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 do the Setting Off! core rules cover?
The core rules cover everything necessary to play, including game rules, character creation, game master advice, adventures, creatures and more. The core rules are over 300 pages long.
How far is the development of the Setting Off! core rules?
The writing and playtesting of the core rules is finished. The layout and illustrations are underway, with over half of them finished.
What will the Setting Off! hardcover look like?
The hardcover has A4 dimensions (210mm in width and 297mm in height, or 8.27 inches in width and 11.69 inches in height). We aim for the highest quality possible, and hope to bind the book with thread stitching and emboss the cover.
When will I receive my rewards?
We expect to finish the book by Q3 2025. Backers will immediately receive the PDF version of the core rules, and the hardcover will be printed as soon as possible. Any physical rewards will be shipped together and we estimate to complete shipping by Q1 2026.
Does Setting Off! use AI?
No! We have a firm stance against AI. No AI is used for our writing, illustrations, animatic, music, or anything else. We opt out of AI usage on social media and support artist's rights.
Is Setting Off! compatible with 5e?
Setting Off! does not include an original setting, so you can use it to play in the Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, Planescape, or any other setting without adjustments. Mechanically, Setting Off! is a distinct Pen & Paper RPG from 5e and its rules are not compatible.
What do I do if I want a refund?
Please contact us at [email protected]. We generally provide full refunds within 14 days after the campaign has ended.