BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
How are the copies being fulfilled?
We're using DriveThruRPG to handle the printing and we're doing so via their Print-On-Demand service. So, at the conclusion of the campaign, everyone who backed at a tier that has a physical reward will get a code to print that reward through them at cost plus shipping. Right now, cost for the softcover is around $5 while the cost for the hardcover is around $10. Shipping will depend on your location. The reason for using Print-On-Demand is it allows me to minimize risk while guaranteeing the lowest possible prices for you. it also helps with stability as DriveThruRPG are a well-known and established company with extensive resources so even with the world on fire (for real in some places) the numbers they quote shouldn't fluctuate too much regardless of outside forces.
When can we expect to get our rewards?
The core book is 100% complete and ready to go to print. The stretch goals are in various stages of completion, but should be in your hands no later than Q2 of 2025. Those of you who pledge at any tier that gets a PDF copy of the book should get it within 2 weeks of the campaign ending, while the physical copies will go out 6-8 weeks after that.
Was any AI used in this project?
Nope! I am a fervent opponent of AI in the art and refuse to use it in any of my games or projects. All the art in this book was licensed from actual artists and all the writing was done solely by me.