DINOForge User Specification

Version: 0.11.0 Last Updated: 2026-03-20 Target Users: Modders, Game Enthusiasts, Plugin Developers Status: Active Development

Overview
Target Users
User Personas
Core User Workflows
Feature Specifications
Current Implementation Status
Known Issues & Limitations
Future Roadmap

Overview

DINOForge is a general-purpose mod platform and SDK for Diplomacy is Not an Option (DINO) that enables modders to create content packs, balance mods, and total conversions without deep reverse-engineering knowledge.

Key Promise

Create new DINO mods primarily by defining validated pack manifests and content through the DINOForge SDK and toolchain, with minimal fresh reverse engineering.

Product Tiers

Tier	User	Responsibility
End-User	Game players	Install packs, experience mods
Mod Author	Content creators	Create packs, define units/buildings/factions
Plugin Developer	Advanced modders	Extend DINOForge with custom domain plugins
Platform Developer	Project maintainer	Core runtime, SDK, toolchain maintenance

Target Users

Primary: Mod Authors

Who: Gameplay modders, content creators, balance designers

Needs:

Create mods without learning Unity internals or reverse-engineering
Iterate quickly on gameplay and visuals
Understand compatibility and conflicts
Get clear errors when something breaks

Success Metric: Can create a new mod pack in <4 hours using YAML + assets

Secondary: Plugin Developers

Who: Advanced modders, domain-specific extension creators

Needs:

Understand DINOForge architecture and extension points
Create custom domain plugins (e.g., custom economy, AI, UI)
Build on stable SDK contracts
Debug integration issues

Success Metric: Can create a custom domain plugin in <2 days

Tertiary: End-Users

Who: Game players installing mods

Needs:

Install packs safely
Understand compatibility and conflicts
Get understandable error messages
Stable gameplay behavior

Success Metric: 95% pack installations succeed without errors

User Personas

Persona A: "Thematic Content Creator" (Lisa)

Background: Enjoys modding games, loves Star Wars, moderate technical skills

Goals:

Create a Star Wars Clone Wars total conversion
Keep existing gameplay mechanics mostly intact
Add new unit visuals, factions, and names

Pain Points:

Doesn't know how to reverse-engineer DINO
No 3D modeling skills
Wants to avoid writing custom C# code

DINOForge Fit: ✅ Perfect — YAML packs + asset bundles solve her problem

Typical Workflow:

1. Download assets (existing models from community)
2. Create pack.yaml with manifest
3. Define factions/units/buildings in YAML
4. Map visual assets to definitions
5. Test with /test-swap command
6. Deploy and share

Persona B: "Balance Tuner" (Marcus)

Background: Competitive player, wants to balance gameplay, some technical skills

Goals:

Create subtle balance changes to unit costs/damage/HP
A/B test different economy rates
Share balance patches with friends

Pain Points:

Doesn't want to touch code
Needs fast iteration (test → tweak → test)
Wants to compose multiple balance mods

DINOForge Fit: ✅ Excellent — stat overrides + hot reload are perfect

Typical Workflow:

1. Create balance pack with stat overrides
2. Launch game with /launch-game
3. Tweak YAML values
4. Use F10 mod menu to reload
5. Verify changes in gameplay
6. Repeat until balanced

Persona C: "Plugin Architect" (Dev)

Background: Professional developer, wants to extend DINOForge itself

Goals:

Create custom domain plugin (e.g., "Diplomacy" domain)
Contribute back to DINOForge core
Build complex gameplay mechanics

Pain Points:

Needs clear SDK contracts and stability guarantees
Wants examples and templates
Needs to understand internal architecture

DINOForge Fit: ✅ Good — SDK is stable and documented

Typical Workflow:

1. Read domain plugin architecture docs
2. Create new domain project
3. Define registry + schemas
4. Implement orchestrator integration
5. Add 30+ unit tests
6. Create example pack
7. Submit PR with ADR

Core User Workflows

Workflow 1: Install & Play

Goal: End-user installs a mod pack and plays

Precondition: Game installed, BepInEx + DINOForge installed

Steps:

Download pack from Thunderstore or GitHub
Extract to BepInEx/dinoforge_packs/
Launch game
Pack loads automatically on startup
Play with mod active

Success Criteria:

✅ Pack loads without errors
✅ Visuals and gameplay changes are visible
✅ No crashes or performance degradation

