How do I get the free adventure?
It’s on our website until 11/25! This starter set, the Explorer’s Kit, is our gift to you. We wrote it for the sole purpose of giving it away. We hope you enjoy it whether you decide to back the campaign or not.
https://thegloamingwild.com/free
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:18
The free adventure download link isn't working for me or I never recieved my email with the link. How do I get the download?
On 10/26 we sent an email with alternate download methods to everyone on the list at that time if you requested the free download on that day or prior, that email should provide a solution.
We’ve heard that the Chrome browser sometimes doesn’t want to download the file. Also, phones of a certain OS or older aren’t able to unzip zip folders, so in that instance, people can download on mobile, but not open the contents.
If trying another browser or a computer instead of a phone doesn’t work for you, please email [email protected] and we’ll manually send you the additional download options.
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:18
Why is the PDF $35? Why is the hardback $55?
At 320+ pages, The Gloaming Wild is a about double most TTRPG books! A great deal of labor and design skill has goes into creating such a large book, so the book has costed more to make, even for the digital version. We know some people really love having a physical book. We do! So we’re eating some costs to keep that option affordable for you.
The Gloaming Wild was originally planned to be two books, and much of the content has already been written and formatted. Not long before launching we decided one huge book would be better than two normal-sized books - both for us and for the backers. The pricing was as low as we could feasibly go with a project of this size.
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:18
I play a game other than 5e, will this book still work for me?
Yes and no.
Obviously the lore, adventure hooks, maps, factions, cultures, and character backstory creator can all be used for campaigns in any system.
The new ground-up mechanics will work with most TTRPGs, especially d20 RPGs. These systems include our Afflictions, Foraging, Recovery, Curses, Faith, and Wilderness systems.
Other parts of our game design are made specifically for 5e gameplay. These include monsters, subclasses, spells, feats, backgrounds and ancestries. These things should translate to your non-5e game just as well as any other 5e content would. Depending on the system you’re playing with, these may or may not port well to that game.
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:18
Will you be offering a retailer pledge level?
The wholesale pricing we can offer will be effected by the volume we’re able to order from the printer, so we’ll offer retailer options in Backerkit once we have a better idea of the discount we can give our local gaming store friends.
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:17
How will voting work for determining the options listed in the stretch goals?
A survey will be sent to the backers when that stretch goal is unlocked. More details will be in that update.
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:19
Can I run the preview adventure on my stream?
Yes of course! If you do, we’d love for you to let us know. We’ll do what we can to let other backers know about your stream and we’ll give you some graphics to help you promote it as well as an affiliate link to track and reward you for any pledges that come in as a result!
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:19
Will the book be available in other languages?
Unfortunately not in this initial printing. We don’t have the resources to handle something like that yet, but if there’s a enough demand for it, we’ll figure out how to offer it in the future.
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:19
How do I make a pledge?
If we are the first Kickstarter you’ve backed, we’re honored! Kickstarter has some helpful information here to get you started: http://ow.ly/VB1C50LAEf8
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:19
How do I increase my Rewards Tiier and Add-ons ?
You can “manage” your pledge at any point before the campaign ends to up your tier or adjust add-ons.
More info on all of that here: https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005126814-How-can-I-change-my-pledge-amount-or-reward-selection-
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:19
What if I have a question not on here?
We’d love to answer any other questions you may have! It may be something other backers need to know too, so we may have to add it to the FAQs here. Email us at [email protected]
Last updated: November 22, 2022 21:18
What is BackerKit?
BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!
The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.
How does BackerKit work?
After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.
I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?
The most common reasons for not receiving a survey email is that you may be checking an email inbox different from the email address you used to sign up with Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account, or it may be caught in your spam filter.
Confirm that the email address you are searching matches the email address tied to your Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Tilt Pro account. If that doesn’t work, then try checking your spam, junk or promotions folders. You can also search for "backerkit” in your inbox.
To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.
How do I update my shipping address?
BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.
When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?
That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.
I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?
As BackerKit does not actually handle any rewards or shipping, the best way to stay updated on the shipping timeline would be to check out the project's updates page.