Reddit roundup: 18% funded after 48 hours — salvage or relaunch?
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/Remarkable-Aide5093's tabletop game campaign reached 18% in its first 48 hours, with only 6% of pre-launch followers pledging, though interviews, actual-play videos and convention demos were still planned. They asked whether it could be saved.
Opinions were split between pushing on and resetting.
What Reddit users said
Not a death sentence with actual plays and a con demo still to come; treat the rest like a live service and update every backer and follower.
Original comment6% conversion isn't bad; there just weren't enough followers. Don't spend heavily on ads, let it run, and make sure the budget can deliver if it does fund.
Original commentWon't back a game without gameplay videos, a posted rulebook and clear shipping costs on day one.
Original commentA former games crowdfunding consultant: most campaigns that don't reach 50% in 24 hours fail. Recommends cancelling, fixing the video and repetitive copy, and relaunching.
Original commentMany campaigns crawl through the middle and spike at the end. The key question is whether you've personally messaged everyone in your network yet.
Original commentStill salvageable: campaigns usually lull in the middle and spike in the final week.
Original commentSource: 48 Hours in, 18% funded. Is my project salvageable? (r/kickstarter)
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