Development Roadmap LITE

Introduction

This roadmap outlines the planned features and improvements for SC Kill Tracker LITE. Development is focused on providing a lightweight, efficient kill tracking solution for Star Citizen players.

Items are organized by priority and development phase. This document is updated regularly to reflect the current development status.

Current Development Phase

Version 0.1.x In Progress

Focus: Core functionality, stability, and essential features.

• Core kill tracking system
• NPC detection and classification
• In-game overlay display
• System tray integration
• License key validation system
• Auto-update mechanism
• Multi-channel support (LIVE, PTU, HOTFIX, EVOCOTI)

Short-Term Roadmap (Q1 2025)

Enhanced Overlay Customization Planned

• Customizable overlay position and size
• Color theme selection
• Font size adjustments
• Display duration controls
• Compact vs expanded view modes

Statistics Improvements Planned

• Session statistics tracking
• Historical kill data export
• K/D ratio calculations
• Kill streaks and achievements
• Time-based statistics (hourly, daily, weekly)

Performance Optimization Planned

• Reduced memory footprint
• Faster log file parsing
• Improved overlay rendering performance
• Background processing optimizations

Medium-Term Roadmap (Q2-Q3 2025)

Advanced Features Planned

• Kill feed filtering (by player, by ship, by weapon)
• Sound notifications for kills/deaths
• Custom notification rules
• Multiple overlay presets
• Overlay transparency controls

Integration Enhancements Planned

• Enhanced Discord integration options
• Export to CSV/JSON formats
• Cloud backup synchronization (optional)
• Multi-instance support

UI/UX Improvements Planned

• Settings interface enhancements
• Improved error messages and diagnostics
• Better onboarding experience
• Contextual help system

Long-Term Roadmap (Q4 2025+)

Feature Expansions Planned

• Detailed kill breakdown (damage sources, components destroyed)
• Combat analytics and heatmaps
• Player vs player matchup tracking
• Weapon effectiveness statistics
• Ship performance metrics

Community Features Planned

• Leaderboards (opt-in)
• Guild/corporation statistics
• Community challenges and events
• Shared statistics profiles

Platform Enhancements Planned

• Mobile companion app
• Web dashboard for statistics
• API access for developers
• Plugin system for extensions

Completed Features

Core Functionality Completed

• ✅ Real-time kill tracking from Game.log
• ✅ PvP vs PvE classification
• ✅ NPC detection and identification
• ✅ Vehicle kill tracking
• ✅ In-game overlay display
• ✅ System tray menu integration
• ✅ Auto-update system
• ✅ License key validation
• ✅ Multi-channel support
• ✅ Toast notifications
• ✅ Overlay lock/unlock (Ctrl + Insert)

On Hold / Under Consideration

Potential Features On Hold

• Replay system for kill events
• Video recording integration
• Stream overlay widgets for OBS
• Multi-language support
• Dark/Light theme toggle

These features are being evaluated for feasibility and community interest. Your feedback helps prioritize development efforts.

How to Contribute

Your feedback and suggestions are valuable in shaping the future of SC Kill Tracker LITE:

• Discord: Join our Discord server at discord.sckilltracker.com to share ideas and report issues
• Feature Requests: Submit feature requests through Discord or GitHub
• Bug Reports: Report bugs with detailed information to help us fix issues quickly
• Testing: Participate in beta testing for upcoming features