Known Issues:

Asset loading can fail silently if bundle mismatch (fallback to placeholder)
Pack conflicts may prevent some packs from loading together

Workflow 2: Create Balance Mod

Goal: Mod author creates a cost/stats balance pack

Precondition: DINOForge installed, modding tools available

Steps:

Create packs/my-balance-pack/ directory

Write pack.yaml manifest:

yaml

id: my-balance-pack
name: My Balance Mod
version: 1.0.0
type: balance

Create units.yaml with stat overrides:

yaml

units:
  - id: infantry
    stats:
      cost: 50  # reduced from 60
      hp: 100   # increased from 80

Run /pack-deploy to validate and build
Launch game with /launch-game
Press F10 to open mod menu and verify changes
Use hot reload to test iteratively

Success Criteria:

✅ Pack validates without schema errors
✅ Game launches successfully
✅ Changes visible in gameplay
✅ Can reload without restart

Known Issues:

Hot reload may miss some system updates (restart recommended for major changes)
Stat overrides apply at pack load time, not dynamically

Workflow 3: Create Total Conversion Pack

Goal: Mod author creates a Star Wars themed total conversion

Precondition: Assets sourced (models + textures), DINOForge tools installed

Steps:

Phase 1: Setup

Create pack directory and manifest
Define new factions: Republic, CIS, Neutral
Define unit archetypes (Order, Industrial Swarm, Asymmetric)

Phase 2: Content Definition 4. Create units.yaml with all unit definitions 5. Create buildings.yaml with all structures 6. Create factions.yaml mapping factions to units/tech 7. Add visual_asset references to each unit

Phase 3: Asset Integration 8. Build asset bundles in Unity 2021.3.45f2 9. Deploy bundles to packs/my-pack/assets/bundles/ 10. Register addressable keys in asset catalog

Phase 4: Testing & Deployment 11. Run /pack-deploy to validate all references 12. Launch game with /launch-game 13. Verify all visuals and gameplay 14. Publish to Thunderstore

Success Criteria:

✅ All 30+ units defined
✅ All 15+ buildings defined
✅ 80%+ visual coverage (assets loaded)
✅ Zero schema validation errors
✅ Game launches and plays stably
✅ Compatible with other packs (no conflicts)

Estimated Time: 40-60 hours (including asset creation)

Workflow 4: Debug & Troubleshoot

Goal: Mod author diagnoses why a pack doesn't work

Precondition: Pack created but has issues

Steps:

Check manifest:
bash
```
dotnet run --project src/Tools/PackCompiler -- validate packs/my-pack
```
→ Reports schema violations, missing dependencies, conflicts
Check asset references:
bash
```
dotnet run --project src/Tools/PackCompiler -- assets validate packs/my-pack
```
→ Reports missing bundles, invalid asset IDs, load errors
Launch game and check debug overlay:
- Press F9 to open debug overlay
- Check "Loaded Packs" section
- Look for error messages in red text

Check log files:

bash

tail -50 "G:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Diplomacy is Not an Option\BepInEx\dinoforge_debug.log"

→ Shows pack loading errors, ECS integration issues

Query entities in-game:
- Press F9 → Entity Inspector tab
- Search for affected unit types
- Check component values vs. pack definition

Use MCP bridge for detailed diagnostics:

bash

game_query_entities component=Health
game_get_stat entity_id=12345 stat=AttackDamage

Success Criteria:

✅ Error message clearly identifies the problem
✅ Log file has relevant trace information
✅ Root cause found without reverse-engineering code

Feature Specifications

F1: Pack Loading & Manifest System

Description: Users can create mods as declarative YAML packs with manifest metadata

User Stories:

US-F1.1 "As a mod author, I can create a pack with a pack.yaml manifest so the game recognizes it as a mod"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Pack with valid pack.yaml loads on startup
[ ] Pack with missing pack.yaml fails with clear error
[ ] Pack with invalid YAML fails with line number
[ ] Framework version check works (framework_version: ">=0.11.0 <1.0.0")
[ ] Dependency resolution respects declared depends_on

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.5.0+)

Current Behavior:

All packs load from BepInEx/dinoforge_packs/ directory
Manifest parsed via YamlDotNet
Schema validated against pack.schema.json
Circular dependencies detected and reported

Known Limitations:

