + Skill Tree UI (Week 10-11)

Goal: Turn-based combat with AI narration + skill tree visualization

Note: Combat reuses the turn-based infrastructure built in Phase 4 (story progression). The main additions are damage calculation, effect processing, combat-specific UI, and the skill tree visualization deferred from Phase 3.

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Implement damage calculator	High	⬜	Physical, magical, critical
Implement effect processor	High	⬜	Tick effects, apply damage
Implement combat engine	High	⬜	Turn order, action processing
Implement initiative system	High	⬜	d20 + speed rolls
Implement combat API endpoints	High	⬜	Attack, cast, item, defend
Implement combat state management	High	⬜	Start, process, end combat
Implement AI combat narration	High	⬜	Generate descriptions for actions
Create loot generator	Medium	⬜	Random loot by tier
Implement XP/leveling	Medium	⬜	Award XP, level up characters
Create combat UI	High	⬜	templates/game/combat.html
Create combat action UI	High	⬜	Buttons for attack/spell/item
Create skill tree UI	High	⬜	templates/character/skills.html - Dual tree display (from Phase 3)
Implement skill node visualization	High	⬜	Show 5 tiers × 2 nodes per tree, locked/available/unlocked states
Implement skill unlock UI	High	⬜	Click to unlock with HTMX, prerequisite validation
Implement respec UI	Medium	⬜	Respec button with confirmation modal (costs gold)
Write combat tests	High	⬜	Test damage, effects, flow
Write skill tree UI tests	Medium	⬜	Test unlock flow, respec, validation

Deliverable: Fully functional combat system + interactive skill tree UI

Total Tasks: 17 tasks (12 combat + 5 skill tree UI)

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Phase 6: Multiplayer Sessions (Week 12-13)

Goal: Invite-based, time-limited co-op sessions for Premium/Elite players

Note: Multiplayer is a paid-tier feature focused on short co-op adventures. Unlike solo story progression, multiplayer sessions are time-limited (2 hours), invite-based, and combat-focused.

Key Features:

• Premium/Elite tier only
• Shareable invite links
• 2-4 player parties
• 2-hour session duration
• AI-generated custom campaigns
• Realtime synchronization
• Character snapshots (doesn't affect solo campaigns)

See: MULTIPLAYER.md for complete specification

Week 12: Core Multiplayer Infrastructure (Days 1-7)

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Create MultiplayerSession dataclass	High	⬜	Extends GameSession with time limits, invite codes
Create PartyMember dataclass	High	⬜	Player info, character snapshot
Create MultiplayerCampaign models	High	⬜	Campaign, CampaignEncounter, CampaignRewards
Implement invite code generation	High	⬜	8-char alphanumeric, unique, 24hr expiration
Implement session creation API	High	⬜	POST /api/v1/sessions/multiplayer/create (Premium/Elite only)
Implement join via invite API	High	⬜	GET/POST /api/v1/sessions/multiplayer/join/{invite_code}
Implement lobby system	High	⬜	Ready status, player list, host controls
Implement 2-hour timer logic	High	⬜	Session expiration, warnings (10min, 5min, 1min), auto-end
Set up Appwrite Realtime	High	⬜	WebSocket subscriptions for live session updates
Write unit tests	Medium	⬜	Invite generation, join validation, timer logic

Week 13: Campaign Generation & Combat (Days 8-14)

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Implement AI campaign generator	High	⬜	Generate 3-5 encounters based on party composition
Create campaign templates	Medium	⬜	Pre-built campaign structures for AI to fill
Implement turn management	High	⬜	Initiative, turn order, action validation for multiplayer
Implement multiplayer combat flow	High	⬜	Reuse Phase 5 combat system, add multi-player support
Implement disconnect handling	High	⬜	Auto-defend mode, host promotion on disconnect
Implement reward distribution	High	⬜	Calculate and grant rewards at session end
Create lobby UI	High	⬜	templates/multiplayer/lobby.html - Player list, ready status, invite link
Create active session UI	High	⬜	templates/multiplayer/session.html - Timer, party status, combat, narrative
Create session complete UI	High	⬜	templates/multiplayer/complete.html - Rewards, stats, MVP badges
Write integration tests	High	⬜	Full session flow: create → join → play → complete
Test realtime synchronization	High	⬜	Multiple browsers simulating party gameplay
Test session expiration	Medium	⬜	Force expiration, verify cleanup and reward distribution

