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Z. Cliffe Schreuders 1e775ef89c docs: Update Rails Engine migration plans for current codebase
Updated migration plans to reflect significant codebase evolution:

NEW SYSTEMS DOCUMENTED:
- NPC system (fully implemented with NPCManager, conversation state, events)
- Event system (80+ events across codebase)
- Global game state management (window.gameState.globalVariables)
- Multiple scenarios (24 total, up from 1 originally planned)

KEY UPDATES:
- UPDATED_MIGRATION_STATUS.md: Comprehensive status of what's changed
  - What's implemented vs what still needs server-side integration
  - Updated timeline: 22 weeks (was 18 weeks)
  - New database schema requirements
  - Updated risk assessment

- CLIENT_SERVER_SEPARATION_PLAN.md: Added 3 new systems
  - System 5: NPC System (hybrid approach confirmed)
  - System 6: Event System (selective logging)
  - System 7: Global Game State (server as source of truth)
  - Updated migration checklist: 9 phases (was 7)
  - Updated timeline: 18-22 weeks

- README_UPDATED.md: New master index document
  - Quick start guide
  - Document index
  - What's changed summary
  - Timeline breakdown
  - Architecture decisions
  - Success metrics

MIGRATION APPROACH:
- Hybrid NPC approach: Scripts client-side, validation server-side
- Selective event logging: Critical events only
- State sync: Server as source of truth, client cache for performance
- Incremental rollout with dual-mode support

TIMELINE: 22 weeks (~5.5 months)
- Added 4 weeks for NPC, Event, State integration
- Original: 18 weeks → Updated: 22 weeks (+22%)

All plans are complete, self-contained, actionable, and feature-focused.
Ready for team review and implementation.
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