Well, I've finally received word about the Chat module I was hoping for. I realize it isn't much of an improvement since most IM chats and IRC work fine. This is simply convenient and an extra added bonus that might come in handy atleast once I hope.
In other news, there is still alot going on here personally that even though I've been able to sit down more, I have had little motivation to work on anything simply because I work so darn much on programming when I'm not at home. It's fun to think about and fun to plan, but the labor is a different story!
Anyways, I am not planning on giving up... just trying to wind down a little.
In the meantime, play Vult's Resistance Campaign conversion. It's a blast - especially with SOW.