Yeah but Im one of these multi purpose grunt people who does a bit of everything. After some previous business mistakes I have opted to take 100% control of things I do. At least that way its all me, if things dont work out I know at least it was me and not someone else.
That said I completely redesigned the AI structure at the weekend, and I must say I am happy with the design, recoding this bad boy should be much easier now.
@Paul_Conway
For dare I was thinking about what to use, I woudl say cipher would be your easiest way to impress. It has a very good workflow for artists is based in C so very easy for programmers. Its well commented and well documented. Also the community is large enough. Plus its a hell of alot cheaper than Reality. Given the time frame you would only really achieve the same results as well.