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
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. The Purple Planet Horde also has stretch goals for backing some of the third party Purple Planet projects, as detailed on the main project page.
Does this hardcover include new material?
Yes! Some of the Purple Planet material was previously published in DCC #84, #84.1, #84.2 and #84.3. This hardcover also adds the brand-new adventure Chessmen of the Purple Planet, as well as the English translation of Invasion of the Purple Planet.
Which titles are included in DCC #107: Forgotten Dangers?
DCC #107 includes six adventures: * Gnole House * Geas of the Star-chons * Legend of the Silver Skull * Man-Bait for the Soul Stealer * Yddgrrl's Maze * Abbot of the Woods
When is shipping charged?
Shipping will be charged during the pledge manager phase, after the fundraising campaign is completed.
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.
If I back more than one Purple Planet project, how will fulfillment be handled?
We are looking at options to consolidate fulfillment to reduce shipping costs for backers. More details will be provided as we get closer to the fulfillment date.
Are there really cross-project stretch goals?
Yes! As outlined in the project page, if you pledge for more than one Purple Planet project, you'll receive certain stretch goals simply for making those multiple pledges.
If I pledge $1 to each Purple Planet project, does that allow me to receive the cross-project stretch goals?
No. To receive the cross-project stretch goals, you must pledge for a reward level on each project.