Firstly, these ideas all sound wonderful. I have yet to read something that I didn't agree with. Although I haven't read the whole thread, so please tell me if I say/ask about something that's already been addressed. I just joined Simtropolis (and I mean just... As in, like... yesterday.) but I have been play SC my whole life, and I would love to help out in some way. My skills in BAT'ing and any kind of programming are virtually non-existant, but I do draw buildings quite a bit, and I thought perhaps that my skills in concept designs for the new content might be useful. Also, if we are to approach this project seriously, we are going to need at least a few people who will advertise for the game. I agree it would be best not to charge people, but we need a group of people who will contact people about the project. For instance, about getting the source code from EA (this might've already been discussed, I'm not sure), it would be nice to have some people who could communicate with the folks at EA on behalf of this project. Also they could help with the idea I read about earlier, about selling companies advertising for the game (like on billboards and on the sides of buildings and such in the game). This small team of people could help with that, too. We would also need to spread the word about this. We are definitely going to need donations. I and others could go to various sites and contact them about putting up advertisements and such for the game, and ask for donations as well. Whatever whoever is in charge here decides, my skills are at your disposal. I do have some experience in advertising, albeit in a totally different field. And I also would gladly submit my building designs for the BAT team. Please someone let me know if any of this sounds useful. Also please contact me if you would like to take a look at my drawings. I want to help very badly, but sadly I don't have any of the programming/technical skills that you really need to get this project off the ground. I do however believe I can help in some way. Just point me in the right direction. I'm only a PM away!
