Next Step: BackerKit Surveys Going Out
13 days ago
– Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 05:32:15 PM
BackerKit Surveys Going Out
Make sure to check your email, including your spam folder, for your BackerKit Survey this week. It will be delivered to the email address you used to back the Kickstarter campaign.
This Pledge Manager service is how we will collect your shipping address and where backers pay for shipping. This is also where backers can add-on any additional items missed from the campaign.
First, we'll start with a 'Smoke Test'.
What is a Smoke Test?
- A smoke test sends surveys to 5% of backers from every pledge level in the campaign.
- It’s a simple way to catch any errors in the surveys and make sure everything runs smoothly.
- It allows us time to fix anything we find before surveys are sent to everyone else.
Failure to Complete Survey
If a backer fails to complete a survey or pay for shipping, we are unable to ship the pledge items at the time of fulfillment. We won't know where to send the package if information is incomplete, and we'll be unable to print a shipping label if shipping is not paid for.
What if my payment failed on Kickstarter?
If payment was unresolved on Kickstarter, backers can finish the payment on BackerKit to still receive their pledge.
What if I chose the pay over time option on Kickstarter?
Backers will not be able to complete a BackerKit survey until the last payment has processed and been completed.
What if I don't receive my survey?
If you believe you did not receive your survey, or lose it, you can find it here. It is also possible you are using a private relay apple id and will not receive any email updates - if this is you, you'll need to follow the provided link to find your survey.
Thank you! What Next?
about 1 month ago
– Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 10:57:45 AM
Thank you all for a great campaign!
Payment Processing
You should have been charged already by Kickstarter. Please check to see that your payment has processed - if you do not see it, there may have been an issue. If there were any issues with the payment and/or your card on file, you will receive communication via email (the one you use for Kickstarter account) from Kickstarter directly.
Kickstarter will attempt to resolve any payment issues for a few more days. Some charges are flagged by banks and card companies as potentially fraudulent and payments do not go through. If you need assistance please contact Kickstarter Customer Service, as our team does not have access to your payments. If you are unable to get it resolved with them, please contact us so we are aware.
BackerKit
In the coming weeks you will begin receiving Survey emails from BackerKit, our campaign management service. This is how you will confirm your pledge, input your shipping information, pay for shipping, select options if applicable (sizes), and have a chance to select more items. We will let you know when these emails begin going out so that you are looking out for them.
Updates
We will be posting updates periodically with any pertinent information so you are sure not to miss out on anything!
Stay Connected
Make sure to join us on Discord for up-to-the-minute updates and conversations with your fellow Clashers.
Additionally, please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
FINAL 24-HOUR BONANZA!
about 1 month ago
– Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 07:32:54 AM
FINAL 24-HOUR BONANZA
We’ve crossed $50,000, and we’re into the final 24 hours of the campaign!
To celebrate the finish line and give everyone a reason to jump in or upgrade their selections, we’re unlocking new stretch goals every $1,000 and introducing new add-ons. We’re also moving some items that were previously locked at much higher funding levels down to more reachable levels as we close.
If you’ve been watching the campaign, now is the time. Many of these bonuses and items will only be available here.
NEW STRETCH GOALS
NEW ADD-ONS
We've also added a new Tumbler, Playmats, and Mousepad as Add-Ons that are now available to all backers.
We’ll be posting updates throughout the final day as goals unlock.
Thank you for pushing this campaign forward with us. Let’s finish strong.
Win a CGC Graded Kingdom Come Signed by Mark Waid?
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Feb 06, 2026 at 07:32:16 AM
Hey everyone,
We’re doing something special to thank the fans who are backing Rising Empires on Kickstarter.
We’re giving away a signed & graded copy of Kingdom Come from legendary writer Mark Waid — and only our Kickstarter backers are eligible.
This isn’t a random internet giveaway. It’s for the people helping bring this story to life.
How to enter:
- Back the Rising Empires Kickstarter at any level
- Leave a comment on the Kickstarter telling us why you’re excited about Rising Empires (author, story, characters, world—your call)
Bonus entries:
- +1 entry for posting proof of backing on Instagram and tagging Rising Empire Studios & Mark Waid
- +1 entry for backing (or upgrading to) the $99 tier or higher
We’ll select awinner at random after the campaign ends and announce it publicly.
Thank you for supporting the studio, the story, and the future of Rising Empires.
We can’t wait for you to read what we’re building!
Surprise Bonus Stretch Goal Unlocks at $45,000
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 02:32:07 PM
When the campaign reaches $45,000, we’ll unlock a Bonus Stretch Goal package for all Signature and Creator's Edition backers.
This package was designed as a single, cohesive set and will be limited to just the 25 copies total for those 25 backers.
Ink Edition includes:
-Serialized Fully Inked Comic (Ink Cover + Ink Interior Pages), #/25
-Backer name printed in the Ink Edition comic credits as one of the original owners
-Serialized Ink Comic Alt Art Legendary Promo #/25 of Diabolical Scheme
-Serialized Ink Comic Alt Art Legendary Promo #/25 of Unrivaled Momentum
We’re currently sitting just under $45k, which means this bonus is very close to becoming reality. While the Creator's is currently sold out, if you’ve been considering the Signature tier, this milestone meaningfully expands what that tier represents -- currently just 13 of those remain at this time.
Thank you for the continued support :)
