We were not completely happy with just creating a custom_story, as we were limited on some things. This will give us more freedom with various aspects of the mod.
While I do not have a release date, I would be surprised if development went into December. My personal goal is to release it before Thanksgiving.
Speaking of development, even though we don't need anymore developers, we do need dedicated testers. We have OCD when it comes to our maps, and we want them to be perfect. I will probably be looking to add about 5 more testers. Giving no BS opinions about all aspects of the mod is a must. Offering suggestions for improvements is highly desired. We want this to be fun for everyone. Voice communication is pretty much a mandatory requirement. We use ventrilo, and have somebody in here constantly. Message me for info.