Simplified README

README.md

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 - [x] UIText Support
 - [ ] Variable support
 
-## 🗓️ Support & Update Cycle
+## 🗓️ Update Cycle
 
-| Type         | Frequency        | Notes                                    |
+| Type         | Frequency            |
-| ------------ | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
+| ------------ | -------------------- |
-| Minor Update | Every 3–6 months | Small enhancements, non-breaking changes |
+| Minor Update | Every 3–6 months     |
-| Patch Update | As needed        | Bug fixes, security updates              |
+| Patch Update | Monthly or as needed |
-| Major Update | 25 months        | Framework upgrades, major refactors      |
+| Major Update | As needed            |
-
-- Reserve months: June (Mid-Year Chill) & December (End-Year Freeze)
-
-## 🧘 Sustainability Practices
-
-- 20% creative/recovery space built into development
-- Mandatory cooldowns after major launches (minimum 1 week)
-- Crisis Mode Activates if:
-  - Critical vulnerabilities
-  - Framework-breaking issues
 
 ## 🛡️ Support
 
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 - [ ] Maintenance Mode (Dependency-only updates)
 - [ ] Archived (No active work planned)
 
-## ⏰ Project Timeline
 
-| Milestone          | Target Date | Status  |
+## 🧰 Prerequisites
-| ------------------ | ----------- | ------- |
+
-| First Stable Build | 12/13/2020  | Done    |
+Before you begin, ensure you have the latest versions of the following installed:
-| Feature Complete   | N/A         | Planned |
+
-| Maintenance Phase  | N/A         | Planned |
+- [.NET 8.0](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/)
 
 ## 📓 Project Notes