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@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+## 1. refine existing engine (knowing what I know now)
+
 - [ ] rewrite event queue as a linked list
 - [ ] rewrite animator stacks as linked lists
 - [ ] rewrite ship/bullet collections as linked lists
@@ -5,7 +7,7 @@
 - [ ] render ship shields (even for large ships)
 - [ ] duplicate file -- about to split away from Tyrian features
 
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+## 2. convert from Tyrian clone to MMBN clone
 
 - [ ] remove PWR meter, replace with weapon queue
 - [ ] remove power mechanics from _player_ ship (only!)
@@ -19,7 +21,7 @@
 - [ ] implement starter deck
 - [ ] stabilize this with just starter deck and sample level
 
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+## 3. add deckbuilder mechanics
 
 - [ ] implement post-encounter "get a card"
 - [ ] implement deck lister
@@ -27,7 +29,7 @@
 - [ ] implement card levels?
 - [ ] implement card removal (shop?)
 
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+## 4. make it a real game
 
 - [ ] actually design a branching encounter sequence
 - [ ] map
@@ -37,6 +39,6 @@
 - [ ] as much more crap as I can fit in under the token limit, which
       is probably not much at this point
 
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+## 5. this is just futile isn't it
 
 - [ ] give up and move to TIC-80 because the token limits