Oh awesome thats good news. I'd be really excited to see this some to life, I would help if I knew how so instead upon its first release consider my donation sent. And I agree with @Mr_Maison I might just start up SC now.
It sounds great but it seems like it would take a really long time. I understand why it would not be compatible with other mods but I'd be torn on what to play, this or just a game with mods since I love all the mods I play with including, yours and Shroomblaze's.
Since other modders are interested could you not do the same but make a "DLC" mod(s) and add other things?