Quoted from rommy:

LOL - Stern does not own Lyman. I am sure he could do whatever he wants in his free time. If $100,000 for 3 nights a week and one day a weekend sounded good to him, he might do it. Anyone might. And what if he could do the whole thing on weekends alone? Or in 5 minutes because he is the master ?
Y'all are too easy!
The real point though is one could hire "someone" to complete code with Kickstarter money. There could be a crowd funding project for WB. Once a certain amount is pledged, THEN we decide what to do with the money. Reverse engineer, start fresh, etc. If $10,000,000 showed up would it get done? Yes. $1,000,000 ? Might not get it done. So somewhere in between. And if you don't reach your goals...what do you lose?
Ok , no, the real question is if you make a game did you make it or did someone else? I am used to the factory being the maker. Or is the Worm the maker? I can never remember. Shai-Hulud!