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Exposing the Bullcrap Behind Kickstarters
The DM Lair🎲 DM CraftWatch on YouTube
4.0K views • 1 year ago • 19:34
I love Kickstarter, but boy is there a lot of horsecrappery that happens behind the scenes.
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Kickstarter is an amazing platform for funding tabletop RPGs, board games, and creative projects—but behind the shiny campaigns there’s a lot of bullcrap that backers rarely see. In this video, I expose the hidden truths about Kickstarter funding goals, misleading stretch goals, and unrealistic delivery dates that creators use to hype their projects and secure more money. Whether you’re backing Dungeons & Dragons supplements, indie TTRPGs, or the latest board game craze, understanding how these Kickstarter tricks work will save you frustration, manage your expectations, and help you spot the red flags before you pledge.
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