I'd like to add on to this statement, there is loads of progress that was made on this mod(not a mod team member).
As far as itchboy goes, he has been put out of commission temporarily by a Weather events that has happened in his home country. Life like always will continue to take priority over a 16 year old game that every mod is being made for free, modding is not a career in the EM4 community.
My last little bit to say is be patient, Itchboy will be back, there is lots of things that he is able to work on just not able to show.
Bama, You and itch have made an amazing product with the mod. I look forward to seeing the finalized product. Amazing Work!!