Pack load order may not respect complex dependency graphs (workaround: chain dependencies linearly)

F2: Debug Overlay (F9 Key)

Description: In-game overlay showing mod status, entity counts, and errors

User Stories:

US-F2.1 "As a mod author, I can press F9 to see loaded packs and entity statistics without restarting"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] F9 toggles overlay visibility
[ ] Shows list of loaded packs with version
[ ] Shows entity count per pack/faction
[ ] Shows system performance stats (FPS, frame time)
[ ] Shows error messages in red
[ ] Overlay doesn't impact game performance (<1ms overhead)

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.6.0+)

Current Behavior:

RuntimeDriver watches Win32 input for F9 key
DebugOverlay system renders UI via Immediate Mode GUI
Shows sections: Loaded Packs, Entity Inspector, System Stats, Error Log
Toggles on/off without affecting gameplay

Runtime Flow:

KeyInputSystem (Win32 watcher)
    ↓
RuntimeDriver.Update()
    ↓
DebugOverlay.OnUpdate()
    ↓
ImGuiNET render

Known Limitations:

Cannot see overlay in fullscreen exclusive mode (windowed or borderless required)
Entity Inspector may lag with 10K+ entities

Description: In-game menu to toggle packs and access mod settings

User Stories:

US-F3.1 "As a mod author, I can press F10 to toggle individual packs on/off without restarting"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] F10 opens mod menu overlay
[ ] Menu shows checkbox list of loaded packs
[ ] Toggling checkbox writes disabled_packs.json
[ ] Game respects disabled packs on next launch
[ ] Menu has settings for each pack (if defined)
[ ] Menu is responsive and doesn't lag

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.8.0+)

Current Behavior:

RuntimeDriver watches F10 key
HudStrip system renders menu overlay
Packs can be toggled; state persists to disabled_packs.json
Settings per-pack are template-ready but not yet in example packs

Runtime Flow:

KeyInputSystem (F10 detection)
    ↓
RuntimeDriver.Update() → ModPlatform.ShowModMenu()
    ↓
HudStrip.OnUpdate() renders overlay
    ↓
Overlay writes disabled_packs.json on toggle

Known Limitations:

Can't add new packs from menu (only toggle existing ones)
Settings not yet editable in UI (defined in YAML only)

F4: Hot Module Reload (F10 → Reload)

Description: Reload pack YAML without restarting game

User Stories:

US-F4.1 "As a mod author, I can edit units.yaml, press F10 → Reload, and see changes instantly"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Reload reads all modified YAML files from disk
[ ] Registry updates with new definitions
[ ] New entities use updated stats
[ ] Existing entities reflect partial updates (health, cost, etc.)
[ ] No crashes or memory leaks during reload
[ ] Players are notified of reload via chat message

Implementation Status: ⚠️ PARTIAL (v0.9.0+)

Current Behavior:

F10 → Reload option triggers PackHotReloadBridge.Reload()
Reads YAML files from disk
Reloads registries (units, buildings, factions, etc.)
New spawned units use updated stats
Existing entities updated via HotReloadBridge component queries

Known Limitations:

Existing entities: Only health, armor, damage updated; role/archetype changes require restart
Systems state: Some systems (WaveController, TechSystem) may not sync fully
Performance: Reload takes 500-1000ms; recommended to avoid during battles

F5: Asset Swap System

Description: Load custom 3D models for units and buildings

User Stories:

US-F5.1 "As a pack author, I can define visual_asset: my-unit-model and the game uses my custom 3D model instead of the vanilla one"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Asset bundles load from packs/my-pack/assets/bundles/
[ ] Addressables catalog maps asset IDs to bundles
[ ] Live entity swap replaces vanilla prefab with custom one
[ ] Catalog patch updates game's internal asset references
[ ] Fallback to vanilla model if custom asset fails to load
[ ] LOD variants reduce polycount for distant units

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.7.0+)

Current Behavior:

Phase 1: Catalog patch updates Addressables manifest
Phase 2: Live entity swap via AssetSwapSystem
- Queries entities with old prefab
- Loads custom bundle from addressables
- Instantiates replacement prefab
- Copies transform + components
- Destroys old prefab
Performance: 600-frame delay to allow cascade

Critical Facts:

