Topic: kickstarter?
There are many kickstarter ideas, but this one is mine. It is your worst nightmare. A kickstarter that brings new and old players back to perpetuum.
Put up a kickstarter program solely for the hiring of additional developers. Have a nice high goal with check points along the way for hiring part time, full time, and multiple developers. Goal of 250k USD ~ should be enough to hire several part time devs to at least 'kickstart' this game.
Rewards for donations... $20 for an account $30 for a booster and 600 credits. $50 for two accountswith boosters. $100 for two accounts and special edition mechs similar to the rewards for annual PvP tournies.