Alex jumped up and shouted in excitement. He had finally reached Store Level: 2. He had really been working hard lately and it really felt good to have all of that hard work pay off.
Before figuring out how the two new features worked, Alex wanted to take a look at today’s revenue and his updated status screen.
‘Zara, show me today’s revenue.’ he asked mentally.
[Total revenue for today: $8,210.00] [Personal Funds: $5,704.10 + $821.00 = $6,525.10] [Company Funds: $14,569.90 + $7, 389.00 = $21,958.90]‘Wow, it really seems like we make more money when Sydney is working…’ Alex thought to himself. ‘It’s only her first day, maybe it’s a fluke? Zara, show my updated status screen.’
[Status Screen]Name: Alex
Race: Human
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Occupation: Interdimensional Store Owner
Store Level: 2(10/200 experience)
Personal Funds: $6,525.10
Company Funds: $21,958.90
Unlocked Features:
– Product Lines: Fitness and Sports
– Item Draw Purchase Channel
– System Store
[Ability Score]Strength: 4 (59%) [Measuring physical power]
Dexterity: 3 (89%) [Measuring agility]
Constitution: 4 (78%) [Measuring endurance and health]
Intelligence: 5 (6% + 15% = 21%) [Measuring reasoning and memory]
Wisdom: 4 (26%) [Measuring perception and insight]
Charisma: 5 (82%) [Measuring force of personality]
Satisfied with what he saw in his status screen, Alex decided to move on to checking out the new system features. ‘Zara, tell me about the Item Draw Purchase Channel’ he asked the AI.
[Certainly, Alex. The Item Draw Purchase Channel is a function of the system that allows you to be able to purchase item draws. Up until now, you’ve had to rely on quest rewards to be able to draw new items but with this new feature, you can spend $250.00 of company funds to purchase an item draw in any of the Fitness and Sports product line categories.] Replies Zara. [In addition,] Zara continues [As the user has reached Store Level: 2, the Item Draw probabilities have been updated. The current probabilities are as follows:Common – 48%
Uncommon – 40%
Rare – 10%
Legendary – 2%
Continue to work hard and you will be able to increase the probability of drawing higher tier items.]
This new feature was truly a godsend for Alex. He’d been limited in Item Draws in the past because most of the quests that he completed didn’t provide him with any new items. This resulted in the Gym currently having minimal equipment and other supplementary items.
As a reminder, the Fitness and Sports product line had the following categories:
1. Exercise Equipment
2. Supplements
3. Sports Clothing
4. Fitness Accessories
5. Fitness Technology
As of now, Alex hadn’t even touched the Sports Clothing or Fitness Accessories categories yet as he’d been focused on unlocking enough equipment to furnish the gym. The only Supplement he currently offered was [Protein Powder – Common] and the only Fitness Technology he had unlocked was the [AI Fitness Instructor – Rare] aka Richard. Being able to spend money to buy Item Draws was truly like adding wings to a tiger.
Before drawing more items, Alex decided to learn more about the other feature he had unlocked at level 2, ‘Zara, tell me about the System Store feature.’
[The System Store’s main function is to provide support to the user in operating his Interdimensional Store. For example, the high-tech water dispenser that you bought previously is available freely for purchase in the System Store. The more advanced or magical the item, the more expensive the cost.]Zara continued, [In addition, once items have been unlocked via the Item Draw system, they may be purchased in the System Store. For example, you have currently unlocked fitness equipment like [Basic Treadmill – Common,] [Jump Rope – Uncommon,] and [Elliptical Machine – Rare.] These items may now be purchased in greater numbers via the System Store. You should also take note that once consumable items like [Protein Powder – Common] or fitness clothing items you unlock in the future, they will be automatically restocked in the Interdimensional Store without any additional cost.]
Alex could hardly contain himself has he mentally thought ‘System Store’ and looked at the holographic screen projected in his mind. There were an insane amount of items available for purchase. Alex took about 15 minutes, just browsing through the various categories and looking at the types of items available.
Before worrying about anything else, Alex decided increase the amount of fitness equipment in the gym to be able to serve more customers at the same time. This would allow Alex to increase his revenue and make more money in the future.
Alex went through the different items and made various purchases until he wound up with the following total amount of equipment(Including his previously drawn equipment):
[Basic Treadmill – Common] x5 [Exercise Bike – Common] x5 [Basic Weight Bench – Common] x5 [Basic Dumbbell Set – Common] x5 [Weight Resistance Bands – Common] x5 [Rowing Machine – Uncommon] x5 [Jump Rope – Uncommon] x5 [Foam Roller – Uncommon] x5 [Smith Machine – Rare] x3 [Leg Press Machine – Rare] x3 [Elliptical Machine – Rare] x5Alex wound up spending $12,400.00 to flesh out the equipment offerings in the gym, bringing his current company funds down to $9,558.90 but Alex felt like it was definitely worth it to be able to bring in more customers at a time. The store was basically running over capacity during busy hours and customers were having to wait to use equipment. These purchases would hopefully solve those issues for the time being.
