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
How are these items delivered?
All items are delivered as codes that are redeemable on Drivethru RPG. You MUST have an account with Drivethru RPG to redeem the codes. For POD (print-on-demand) items, the backer must pay the shipping and basic print cost of the item. At the time of launch, the print cost for the Reference guide was $5 and the Owl Creek adventure was $2.50. These prices may change before the codes are received. Shipping is based on your locations, but Drivethru RPG has printers on most continents, making shipping prices reasonable for most.
Are the adventure and Reference Guide complete or are they still in production?
Both the adventure and reference guide are complete, and test prints have already been ordered. If any adjustments need to be made after reviewing the test prints, there will be ample time to make corrections during the course of the fund drive and still deliver on time.
When will I get my items?
The PDFs and POD titles have already been uploaded to Drivethru RPG's system. Once the funding period ends AND Backerkit has deposited the funds, we'll begin sending out surveys to collect your Drivethru RPG email addresses for redemption. It usually takes about two weeks from the end of the campaign for the funds to be delivered, then another week to collect your emails.