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
Will there be stretch goals?
Stories of the Slip will not have any stretch goals. Keeping things simple in this campaign will make this project more predictable and reduce the overall process timeline.
Why limit the pledges to 1000 copies?
Because I will be handling fulfillment out of my basement (like the first Cloud Empress Campaign), keeping the overall pledge number to 1000 ensures I can deliver the project on time.
Why is there no digital only/PDF pledge level?
Because all physical items will be limited edition, PDFs for all campaign content will be released for free on DriveThruRPG in 9-12 months.
Will Stories of the Slip vol. 1 be printed again?
Stories of the Slip will not be reprinted for at least 5 years (if ever). My intention is to keep Stories of the Slip and Cloud Empress Almanac releases as promotional items that reward collectors and our supporters.
Will there be a pledge manager? / Can I preorder after the campaign closes?
Stories of the Slip will use a pledge manager to charge final shipping costs. Depending on the availability of the limited pledge quantities, pre-orders may be available for $33 between the close of the campaign and project fulfillment. Stories of the Slip will not be available after fulfillment except as promotional items like giveaways at events.
Where can I purchase previous Cloud Empress content?
You can preorder all previous materials until mid-June using the link below! https://cloud-empress-life-and-death.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Can I combine the shipping of Stories From the Slip and the Life & Death campaigns?
Unfortunately, I won't be able to combine the fulfillment of both Stories From the Slip and Cloud Empress Life & Death. Stories of the Slip should ship a few months earlier using an entirely different fulfillment process (DIY vs fulfillment center).