Alex worked with Zara and had her place the equipment in the various zones of the store and space them out in an aesthetically pleasing way. Looking at the store after all the equipment was placed, Alex felt great satisfaction in his store’s growth.
With that taken care of, Alex decided to draw some new items using the new Item Draw Purchase Channel and flesh out his supplement offerings. Alex spent $250.00 and drew the following:
[Creatine Supplement – Common]Description: A powdered supplement that can be mixed with water or juice to provide a source of creatine for muscle growth and energy. It comes in a variety of flavors, such as fruit punch and grape.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +1%
Constitution: +1%
Looking at the Individually packaged creatine supplements in different flavors that appeared on the shelves next to the protein powder, Alex decided to use the same price at $5.00 per package.
Alex decided to draw 3 more supplements to spend an even $1,000 and round out his offerings and received the following items:
[Multivitamin Supplement – Uncommon]Description: A daily supplement that provides a balance of essential vitamins and minerals to support overall health and well-being.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +2%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +2%
[BCAA Supplement – Uncommon]Description: A powdered supplement that can be mixed with water or juice to provide branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for muscle growth and recovery. It comes in a variety of flavors, such as watermelon and blue raspberry.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +1%
[Pre-Workout Supplement – Rare]Description: A powdered supplement that can be mixed with water or juice to provide a boost of energy, focus, and endurance before a workout. It comes in a variety of flavors, such as strawberry and green apple.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +4%
The [Multivitamin Supplement – Uncommon] came in a container that would last customers for a month so he decided to price it at $25.00 each. The [BCAA Supplement – Uncommon] was a tier higher than the protein powder and creatine so he decided to price each package at $7.50. Finally, Alex priced the [Pre-Workout Supplement – Rare] at $10.00 per individual package as it was rare tier and offered the best bonuses.
Looking at the Supplement shelves that used to only contain [Protein Powder – Common] that now contained 5 different items, Alex nodded in approval. The 4 supplement draws cost Alex $1,000 which brought his current company funds down to $8,558.90.
Next, Alex planned to expand into the Sports Clothing category. He decided to spend $1,000 on men’s clothing and $1,000 on women’s clothing, bringing his company funds down to $6,558.90 but gaining the following items:
[FitTech Men’s Compression Shirt – Common]Description: A form-fitting shirt containing the FitTech logo made from breathable and moisture-wicking material designed to improve circulation and reduce muscle fatigue during intense workouts.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +1%
Dexterity: +2%
Constitution: +2%
[FitTech Men’s Running Shorts – Uncommon]Description: Lightweight and stretchy shorts featuring the FitTech logo designed for running and other high-intensity activities. They are made from moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +2%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +2%
[FitTech Men’s Sweatpants – Rare]Description: Comfortable and durable sweatpants featuring the FitTech logo made from a blend of cotton and spandex. They feature a tapered leg design and an adjustable waistband for a customizable fit.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +4%
[FitTech Men’s Hoodie – Rare]Description: A warm and comfortable hoodie made from soft and breathable fabric. It features the FitTech logo, a zip-up front, adjustable hood, and two side pockets.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +2%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +5%
[FitTech Women’s Yoga Pants – Common]Description: These comfortable and flexible yoga pants are perfect for any yoga or pilates workout. They feature moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry during your workout, and the high-waisted design provides extra support and coverage. The FitTech logo is prominently displayed on the left hip.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +1%
Dexterity: +2%
Constitution: +2%
[FitTech Women’s Running Shorts – Uncommon]Description: These lightweight and breathable running shorts are perfect for any outdoor run. They feature a built-in liner for extra support and a hidden pocket for storing small items. The FitTech logo is prominently displayed on the left leg.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +2%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +2%
[FitTech Women’s Athletic Tank Top – Rare]Description: This high-performance tank top is made with moisture-wicking fabric that keeps you cool and dry during your workout. The racer back design allows for full range of motion, and the fitted design provides a flattering silhouette. The FitTech logo is prominently displayed on the chest.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +4%
[FitTech Women’s Compression Leggings – Legendary]Description: These compression leggings provide maximum support and comfort during any workout. They feature a high-waisted design and a wide waistband for extra support, and the compression fabric helps improve blood flow and reduce muscle fatigue. The FitTech logo is prominently displayed on the left leg.
Stat Bonus Percentages when wearing:
Strength: +5%
Dexterity: +5%
Constitution: +5%
‘My first legendary item!’ Alex raised his fist high in victory. Alex felt great about the clothing offerings that he’d drawn. The stat boosts on each item of clothing would be added at the end of each workout in some sort of magical way that Alex couldn’t understand. Alex had Zara set up a few clothing racks and tables in the area opposite of the supplements and laid out the new clothing into a section for men and a section for women.
