Backstage FAQ
June 6, 2011 by beerogre
It's time for an FAQ about Backstage... so here we go -
1) What is Backstage?
Backstage is a series of shows and discussions that occur behind the scenes at BoW. It's just like getting a Backstage Pass to your favourite TV show or rock group.
You get to visit the Backstage forums and you get to see the BoW team, along with their guests in a more informal setting. You will get access to some of the exciting projects that BoW are working on and you will get an early taster of some really cool stuff that's not yet available to the public.
2) Why do I have to pay for a Backstage Pass... I thought BoW was free?
BoW has been broadcasting for nearly two years (at this point) and has always been free to view. For that time, we at BoW shouldered the financial burden of providing our viewers with top-quality HD entertainment.
However, rising costs cannot be ignored forever and BoW have never and will never ask our viewers for a donation to fund our regular programming.
With this in mind, we launched Backstage. A new section, where those who wish to support BoW can get to see more than just our regular programs.
Backstage is an option, the only show we have had to move to Backstage is Gamescape, all of the remaining programming you have come to expect from BoW will still be produced and will still be free-to-view.
3) Can I get a Free Trial of Backstage to see if I like it?
We considered this, but the argument was made that we have already provided two years of free content, by which viewers can judge our work.
However, we are a TV and Magazine channel, so we turned to the entertainment industry to get our answer... we need a cinematic trailer... so that's what you can expect to see very soon.
4) How do I buy a Backstage Pass?
First you need to sign up for one of our Free Accounts, which you can do here: Free Sign Up
Then you need to go to the Backstage area here: Backstage Entrance
If you don't already have a Backstage Pass, this will forward you to the Backstage sign-up area.
5) It says you have to use PayPal... are there any other ways I can pay?
At the moment PayPal is the only method we have available. BoW investigated alternative methods, but the costs for arranging regular small payments was prohibitive.
We will continue to look into alternative methods of payment, but for now we've opted to go with PayPal... sorry guys...
6) I've bought a Backstage Pass, but I don't seem to be able to access the content?
The BoW system automatically upgrades your account, once it receives a message from PayPal that you have made a purchase. This may take a few minutes... longer if the site is busy... try logging out of your account and then logging back in again.
However, if you still have no luck. Then send a message to [email protected] and mark your email:
Backstage
Our BoW Gremlins will try to sort you out ASAP, but it'll be quicker during business hours (9:30-17:30 GMT/BST)... so please bear with us... Backstage isn't going anywhere, so you'll not miss anything.
This is a living document, so expect to hear about it being updated from time-to-time.
If you have any questions you would like to ask about Backstage, or you have a question you think should be added, then email your question to [email protected]
The BoW Team
Great idea to have this FAQ….Look forward to the trailer
“SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!” jk, but seriously been waiting to give back to this site for a long time since you’ve been putting out top tier entertainment for quite some time now.
On the topic of money, I’ve been wondering since the first day i saw a BoW video, where the frack do you guys get the money for this? All that equipment, stuff and not least time must be expensive like heck.
I’m no expert but i would be surprised if the set cameras go below four digits pound sterling, each.
We’re hoping backstage will ease that burden a little and allow us to do other cool stuff 🙂
Next up: Darrell does some cheese digging in in front of a makeshift gaming table of coconut shells and palm leafes on a south east asian beach, wearing only a pair of bathing shorts. I’d watch that.
I think I threw up a little at the thought lol
After that picture of the Ultramarines briefs, which frankly should have come with a warning label, i can see what you’re coming at. But still, can you name something more wonderfully bizarre than Darrell in bathing shorts digging after some real cheese on a tropical beach? I sure can’t.
Wouldn’t even have to be new cheese, a best in show would suffice. My vote is on the whip thingy when deep striking a necron monolith.
😛
@warzan Only a little? Got a much stronger stomach than me then lol
In american dollars, backstage comes up to about $6 a month. Still very affordable, but because my wife and i have been really needing to tighten the noose on our finances, we have to be very careful. This is cheaper than a subscription to WoW definitely and even Netflix, but alas it cant make the cut just yet. Ill be able to set money aside for a few select months, but nothing major. (especially when they do the Warpath rules beta, i plan on getting in that month, come hell or high water) All in all i am ok with… Read more »
Why want Paypal a Kreditcard?
Why no normal payment via Paypal?
grettings from Germany!
Laz
Laz I’m not sure mate. Backstage is a small automated micropayment so you may need funds in your account.
Im really, really, really hyped about this and Im holding my breath for the full opening of Backstage. In other words get it up and running soon because in about 30 to 40 seconds I’ll be out like a light. 😛
Thanks for not calling it back door pass
I will only pay if you guys permanently attach a camera to Darrels forehead and there is a 24 hour feed ala The Truman Show
OK, my threat is empty, but still I would really like to see that 🙂
Definitely think the “backstage entrance” should be renamed to the “Back Passage” 😉
Will backstage be subject to an annual price increase and be twice as expensive for people in Australia and New Zealand?
We love our brothers in the southern hemisphere, so no that wont happen!
Do they love us… that’s the question lol 😉
as soon as i can convince the mrs to let me join backstage im there, i love the work you guys do.
keep up the great work guys!
matt.
Not to be completely stupid, but is this a subscription I would pay monthly like a bill or can I pay for this month and not the next? Just a little clarification would be helpful.
you can pay for backstage for one month only and then stop it. There is no obligation to pay every month for a year ect.
If I wish to no longer be a Backstage member can I simply cancel my paypal payments or do I have to do something else as well? e.g click a link somewhere on the sight. This is probably a really dumb question but I don’t want to cancel the pay-pal payments and then still be getting content I’m now not entitled too. In short will simply cancelling my payments cancel my Backstage Membership?
I apologise for rambling.