FAQ: Faulty Apprentice: Interactive Visual Novel / Dating Sim
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Will there be DRM version?

Before we deliver the product, we will be sending out survey to all of our backers to ask how they’d like to receive their Digital copy of the Game.

It will either be Steam Codes or DRM-free downloads. The nfsw version will be available as patch (on Steam), or the original DRM-free download.

Last updated: April 15, 2017 01:30

Will the game be rated 18+?

The base game will not be rated 18+. We are aiming for a rating of M (mature). There are “ecchi” scenarios, which may contain suggestive theme, very much like our current Demo.

It will either be Steam Codes or DRM-free downloads. The nfsw version will be available as patch (on Steam), or the original DRM-free download.

Last updated: April 15, 2017 01:31

How long will the game be?

The Extended Demo is about 2 hours, and we are estimating the full game to be around 6 hours+ (Not including replay with different paths)

Last updated: March 17, 2017 16:58

I found a bug in the Demo! What do I do?

Please report any bug to: [email protected]

Kickstarter ‘is’ the bug fix for the Sword training mini-game! If the KS is successful we can bring a full-time programmer into the team to translate Faulty Apprentice into Unity. This will not only stabilize the mini games but allow us to improve them! I apologies for any bugs you experience, but hope you can appreciate the potential of Faulty Apprentice! (=

Last updated: March 17, 2017 17:14

Can I get the miniatures set without pledging $250 tier?

Yes you can! Just pledge whichever tier below that and add the amount including shipping!

  • Example - 1.) Make a pledge without a reward Miniature Set ($55) + Shipping to USA ($7) total of $62.

2.) Make a pledge with existing tier. Early Bird Pervy Wizard Tier ($45) + Miniature Set ($55) This tier automatically adds your shipping based on your location

Last updated: March 30, 2017 21:18

Will the rewards be available after the Kickstarter Campaign?

Everything but the game itself will be Kickstarter exclusive.

Last updated: April 14, 2017 18:15

Can I adjust my Pledge/Add-on after the campaign?

We will be sending out survey to all the backers at the end of the campaign via Backerkit. You will be able adjust your address/add-on/pledge!

Last updated: April 14, 2017 19:36

Why do preorder digital copies have shipping fees?

We certainly acknowledge this is a problem we have been trying to solve it. But once a backer preorders, we will add a complimentary credit of $10 to remove the shipping. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thank you for preordering Faulty Apprentice!

Last updated: October 20, 2017 13:14


Before we deliver the product, we will be sending out surveys to all of our backers to ask how they’d like to receive their Digital copy of the Game. It will either be Steam Codes or DRM-free downloads.


The base game will not be rated 18+. We are aiming for a rating of M (mature). The are “ecchi” scenarios, which may contain suggestive themes, very much like our current Demo.


The Extended Demo is about 2 hours, and we are estimating the full game to be around 6 hours+ (Not including replay with different paths)


Please report any bug to: [email protected] Kickstarter ‘is’ the bug fix for the Sword training mini-game! If the KS is successful we can bring a full-time programmer into the team to translate Faulty Apprentice into Unity. This will not only stabilize the mini games but allow us to improve them! I apologize for any bugs you experience, but hope you can appreciate the potential of Faulty Apprentice! (=


Yes, you can! Just pledge whichever tier below that and add the amount including shipping! - Example - 1.) Make a pledge without a reward Miniature Set ($55) + Shipping to USA ($7) total of $62. 2.) Make a pledge with existing tier. Early Bird Pervy Wizard Tier ($45) + Miniature Set ($55) [This tier automatically adds your shipping based on your location]

Last updated: Thu, April 27, 2017 9:00 pm PDT

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