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

Print on Demand (POD) costs - hardback books

If you're unfamiliar with DriveThruRPG's print on demand, the booklet costs are approx. $15 + shipping per book for books in the USA. Of this, $9 is collected via Kickstarter, and $6 is collected by DriveThruRPG per book for printing (actual price depends on final page count). These paperback books retail for more, so you're saving by backing us on Kickstarter.

Print on Demand (POD) costs - cards

The deck costs are approx. $13 + shipping per deck for books in the USA. Of this, $5 is collected via Kickstarter, and approx. $9 is collected by DriveThruRPG per card deck for printing. These decks retail for $15.99 + shipping, so you save by backing us on Kickstarter. Please note that DriveThruRPG only prints cards in the USA, so international card backers may incur higher shipping costs, as well as VAT or other tariffs.

What are my alternatives to print on demand?

The Menagerie Press PDFs are great rewards, and are substantially discounted from the retail PDF price.

How does shipping from the UK impact the EU?

Our non-US print hub is based in the UK, and shipments to the EU are now incurring VAT and brokerage charges, as well as delays. As our printer doesn't offer an EU based option, customers are incurring extra costs on top of routine printing and shipping.

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