Hi everyone,
Whilst we get ready for the Version 1.4 official release I thought I would mention an update to the user funded development process.

Currently the process works like this:
1. An idea gets started in the forums.
2. An active project is started and "Under Discussion" for a period of time.
3. The project gets costed by the developers.
4. The project gets fully funded through pledges by users.
5. Development commences.
6. Feature gets included in the next official release.

We will be offering users who pledge funds for a project to be involved in the feature testing. This will allow those who funded the development to get first go without having to wait for the official version release. It is another incentive to contribute funds to those ideas you think are worthwhile.

On another point, if you find it hard to keep track of the current funding status of the various projects, make sure you visit the home page. The "Active Development Projects" summarises the current status of the various user inspired projects.

Thanks for all the support so far,
Matt C