• What genre of Game is it that is being created here?

We are creating a Science Fiction Survival Simulation with 3D Platformer Adventure elements. There are Science Fiction and Fantasy Elements underlying the main Survival Simulation.

 

• What's are some types of influences behind the project?

There are a lot of influences for this project namely the main influence being Stranded Deep. Other influences include The Forest, Alpha Centauri, Moon Base Tycoon, The Sims, World of Warcraft, and God of War.

 

• What version of Unity are you using for the project?

We are using the Pro Version of Unity, and although the project was started on Unity 4.6, the finished project will be exported to Unity 5.0 before release.

 

• Why divulge so much information about the company and the project you're working on?

Her, at SnStarr Games, feel it is important to you, as consumers, and as investors, for us to be transparent in not only the financial aspects, so you know where your money is going, but in the development process as well, so you can see that love in action. We do keep secrets, however, as personal trade secrets on any number of customized engines specs and physics. But, rest assured, that donating and investing any amount of money, will be put to good use and not squandered.

 

• What is the main focus of the team during development phase one?

Our goal as a team during the first phase of development is to throw together a rough draft of the game as intended. All the basic features, modes, and options will be implemented with minimal effect or focus. All the basic and minimal game physics, mechanics, interface, story mode, items, etc will be introduced in a bare and crude form. Once the game is in prototype complete mode, the second phase of development will be begin.

 

• What happens during Phase Two of the Development?

When Phase Two begins we will begin work on polishing and cleaning up code and game objects, implementing core features with smooth control, polish and cleanup of all game mechanics and physics and polishing of the user interface. After this is complete the beginning of the social media advertising, including Twitter, Facebook, and KickStarter. Advertisement will continue throughout Phase Two and Crowd Funding will begin Phase Three.

 

• What will the funding from Donations be used for?

All of the donations we receive through our Donations page will be 100% re-invested into the project. All of the donations received through our Donations page will be used to upgrade servers, computer hardware, computer software, printing costs, staff salaries or to hire an artist or composer to improve the quality of music, sounds, artwork, 3d models or animations.

 

• What will you use the Kick Starter funding for?

The Kick Starter funding will be used to procure and maintain licenses, computer hardware, computer software, hire in-house 3D artists and animators, hire an in-house multiplayer network programmer, purchase royalty free Unity Assets, develop marketing campaigns, start and fund advertising ventures, buy website domain names, purchase additional server space, purchase and/or rent office space as well as warehouse space, develop manufacturing contracts, rent manufacturing space and develop custom game engines and physics.

 

• What exactly is a release date, if any?

At this time there is no confirmed or official release date, however the developers do have an estimated timeline. Alpha Test Release is scheduled to be released on 09-30-2016.  Beta Test Release is scheduled to be released on 06-30-2017. Prototype Complete Version is set to be released on 12-30-2017. With the Finished Product and Official Launch Release set to be released on 06-30-2018. However these are estimated dates and are subject to change at any time for any reason.