Can't believe I'm saying this, but we launch in just 2 days! This has been such a whirlwind, and I am so glad we are finally about to go live! There is going to be a lot of info going out on Tuesday, so I wanted to make sure anyone who hasn't done crowdfunds before gets a quick primer on what it's going to be like: 

Crowdfunding is all about raising money for a project by asking for contributions from a group of people who are interested in that project. It means asking your community, friends, fans, and supporters to help fund your project by pitching in whatever they can. In return, backers often get exclusive incentives that aren't offered anywhere else ever again.

It’s a way to bring creative projects like Sword World to life through collective support rather than relying on big investors who often take some of the creative freedom out of it. 

So, how do you pledge? Here's a breakdown:

Create an account to pledge and join the crowdfunding community! I recommend doing this before we launch at 10am on Tuesday to avoid any hiccups. Doing so helps you stay up to date with campaign updates and will allow you to participate in other interactive posts such as polls (like the one in this Update), discussions, and achievements.

2) Select a Pledge Level

Choose the pledge that best fits your wants and budget! Some pledges offer discounts when items are bundled together.

3) Include Add-ons

Do you want more Sword World goodies that aren't included in your bundle? Check out the add-ons! After you select your pledge, add-ons will allow you to further customize your rewards and get additional items.

4) Check out

Once you check out, you can sit back and watch the campaign grow! You'll want to check back in for any stretch goal unlocks, campaign updates, interactive polls, etc. As the campaign and community continues to grow, so will your rewards as a backer. Once the campaign is over, keep a close eye on your email for the incoming survey.

5) Manage Your Pledge

After the campaign ends a survey will be sent to your email (this can take some time - we aim for a few weeks after the campaign, but sometimes it can take longer). You'll be notified via email about the survey. Through the survey you will be able to lock in the exact tier and add-ons you want! 

As a reminder, you will not be charged for your pledge, add-ons, or shipping until after the campaign! If you want to add more or remove something from your order, you will be able to do so via BackerKit until orders are locked.

I have included a reveal of all 3 plushies we will have on offer during the live campaign below! I am just curious, as a plushie lover myself, which plushie you would choose if you were only limited to getting one! Which one is your favorite? Let me know by answering the poll!

This is pretty much your last chance to follow the campaign and reserve before October 20 for the exclusive Swords of Genesis pins! Don't miss out! Thank you for your support, and let us know in the comments if you have additional questions!