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
Why a reprint?
Because we've sold out, or are close to selling out! A reprint not only allows us to restock for the foreseeable future, but also allows us to make minor corrections the community has requested.
What's different?
Each of the three books remain largely the same. There are a few corrected stats in Savage Foes, a few clarifications and simplifications in the GM Handbook, and some balance changes in the Player's Guide (many around choosing items from the Hero's Journey table rather than rolling, and around adding steps to skills rather than starting with a set die type). A complete list of all the changes can be found here: https://peg-rifts-for-savage-worlds.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/SWADE_Rifts_2p-proposed-changes.pdf Once the books themselves are available the official Updates sheet (a free download found here: https://peginc.com/savage-settings/rifts/) will also include the updates above.
Do I need to buy the book again?
Nope! We're going to reprint the original three books and the boxed set, this is just an opportunity for anyone who wants the book to be a part of it and get them before they're available at retail. As with all our reprints, all changes will be available as a free download on PEGinc.com. If you missed the book, or lost one, or just want the convenience of all the updates in print you're welcome to join in!
When the updates take effect?
When the 2nd printing books begin distribution the PDFs for those books get updated on PEGinc.com and DriveThruRPG.com for those who already own them. At the same time the Updates file on PEGinc.com gets refreshed, and then any changed stats and rules are considered official. Until then, play groups can decide to implement the rules previewed here as they like, but the current printing stands as the "rules as written."
What about shipping?
You will be charged for shipping in the BackerKit pledge manager after the campaign ends, close to when the physical products are arriving for delivery. International Pledges We've worked hard to make connections with regional shippers in UK (also covering the EU), Australia, and Canada to keep costs down. These partners handle filing most customs/ VAT/GST etc. We'll share the rates and details for these areas closer to the time for shipping. For all other locations internationally, shipping rates can vary. If you would like our staff to check your rate, please email us at [email protected]. There's always a chance we can work out a better deal to, say, Mexico, than what we're charging for South Africa!
What if I do not make all of the payments in the BackerKit Pay Over Time payment plan?
We're thrilled that BackerKit offers the option to pay in installments on all Pledge Levels over $150. https://help.backerkit.com/article/805-pay-over-time However, if for some reason a backer cannot make all the payments they forfeit the pledge items. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].
Will there be any Achievements or Stretch Goals?
Nope. This is a simple reprint campaign. We do not intend to offer any stretch goals (what BackerKit calls Achievements) for this project. If you have any questions contact us at [email protected].
What happens if this project doesn't fund?
We're doing second printings of these books no matter the outcome of this campaign, and have the funds to do so. This campaign is just to offer an opportunity to grab these books right as they enter distribution, and to help spread awareness (we're a very small company so marketing is always difficult—please help spread the word!). Pinnacle Entertainment Group has launched and delivered countless crowdfunding projects. For some examples, here are just the Rifts® for Savage Worlds campaigns (if you want even more information about the products being reprinted or offered here as Add-ons): First Rifts® for Savage Worlds Kickstarter (2016) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/rifts-for-savage-worlds/ Rifts® for Savage Worlds: American Armageddon Kickstarter (2019) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/rifts-for-savage-worlds-american-armageddon/ Rifts® for Savage Worlds: Atlantis Rising Kickstarter (2021) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/rifts-for-savage-worlds-atlantis-rising/ Rifts® for Savage Worlds South America GameChanger (2023) https://peginc.com/campaign/rifts-for-savage-worlds-dark-frontier-thousand-islands-booster/ Rifts® and Megaverse® are Registered Trademarks of Palladium Books, Inc. All character names and likenesses are copyright and trademarks owned by Palladium Books, Inc. and used under license.
Why can't I pledge for just the PDFs?
There are no digital-only Pledge Levels for this campaign. Anyone who pledges receives the equivalent PDF(s) for no additional charge. If you want a PDF of any of these products you can buy them right now at https://peginc.com/savage-settings/rifts/ The current Revised PDFs will be automatically updated to the Revised 2nd Printing closer to delivery to match the new books. You just need to look for the notification and download the file again to get the new version!