Gaining Karma points by being active in Forum or good at Quizz is a great feature. Being able to exchange them for real products or discounts is even more stimulating.

Here's how it could be done (by Deepseek):

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To allow clients to exchange their Karma points (or loyalty points) for products in Odoo, follow this step-by-step guide. While Odoo doesn’t natively link forum Karma to rewards, you can customize it using the Loyalty or Promotions module combined with automated actions. Here’s how:

Method 1: Using Odoo’s Loyalty Program (No Coding)

Step 1: Enable the Loyalty Module

1. Go to Apps and install "Loyalty" (or "Promotions & Loyalty" in Odoo 17+).

Step 2: Create a Karma-to-Reward Program

1. Navigate to Sales > Loyalty > Programs and click Create.
2. Configure:
   • Program Type: Select "Loyalty" or "Promotion".
   • Rule: Define how points are earned (e.g., 1 Karma point = 1 Loyalty point).
   • Reward: Set products redeemable with points (e.g., "100 Karma points = Free eBook").

Step 3: Sync Karma Points with Loyalty Points

Since Karma isn’t natively linked to Loyalty:

1. Create a Custom Field:
   • Add a field karma_points to res.partner (via Settings > Technical > Fields).
2. Automate Point Sync:
   • Use a Scheduled Action to update loyalty points based on Karma:
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     for partner in env['res.partner'].search([('karma', '>', 0)]):
         loyalty_card = env['loyalty.card'].search([('partner_id', '=', partner.id)], limit=1)
         if loyalty_card:
             loyalty_card.points = partner.karma  # Sync Karma to Loyalty points

Method 2: Custom Reward Shop (Advanced)

Step 1: Create a Reward Product Catalog

1. Go to Products and create products like:
   • "Free E-Book (100 Karma Points)"
   • "10% Discount (50 Karma Points)".

Step 2: Build a Karma Redemption Page

1. Use Website > Pages to create a /rewards page.
2. Add a Custom Snippet to display products with their Karma point cost.
3. Use JavaScript to:
   • Fetch the user’s Karma points (from res.partner.karma).
   • Allow users to "buy" rewards by deducting points.

Step 3: Automate Point Deduction

1. Override the eCommerce checkout to deduct points:
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   def button_confirm_order(self):
       if self.reward_product_id:
           self.partner_id.karma -= self.reward_product_id.karma_cost
       return super().button_confirm_order()

Method 3: Manual Karma Redemption (Simplest)

1. Notify Clients:
   • Email clients when they reach thresholds (e.g., "You have 100 Karma points! Reply to this email to claim your reward").
2. Manual Processing:
   • Use a CRM team to validate requests and apply discounts/gifts manually.

Key Considerations

• Karma Visibility: Ensure clients see their points via:
  • A portal widget (e.g., "Your Karma: 150 pts").
  • Email summaries (e.g., monthly Karma statements).
• Expiration Rules: Add a scheduled action to reset unused points periodically:
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  env['res.partner'].search([]).write({'karma': 0})  # Reset annually

Testing

1. Simulate Karma accumulation (e.g., post forum answers).
2. Verify rewards appear in the portal.
3. Test point deduction during redemption.

Why This Works

• Loyalty Module: Native integration with sales.
• Customization: Tailor rewards to your products.
• Automation: Minimize manual work with scheduled actions.

For a no-code solution, use Method 1 (Loyalty Program + manual sync). For full control, Method 2 (custom shop) is ideal.