Roadmap

Phase 0 — Foundation (Current)

Core engine and gameplay loop.

Implemented

• Adventure mode — direct WASD character control
• Overseer mode — RTS-style camera, unit selection, commands
• Mode switching (Adventure / Overseer)
• Procedural world generation with 16-step climate pipeline
• 22 biome types
• Z-level navigation with stairs
• Block mining and placement with z-level targeting
• Inventory and hotbar system
• Unit commands — MoveTo, Build, Demolish, Pickup
• A* pathfinding for units
• Global task queue with auto-assignment to idle units
• Companion system — Follow, Station behaviors
• Shadowcasting field of view
• Dynamic lighting with light sources
• Surface index and grounding system
• TCP debug server and kinswardctl CLI (40+ commands)
• Region map export (PNG, ASCII, stats)
• Headless world generation binary (worldgen)
• Data-driven blocks and items (RON format)
• Zone operations (bulk build/demolish)
• Unit possession (control any Colony unit)

In Progress

• Vegetation rendering (trees, bushes, tall grass)
• Expanded block type library

Phase 1 — Crafting & Resources

• Crafting recipe system
• Production buildings (workshops, smelters, sawmills)
• Resource processing chains (wood → boards, ore → ingots)
• Textured tile rendering (replace color-based sprites)
• Expanded item types

Phase 2 — Colony Management

• Overseer UI panels (unit list, task overview, resource summary)
• Building blueprints and templates
• Stockpile zones
• Farming and food production

Phase 3 — Living World

• Non-player AI behaviors (idle routines, needs)
• Enemy AI (aggression, raiding)
• Neutral NPCs and trading
• Animal husbandry
• Weather and seasonal cycles
• Fall damage
• Ramps and ladders