Release 1.1.0 — one config file, and a process weight you choose

`project.yaml` at the repo root is now the single source of truth for a
project's configuration, replacing `production/stage.txt`,
`production/review-mode.txt` and `.claude/docs/technical-preferences.md` (all
three still read as a fallback; nothing is force-deleted).

**`modes.rigor` — one question instead of six.** `minimal`, `standard` or
`full` fronts six knobs: `modes.workflow`, `docs.density`, `qa.level`,
`modes.story_granularity`, `modes.review_mode` and `team.size`. It defaults to
`minimal`, which is a change from 1.0's behaviour: the heavier tier was
measured costing several times more to reach working code without producing a
better result, and returning nothing when a fresh developer inherited the
project. Pin `modes.rigor: standard` to keep 1.0's process level.

Also in this release:

- `/settings` to view or change any setting, and `project.local.yaml` for
  per-developer preferences that should not be committed.
- `system_overrides` to hold one system to a higher standard than the rest of
  the project, and `testing.strict` to set per test type whether missing
  evidence blocks a story or warns.
- A story that changes anything the player sees is not closed until the game
  has been launched, observed, and a screenshot retained in
  `production/qa/evidence/`. A parse check is not a run. This holds at every
  rigor level, including `minimal`, where automated tests are waived but the
  look is not.
- The code root is engine-specific and enforced as such: Godot `src/`, Unity
  `Assets/`, Unreal `Source/<Module>/`. Two of the three will not build a
  project laid out any other way.
- Migration tooling for existing projects: `.claude/scripts/migrate-v1-config.sh`
  converts a 1.0 layout, non-destructively by default, with a report to review
  before `--finalize` deletes anything.
- Ask-before-write holds regardless of personal automation settings.

Upgrading from 1.0 or earlier: see UPGRADING.md. Full list of changes:
CHANGELOG.md.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_016xvzG3i7pWQg4LjyDwWMXd

CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/directors/art-director.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/art-director.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references visual identity, art bible, asset standards — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; image review capability if supported; no Bash unless asset pipeline checks are justified
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` (NOT Opus — coordination-rules.md assigns Sonnet to art-director)
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` (NOT Opus — coordination-rules.md assigns Sonnet to art-director)
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over UX interaction flows or audio direction
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/directors/creative-director.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/creative-director.md` frontmatte
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references creative vision, pillars, GDD alignment — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-heavy; should not include Bash unless justified by a creative workflow need
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-opus-4-6` per coordination-rules.md (directors with gate synthesis = Opus)
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-opus-4-8` per coordination-rules.md (directors with gate synthesis = Opus)
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over technical architecture or production scheduling
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/directors/producer.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/producer.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references scope, sprint, milestone, production — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is primarily read-focused; Bash only if sprint/milestone files require parsing
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-opus-4-6` per coordination-rules.md (directors with gate synthesis = Opus)
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-opus-4-8` per coordination-rules.md (directors with gate synthesis = Opus)
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over design decisions or technical architecture
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/directors/technical-director.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/technical-director.md` frontmatt
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references architecture, feasibility, ADR — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list may include Read for architecture documents; Bash only if required for technical checks
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-opus-4-6` per coordination-rules.md (directors with gate synthesis = Opus)
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-opus-4-8` per coordination-rules.md (directors with gate synthesis = Opus)
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over game design decisions or creative direction
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/audio-director.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/audio-director.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references music direction, sound design, mix, audio implementation — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; no Bash unless audio asset pipeline checks are justified
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over visual design, code implementation, or narrative content
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/game-designer.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/game-designer.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references core loop, progression, combat rules, economy, player-facing design — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; includes Read for GDDs and design docs; no Bash unless design tooling requires it
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over code implementation, visual art style, or standalone narrative lore decisions
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/lead-programmer.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/lead-programmer.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references code architecture, feasibility, code review, coding standards — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list includes Read for source files; Bash may be included for static analysis or test runs; no write access outside `src/` without explicit delegation
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over game design, creative direction, or production scheduling
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/level-designer.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/level-designer.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references level layout, encounter design, pacing, environmental storytelling — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; includes Read for level design documents and GDDs; no Bash unless level tooling requires it
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over narrative dialogue, AI behavior code, or visual art style
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/narrative-director.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/narrative-director.md` frontmatt
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references story, character, world-building, consistency — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; includes Read for lore documents, GDDs, and narrative docs; no Bash unless justified
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over visual style, technical systems, or production scheduling
 
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CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/qa-lead.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/qa-lead.md` frontmatter:
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references test strategy, story readiness, coverage, bug triage — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; may include Read for story files, test files, and coding-standards; Bash only if running test commands is required
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over implementation decisions or game design
 
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@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/qa-lead.md` frontmatter:
 - [ ] Does not abandon the coverage requirement — asks for a deterministic alternative if the current approach is ruled flaky
 
 ### Case 5: Context pass — uses provided context
-**Scenario:** Agent receives a gate context block that includes the coding-standards.md testing standards section, which specifies: Logic stories require blocking automated unit tests, Visual/Feel stories require screenshots + lead sign-off (advisory), Config/Data stories require smoke check pass (advisory). A story classified as "Logic" type is submitted with only a manual walkthrough document as evidence.
+**Scenario:** Agent receives a gate context block that includes the coding-standards.md testing standards section, which specifies: Logic stories require blocking automated unit tests, Visual/Feel stories require a blocking retained screenshot + lead sign-off, Config/Data stories require smoke check pass (advisory). A story classified as "Logic" type is submitted with only a manual walkthrough document as evidence.
 **Expected:** Assessment references the specific test evidence requirements from coding-standards.md, identifies that a "Logic" story requires an automated unit test (not just a manual walkthrough), and returns INADEQUATE with the specific requirement cited.
 **Assertions:**
 - [ ] References the specific story type classification ("Logic") from the provided context

CCGS Skill Testing Framework/agents/leads/systems-designer.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Verified by reading the agent's `.claude/agents/systems-designer.md` frontmatter
 
 - [ ] `description:` field is present and domain-specific (references formulas, progression curves, balance math, economy — not generic)
 - [ ] `allowed-tools:` list is read-focused; may include Bash for formula evaluation scripts if the project uses them; no write access outside `design/balance/` without delegation
-- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-4-6` per coordination-rules.md
+- [ ] Model tier is `claude-sonnet-5` per coordination-rules.md
 - [ ] Agent definition does not claim authority over narrative, visual design, or conceptual mechanic rule ownership
 
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