To keep things simple Alex decided on the following pricing for sports clothing:
Common items – $15.00
Uncommon items – $20.00
Rare items – $25.00
Legendary items – $30.00
Feeling like he was on a roll, Alex decided to keep drawing items. He spent $1,000, bringing is company funds down to $5,558.90, to draw four times from the Fitness Accessories category and drew the following items:
[Yoga Mat – Common]Description: This yoga mat provides a comfortable and non-slip surface for yoga and other floor exercises. It is lightweight and easy to carry.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +1%
Dexterity: +1%
Constitution: +3%
Selling Price: $10.00
[Bluetooth Headphones – Common]Description: Wireless headphones that connect to the user’s mobile device via Bluetooth. They are sweat-resistant and designed for use during exercise, providing high-quality sound without the hassle of wires.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +1%
Dexterity: +1%
Constitution: +3%
Selling Price: $10.00
[FitTech Smart Water Bottle – Uncommon]Description: The FitTech Smart Water Bottle is a durable and stylish water bottle that tracks your daily water intake and reminds you to stay hydrated throughout the day. It has a built-in sensor that calculates the amount of water you drink and sends the data to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
Stat Bonus: +1% Constitution per 8 ounces of water consumed
Selling Price: $15.00
[FitTech Smart Scale – Rare]Description: The FitTech Smart Scale is a high-tech scale that tracks your weight, body fat, muscle mass, and other key metrics. It has a sleek and modern design and can be synced with your mobile device to provide you with personalized feedback and recommendations for achieving your fitness goals.
Stat Bonus: +1% Constitution per use
Selling Price: $20.00
Satisfied with his accessory draws, Alex created another area near reception and had Zara place the accessories neatly on the tables and shelves.
Alex decided to continue trying his luck in the Fitness Technology category. The AI Fitness Instructor was a big hit last time after all. Spending $250, Alex drew the following item:
[Smart Dumbbells – Uncommon]Description: These dumbbells are equipped with sensors that track the user’s movements and provide real-time feedback on their form and technique. They can also sync with the AI Fitness Instructor to provide customized workout plans based on the user’s goals and current fitness level.
Stat Bonus Percentages per use:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +3%
Constitution: +1%
Alex quickly had Zara put them with the other weights in the strength training zone and spent another $250 to draw once more and was amazed with what he drew:
[VR Martial Arts Fitness Simulator – Rare]Description: The VR Fitness Simulator is a futuristic device that allows users to experience a wide variety of martial arts workouts and activities in a virtual reality environment. Includes various martial arts styles like boxing, karate, kung-fu, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, krav-maga, and aikido. The simulator can adjust the difficulty of the workout based on the user’s fitness level and provides real-time feedback on their performance.
Stat Bonus Percentages per 30 minutes of training:
Strength: +3%
Dexterity: +2%
Constitution: +4%
System Store Price: $2,500
This piece of future-tech amounted to a set of light-weight goggles and a group of external sensors to be placed in an open area for the user to have room to work out. Alex decided to have Zara use one of the open Zone areas as a ‘Functional’ zone and used a portion of that zone to set up the sensors and place the goggles on a charging stand on the wall.
To make it easy for the customers to understand, he also had Zara post a sign next to the goggles that explained how the simulator worked. These two purchases brought Alex’s company funds down to $5,058.90 which was just enough to cover the item he saw earlier in the System Store that he felt would be perfect for his current needs. With that in mind, Alex thought ‘System Store’ and navigated his way back to the item he had found earlier. Without any further hesitation he spent $5,000 bringing his funds down to a conspicuous $58.90 and purchased the following item:
[AI Shapeshifter – Legendary]Description: The AI Shapeshifter is an advanced robotic unit designed to assist the store owner in any required capacity. It’s programming allows it to learn and adapt to deal with various situations. It is capable of transforming its appearance to match that of a human, allowing it to seamlessly blend into any environment. Its shapeshifting abilities also allow it to modify its physical characteristics, such as height, weight, and facial features, in order to better fit its role.
How it works:
– The AI Shapeshifter is equipped with advanced AI programming, allowing it to learn and adapt to different situations quickly. It will also take orders from the store owner.
– Its shapeshifting abilities are controlled through a neural interface, allowing it to change its appearance with a thought.
– The AI Shapeshifter is also capable of self-defense, with built-in weapons and combat training.
Its appearance-changing abilities make it an invaluable asset for undercover operations or covert surveillance.
Suddenly in front of Alex, a man appeared. He had unkempt black hair and brown eyes and was about 5’10” tall. He was muscular and rugged, looking like he had seen some things in the past. The first thought Alex had when he saw this guy was, ‘this guy looks like a discount Rambo…’
