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
I'm new to RPGs. Which items do I need?
The Pilot's Handbook contains everything you need to play. You'll also need some standard gaming supplies: pencils, and a notebook to record your adventures, and some six sided gaming dice (d6). If you want to expand your experience further we'd recommend looking at our Mech Pilot pledge. This comes with the Pilot's Handbook, all the gaming supplies you'll need, and an additional book with extra stories, mech loadouts and much more.
Can I try the game?
Yes, sign up for a copy of the demo here. https://mailchi.mp/07567918e163/ion-heart-quickstart
How much will shipping cost?
Shipping costs will be calculated during fulfilment and vary based on your chosen rewards, their combined weight, and your location. To help you plan for this, we have provided some estimated shipping costs for various rewards on the main page. Note that these may yet change between the time of the campaign and fulfilment.
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.
How many players will ION Heart work for?
ION Heart is designed to be played by 1 player. But there are 2 characters in the game, so maybe we'll add some additional rules. Keep an eye on those stretch goals!
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. US shipments will originate from an US-based shipping point. CAN shipments will originate from a CAN-based shipping point. For more information see the shipping section on the main page.
When will my rewards be ready, and how will I get them?
Check the Timeline section of the main campaign page for details of when we expect to ship rewards. And be sure to read the Shipping section of the main campaign page. There’s a link there to a detailed description of our fulfillment process.
How will I receive the digital Rewards?
All backers will receive a link to download the digital Rewards for free on DriveThruRPG.