Frequently asked questions
Don't forget to read the About section under the GAME tab first, as it might answer some of your questions.
Q: Will the next part of Lucid9 be available for free like Inciting Incident? When will it be released?
A: Yes, it's our hope to release it for free. It's subject to change if extreme circumstances call for it, though that's unlikely. Our current goal is to release the next part late 2017 or early 2018, but it mostly depends on our member's availability to work on the game. Our main concern is to create a polished product, and we shall try our best to do that in the quickest amount of time without risking quality. Feel free to follow our blog for updates on our progress!
Q: How many routes will there be in the next part of Lucid9? How long are they?
A: Lucid9 will have 5 routes in total. The length of each route is still to be determined.
Q: Will there be a true route? If so, will there be a true heroine?
A: Yes, one of the 5 routes mentioned above will be a true route. As for a true heroine, that's hard to answer. For now, it's up for debate and we'll leave it to the reader's interpretation!
Q: Will there be H scenes?
A: No, there won't. There might be implicit scenes, but there's no guarantee.
Q: Are you looking to translate Lucid9 in another language?
A: We'll definitely consider it once the entire project is completed. We currently do not have the time to work with translation teams, unfortunately.
Q: When will the voiced version of Inciting Incident be completed?
A: The voice acting patch should be released late 2017 if things progress well. All of the voice actors over at Yin Yang Voices are volunteers, and given that they're professionals working on other paid projects, it will take some time for them to record for Lucid9.
Q: Why will Inciting Incident be voiced in English? Why not Japanese?
Having it voiced in Japanese would require translation of the script on our part. Not only would it take a while to complete, but we are not very well versed in the language to accurately translate it. Not to mention how difficult it is to find Japanese voice actors.
Q: Will there be an option to turn off the voiceover?
Yes.
Q: Do you plan on doing a kickstarter?
A: It's unlikely that we will. Lucid9 is considered a "passion project" by most of our members, and no one is able to quit their job/studies to fully dedicate all of their time to create Lucid9. Even if they were paid for it.
Q: Can I donate to the project? If not, how else can I support you?
A: We're currently not accepting any donations, but we appreciate the thought! The best way to support us is to share Lucid9 with everyone you know. Feel free to follow us on social media and interact with us. Your support is fuel for our motivation to continue working on this monumental project. It really does mean a lot to us!
Q: How do you feel about fan-made content for Lucid9? (Fanart, fanfiction, Let's Plays, walkthroughs, etc.)
We encourage any kind of fan-made content. You're free to do anything you want so long as you create the assets yourself and your work is released for free. Also, please do not claim your work is anything except a fanwork. You may not make sequels, adaptations or claim that Fallen Snow Studios endorses your fanwork.
Q: Why are you partnering with Sekai Project?
A: Sekai assists us in gaining awareness for Lucid9 due to their notoriety in the visual novel scene. Our partnership, however, mostly concerns the publishing rights of Lucid9 on Steam.
Q: Will there be any gameplay elements?
A: While there aren't any gameplay elements—such as stat raising or mini games—there are a number of choices that will have an impact on your playthrough, and investigation scenarios that will test your critical thinking skills—without being too difficult, of course.
Q: Why choose a Japanese setting?
A: When Lucid9 was created, we initially didn't have a clear direction of where the story would go. Since most visual novels today come from Japan, we decided the safest option was to use a Japanese setting as a reference. Not the best of reasons, but we went with it at the time.
This isn't to say Lucid9 references actual Japanese culture, as the story takes place in a fairly "westernized fictional city". Not to mention some plot points in the story do relate to the fact that the story takes place in Japan.
Please do not let the Japanese setting deter you from reading, as the story has much more to offer than that!
Q: Are you looking for more staff?
We're currently looking for an assistant background artist. Please visit our recruitment page for more information.
Q: I have a question that hasn't been answered here!
A: You can always message us on our Twitter or Facebook page.
A: Yes, it's our hope to release it for free. It's subject to change if extreme circumstances call for it, though that's unlikely. Our current goal is to release the next part late 2017 or early 2018, but it mostly depends on our member's availability to work on the game. Our main concern is to create a polished product, and we shall try our best to do that in the quickest amount of time without risking quality. Feel free to follow our blog for updates on our progress!
Q: How many routes will there be in the next part of Lucid9? How long are they?
A: Lucid9 will have 5 routes in total. The length of each route is still to be determined.
Q: Will there be a true route? If so, will there be a true heroine?
A: Yes, one of the 5 routes mentioned above will be a true route. As for a true heroine, that's hard to answer. For now, it's up for debate and we'll leave it to the reader's interpretation!
Q: Will there be H scenes?
A: No, there won't. There might be implicit scenes, but there's no guarantee.
Q: Are you looking to translate Lucid9 in another language?
A: We'll definitely consider it once the entire project is completed. We currently do not have the time to work with translation teams, unfortunately.
Q: When will the voiced version of Inciting Incident be completed?
A: The voice acting patch should be released late 2017 if things progress well. All of the voice actors over at Yin Yang Voices are volunteers, and given that they're professionals working on other paid projects, it will take some time for them to record for Lucid9.
Q: Why will Inciting Incident be voiced in English? Why not Japanese?
Having it voiced in Japanese would require translation of the script on our part. Not only would it take a while to complete, but we are not very well versed in the language to accurately translate it. Not to mention how difficult it is to find Japanese voice actors.
Q: Will there be an option to turn off the voiceover?
Yes.
Q: Do you plan on doing a kickstarter?
A: It's unlikely that we will. Lucid9 is considered a "passion project" by most of our members, and no one is able to quit their job/studies to fully dedicate all of their time to create Lucid9. Even if they were paid for it.
Q: Can I donate to the project? If not, how else can I support you?
A: We're currently not accepting any donations, but we appreciate the thought! The best way to support us is to share Lucid9 with everyone you know. Feel free to follow us on social media and interact with us. Your support is fuel for our motivation to continue working on this monumental project. It really does mean a lot to us!
Q: How do you feel about fan-made content for Lucid9? (Fanart, fanfiction, Let's Plays, walkthroughs, etc.)
We encourage any kind of fan-made content. You're free to do anything you want so long as you create the assets yourself and your work is released for free. Also, please do not claim your work is anything except a fanwork. You may not make sequels, adaptations or claim that Fallen Snow Studios endorses your fanwork.
Q: Why are you partnering with Sekai Project?
A: Sekai assists us in gaining awareness for Lucid9 due to their notoriety in the visual novel scene. Our partnership, however, mostly concerns the publishing rights of Lucid9 on Steam.
Q: Will there be any gameplay elements?
A: While there aren't any gameplay elements—such as stat raising or mini games—there are a number of choices that will have an impact on your playthrough, and investigation scenarios that will test your critical thinking skills—without being too difficult, of course.
Q: Why choose a Japanese setting?
A: When Lucid9 was created, we initially didn't have a clear direction of where the story would go. Since most visual novels today come from Japan, we decided the safest option was to use a Japanese setting as a reference. Not the best of reasons, but we went with it at the time.
This isn't to say Lucid9 references actual Japanese culture, as the story takes place in a fairly "westernized fictional city". Not to mention some plot points in the story do relate to the fact that the story takes place in Japan.
Please do not let the Japanese setting deter you from reading, as the story has much more to offer than that!
Q: Are you looking for more staff?
We're currently looking for an assistant background artist. Please visit our recruitment page for more information.
Q: I have a question that hasn't been answered here!
A: You can always message us on our Twitter or Facebook page.
