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Project FAQ
We have created a special pledge tier for print backers of The Mountain Witch 2018 Kickstarter. By pledging at that level, backers who supported the 2018 Kickstarter at the "Print Edition" and "Deluxe Box Set" reward levels will gain an at-cost hardcover copy of The Mountain Witch, along with a companion box that will include cards, dice, and tokens, as well as space to store the gamebook. Backers will be checked against the Backer Report for the 2018 campaign; those who are not backers of the 2018 campaign but pledge the special reward level will have their pledges cancelled and refunded.
The $6 cost for the 2018 Mountain Witch Kickstarter pledge level is largely our expected manufacturing costs plus our expected sea freight costs plus our guesstimate on tariff costs (all this is otherwise known as the landed cost). It's a breakeven price point for us, which means we as the press gain no profit from those copies and Timothy Kleinert receives no royalty payments on them either.
BackerKit FAQ
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If the project meets its goal by the deadline, pledges are charged and the creator moves forward. If it doesn’t, no one is charged.
Backers often receive special rewards for their support, such as:
- Exclusive products
- Bonus rewards for backing related projects
- Discount pricing
- Behind-the-scenes updates
- Creative input opportunities
Pledging in crowdfunding is a commitment to support the creation of a new product or project. Unlike a traditional purchase, you're not buying an item that already exists. Instead, your contribution helps bring a creative idea to life, and in return, you typically receive rewards (such as the product itself) as a thank you for your early support.
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- Select any add-ons
- Confirm your pledge!
- You are charged only if the campaign meets its funding goal.
- Charges happen when the campaign ends, not when you pledge.
The creator will send you a survey to:
- Ask you for more information about your rewards (selecting options, etc)
- Collect shipping information
- Offer additional items you may want to add to your pledge
- Collect shipping fees (if applicable)
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge. Additional payments are charged when you complete the survey.
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You can change or adjust your pledge level and add-ons before the campaign ends. After the project concludes, cancellations or changes are at the creator's discretion and may depend on what stage the project is in.
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