What are the full components of the Letters of Marque Reward?
This package includes the Flags of the Old World game system, and the Changing Tides Saga expansion. You will also receive the Upgrade Kit which includes some replacement components, additional pieces, and a booklet with notes on improved card/rules wording (note, rules and effects have not changed, but with all the great feedback from the first version, we’ve been able to improve some wording to make certain rules and card effects clearer).. You will also receive the Sea Dogs II pack as a part of this campaign.
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What are the full components of Saga Expansion boxes?
They contain various game components, rules, and mysteries. We can’t say more or we’d spoil the surprises!
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When will I get the game?
The game is scheduled to be delivered in August of 2025, but remember, delivery dates are estimates and many factors can impact when you’ll receive your Rewards.
Last updated: August 19, 2024 20:53
Is shipping included?
No. Shipping will be calculated for each order based on its total weight.
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Do you ship worldwide?
No we do not. We ship to: the United States; the UK; Canada; the member states of the EU (plus Norway, Lichtenstein and Switzerland); Australia & New Zealand; and China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. If you back the campaign and want your Rewards delivered in a country that we do not ship to you will be responsible for securing freight forwarding at your expense.
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Will you ship “EU Friendly”?
We will ship the products into Europe to our Depot with all customs and duties prepaid. You should receive your order without having to pay any additional fees to your local government customs office. If you normally receive Kickstarter Rewards without any monies due you should not owe anything when you receive the shipment from this campaign.
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Is GST/Sales Tax included?
You will see a GST or Sales Tax amount added to your order for shipments into Canada and into certain US states where AEG is obligated to pay sales tax. These taxes will be calculated and paid in the Pledge Manager.
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How many people can play the game out of the box?
1 to 4 players.
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Can I play the game Solo or CoOp?
Yes. Solo rules and components are included! We are also developing a 2 player Co-Op variant.
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Can the game be played by more than 4 players?
Not at this time. The game is tightly balanced for 1-4 players currently. Moreover, game length is correlated with the number of players , and we feel that for many groups a 5 player game would simply be a longer, less fun, version of the game. While we don’t want to rule out the possibility of an expansion in the future that adds a 5th player, such an expansion is not currently in development.
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I want to order two or more copies of the game and pay once for shipping. Can I do that?
Our pledge manager will allow you to add multiple copies of the game to your order and shipping for the whole package will be calculated at checkout.
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Exactly how many Premium Sleeves will be necessary to sleeve all the cards?
All the sleeves you will need for the game will come with the game. None of the transparent advancement cards in the game should be sleeved pre-game; they are sleeved into cards in your deck as part of the gameplay.
Each pack of Premium Sleeves used with Dead Reckoning includes extras so you’ll have some replacements if necessary.
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What is your refund policy?
We offer a no-questions-asked refund policy. You can get a 100% refund within 10 days of the close of the campaign. Thereafter we can refund 92% of your pledge (a full refund minus the Kickstarter and payment processing fees we cannot recover). You can request a refund any time before your Reward is shipped.
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What is included in the Deckhand Reward
It’s the base game and everything required for 1 to 4 players including solo & CoOp rules. Does not include the Saga content, upgraded cargo, metal coins, custom sleeves, or Sea Dogs I, II or III.
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Do I have to play as a pirate? What if I don’t like attacking other players?
In Dead Reckoning there are many paths to victory and you can win the game without ever attacking another player!
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Can I avoid being attacked by other players entirely?
No, other players can choose to attack you when they hold the right cards and are in the same space as your ship on their turns. That said, there is no player elimination and winning battles is only one of multiple viable paths to victory.
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Can I attack other players any time I wish?
No. In order to attack other players you need to have a card ability that enables you to do so (Attack Flag). Your Captain card can be upgraded to that ability. You can also gain that ability on other cards by using the Card Crafting System.
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What does “Pirate Mode” do?
When you put your ship in Pirate Mode you are in an aggressive stance during other players turns; you will automatically fight any other player’s ship that stops at the same Ocean space as your ship. If you win that battle the active player may not interact with the island you are at (if any), so it is a way to blockade islands. Pirate Mode does not allow you to attack other player’s ships on your turn.
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What is the difference between “Saga” and “Legacy”?
Legacy games require you to alter your game as you play, sometimes even destroying and removing components. They also require you to play with the same group of players game after game.
Saga Expansions let you “discover” and incorporate new components to the game while playing, but they don’t require you to destroy or alter any base-game components. Moreover, you can incorporate them across casual games with different groups of players. You can remove the Saga Expansion components and “reset” your game to its original configuration if you wish!
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Will this game be sold in stores?
Retail options for Dead Reckoning are being considered but we don’t have announced plans at this time beyond our Alpha Store program (see below)
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I am a retailer and I want to know what the retailer deal is?
AEG has a special program for Brick & Mortar retail stores. You can order products directly from us at a discount for resale at your store (not online).
You can join the program here: https://www.alderac.com/alpha-store/
We are considering all options for a traditional release through wholesale channels in 2023 and we will make announcements about that if it becomes possible during a normal solicitation cycle.
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Are the islands uninhabited?
Yes. Dead Reckoning takes place in a made-up place called the “New Sea”, where, much like the experience of the ancient Polynesians as they ventured into the western Pacific, the players will discover islands that are not inhabited. The islands are full of mysteries but they are not full of people. Dead Reckoning is a game about Extraction not Exploitation.
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Can I pay via PayPal?
Kickstarter does not accept PayPal. However you will be able to use PayPal in our Pledge Manager.
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Do you offer discounts for group or club buys?
No we do not.
