I want to share this article from Kobold Press about how Kickstarter actually works, from the publisher's perspective. It touches on why @kickstarter.com has become entrenched in the TTRPG industry and, I hope, dispels some myths about Kickstarters and creators.

https://koboldpress.com/state-of-pay-kobold-press-and-the-business-of-being-in-the-kickstarter-business/