Rogean could sell the modified code back to Sony as the original EQ, once done (or even as expansions come out); all current p1999 GMs/Devs can become the support staff for the server and rely on a yearly stipend for payment.
The subscription fee would pay for hardware maintenance and the majority of the stipend. Considering these jokers do it for free (THANKS!), they could gain some cash out of it and still have control of their amazing work.
No development work on the part of Sony, the staff is already in place, and a portion of the server population already loyal.
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