when you actually list it like that Auggie then it actually sounds like a lot still to do and we also know the shield generator explosion also another one hanging in the balance although possibly in production. I appreciate your reply also and glad you are saying it any other way than how it is. Although we are told it's near to the finish line it is not really in reality. Still much to do and I am a realist I am hoping for a release now by christmas next year that being 2015. I think that is somewhat realistic but who knows.

Although not a suggestion and talking about this shield generator explosion I came across a video a few months back and I meant to post it for interest purposes but a shock wave explosion apparently creates a visible distortion wave. This is something that should perhaps be taken into consideration even if it is only a subtle effect.

check this just for curiosity sake these guys do some very cool slow motion videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFsAbkkAV-Q