Quenta Silmarillion is a total conversion mod focused on the First Age of Beleriand, based on Tolkien's own vision and work. If you want to join the team, just PM Bercor or Milner! Help is always welcome.
Some screenshots of the campaign map. They may be a little outdated, though.
I've been following this mod for the past few months or so now and admittedly, no matter how long the wait may be, I anticipate this more than any other video-game related title out there. The over all thought of a first-age based mod being placed under the first Rome seems to me both very solid and gorgeous- unlike others. This project certainly deserves a higher esteem and appreciation than it already has recieved so far. I'd be more than willing to help in any way I could if one were to direct me where to apply.
If you think you can help, just send my a PM here at ModDB or register and PM me at TWCenter (my name overthere is Nelduin).
Thanks for the kind words, by the way :).
How is the mod development going?