Development Roadmap - Symfony MMO

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I'm thrilled to share with you the initial roadmap for the development of Symfony MMO, the ambitious open-source management-MMO video game. As a community-driven project, your participation and feedback will be crucial in shaping the future of this world.

This roadmap serves as a guideline and may evolve based on development priorities, community feedback, and contributions.

Phase 1: Foundations and Playable Prototype (september 2025)

The primary goal of this phase is to establish the technical and gameplay foundations for a minimal, but functional, playable experience.

1. PHP/Symfony Backend Architecture:

• Implementation of user account and authentication systems.
• Database structure for players, inventory, items, and skills.
• Database structure for resources and mobs
• Map management and player location systems.

2. Core Gameplay:

• Player Movement: Basic movement between locations.
• Simplified Resource Gathering: Implementation of a basic resource (e.g., wood) and a gathering skill.
• Simplified Item Crafting: Implementation of a basic item and recipe (eg. wooden sword)
• Basic Inventory: Ability to store gathered and crafted items.
• Skill Leveling System: Progression for a gathering and crafting skill.
• Bonus on gathering and crafting based with mastery experience
• Introduction of one mob type with simple attack and defense mechanics.
• Implementation of damage, health, and character/mob death.
• Equipment Wear: Functionality for item wear and breakage.
• Creation of one healing item (like potion)
• Creation of multiples maps and specific resources per location.

3. Environment

• Easy development environment build instructions
• Live demo on public domain (like https://symfony-mmo.org)

3. User Interface (Frontend - Placeholder):

• Essential UI to display player stats, inventory, and map.
• System messages.

Phase 2: Core Mechanics Expansion (march 2026)
In this phase, we'll expand the game mechanics to offer greater depth and interactivity.

1. Quests

• Quest : two different quests requiring gathering e crafting

2. Economy and Trade:

• Local Market: Implementation of a basic system for selling and buying items from/to other players.

3. More content:

• Introduction of more resources and gathering skills (e.g., ore, fiber).
• Introduction of more mobs and combat skills
• Introduction more items

5. World Exploration:

• Expansion of the number of locations and specific resources per location.
• Introduction of points of interest on the map.

Phase 3: Interaction and Content (october 2026)
This phase will focus on adding multiplayer elements, advanced systems, and content to enrich the gameplay experience.

Advanced skills

• Introduction of basic mechanics for Animal Husbandry and Farming.
  Multiplayer Interaction:
• In-game chat and private messaging.
• Display of other players on the map.
• Player trading (direct).
  Guild/Community System:
• Basic guild creation and member management.
  Advanced Skills:
• More complex systems for Cooking, Potions/Drugs, Repair, and Recycling.
• Deeper skill trees and specializations.
  UI/UX Improvements:
• More intuitive and visually appealing user interface.
• Improved visual and sound feedback.

How to Contribute
Symfony MMO is an open-source project, and your participation is its lifeblood!

Code: If you're a PHP/Symfony developer, your skills are invaluable. Check out the "Good First Issues" on our repository.
Design: Do you have ideas for UI, level design, or item creation? Share them!
Writing/Lore: Help us build the story and lore of the Symfony MMO world.
Testing: Play the game, find bugs, and provide gameplay feedback.
Spread the Word: Talk about the project, share the roadmap, and invite others to join!

I'm excited to build this world with you!