Asked chatgpt for a timeline to see how long it thought this project would take. I dunno if I’m starting in 2026, but I figured it’s a good place to start since a couple of my other projects might be ending around then.
🗓️ PROJECT TIMELINE — STARTING MARCH 2026
🗓️ PROJECT TIMELINE — STARTING MARCH 2026
🧭 Phase 1: Prototype (March – April 2026)
Project setup, folder structure, Git repo
Implement AudioStreamGenerator prototype
1 music template (Lo-Fi) with simple drum + melody loop
Basic StreamView scene with static background
BPM clock + simple lighting pulse
Deliverable: First procedural music loop with color-synced lighting.
🎶 Phase 2: Template Expansion (May – June 2026)
Add 3 more genres (Jazz, Industrial, Ambient)
Implement JSON template loader
Add UI selectors for style / tempo
Scene templates (Room, Forest) with random prop placement
Deliverable: User-selectable music styles & scenes.
🌈 Phase 3: Mood & Color Integration (July – August 2026)
Map tempo / pitch → color palette
Add ambient light + environment tint adjustments
Implement beat-synced lighting pulses
Deliverable: Music now influences scene color and atmosphere.
🎁 Phase 4: Seasonal System & Weather (September – October 2026)
Holiday system using real-date lookup
Weather toggle (rain / snow / sunny)
Scene object pool with seasonal props
Deliverable: Environment reacts to date and weather.
💾 Phase 5: Profiles & Stream Mode (November – December 2026)
Add save / load for user presets
Implement “Stream Mode” (borderless + UI off)
Add sound mix controls
Deliverable: Fully usable app for creators.
🪄 Phase 6: Polish & Release (January – March 2027)
Add branding, logo, settings UI polish
Performance & audio optimizations
Build / test / package for all platforms
Prepare Itch.io / Steam release page, trailer, and docs
Final Release: StreamScape 1.0 by March 2027 🎉