✅ Only works with Unity 2021.3.45f2 asset bundles
✅ Bundles must be named exactly as visual_asset key
✅ Fallback: if bundle fails, uses vanilla model without error
✅ LOD system reduces visible polycount by ~60% at distance

F6: Pack Validation & Compiler

Description: CLI tool to validate packs before deployment

User Stories:

US-F6.1 "As a mod author, I can run pack-deploy and get immediate feedback on schema violations, missing assets, and conflicts"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Validates pack.yaml against schema
[ ] Reports missing YAML files (units, buildings, factions)
[ ] Checks all asset references exist
[ ] Detects circular dependencies
[ ] Flags conflicting packs
[ ] Provides clear error messages with line numbers
[ ] Builds pack artifact (ready to deploy)

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.6.0+)

Current Behavior:

bash

dotnet run --project src/Tools/PackCompiler -- \
  validate packs/my-pack \
  build packs/my-pack

Output:

✓ pack.yaml: Valid
✓ units.yaml: 30 units defined
✗ buildings.yaml: Missing file
  → Suggestion: Create buildings.yaml or set empty array
✓ Assets: 25/30 visual assets found (83%)
✓ Dependencies: All resolved
✗ Conflicts: This pack conflicts with "starwars-old-v1.0"
  → Consider: Ask users to uninstall competing pack

Build completed: packs/my-pack/dist/

F7: Entity Inspector

Description: Debug tool to inspect in-game entities and components

User Stories:

US-F7.1 "As a mod author, I can press F9 → Entity Inspector and search for units to see their component values (health, damage, cost, etc.)"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Search by unit name or ID
[ ] Display all components on entity
[ ] Show calculated stats vs. base stats
[ ] Show stat overrides from packs
[ ] Allow live editing of values (for testing)
[ ] No performance impact when hidden

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.7.0+)

Current Behavior:

F9 → Entity Inspector tab
Search box filters by unit name/type
Shows components: Health, AttackCooldown, Cost, ArmorData, etc.
Shows calculated values and overrides
Can edit values in real-time for testing (changes not saved)

F8: Desktop Companion App

Description: Standalone desktop app to manage packs without launching game

User Stories:

US-F8.1 "As a mod author, I can open the Desktop Companion, see all installed packs, toggle them on/off, and see their status without launching DINO"

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Companion launches in ❤️ seconds
[ ] Shows list of packs with version, author, status
[ ] Can toggle packs on/off (writes disabled_packs.json)
[ ] Shows pack dependencies and conflicts
[ ] Shows F9/F10 debug panel snapshots (from file dump)
[ ] Real-time YAML file watcher updates UI when pack files change
[ ] No game process required

Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE (v0.9.0+)

Current Behavior:

WinUI 3 app targeting net8.0-windows
Reads packs from BepInEx/dinoforge_packs/
UI layout matches F10 in-game menu
File watcher monitors pack YAML changes (500ms debounce)
Companion state persists independently from game

Current Implementation Status

Version: 0.11.0 (Active)

Completed Features (✅)

Feature	Version	Status	Notes
Pack loading & manifest system	0.5.0	✅ STABLE	YAML + schema validation
Registry system (units, buildings, factions)	0.5.0	✅ STABLE	Extensible typed registries
Debug overlay (F9)	0.6.0	✅ STABLE	Entity inspector, system stats
Mod menu (F10)	0.8.0	✅ STABLE	Toggle packs, settings
Hot module reload	0.9.0	✅ STABLE	YAML reload without restart
Asset swap system	0.7.0	✅ STABLE	Custom models + LOD
Pack validator/compiler	0.6.0	✅ STABLE	CLI tool with detailed errors
Entity inspector	0.7.0	✅ STABLE	Live component inspection
Desktop companion	0.9.0	✅ STABLE	Pack manager app
Warfare domain plugin	0.6.0	✅ STABLE	Factions, doctrines, waves
Example packs	0.8.0	✅ STABLE	Modern, Star Wars, Guerrilla
MCP bridge	0.10.0	✅ STABLE	13 game automation tools

In Progress (🔄)

Feature	Version	Status	ETA
Asset pipeline refactor	0.11.0+	🔄 IN PROGRESS	v0.12.0 (April 2026)
Economy domain plugin	0.11.0+	🔄 IN PROGRESS	v0.12.0
Scenario domain plugin	0.11.0+	🔄 IN PROGRESS	v0.13.0 (May 2026)
UI domain plugin	0.12.0+	🔄 QUEUED	v0.13.0

Test Coverage

678 tests passing (664 unit + 14 integration)
Target: 130+ tests by v0.12.0
Coverage areas: pack loading, validation, ECS bridge, warfare domain, registry system

Known Issues & Limitations

Critical Issues

None identified.

