Reddit roundup: how far along should a project be before launching?
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/Numerous-Case-9317 asked whether to launch at the concept stage to fund early development, or wait until there's more proof of the product.
The answer from backers and creators alike was to wait.
What Reddit users said
Without proof of concept or a prototype, winning trust is very hard; too many people have been burned. Wait until you can prove it works and that you can fulfil.
Original commentThe closer to finished, the better your chances to fund and the higher you'll fund.
Original commentFunded one project at the final-prototype stage, and timed a more expensive prototype-stage project around themed crowdfunding events.
Original commentStudy similar campaigns and you'll quickly see the standard required and whether you're there yet.
Original commentEverything they've read says to get a game near print-ready first, because the quality bar has risen.
Original commentDon't launch until you have an audience that will fund it; running a campaign and building the product at the same time is very hard.
Original commentSource: How far along should you open Kickstarter campaign? (r/kickstarter)
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