• This is a preliminary poll, after which we'll be making more polls on subject matter and themes for various batches!
• Our plan is to make batches of merch and open preorders/orders at set times in order to get each batch shipped out in a timely manner.
• The type of merch and subject matter will be up to both staff discretion as well as user votes, such as this poll! 
  

Why do we want to make physical merchandise?
Offering physical merch through companies like Makeship is a passive form of advertisement that also helps us to support our team and fund additional development. Users have also been requesting multiple forms of physical merch since Dappervolk opened its doors and we would like to be able to fulfill some these suggestions/requests.

Does Dappervolk have prior experience making merch?
Yes! During our Kickstarter we offered merch sets with some tiers, successfully delivering all physical items on time after the funding ended. We are also very familiar with the process of product design and fulfillment and are excited to get back into the swing of making physical items.

Why not offer permanent merchandise instead of doing limited runs?
Since we have a small team and don't have the space or manpower to permanently set up shop delivering merch, we decided that doing batches would be the most sustainable method.

Will managing merchandise runs have an effect on site growth or staff productivity?
No, most of staff time will not need to be dedicated to the release of any physical merch beyond prototype approvals and the shipment of some items. All production will be handled by third party companies.

Is the winning merch type from this poll going to be the only merch being made?
No, this is an overall interest gauge for different types of merch, so that we know what's in the highest demand amongst our players. We're looking forward to making multiple types of merch going forward in different merch runs!