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
Why not include the entire 5E system within UM5; why must we own the 5E PHB?
As the core UM5 book is over 380 pages, adding in the entire 5E SRD would make the final book expensive and unwieldy. As 5E SRD rules can be acquired for free, we are not asking you to spend more money.
What's the difference between the UM5 REDUX campaign in 2018 and this one?
Content-wise, nothing. One stretch goal will involve rebuilding of the core book in an effort to reduce file size, and we may update it to the errata if that's the case.
Where else can we find you?
FIND US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Dias-Ex-Machina-416791821692560/ FIND US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DiasExMachina FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/slipstreamfirst/
When will the digital adventures be released, all at once or as completed?
As completed. For example, Threshold is already half-written.
Will there be a physical print run for the adventures or campaigns?
Potentially, yes, as a stretch goal.
Can I purchase just one adventure or is it all of them?
Yes, if you back for the Pledge Manager, you will gain access to purchase separate adventures. They are also available as add-ons (though it is more economical to get them all as a package.