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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jester David" data-source="post: 6758299" data-attributes="member: 37579">Um... yes. Game store do compete with every other business for disposable income, some directly and some indirectly. However, Kickstarter is a more problematic competitor than other businesses for a few reasons. First, because it's the manufacturer dealing with the customer, the price is better. Significantly so. There's a high incentive to back the Kickstarter in terms of value than wait and get something from the store. Second is the convenience factor. You back a Kickstarter at home or on your phone and it comes to your house. You don't need to break your schedule to accommodate a visit to the store. Third is the allure of Kickstarter exclusives and special edition products or accessories.Not every company that starts a Kickstarter needs to. Many could have attempted standard distribution channels and a smaller print run. The Kickstarter allows for larger print runs and increased word-of-mouth. But expansion through stretch goals and similar backer rewards. It replaces and expands on the classic RPG publisher pre-order reliance.</blockquote>