At this point i'd be fine if Dev just decided to create all the characters he is missing from scratch again rather than keep waiting. At least then it would be full speed ahead. #FUKDAPOLICE
Let's say that most of us here understand and sympathize with that sentiment...
BUT
The process of "re" creating all these characters is a mountain of work, knowing how obsessive K7 is with this, he would try and try and try to replicate the previous creation, and wouldn't be happy with "almost" results at all. So it would take him a LOT longer even, and create a tremendous amount of stress and agonizing anxiety. Yes, "we" wouldn't care if they had differences... but he would. Not because he considers them perfect, I don't think any artist is ever satisfied, but, because he would want them "identical" for better or worse.
So, he may correct me if I'm wrong, but it would be a rather unsatisfying process that could kill the motivation of anyone.
The only possible way to avoid that, would be to start over with completely NEW models and simply remake everything from scratch. I don't think K7 is ready to do that, or will ever be.
There's another possibility, simply let this project go into a "Limbo", and start something else... and I don't mean MNF2, but a completely new project, preferably in DAZ so the hours invested in learning it aren't wasted (also the assets). This, if put to a vote, would be my choice. IF/When the drives are returned, there would be time to re-think the strategy, in the meantime, this great creator would be increasing his training and knowledge and creativity in a different project, that would go a long way towards improving his mental health and reducing his stress and anxiety.
Peace
