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
When does this ship?
Almost immediately! We're printing the books as we type this, and many of the items already exist or are print-on-demand. Once the campaign ends on February 11th, we'll open up the Pledge Manager as soon as it funds approximately on the 28th. Then we'll allow a month for collecting funds for shipping and additional add-ons. So long as you're paid in full and have all your info, you'll get the PDFs dumped in your inbox and the physical books not too long after that.
Dave, you suck at fulfilling things on time—how can I trust you?
You can't. Except you can. I'm pretty visible, both online and at conventions and I post a TON of updates. So if something is late, you'll know. And then I'll throw a bunch of fun new PDFs your way. Fortunately, campaign is made up of stuff I've already made and have literally hit the print button on before it even finishes up. The only way this can get screwed up is if it's absurdly popular and we have to print extra. But I've done this enough times now that I feel I can reasonably predict the results before they occur. But hey... prove me wrong.
How long does everything take to make?
The good news is that there is absolutely nothing new to write. It's all done. Huzzah! Print times for every component are as follows: Broadsword Guide to Hunting Werebeasts: 3-4 weeks (Amazon KDP) The Best of DMDave Modules: 3-4 weeks (Mixam) Revolver Dice, Dice Bags, Dice Trays, etc.: 3-4 weeks shipped via China Broadsword Back Issues: 2-3 weeks (Amazon KDP) Just Passing Through 1-5: 3-4 weeks (Amazon KDP) Dungeons & Lairs 1-4: 3-4 weeks (Amazon KDP) PDFs will drop as soon as the Pledge Manager opens.
What happens if I'm rude?
Look, I'm just one guy with just one part-time customer service agent. While you're free to ask me what's up and express disappointment if something doesn't go how you like, I have no patience for people who are rude. If you're rude (and you know what I mean by rude), it's "NO SOUP FOR YOU." You get a quick refund, banned from all my channels, and then I take you and turn you into a CR 0 shit-dildo monster. So be cool, honey bunny.