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 I get my rewards?
We will send out all digital content that is currently released (Salvage Union Core Book, Rainmaker, False Flag, and We Were Here First!) as soon as the campaign concludes. You will have the option to pay for split shipping if you want to get any released content you've backed (Salvage Union Core Book, Rainmaker, False Flag, and We Were Here First!) early. We are aiming to fulfil the entire campaign within a year of it concluding.
How will I get my digital content? Will it be on Itch and DriveThruRPG?
You will receive all your digital content via BackerKit. The Salvage Union Core Book + Adventure Module Digital Editions will be sent as soon as the campaign ends. We'll also send out all digital content on both Itch.io and DriveThruRPG.
Do I need the Salvage Union Core Book to play this?
Not at all. The Salvage Union Starter Set is designed as a stand alone box set that contains everything you need to start playing Salvage Union, including all of the core rules, and the "Reclamation of the Wastes" campaign designed to The Salvage Union Core Book includes even more content to advance your Mechs from Tech 3 to 6, as well as your Pilots into Advanced and Hybrid classes with access to legendary abilities, and much more.
What if I already have the Salvage Union Core Book?
The Starter Set contains a brand new Salvage Union campaign, 'The Reclamation of the Wastes', set in the Central Wastes, that is designed to take pilots from Tech 1 to Tech 3. The campaign map will be fully detailed with 10+ regions to explore, guiding players and Game Mediators through exploring the world. It will also include new Mechs, Systems, Modules, Pilot Equipment, Bio-Titans, and other Denizens of the Wastes! The campaign will also be designed to segue into the three currently released Adventure Modules, We Were Here First!, False Flag, and Rainmaker, making it an excellent entry point into the world that can expand into the other adventures. The Starter Set splits the rules into several easily accessible booklets, covering the first two Tech Levels of play, making them easier for players to leaf through. We're also including lots of useful quality of life add-ons such as high quality reference sheets, handouts, and pre-made Mech and Pilot sheets. We're also including and a brand new set of dice unique to the starter set. We hope this is enough to at least tempt you to pick it up, however if you have the Salvage Union Core Book you everything you need to play the game already.
Is there any new content in the Salvage Union Starter Set?
Yes! We'll be including new Mechs, Systems, Modules, Pilot Equipment, Bio-Titans, and other Denizens of the Wastes in the Starter Set. We'll also be including new art from Hamish Frater, Francesco Silva, and Alex Connolly.
Are the physical Salvage Union Core Books and adventures updated to the latest version?
Yes. The Salvage Union Core Book, and all three adventure modules (We Were Here First!, Rainmaker, and False Flag) are updated to the latest '2.0' version of Salvage Union that fixes various typos and errors. All content otherwise remains the same between the new version and prior versions. You can view all of the changes here - https://leyline.press/pages/salvage-union-changelog
Is shipping customs friendly?
Shipping to the UK, US, Canada, and the EU will be customs friendly for the Salvage Union Starter Set campaign. All shipping will be charged via Survey after the campaign in BackerKit and is subject to change.
I have another question! (Contact)
Please get in touch, you can e-mail us at [email protected], or message us via BackerKit and we'll be happy to help.