Thanks for reply, Hans.
I think, that your project should have strong PR on Subsim, YouTube and on its own site (atlanticwarfare.com ?). I also think, that it will be good to publicate fruits of Your work often (screens, info what is done and what will be done in near future). This will cut off any speculations about death of Your project and give You many fans who will be waiting for release and potencially donate it.
Just look at the number of registered Subsim users, many of them will be very interested and look forward for Your final project.
I wish You nice and succesfull work !
Can't wait to see some new info about Atlantic Warfare
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