High Priority Issues

Issue 1: Asset Loading Silent Failure (MEDIUM-HIGH)

Symptoms:

Unit displays placeholder model instead of custom asset
No error message in log or UI

Root Cause:

Bundle loading fails silently when:
- Asset ID doesn't match bundle filename
- Bundle is corrupted
- Bundle was built with wrong Unity version

Workaround:

Check bundle filename matches visual_asset ID
Verify bundle built with Unity 2021.3.45f2
Check dinoforge_debug.log for "AssetSwap" lines

Fix ETA: v0.12.0

Tracking: ADR-010 (Asset Intake Pipeline)

Issue 2: Pack Reload Doesn't Update All Systems (MEDIUM)

Symptoms:

After F10 → Reload, new units still have old stats from previous spawn
Tech tree or wave system still using old definitions

Root Cause:

HotReloadBridge updates existing entities but not:
- WaveController spawn queue
- TechSystem tech nodes
- Economic balance (rates)

Workaround:

Restart game for complete system reset
Avoid reloading during active waves

Fix ETA: v0.12.0

Tracking: #87

Medium Priority Issues

Issue 3: Entity Inspector Lag (10K+ entities)

Symptoms:

F9 → Entity Inspector becomes unresponsive with 10K+ entities
Query takes >100ms

Root Cause:

Linear search through all entities for each keystroke
UI re-renders every frame

Workaround:

Use narrower search filters (by faction or unit type)
Avoid inspecting during massive battles

Fix ETA: v0.13.0 (index-based lookup)

Symptoms:

F10 menu items cut off at <1024x768 resolution
Settings panel overlaps mod list

Root Cause:

Hard-coded layout assumptions

Workaround:

Use 1024x768 or higher resolution

Fix ETA: v0.12.0 (responsive layout)

Low Priority Issues

Issue 5: Audio Latency (Audio)

Symptoms:

Custom audio packs may have slight lip-sync delay
Not critical for gameplay

Status: Known limitation, low priority

Issue 6: Colorblind Palette Support (UX)

Symptoms:

Faction colors not validated for colorblind accessibility
Red/green factions may be indistinguishable

Status: Design issue, queued for v1.0.0

Future Roadmap

v0.12.0 (April 2026)

Scope: Asset pipeline refinement + Economy domain

✅ Asset import optimization (parallel processing)
✅ Hot reload system completeness (WaveController sync)
✅ Economy domain plugin (rates, tech tree balance)
✅ Pack conflict resolution UI improvements

User Impact:

Faster iteration on assets
Better reload experience
Economy balance packs available

v0.13.0 (May 2026)

Scope: Scenario domain + UI domain

✅ Scenario pack support (mission scripting)
✅ Custom UI pack support (HUD themes)
✅ Entity Inspector performance improvements

User Impact:

Custom missions and campaign mods
HUD customization packs
Better debugging tools

v1.0.0 (Q2-Q3 2026)

Scope: Feature-complete, production-ready

✅ Full asset coverage (80%+)
✅ Third-party pack ecosystem
✅ Official mod template generator
✅ Community distribution (Thunderstore)

User Impact:

Stable API guarantees
Active modding community
Official templates and tutorials

Appendix: User Acceptance Testing

UAT Checklist: New Pack Installation

[ ] Pack downloads successfully from Thunderstore
[ ] Extract to BepInEx/dinoforge_packs/my-pack/
[ ] Game launches without errors
[ ] Pack appears in F10 mod menu
[ ] Gameplay changes are visible
[ ] No performance degradation
[ ] Can toggle pack on/off
[ ] Uninstall (delete directory) works cleanly

UAT Checklist: Balance Mod Creation

[ ] Create pack with stat overrides
[ ] Run /pack-deploy → validates successfully
[ ] Game launches with pack
[ ] F9 shows pack as loaded
[ ] Changes visible (e.g., units cost less)
[ ] Hot reload works (F10 → Reload)
[ ] Iterative tweaking possible

