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
"Definitive Edition" vs "Sequel"?
The tabletop and digital gaming worlds are different. The changes and updates to the game are significant enough that we believe most players would consider this to be a new game as opposed to an update to the existing game. We also know that there is a vibrant community of players who don't want to see Sentinels 1 go away. Treating what is called the "Definitive Edition" as a sequel, we believe, will make the most fans happy while giving people the most ways to enjoy Sentinels of the Multiverse.
How do I pledge for Mobile?
If you've been with us for a while, you probably know about our ongoing frustrations with regards to including mobile players in our crowd-funding campaigns. Luckily, in recent years Apple has opened up... a bit. What this means for you is that every Steam copy of the game includes a bonus mobile unlock of the game as well! One pledge gets you both, you'll just need to tell us in your survey whether you'd like your copy for iOS or Android. So think of it like this - Steam players get a bonus mobile copy, Mobile players get a bonus Steam copy!
What does it mean to become a member of the beta team?
Becoming a beta team member means you will get access to the private beta of the game via Steam and/or mobile ahead of any retail or Early Access launch. You will play the game to help us discover bugs, report them, and help us make sure the game is as good as it can possibly be. Beta testers have access to a dedicated private Discord channel and Trello board to communicate directly with the developers. And it's not just before launch! We keep the beta team active throughout the life of the game, so testers are always trying out new stuff first.