[solops]

I think they would be happy with anyone as publishers. Eventually, they'll self publish, if necessary. The game still had a lot of work to be done on it a year or so ago, but the main framework appeared to be in place. They ran into a complications when Microsoft changed Versions of the software, which added to their work load, I'm sure. I would guess that with only one or two or three people working on it part-time the project is daunting, especially given the graphics and sound they were determined to include. As a Stars! fan, those are irrelevant to me, but I do understand the need and I appreciate the goodies when they are presented. If the game ever shows up in the form the beta testers saw and which Jeff McBride envisions it will be a great leap in what 4x gamers have been offered, even after 1+ years in limbo.

[ March 18, 2003, 14:44: Message edited by: solops ]