I've been working on something myself. It sounds like it's a pretty different approach though- I'm starting off of Nergal's OG game and porting in scenes and additional story. I don't think I'm going to include any of the Gamedeus map or quests though, instead I'm going to focus on existing characters, do some visual improvements, etc.
Also porting in QoL changes, but those were easy and already done. Right now the biggest difference has been in changed sprites.
I have imported many of the new scenes, but haven't implemented them yet.
I am considering adding a few NPCs, but only have plans for one; the wonder woman cosplayer.
I did a little to alter her and fix her up so I'd like her look better. Also made a couple of outfits for her.
Plan at the moment is to implement her as a grocery store worker who you can recruit to work at the comic book store.