I'm new to RPGs. Which items do I need?
The standard corebook contains everything you need to play, other than some standard gaming supplies: pencils, maybe some scratch paper or a notebook, and some gaming dice (in particular, the Cypher System uses a d20, a d6, and percentile dice).
You don’t need our dice–any gaming dice will do–and you don’t strictly need any of the other items we’re offering. You’ll have a great time with just those basics and the corebook! The other items, such as the Character Portfolios and GM Campaign Notebook, are extras that add to the immersion of the experience and make running and organizing your adventures and characters that much faster and easier.
Last updated: August 29, 2023 13:52
It looks like the Investigative Team pledge level, and those above it, include two copies of the game—the Limited Edition Deluxe and the standard version. Is this correct?
You’re reading that right! At Investigative Team and above, you get both the Limited Edition Deluxe version of The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game, and a copy of the standard edition. Keep one pristine, or have two to use at the game table!
Last updated: August 29, 2023 13:52
I signed up to be notified before the campaign, or pledged within the first 48 hours. How do I get my Magnus Institute cassette tape?
If you signed up to be notified about the campaign before it launched, all you need to do is back at any pledge level. You get the cassette tape automatically added to your rewards in the pledge manager after the campaign.
(If you backed in the first 48 hours, you’ll also get the tape, regardless of whether you signed up beforehand. Again, it’s automatic.)
The cost of shipping isn’t included in your pledge; you’ll pay it when your rewards ship. (See the Shipping section on the main page.) The cassette tape will be shipped with your corebook, so for most pledge levels it will not increase the cost of shipping (for domestic backers, that is–overseas backers may see a very small increase). Backers at the Intern level, for whom there are no other physical rewards, will pay shipping for the cassette.
Last updated: September 01, 2023 13:48
Does the game include character sheets, or do I need to get the Character Portfolios?
We always include a character sheet as part of every complete RPG we publish, and we generally make it available as a free download as well as including it in the book. You do not need the Character Portfolios to record or manage your The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game character.
That said, if you do get the Character Portfolios, we guarantee you won’t regret it! At a cost of just a few bucks per portfolio, they organize things beautifully, give you loads of room for the sorts of things your jot down on character sheets, and generally deliver a very deluxe experience. You’ll never want to go back go a home-printed character sheet again!
Last updated: August 29, 2023 13:52
The campaign page says the Limited Edition Deluxe version of the game may be upgraded with exclusive content. Will that be included in the standard edition, too?
We hope to unlock additional upgrades to the Limited Edition Deluxe version of the corebook through stretch goals, and that might include more content. But all upgrades to the deluxe version would be the sort features that make the book even deluxier in nature. That applies to the content as well as physical features—so we’re talking things like full-page art plates, rather than more game rules or background information. The standard rulebook will have all the same game content as the deluxe version, so nobody will miss game content just because they don’t have the deluxe.
Last updated: August 29, 2023 13:45
Is there a pledge level if I just want add-ons?
We’re making some cool things for this campaign, and we appreciate your interest in our non-game add-ons. While we don’t have plans to include an add-on only pledge level, many of the items we’re making will be available for retail purchase upon their release. (Those marked Limited Edition are likely to only be available through this campaign.)
Last updated: August 29, 2023 13:55
Will I be able to make a pledge, or upgrade my pledge, after the campaign?
We intend to make late pledges available following the campaign, and backers will be able to upgrade their pledges, and add add-ons, in the pledge manager.
As always, to absolutely ensure you don’t miss out, our advice is to back the campaign even if it’s at a lower level than you want. This will ensure that you’re in the pledge manager, where you can make upgrades if you like, after the campaign closes.
Last updated: August 29, 2023 13:56
How do I get my rewards?
Rewards for this campaign will fulfill over time as each reward is created and released.
We fulfill crowdfunding rewards through our online store—the MCG Shop—which puts you, the backer, in charge of redeeming your rewards as they are released (we don’t collect shipping fees nor shipping addresses during crowdfunding, nor on Backerkit Pledge Manager, and rewards do not ship automatically).
To redeem your rewards, you’ll need an account on the MCG Shop, and we’ll need to know the email address you used to create your account (we use your email address to assign your reward coupons).
If you don’t already have an MCG Shop account, it’s quick and easy to make one at https://www.montecookgames.com/store/my-account/
Overview of the fulfillment process: 1. We’ll notify you by email when it is time to redeem your reward(s). 2. You’ll log onto your MCG Shop account and go to your Coupons page. 3. From your Coupons page, you’ll click on a coupon code, which will add that product to your shopping cart and make it free for you. 4. Once you’ve clicked on all the Coupons you want to redeem, you’ll pay for shipping, complete the checkout process, and then we’ll get to work packing and shipping your order.
Last updated: October 10, 2023 16:04
How do I update my shipping address?
You don’t need to give us an updated shipping address because you’ll enter your shipping address each time you redeem a reward.
Last updated: September 29, 2023 15:40
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.