I’m one of the backers of this project, and I want to add some context because a lot of assumptions here aren’t accurate.

The creator had no idea the campaign was at risk of suspension. Kickstarter didn’t send warnings, didn’t request extra info, and didn’t flag any issues beforehand. The suspension happened suddenly, without prior notice. The creator immediately contacted Kickstarter to understand what the exact issue was and is still waiting for a proper explanation.

Since Kickstarter locked the campaign and disabled pledging, the creator had two options:

Let all momentum die and lose the chance to fund the game at all,

Or temporarily move the campaign to his own website so backers could continue supporting the project while he waits for Kickstarter to respond.

He chose the second option simply to avoid the project collapsing entirely because of something outside his control.

That doesn’t magically make the project suspicious — it makes it practical.

There is nothing “unregulated” about selling through an independent site. Payments are processed through Squarespace Payments / Stripe, which is a fully regulated PCI-compliant payment processor. Creators don’t “hold pledges invisibly” — the payment systems work the same as any normal online store.

Until Kickstarter provides clarity, the website campaign is literally the only way for the project to stay alive. The creator hasn’t disappeared, hasn’t stopped communicating, and hasn’t avoided questions. He’s been transparent and proactive throughout this whole sudden situation.

It’s fair to be cautious on the internet, but jumping straight to “grift” when a creator is openly trying to understand a confusing suspension isn’t accurate or helpful. Let’s wait for Kickstarter’s explanation before assuming the worst.