You're right! Not even mentioning the writing part! Especially with all the branching he made!I have a feeling that most people don't really understand what's involved in making these games at all. It's actually a shame, because I think they would appreciate the games more if they knew.
A friend of mine did a series of 'Behind the scenes' videos of him working in DAZ with his game, and it blew me away the first time I saw them! I have a whole new respect for what these guys are doing, and I would never EVER again complain about development time!
As you so rightfully say - what most of these guys and gals are doing, they are doing on their spare time. We would do well to remember that I think!
Respect to all of you dev's out there, and thanks for taking the time to do what you do!
Let's hope that he'll one day resume working on it. Pleeeease!