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
What's Risograph Printing?
Risograph printing (aka Risography or Riso Printing), is a form of small-press machine printing that originated in Japan in the 1980s. It's a very bright, vivid style of printing where each time a new colour is added to a print, it must be passed through the machine again. So to create one copy of this zine, an A3 piece of paper must be passed through the machine three times per side, one for each colour and drying each time in between. As the paper is hand-fed into the machine, there's often unique differences between each piece, meaning that the zine you get will be completely unique to you!
How are You Handling Shipping and the Tariffs?
All of the printing and manufacturing for this zine will be taking place within Australia. As this zine will be shipped as a gift to any backers (as thanks for supporting this unique little project!), in theory this means that we shouldn't be affected by tariffs at all. The situation is still developing and I will keep you all updated with any changes.
What are the Incentives?
Currently there are two incentives for this campaign. For early birds, you'll receive an exclusive 8-page foldable zine that's adapted from my diary of the wedding that inspired this experience. Whether you receive a digital file or a physical copy will depend on what version of the game you'll back for. For returning backers, you'll recieve a bonus one-page game inspired by 'I Need Your Strongest Potions', available in both business card and A4 format that is designed to be hung in your living space. Whether you receive a digital file or a physical copy will depend on what version of the game you'll back for.