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
When is Eldritch shipping?
The PDF will launch at the same time as the hardcover. We go to print on Monday 14th of July (while this campaign is live) and the book should take about 4 to 5 weeks to come back to us. I anticipate shipping around the end of August / early September 2023.
What Age is Eldritch For?
It's an adult book full of adult themes and concepts. That said, it's all imagined violence, but there's drug use, smoking, and some really bad people in it. I'd not recommend it for anyone under 18 or who is sensitive to horror themes.
As a DM, what level is this book aimed at?
Eldritch has some pretty complex themes. While it's really very easy to insert into your campaign, the new mechanics require advanced DMs and players. I wouldn't recommend it for newbie DMs, but I WOULD recommend they pick up the book so they can prepare to add the rising shadow in their games...
How much "Crunch" is in this book?
The first few chapters are all new rules (the Dread system should sate any rules DM), and there's chapters on spells, monsters (a lot of) and some very nasty addictions. The rest of the book is all lore, so if you're a loremaster this book will excite you to the Underrealms and beyond... It's around 30% crunch (excluding monsters and spells, of course) and the rest is all world-building.