Deliverable: Working invite-based multiplayer system with time-limited co-op campaigns

Total Tasks: 22 tasks across 2 weeks

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Phase 7: NPC Shop (Week 12)

Goal: Basic economy and item purchasing

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Define shop inventory	High	⬜	Items, prices, categories
Implement shop browse API	High	⬜	GET /api/v1/shop/items
Implement shop purchase API	High	⬜	POST /api/v1/shop/purchase
Implement transaction logging	Medium	⬜	Record all purchases
Create shop UI	High	⬜	templates/shop/index.html
Test shop purchases	Medium	⬜	Verify gold deduction, item add

Deliverable: Working NPC shop system

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Phase 8: Marketplace (Week 13-14)

Goal: Player-to-player trading (Premium+ only)

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Implement marketplace browse API	High	⬜	Filtering, sorting, pagination
Implement listing creation API	High	⬜	Auction + fixed price
Implement bidding API	High	⬜	Validate bid amounts
Implement buyout API	High	⬜	Instant purchase
Implement listing cancellation	Medium	⬜	Return item to seller
Implement auction processing task	High	⬜	Periodic job to end auctions
Implement bid notifications	Medium	⬜	Realtime outbid alerts
Implement my listings/bids API	Medium	⬜	User's active listings/bids
Create marketplace browse UI	High	⬜	templates/marketplace/browse.html
Create listing detail UI	High	⬜	Show item, bids, auction timer
Create listing creation UI	High	⬜	Form for creating listings
Test auction flow	High	⬜	Full auction cycle
Test tier restrictions	High	⬜	Verify Premium+ only

Deliverable: Working marketplace system

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Phase 9: Frontend Polish (Week 15-16)

Goal: Improve UI/UX, add HTMX interactivity

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Design CSS theme	High	⬜	Dark fantasy aesthetic
Implement responsive design	High	⬜	Mobile-friendly
Add HTMX for dynamic updates	High	⬜	No full page reloads
Create reusable components	Medium	⬜	Character cards, inventory, etc.
Add loading states	Medium	⬜	Spinners for AI calls
Add error messaging	High	⬜	User-friendly error displays
Implement dice roll animations	Low	⬜	static/js/dice-roller.js
Add combat animations	Low	⬜	Visual feedback for actions
Create base template	High	⬜	templates/base.html
Test UI across browsers	Medium	⬜	Chrome, Firefox, Safari

Deliverable: Polished, interactive UI

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Phase 10: PWA & Deployment (Week 17-18)

Goal: Deploy to production as PWA

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Create PWA manifest	High	⬜	static/manifest.json
Create service worker	High	⬜	sw.js for offline support
Create PWA icons	High	⬜	Various sizes
Set up production environment	High	⬜	Server, domain, SSL
Configure Nginx	High	⬜	Reverse proxy
Configure Gunicorn	High	⬜	4+ workers
Set up RQ workers (production)	High	⬜	Separate instances
Set up Redis (production)	High	⬜	Standalone or cluster
Configure monitoring	High	⬜	Sentry, uptime monitoring
Set up backup system	High	⬜	Daily Appwrite backups
Create deployment scripts	High	⬜	scripts/deploy.sh
Write deployment documentation	Medium	⬜	Update DEPLOYMENT.md
Perform security audit	High	⬜	Check all endpoints
Load testing	Medium	⬜	Test concurrent users
Deploy to production	High	⬜	Go live!

