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Store

Store

Introduction

The Store is a service that provides the ability to exchange in-game currency for various resources. It allows participants to purchase virtual and physical goods, receive rewards, and use various resources within the platform.

Core Concepts

Resources and Products

  • Resource - basic unit representing a specific type of goods or services. Resources can be of different types and have diverse values.
  • Product - specific resource offering in the store with set price, quantity, and purchase conditions.

Resource Types

The service supports various types of resources, including:

  1. Virtual Resources - digital assets that exist only within the platform:

    • In-game items
    • Privileges
    • Bonuses

  2. Physical Resources - real goods that are shipped to participants:

    • Merchandise (t-shirts, caps, etc.)
    • Gaming accessories
    • Gift sets

  3. Service Resources - services provided to participants:

    • Access to exclusive content
    • Participation in special events
    • Consultations and training

Store Structure

Categories and Organization

The store is organized using categories that help structure products:

  • Categories - thematic groups for uniting related products.
  • Tags - additional labels for more flexible filtering.
  • Search - ability to quickly find needed products.

Resource Management

Resource Creation and Configuration

Resources in the service have the following characteristics:

  1. Basic Information:

    • Name and description
    • Resource type
    • Value/identifier
    • Sponsor binding (optional)

  2. Media Content:

    • Images
    • Video materials (optional)
    • Links to additional information

  3. Metadata:

    • Characteristics and specifications
    • Delivery conditions (for physical goods)
    • SEO information

Purchase Process

Order Placement

The process of acquiring a resource through the store includes the following steps:

  1. Product Selection - participant selects a product of interest in the store.
  2. Availability Check - system checks product availability in required quantity.
  3. Privilege Verification - checks if participant has necessary privileges for purchase.
  4. Order Confirmation - participant confirms their intention to purchase the product.
  5. Payment - deduction of in-game currency from participant's balance.
  6. Order Creation - formation of order with unique identifier.

Order Lifecycle

After creation, an order goes through the following statuses:

  1. Processing - initial order status after its creation.
  2. Sending Error - problem occurred when sending the resource.
  3. Cancelled - order was cancelled by participant or administrator.
  4. Sent - resource was sent to participant.
  5. Completed - order fully executed, participant received resource.

Resource Delivery

Depending on resource type, delivery can occur in various ways:

  • Virtual Resources - instant crediting to participant's account.
  • Physical Resources - shipping through delivery services.
  • Service Resources - providing access or service activation.

Features and Capabilities

Privileges and Restrictions

Access to certain products can be restricted using the privilege service:

  • View Privileges - determine who can see the product in the store.
  • Purchase Privileges - determine who can acquire the product.

Limits and Time Restrictions

To manage product availability, the following can be set:

  • Quantity Limits - restrictions on the number of products available for purchase.
  • Time Frames - period during which the product is available in the store.
  • Per-Participant Limits - restrictions on the number of products one participant can purchase.

Rewards and Crediting System

Besides standard purchases, resources can be provided to participants as rewards:

  • For task completion
  • For reaching a certain level
  • As part of promotions and special events
  • As a result of prize drawings

Administrative Capabilities

Store Management

Administrators have access to the following functions:

  • Creating and editing categories
  • Adding and configuring resources
  • Managing products and their parameters

Order Management

The following tools are available for effective order management:

  • Viewing list of all orders with filtering capability
  • Changing order status
  • Adding comments and notes
  • Tracking delivery process

Reporting and Analytics

The service provides various analytical data:

  • Sales statistics by categories and products
  • Analysis of resource popularity
  • Reports on in-game currency usage
  • Data on user behavior in the store

Integration with Other Services

The store is closely integrated with other services:

  • Tasks - ability to receive resources for task completion
  • Achievements - rewarding with resources for achievements
  • Experience - access to certain resources depending on level in BattlePass
  • Currency - using coins to purchase resources

Conclusion

The store service is a central element of the platform economy, providing exchange of in-game currency for various resources. Thanks to the flexible resource system, wide configuration capabilities, and convenient purchase process, the store effectively meets the needs of both participants and system administrators.