Changelog

[2025-11-09] - Recent Changes

Manual Backup Support: Added manual-backup.sh script (92 lines) enabling on-demand database backups through the ac-backup container
Backup Permission Fixes: Resolved Docker volume permission issues with backup operations
Container User Configuration: Backup operations now run as proper container user to avoid permission conflicts

Auto Deploy Option: Added remote auto-deployment functionality to deploy.sh (36 additional lines) for automated server provisioning

Database/Config Import: Major new feature with 1,405+ lines of code across 15 files
- Added apply-config.py (323 lines) for dynamic server configuration
- Created configure-server.sh (162 lines) for server setup automation
- Implemented import-database-files.sh (68 lines) for database initialization
- Added parse-config-presets.py (92 lines) for configuration templating
Configuration Presets: 5 new server preset configurations
- blizzlike.conf - Authentic Blizzard-like experience
- casual-pve.conf - Relaxed PvE gameplay
- fast-leveling.conf - Accelerated character progression
- hardcore-pvp.conf - Competitive PvP settings
- none.conf - Minimal configuration baseline
Dynamic Server Overrides: server-overrides.conf (134 lines) for customizable server parameters
Comprehensive Config Documentation: CONFIG_MANAGEMENT.md (279 lines) detailing the entire configuration system

MySQL Exposure Toggle: Optional MySQL port exposure for external database access
Client Data Management: Automatic client data detection, download, and binding with version detection
Dynamic Docker Overrides: Flexible compose override system for modular container configurations
Module Profile System: Structured module management with preset profiles

Directory Restructure: Reorganized all scripts into scripts/bash/ and scripts/python/ directories (40 files moved/modified)
Project Naming: Added centralized project name management with project_name.sh
Module Manifest Rename: Moved modules.json → module-manifest.json for clarity

Client Data Container: Enhanced with 7zip support, root access during extraction, and ownership fixes
Permission Resolution: Fixed file ownership issues in client data extraction process
Path Updates: Corrected deployment paths and script references after reorganization

Modular Documentation: Split massive README into focused documents (1,500+ lines reorganized)
- docs/GETTING_STARTED.md (467 lines) - Setup and initial configuration
- docs/MODULES.md (264 lines) - Module management and customization
- docs/SCRIPTS.md (404 lines) - Script reference and automation
- docs/ADVANCED.md (207 lines) - Advanced configuration topics
- docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md (127 lines) - Common issues and solutions
README Streamlining: Reduced main README from 1,200+ to focused overview
Script Documentation: Updated script references and usage examples throughout

Setup Enhancements: Improved setup.sh with better error handling and configuration options (66 lines added)
Status Monitoring: Enhanced status.sh with better container and service monitoring
Build Process: Updated build scripts with new directory structure and module handling
Cleanup Operations: Improved cleanup scripts with proper path handling

Remote Cleanup: Enhanced remote server cleanup and temporary file management
Network Binding: Improved container networking and port management
Import Folder: Added dedicated import directory structure
Development Onboarding: Streamlined developer setup process