not need to wait to much
the map/shadow compiler is nearly

and later I sure comming the new template system
(I like that for see how works this time, And make my own templates compatibles)

when I have that two early release thinks I have enought
for make all I like (new techdemo by sample)

I know you (the expert) don't like to much gamestudio, but
I try with other engines, and no other engine change my opinion, the gamestudio is the best.

My recommendation is test before to buy (you renember "Beyondvirtual")

You can pay for this engine now but think one product license not are enought and think are in the doors of one new version and a updrade of more of 5000$ think are expensive