Frequently asked questions
Will the next part of Lucid9 be available for free like Inciting Incident? When will it be released?
Yes, it's our hope to release it for free. There is currently no release date for the sequel. If you'd like to know a bit more about our progress, feel free to follow our blog for updates. If you have any specific questions, you can always email us or message us on Discord (our channel is fairly active, so you'll almost always receive a response there).
How many routes will there be in the next part of Lucid9? How long are they?
Lucid9 will have 5 routes in total. We estimate the length of each route to be a little less than Inciting Incident. It may change the further we get to completion.
Will there be a true route? If so, will there be a true heroine?
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 your interpretation!
Will there be H scenes?
No, there won't. We've never really saw much of a reason to include them, and doing so now would only detract from the story. Of course, this isn't to say we're avoiding the mention of sex altogether, just don't expect anything explicit.
Are you looking to translate Lucid9 in another language?
Yes! If you would like to help us translate Lucid9, please reach us through our contact page.
When will the voiced version of Inciting Incident be completed?
The voice acting patch is estimated to be released late 2018. All of the voice actors over at Yin Yang Voices are volunteering their resources for this project, and given that they're professionals working on other commercial projects, it will take some time for them to record for Lucid9.
Will there be an option to turn off the voiceover?
Yes.
Do you plan on doing a Kickstarter?
It's very 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 this visual novel, even if they were paid for it. We may only resort to Kickstarter if it is the only way to prevent the project from dying. We're avoiding that scenario.
Can I donate to the project? If not, how else can I support you?
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 may seem like a small gesture, but it really does mean a lot to us!
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 please so long as you create the assets yourself and your work is released for free. However, 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.
Why are you partnering with Sekai Project?
Sekai Project assists us in gaining awareness for Lucid9. Our partnership, however, mostly concerns the publishing rights of Lucid9 on Steam.
Why choose a Japanese setting?
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!
Are you looking for more staff?
We're currently looking for an animator/video editor. We'll open a recruitment page sometime soon regarding the position.
Yes, it's our hope to release it for free. There is currently no release date for the sequel. If you'd like to know a bit more about our progress, feel free to follow our blog for updates. If you have any specific questions, you can always email us or message us on Discord (our channel is fairly active, so you'll almost always receive a response there).
How many routes will there be in the next part of Lucid9? How long are they?
Lucid9 will have 5 routes in total. We estimate the length of each route to be a little less than Inciting Incident. It may change the further we get to completion.
Will there be a true route? If so, will there be a true heroine?
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 your interpretation!
Will there be H scenes?
No, there won't. We've never really saw much of a reason to include them, and doing so now would only detract from the story. Of course, this isn't to say we're avoiding the mention of sex altogether, just don't expect anything explicit.
Are you looking to translate Lucid9 in another language?
Yes! If you would like to help us translate Lucid9, please reach us through our contact page.
When will the voiced version of Inciting Incident be completed?
The voice acting patch is estimated to be released late 2018. All of the voice actors over at Yin Yang Voices are volunteering their resources for this project, and given that they're professionals working on other commercial projects, it will take some time for them to record for Lucid9.
Will there be an option to turn off the voiceover?
Yes.
Do you plan on doing a Kickstarter?
It's very 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 this visual novel, even if they were paid for it. We may only resort to Kickstarter if it is the only way to prevent the project from dying. We're avoiding that scenario.
Can I donate to the project? If not, how else can I support you?
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 may seem like a small gesture, but it really does mean a lot to us!
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 please so long as you create the assets yourself and your work is released for free. However, 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.
Why are you partnering with Sekai Project?
Sekai Project assists us in gaining awareness for Lucid9. Our partnership, however, mostly concerns the publishing rights of Lucid9 on Steam.
Why choose a Japanese setting?
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!
Are you looking for more staff?
We're currently looking for an animator/video editor. We'll open a recruitment page sometime soon regarding the position.
