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
Are there crowdfunding exclusives?
Yes! Most importantly, Dungeon Denizens 2 backers will receive an edition of the book that has extra pages and additional monsters not available in retail! Plus any stretch goals will be collected in a stretch goal pack that is exclusive to crowdfunding. In addition, the "floppy adventures" all feature crowdfunding-specific foil covers. (This is for DCC #112, MCC #16, FEF #35 and FEF #36.) Finally, the "Denizens 2" tee will not be available through stores.
Are add-ons offered at a special price?
Yes! All add-ons for this project are offered at a 10% savings from MSRP. If you purchase some of the pre-bundled pledge levels you can save even more, up to 25% off!
Which authors contributed to How To Write Even Better Adventures?
An A-list of modern adventure designers! The contributors include Martin Buinicki, Michael Curtis, Kelsey Dionne, Wally DM, Chris Doyle, Matt Forbeck, Jerry Grayson, Ed Greenwood, Luke Gygax, Kenneth Hite, Taylor Hoch, Jon Hodson, Alex Kammer, Brendan LaSalle, Robin D. Laws, Rick Maffei, Shawn Merwin, Jean Rabe, Phil Reed, Sean K Reynolds, James M. Spahn, Bryan CP Steele, Harley Stroh, Steven Winter, and more!
What is the monster-hide foil edition of Dungeon Denizens 2?
The monster-hide edition is printed on a textured leatherette material that simulates a monster hide. For the first book in the Dungeon Denizens series, we used a texture that is reptile-scaled in nature. For Dungeon Denizens 2, we intend to let backers vote as the exact texture we use. No matter what the outcome, it will have a cool monster-ish texture and have a great foil image debossed on it!
When is shipping charged?
Shipping will be charged during the pledge manager phase, after the fundraising campaign is completed. Shipping charges are not included in the basic pledge levels.
How will international fulfillment be handled?
In general we will have international-friendly shipping. EU/UK shipments will originate from a UK-based shipping point. AUS/NZ/SEA shipments will originate from an AUS-based shipping point. CAN shipments will originate from a CAN-based shipping point.
Where are the stretch goals?
For stretch goals on the BackerKit platform, click the "Community" tab at top of the project, then look at the "Achievements" section.
Are you offering VTT items?
Yes! The monster images for Dungeon Denizens 2 are being created in a VTT-friendly style. You can purchase a set of VTT tokens as an add-on.
What sizes are available for the T-shirts?
We are able to provide Small through 4XL, with Tall options in 2XL, 3XL and 4XL (depending on availability from our T-shirt vendor, but they usually come through).
Which adventures are in Tome of Adventure: DCC Dying Earth?
This hardcover compilation of Dungeon Crawl Classics Dying Earth (DCC DE) scenarios includes these adventures: * DCC DE #0 Pilgrimage of the Black Obelisk * DCC DE #1 The Laughing Idol of Lar-Shann * DCC DE #2 The Sorcerer's Tower of Sanguine Slant * DCC DE #3 Magnific Machinations of the Grand Expositon * DCC DE #4 Mind-Weft of the Moonstone Palace * DCC DE #5 Penumbra of the Polar Ape * DCC DE #6 The Great Visp Hunt * DCC DE #7 Phantasms of the Ectoplasmic Cotillion * DCC DE #8 House on the Island
Will the slipcase fit my DCC RPG core rulebook?
The DCC RPG core rulebook has been reprinted more than a dozen times in the last decade. Each time there are subtle differences. The page count has changed slightly, the paper stock has changed slightly, and the cover boards have changed slightly, depending on printer specs over the years. As a result, different printings are slightly different widths. The slipcase being printed with this project will fit the two variant covers of the DCC core rulebook offered with this project (the "McAusland wraparound cover" and the leatherbound), as well as the "basic blue version" also printed alongside them in the 14th printing. We cannot guarantee that the slipcase will fit prior printings of the book, since the specs vary slightly.
What adventures are in 2-Page Dungeon Delves #2?
This compilation has 22 different adventures in our popular 2-page format: 1 map, 1 piece of artwork, and 3-5 encounter areas. The adventures cover a wide range of levels (2nd/1st level for 5E/DCC up to 10th/5th level for 5E/DCC), and include a variety of environments. These adventures feature numerous creatures from Dungeon Denizens II, and are easy to insert into an ongoing campaign.