Deliverable: Live production deployment

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Phase 11: Beta Testing & Iteration (Week 19-20)

Goal: Gather feedback and fix issues

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Recruit beta testers	High	⬜	10-20 users
Create feedback form	High	⬜	Bug reports, suggestions
Monitor error logs	High	⬜	Daily Sentry review
Monitor AI costs	High	⬜	Track spending
Fix critical bugs	High	⬜	Priority: game-breaking issues
Balance combat	Medium	⬜	Adjust damage, HP, difficulty
Balance economy	Medium	⬜	Gold rates, item prices
Optimize performance	Medium	⬜	Reduce latency
Improve AI prompts	Medium	⬜	Better narrative quality
Update documentation	Medium	⬜	Based on learnings

Deliverable: Stable, tested system ready for launch

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Phase 12: Launch Preparation (Week 21-22)

Goal: Marketing, final polish, and launch

Tasks

Task	Priority	Status	Notes
Create landing page	High	⬜	Marketing site
Write user documentation	High	⬜	How to play guide
Set up payment system	High	⬜	Stripe integration for subscriptions
Implement subscription tiers	High	⬜	Free/Basic/Premium/Elite
Create privacy policy	High	⬜	Legal requirement
Create terms of service	High	⬜	Legal requirement
Set up analytics	Medium	⬜	Track user behavior
Create social media accounts	Medium	⬜	Twitter, Discord, etc.
Write launch announcement	Medium	⬜	Blog post, social media
Set up support system	Medium	⬜	Email, Discord, or ticketing
Final security review	High	⬜	Penetration testing
Final performance review	High	⬜	Load testing
Launch!	High	⬜	Public release

Deliverable: Public launch of Code of Conquest

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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 UI optimizations

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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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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 (Discord, etc.)

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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Notes

Current Status: Phase 3 ✅ COMPLETE (100%) | Phase 4 🎯 READY TO START Last Completed: Phase 3 - Character System (creation, management, APIs, UI) - November 16, 2025 Next Milestone: Phase 4 - AI Integration + Story Progression + Quest System (Weeks 7-9, 21 days) Estimated MVP Completion: End of Phase 10 (~20 weeks / 5 months) Estimated Launch: End of Phase 12 (~24 weeks / 6 months)

Important Notes:

• Phase 3 is 100% complete. Skill tree UI deferred to Phase 5 (Combat System).
• Phase 4 is the next active development phase (AI engine + story progression + quests).
• Phase 4 expanded from 1 week to 3 weeks to include complete story gameplay loop.
• Overall timeline extended by 2 weeks from original estimate.

Update Frequency: Review and update roadmap weekly during development

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Changelog

Date	Change	By
2025-11-14	Initial roadmap created	Claude
2025-11-14	Phase 2 (Authentication & User Management) completed	User/Claude
2025-11-15	Phase 3 Character API layer completed (10 endpoints)	Claude
2025-11-15	Documentation updated: API_REFERENCE.md, API_TESTING.md	Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 3 Integration tests completed (18 comprehensive tests)	Claude
2025-11-16	API_TESTING.md updated with correct endpoint paths and formats	Claude
2025-11-16	Database migrated from Documents API to TablesDB API	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Authentication flow fixed (session secrets, cookies, user model)	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 3 Character Creation UI completed (4-step HTMX flow)	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 3 Character Management UI completed (list, detail pages)	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 3 COMPLETE ✅ - Character system fully functional	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Created STORY_PROGRESSION.md - Turn-based story gameplay system	Claude
2025-11-16	Created QUEST_SYSTEM.md - YAML-driven quest system with context-aware offering	Claude
2025-11-16	Expanded Phase 4 from 1 week to 3 weeks (AI + Story + Quests)	Claude
2025-11-16	Adjusted Phases 5-6 timeline (+2 weeks overall to MVP)	Claude
2025-11-16	Created MULTIPLAYER.md - Invite-based, time-limited co-op system specification	Claude
2025-11-16	Revised Phase 6: Multiplayer now paid-tier only, 2-hour sessions, AI campaigns	Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 3 marked as 100% complete - Skill tree UI moved to Phase 5	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 5 updated to include skill tree UI (5 additional tasks)	User/Claude
2025-11-16	Phase 4 set as next active development phase (READY TO START)	User/Claude