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How long does it take to play this game?
Dead Reckoning is a complex game with a significant learning curve. Experienced players can run through a 4 player game in 90 to 120 minutes. Players who are still learning the rules and discovering how the game is played will take longer to finish a game.
Game length can also vary based on player strategies. The end game is triggered by players completing a series of achievements. In some games one or more players may strategically try to trigger the end game quickly. In other games all players may strategically delay or simply fail to complete the end game conditions rapidly.
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I have a credit from purchasing the Deckhand Base game in the 2nd Kickstarter. How do I get it applied to this campaign?
If you purchased a Deckhand Base Game in the 2nd Kickstarter and were emailed about a credit, you’ll be able to have it applied in BackerKit after this campaign is complete. We’ll explain how in the post-campaign messaging.
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Current Estimated Lock Order Date: June 2025
Current Estimated Shipping Date: August 2025
Last Updated At: 08/19/24What 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.
Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) uses a 3rd party Pledge Manager. This is a system that you will use to update your delivery address, add and remove items from your order, calculate your shipping & handling, and pay any balance due on your order. You will be sent a link to your order in the Pledge Manager approximately three weeks or sooner after the end of the campaign.
All images used in this Kickstarter are subject to change and may represent unfinished or non-final art or design. All card counts are approximate and are subject to change. All card and component names are subject to change. All packaging is subject to change and is not finalized. Rules are subject to change.
AEG has been in the publishing business for more than 30 years. We are experienced at producing games in China and distributing them worldwide. Nonetheless, there are always risks associated with manufacturing and logistics. These problems can delay or otherwise impact our ability to meet our commitments to our backers.
These issues include (but are not limited to):
* Production delays
* Shipping delays
* Customs delays
The estimated delivery date is August 2025 but keep in mind this is only an estimate. Also, due to the logistics of international shipping, backers in different regions of the world may receive their rewards sooner than others.
We’ve done our best to minimize these risks as much as possible and we are always happy to refund pledges if for some totally unforeseen reason the game can’t be delivered at all.
Refund Policy
Before the Rewards are shipped, we will refund your money, no questions asked. Once we have shipped your Reward, our refund policy will depend on the circumstances and will be at our discretion. At your request, we can give you a full refund within 10 days of the campaign’s end, fees included. After that, we will subtract Kickstarter and payment processing fees (which we can’t get back from Kickstarter after 14 days). Those fees usually equal 8% of the total pledge.
Refunds will be processed through Kickstarter and will be applied to whatever payment method you provided to Kickstarter. In the event that is impossible to process the refund, we will work with you to arrange a refund through other channels.
This project is being funded in USD and any refunds processed will be in USD for the exact amount received in USD, excluding any applicable fees depending on the time of the refund being processed. AEG is not responsible for changes in the rate of foreign exchange.
Terms and Conditions
By pledging to this project, you agree to conduct all public interactions via Kickstarter’s communications channels with this project and our team and other backers in a positive manner. Harassment, name-calling, or attempts to inject inappropriate content into the public communications channels for the project will result in the cancellation of your pledge (with a full refund) and your ejection from the campaign.
We want the communications channels for this campaign to be a friendly, positive place for our community to gather and discuss the campaign, ask questions, and provide input.
AEG reserves the right to cancel any pledge (with a full refund) at any time, for any reason. If your pledge is canceled while the campaign is ongoing, you agree not to re-pledge either under your original account or under any other account you control.
Violations of this policy will be reported to Kickstarter.
Minor cosmetic damage to the box or other packaging can occur during shipping. AEG makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the shipping containers it uses are suitable for the safe delivery of the Rewards. If you believe that your Reward has suffered more than minor cosmetic damage please contact us immediately. Keep all packaging, including outer cartons, for our inspection.
AEG will, at its sole discretion, determine if the damage constitutes other than minor cosmetic damage and/or was the result of insufficient packaging. Refunds or credits for damaged components will be issued at AEG's discretion.
If we ship to the address that you provided in our Pledge Manager and the package is returned to us as undeliverable, you will pay the full cost to ship the Reward again to a revised address. If we ship the Reward to the address you provided in our Pledge Manager and the package is delivered to that address but you are unable to receive it, or you have moved and are no longer the occupant of that address and cannot otherwise retrieve the package, or if the package is lost or stolen after delivery and you wish to have the order fulfilled again, you will pay the full cost to ship the order to a revised address plus the amount of the original Reward plus Add-Ons and other upgrades on your order.
In all cases, you acknowledge that quantities are limited and AEG may not be able to ship all or part of your order more than once.
If any part of your order cannot be fulfilled for any reason, AEG will provide you with a pro-rated refund for that portion of your order.
By pledging to this project, you acknowledge that the final look, materials, and content of the rewards (and the project) are subject to change and may differ substantially from what is presented while the Kickstarter project was active. If you do not log in to our Pledge Manager and confirm your pledge within 8 weeks of our notification via email to confirm your pledge, you agree that we have fulfilled our obligations to you in full for payment or donations received. However, we may, at our discretion, refund or ship your Reward if you contact us and confirm your pledge after the 8-week window has elapsed.
You agree that our responsibility to you is to ship your order as entered into our Pledge Manager system, that title and risk passes to you upon delivery to a common carrier for such shipment, and you are responsible for: import duties or any other duties that may be payable to the relevant tax authorities; and providing correct address information and ensuring this address is deliverable by normal methods.
We regret we are unable to ship to PO Boxes.
If you do not accept these terms, please do not pledge to this project.
If you have questions or concerns about these terms & conditions please email [email protected] for further information.