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
What is a Journaling Game?
A journaling game is a tabletop game in which the player creates a series of journal entries, often based on prompts the game provides. These entries can take any form - you might write them in a notebook, or record yourself speaking aloud. They could be laid out in index cards or written like a bullet journal. You could even opt for not creating entries at all, but rather thinking through the prompts or discussing them with a friend.
Do I need to be familiar with tarot to play Death of the Author?
Nope! While Death of the Author requires a tarot deck to play, you do not need to know anything about tarot to enjoy the game. You can take inspiration from the name of the card, the drawing on the card, or from an online tarot interpretation guide. Death of the Author is meant for tarot novices & experts alike.
Why are the community copies only physical and not digital?
Once Death of the Author is released, digital community copies of Death of the Author will always be made available on the game's itchio page.