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 will the book ship?
The book is written. It is in the final review/layout edit stages now. Artists are commissioned after receiving funds. Artwork is generally about a 30-45 day turnaround. Print copies take another 2-3 weeks to complete the order. Mid to end of Feb is the target release for the print. The PDF will be released a few weeks earlier.
What is the BackerKit funding for?
Mostly to commission the artists. I do not use AI Art in ANY of my books - every piece of art is handdrawn by a commissioned artist. After that, publishing & marketing fees.
If I miss the campaign, where can I buy the books later?
All of the books and stuff is available on my web store: https://www.fracturedbrainstudios.com/
Are all of the books signed?
I sign each individual print Player's Guide and GM's Guide, personalized to you. I'll ask who you want the book signed to beforehand. I will also sign the printed source adventure books if asked.
How does the Custom NPC pledge work?
I'll provide art examples from the Dystopian Artists in follow ups and you choose which artist you want. I then use the funds to commission the artist for each piece. I'll send you a draft WIP. When the art is complete, I finish the layouts, send it for professional printing, when I receive the prints, I sign the piece, personalized to you. The art is shipped with your order.