Code_of_Conquest/docs/phases/Phase12-Launch.md

Phase 12: Launch Preparation

Goal: Marketing, final polish, and public launch Priority: High Status: Not Started Last Updated: November 29, 2025

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Overview

Prepare for public launch with marketing materials, user documentation, payment integration, legal compliance, and final quality assurance.

Key Goals:

• Marketing landing page
• User documentation (how to play)
• Payment integration (Stripe subscriptions)
• Legal compliance (privacy policy, ToS)
• Final security and performance review
• Public launch

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Task Groups

Marketing & Landing Page (4 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.1	Design landing page	⬜	Hero, features, pricing, CTA
12.2	Create landing page	⬜	/public_web/templates/landing.html
12.3	Create marketing screenshots/videos	⬜	Gameplay screenshots, demo video
12.4	Set up social media accounts	⬜	Twitter/X, Discord, Reddit

Landing Page Sections:

• Hero: Tagline, CTA, hero image
• Features: AI DM, character creation, combat, quests
• Pricing: Free, Premium, Elite tiers
• FAQ: Common questions
• Footer: Links, legal, social

Deliverable: Public-facing marketing presence

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User Documentation (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.5	Write "How to Play" guide	⬜	Getting started, character creation, gameplay
12.6	Write FAQ	⬜	Common questions and answers
12.7	Checkpoint: Review documentation	⬜	Test with new user

Documentation Topics:

• Account creation
• Character creation
• Gameplay basics (story, combat, quests)
• Subscription tiers
• Troubleshooting

Deliverable: User-friendly documentation

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Payment Integration (4 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.8	Set up Stripe account	⬜	Business account, test mode first
12.9	Create subscription products	⬜	Free, Premium ($X/mo), Elite ($X/mo)
12.10	Implement subscription endpoints	⬜	Create, cancel, webhook handling
12.11	Create subscription management UI	⬜	Upgrade, downgrade, cancel

Subscription Tiers:

Tier	Price	Features
Free	$0	Basic gameplay, limited AI calls
Premium	$X/mo	Unlimited AI, marketplace, multiplayer
Elite	$X/mo	All features, priority support, exclusive content

Stripe Integration:

# Webhook endpoint for subscription events
@app.route('/api/v1/webhooks/stripe', methods=['POST'])
def stripe_webhook():
    event = stripe.Webhook.construct_event(...)
    if event['type'] == 'customer.subscription.updated':
        # Update user tier in database
    return '', 200

Deliverable: Working payment system

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Legal Compliance (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.12	Create Privacy Policy	⬜	Data collection, usage, GDPR compliance
12.13	Create Terms of Service	⬜	User responsibilities, liability, refunds
12.14	Add cookie consent banner	⬜	If using analytics/tracking cookies

Deliverable: Legal compliance

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Analytics & Support (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.15	Set up analytics	⬜	Privacy-friendly (Plausible, Fathom) or GA
12.16	Set up support system	⬜	Email support, Discord, or ticketing
12.17	Create support documentation	⬜	How to contact, response times

Deliverable: User analytics and support

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Final Reviews (3 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.18	Final security review	⬜	Penetration testing, OWASP check
12.19	Final performance review	⬜	Load testing with expected traffic
12.20	Checkpoint: Launch readiness check	⬜	All systems go

Launch Readiness Checklist:

• All features working
• No critical bugs
• Payment system tested
• Legal pages in place
• Monitoring active
• Backups running
• Support ready
• Marketing ready

Deliverable: Launch-ready application

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Launch (2 tasks)

Task ID	Task	Status	Notes
12.21	Write launch announcement	⬜	Blog post, social media posts
12.22	LAUNCH!	⬜	Go live, announce, celebrate!

Launch Day Checklist:

1. Final backup before launch
2. Remove any beta/test restrictions
3. Enable payment processing (live mode)
4. Post announcement on all channels
5. Monitor systems closely for first 24 hours
6. Respond quickly to any issues

Deliverable: Public launch of Code of Conquest

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Files to Create/Modify

New Files:

• /public_web/templates/landing.html - Marketing landing page
• /public_web/templates/pricing.html - Pricing page
• /public_web/templates/legal/privacy.html - Privacy policy
• /public_web/templates/legal/terms.html - Terms of service
• /public_web/templates/docs/how-to-play.html - User guide
• /public_web/templates/docs/faq.html - FAQ
• /api/app/api/subscriptions.py - Subscription endpoints
• /api/app/api/webhooks.py - Stripe webhook handling
• /api/app/services/subscription_service.py - Subscription logic

Modified Files:

• /api/app/__init__.py - Register subscription routes
• /api/config/*.yaml - Stripe configuration
• /public_web/templates/base.html - Analytics, cookie consent

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Testing Criteria

Payment Testing

• Subscription creation works (test mode)
• Subscription cancellation works
• Webhooks received and processed
• Tier changes reflected immediately

Legal Review

• Privacy policy covers all data practices
• Terms of service protect business
• Cookie consent compliant

Final Testing

• Load test passed
• Security test passed
• All features working end-to-end
• New user can complete full flow

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Success Criteria

• Landing page live and attractive
• User documentation complete
• Payment system working (Stripe live)
• Legal pages in place
• Analytics tracking
• Support system ready
• Security review passed
• Performance review passed
• Successful public launch

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Dependencies

Requires (from earlier phases):

• Beta testing complete (Phase 11)
• All bugs fixed
• Performance optimized

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Post-Launch Priorities

After launch, focus on:

1. Monitor systems closely (first 48 hours critical)
2. Respond to user feedback quickly
3. Fix any launch-day bugs immediately
4. Engage with community on Discord/social
5. Track key metrics (signups, conversions, retention)

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Task Summary

Group	Tasks	Checkpoints
Marketing & Landing Page	4	0
User Documentation	2	1
Payment Integration	4	0
Legal Compliance	3	0
Analytics & Support	3	0
Final Reviews	2	1
Launch	1	1
Total	19	3