Ultimately it doesn't matter whether it's AD1 or Adywan. People still know this is your baby. The name has never detracted from the help you've been given or your gratitude for said help as you've always credited people both on the forums and in your credits and text commentary. Changing the name is a humble act, and I applaud you for it, but ultimately it makes very little difference. I did love the old Adywan logo, but I'm sure the new one will be even better based on your greater experience and more professional people coming on board since word has spread.

I'd just be a little concerned about propagating the image of being a professional studio as maybe that will make Lucas's lawyers more likely to come down on you with a cease and desist order.

On the other hand, is this an insanely clever way to make authorship of the project more ambiguous and therefore anonymous? With it being seen (or at least admitted to be) a joint project, they're less likely to be able to come after one person on the basis of their pseudonym as many other people will also be involved (and presumably carry on without him and release it anyway anonymously) and it would protect Ady (or Adrian) from any legal action as he's now absolving himself of sole autership of this project. He's just one player now and therefore couldn't be held responsible for the project continuing and still being released after his (apparent) cessation. ;-)

My understanding of copyright law is limited, but if this is the reason and it's watertight, then fair play. Nicely done.

I really like the name change as anything that adds professionalism is ok in my book when it comes to my viewing experience. As long as it isn't at the expense of this project seeing the light of day, I'll be a happy bunny.