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UNDEAD FRONTLINES - PROJECT OVERVIEW

Vision

A multiplayer post-apocalyptic survival game where players fight to reclaim real-world territories from zombies.

Core Features

  • Persistent world based on real geography (250 countries, 150,000+ cities)
  • Hybrid architecture: Backend (Node.js) + Game Servers (Unity/FishNet)
  • Territory liberation system with global progression
  • Safe zones and instanced missions
  • Character progression and customization

Technical Architecture

Backend Server (Brain)

  • Purpose: Handles persistent data, authentication, world state
  • Tech: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, JWT
  • Port: 3000
  • Status: ✅ COMPLETE

Game Servers (Reflexes)

  • Purpose: Real-time gameplay, physics, combat
  • Tech: Unity 2022.3 LTS, Fish-Networking
  • Port: 7770
  • Status: 🔄 IN DEVELOPMENT

Client

  • Platform: PC (expandable to mobile)
  • View: Third-person (First-person planned)
  • Status: 🔄 IN DEVELOPMENT

Player Flow

  1. Launch game → Main Menu
  2. Login/Register → Backend authentication
  3. Character Selection/Creation
  4. Tutorial (new characters)
  5. Safe Zone (social hub)
  6. Mission Selection → Instance gameplay
  7. Return to Safe Zone → Progress saved

Project Philosophy

  • Incremental development - playable at each milestone
  • Network-first design - everything synchronized
  • Real geography for immersion
  • Community-driven territory liberation