Full Stack Game Developer (React + Node.

Project Title: Build a "Travian-Style" Historical MMO Strategy Game (React/Node.js)
Project Overview:We have a functional MVP (Prototype) of a historical strategy game called "Steppe Khanate" (Bozkır Kağanlığı), built with React (TypeScript) + Tailwind CSS + Firebase.
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Game Developer to take this prototype and transform it into a robust, scalable, persistent MMORTS (Massively Multiplayer Online Real-Time Strategy) similar to Travian or Tribal Wars.
The Vision:Players manage a Turkic nomad camp, manage resources (Wood, Iron, Food, Horses), train units, form alliances (Toy/Kurultay), and conquer other players on a shared real-time map. The game features unique mechanics like Dynamic Seasons (Winter affects movement speed) and Lineage Bonuses (Oğuz Tribes).
Current Tech Stack (Prototype):
Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS.
Backend: Basic Firebase (needs migration/expansion).
State: Client-side heavy (needs to move to Server-side).
Responsibilities & Scope of Work:
Architecture Migration (Crucial):
Move game logic (resource generation, combat calculations, timers) from Client-side to a Server-Authoritative architecture (Node.js/NestJS or Go).
Prevent cheating/exploits (Validation on server).
Database Design:
Design a relational database (PostgreSQL preferred) to handle Users, Villages, Units, Movements, and Map Data.
Gameplay Features to Implement (The "Travian" Mechanics):
Global Map System: A grid-based (x,y) world map where players settle. Calculating travel distance for armies based on coordinates.
Action Queues: "Building takes 15 minutes." The server must handle the queue and notify the client when finished.
Combat Engine: Complex battle logic. (Attack Power vs. Defense Power + Walls + Morale + Season Modifiers).
Lineage System: Implementing unique bonuses for different tribes (e.g., Kayı Clan gets defense bonus, Kınık Clan gets attack bonus).
Real-Time Features:
Socket.io integration for instant notifications ("You are under attack!", "Building Complete").
Chat & Alliance system.
UI/UX Improvements:
Refine the existing React UI (we have the base components) to support complex data visualization (Reports, Map View).
Required Skills:
Expert: React, TypeScript, Node.js (or Python/Go for backend).
Expert: WebSockets (Socket.io) for real-time events.
Experience: PostgreSQL / SQL Database design for games.
Experience: Previous experience building Strategy Games, RPGs, or Complex Web Apps with timers/queues.
Bonus: Knowledge of Redis for caching game state.
We Provide:
Full source code of the current React MVP.
Detailed Game Design Document (GDD) explaining mechanics (Seasons, Units, Buildings).
Graphic Assets (Icons, Backgrounds).
Budget & Timeline:
Budget: [Senin Bütçen, örn: Open to fixed price offers based on milestones]
Timeline: We expect a playable Alpha version within 8-10 weeks.
How to Apply:Please start your proposal with the word "GOKTURK" so I know you read the description. Share links to similar game projects or complex web apps you have built. Briefly explain how you would handle the "Server-Side Action Queue" (e.g., how to handle a building upgrade that takes 1 hour).
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