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 can I get two of the books (or some other combination of rewards that aren't in a pledge level)?
If you don't see a pledge level that has exactly what you want, simply pick a pledge level that comes closest without including things you don't want. You'll be able to add additional items in the pledge manager after the campaign closes. The pledge manager may include some items that aren't currently available as add-ons, such as extra copies of individual books.
How can I get a copy of A Guest for Mr. Spider?
We made A Guest for Mr. Spider through the original crowdfunding campaign, in 2023, that funded the corebook for The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game. It was a limited edition item made specifically for backers of that campaign. We do not have enough extra copies to make it available now, and because it was a limited edition, we have no plans to reprint it at this time. Whenever we make limited-edition items, we always make a few more than we need—you never know if a case or three might get lost, or hit by a forklift in the warehouse, or whatever. Sometimes, once we're sure all the backers have received their copies, we may sell these extras at a convention, or during a special sale on our web store. It's possible a small number of copies of A Guest for Mr. Spider may become available through such opportunities in the future. (Or that may never happen.) Follow us online, or visit us at Gen Con or similar major shows, to see if such a chance arises. Outside of such limited circumstances, we simply don't have enough copies to make A Guest for Mr. Spider available. Make sure you grab a copy of DIG through this campaign!
I'm new to The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game (or RPGs in general). Which items do I need?
The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game corebook contains everything you need to play, other than some standard gaming supplies: pencils, maybe some scratch paper or a notebook, and some gaming dice (in particular, the Cypher System uses a d20, a d6, and percentile dice). This corebook is included, in PDF, with every pledge level. (And it's free—the pledge level pricing isn't inflated to include that PDF.) If you prefer your books in print, there's an add-on that upgrades your PDF to a print-and-PDF combo—and gives you a great price! Since it's an item that already exists, it will be delivered before the new items. Or you can order it right now via the MCG Shop: www.montecookgames.com/store The other items offered through this campaign--the new books, Enter the Archives, the new Prop Set 2, and so on—are extras that add to the immersion of the experience and make running and organizing your adventures and characters that much faster and easier.
I signed up to be notified before the campaign, or pledged within the first 48 hours. How do I get my glow-in-the-dark Magnus Institute patch?
Your patch will be automatically added to your rewards. You don't need to do anything to make that happen. You'll get it with other rewards when they fulfill. This is true for all pledge levels, even those with PDF-only rewards. You'll have to pay for shipping at the time the patch fulfills. Or, if you don't want to pay shipping and only want digital rewards, you can simply choose not to claim that reward.
Is there a pledge level if I just want add-ons?
We’re making some cool things for this campaign, and we appreciate your interest in our non-game add-ons. While we don't have plans to include an add-on only pledge level, many of the items we're making will be available for retail purchase upon their release. (Those marked Limited Edition are likely to only be available through this campaign.) If you're keen not to wait (or to get limited-edition items), our cheapest pledge level is just $20. From there you can add as many add-ons if you like—and you get roughly $50 worth of great RPG materials that come with that pledge level. If that's still too high a price to pay to access the add-ons, we're sorry—but the RPG items are what we're here to fund.
Will I be able to make a pledge, or upgrade my pledge, after the campaign?
We intend to make late pledges available following the campaign, and backers will be able to upgrade their pledges, and add add-ons, in the pledge manager. As always, to absolutely ensure you don’t miss out, our advice is to back the campaign even if it’s at a lower level than you want. This will ensure that you’re in the pledge manager, where you can make upgrades if you like, after the campaign closes.
Can I get these books later, or are they exclusive to this campaign?
The key titles offered through this campaign—Make Your Statement, Face Your Fears, and Do Not Enter—will be available through the MCG Shop, finer game stores, and other places you buy TTRPG products. Some of the other items (such as the Prop Set) will probably be available through the MCG Shop, but not in stores. And a few (DIG, for example) are limited-edition items made just for this campaign, and will probably not be available at any other time. We can't provide a definitive answer for every item, so if there are items you want beyond the primary books, your best bet is to pledge for them—particularly since the deals offered through these pledge levels are fantastic!
How long do I have to adjust my pledge after I back this campaign?
We intend to keep the pledge manager open for at least a few months after the campaign closes.
When will my rewards be ready, and how will I get them?
Check the Timeline section of the main campaign page for info on when we expect to ship rewards. And be sure to read the Shipping section of the main campaign page. There’s a link there to a detailed description of our fulfillment process.