Hello Scott,
I unfortunantly (mainly for me!) can't join the Beta as I don't think I can fully commit to testing. But seeing has the Beta has come about, might we be expecting a gameplay reveal soon
Also I am not sure what is your approach to the tech tree of the game. What I mean is do you mean more "realistic" features from the original ? such as mainly the War Time modifications (coning towers, AA, deck guns, radars, new engines and other). And also a historical campaign with big events being noticable (the different island campaigns, carrier mouvements, Task Forces, etc.).
Anyway still looking forward to an awesome sequel !
Cheers
UWG