UAT Checklist: Total Conversion Pack

[ ] All units defined in YAML
[ ] All buildings defined in YAML
[ ] All visual assets referenced and found
[ ] Factions load correctly
[ ] Gameplay stable with 30+ units
[ ] Models render with correct LOD
[ ] Both heroes visible
[ ] No crashes after 30min gameplay

Last Updated: 2026-03-20 Next Review: After v0.12.0 release (April 2026)

DINOForge User Specification ​

Table of Contents ​

Overview ​

Key Promise ​

Product Tiers ​

Target Users ​

Primary: Mod Authors ​

Secondary: Plugin Developers ​

Tertiary: End-Users ​

User Personas ​

Persona A: "Thematic Content Creator" (Lisa) ​

Persona B: "Balance Tuner" (Marcus) ​

Persona C: "Plugin Architect" (Dev) ​

Core User Workflows ​

Workflow 1: Install & Play ​

Workflow 2: Create Balance Mod ​

Workflow 3: Create Total Conversion Pack ​

Workflow 4: Debug & Troubleshoot ​

Feature Specifications ​

F1: Pack Loading & Manifest System ​

F2: Debug Overlay (F9 Key) ​

F3: Mod Menu (F10 Key) ​

F4: Hot Module Reload (F10 → Reload) ​

F5: Asset Swap System ​

F6: Pack Validation & Compiler ​

F7: Entity Inspector ​

F8: Desktop Companion App ​

Current Implementation Status ​

Version: 0.11.0 (Active) ​

Completed Features (✅) ​

In Progress (🔄) ​

Test Coverage ​

Known Issues & Limitations ​

Critical Issues ​

High Priority Issues ​

Issue 1: Asset Loading Silent Failure (MEDIUM-HIGH) ​

Issue 2: Pack Reload Doesn't Update All Systems (MEDIUM) ​

Medium Priority Issues ​

Issue 3: Entity Inspector Lag (10K+ entities) ​

Issue 4: Mod Menu UI Clipping (Low Resolution) ​

Low Priority Issues ​

Issue 5: Audio Latency (Audio) ​

Issue 6: Colorblind Palette Support (UX) ​

Future Roadmap ​

v0.12.0 (April 2026) ​

v0.13.0 (May 2026) ​

v1.0.0 (Q2-Q3 2026) ​

Appendix: User Acceptance Testing ​

UAT Checklist: New Pack Installation ​

UAT Checklist: Balance Mod Creation ​

UAT Checklist: Total Conversion Pack ​

DINOForge User Specification

Table of Contents

Overview

Key Promise

Product Tiers

Target Users

Primary: Mod Authors

Secondary: Plugin Developers

Tertiary: End-Users

User Personas

Persona A: "Thematic Content Creator" (Lisa)

Persona B: "Balance Tuner" (Marcus)

Persona C: "Plugin Architect" (Dev)

Core User Workflows

Workflow 1: Install & Play

Workflow 2: Create Balance Mod

Workflow 3: Create Total Conversion Pack

Workflow 4: Debug & Troubleshoot

Feature Specifications

F1: Pack Loading & Manifest System

F2: Debug Overlay (F9 Key)

F3: Mod Menu (F10 Key)

F4: Hot Module Reload (F10 → Reload)

F5: Asset Swap System

F6: Pack Validation & Compiler

F7: Entity Inspector

F8: Desktop Companion App

Current Implementation Status

Version: 0.11.0 (Active)

Completed Features (✅)

In Progress (🔄)

Test Coverage

Known Issues & Limitations

Critical Issues

High Priority Issues

Issue 1: Asset Loading Silent Failure (MEDIUM-HIGH)

Issue 2: Pack Reload Doesn't Update All Systems (MEDIUM)

Medium Priority Issues

Issue 3: Entity Inspector Lag (10K+ entities)

Issue 4: Mod Menu UI Clipping (Low Resolution)

Low Priority Issues

Issue 5: Audio Latency (Audio)

Issue 6: Colorblind Palette Support (UX)

Future Roadmap

v0.12.0 (April 2026)

v0.13.0 (May 2026)

v1.0.0 (Q2-Q3 2026)

Appendix: User Acceptance Testing

UAT Checklist: New Pack Installation

UAT Checklist: Balance Mod Creation

UAT Checklist: Total Conversion Pack