FAQ: THE STORY ENGINE deck of endless storytelling prompts
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

When will preorders ship?

Unfortunately, COVID-19 had a bigger impact than we expected on the speed of export, import, and international freight, so decks and anthologies will be shipping in the fall instead of in late summer as originally planned.

Fortunately, we have brought on experienced fulfillment partners specialized in speedy regional shipping in the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, and Australia/New Zealand.

You can get the latest details for every fulfillment region and distribution partner on our always-up-to-date shipping page: https://storyenginedeck.com/shipping

Last updated: September 12, 2020 15:05

How do I change my pledge in BackerKit?

On the first screen of your BackeKit survey, you will see a big button that says “Get Started.” Below, in small text, it will say “or switch your pledge level.” Click that text to change your pledge.

Last updated: October 22, 2019 17:20

Why can't I see add-ons?

If you can’t see many add-ons, it’s like because your current tier is for a digital reward, and does not give you access to physical add-ons.

If this is the case, begin your survey again from the beginning and click “stitch your reward tier” in the small text below the big green “Get Started” button. This will let you change to a physical reward tier.

Last updated: October 22, 2019 17:22

What is the price for a digital expansion?

The short answer is: free, mostly.

Early on, backers expressed excitement for adding more cards to the deck, and I didn’t want to nickel-and-dime people, so I decided to make digital versions of the expansions available to any backer already receiving a digital or physical deck.

So not to worry, if you’re getting any version of the main deck, you’re already getting the digital expansion decks as well!

Last updated: October 02, 2019 16:57

Who will have access to the translated digital decks?

If the French and Spanish translations of the main deck are unlocked, backers will have the option to select their version of the digital deck to be translated. Or if they are only receiving a physical deck and not a digital one, I am happy to provide them with a free digital copy on request to make up for the lack of printed translated decks.

The French translation will be led by science fiction writer Benoit Chartier.

The Spanish translation will be led by fantasy writer Cintain M Quintana.

Last updated: October 02, 2019 16:55

Can I add-on items after the campaign?

Yes, you totally can! You’ll be able to add-on most items shown during the campaign during the BackerKit reward survey after the campaign. However, post-campaign add-ons won’t contribute toward stretch goals.

Last updated: October 02, 2019 16:55

What size are the cards?

The cards are 3” x 3” squares.

Last updated: October 02, 2019 16:57

Will the T-shirt be available in ladies' cut?

Yes! You will be able to choose any size from S-3X in men’s cut and S-2X in ladies’. The shirts will be 100% cotton. I will confirm the manufacturer before surveys are sent out through BackerKit to determine which size and cut you would like.

Last updated: October 02, 2019 16:55

How many pages will the print-and-play deck be?

I designed the original 150-card deck to print at full-size (3” x 3”) on 25 sheets of paper, but I am aware that a lot of teachers and community groups are looking forward to this deck and want a more economical way to produce their print-and-plays.

As such, I’ll also be releasing a scaled-down version with 2.5” x 2.5” cards that will be printable with 13 sheets of paper.

Additional cards unlocked by stretch goals will mean additional pages for the PDF.

Last updated: October 02, 2019 16:55

Shipping Updates
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Current Estimated Shipping Date: June 2020

Last Updated At: 10/14/19
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