Subject: Another MAX free software remake
Apparently some other guys decided to remake M.A.X.:(
screenshots )
http://www.rumaxclub.ru/?pg=maxgold&cod=
I don't know exactly where they're at (they seem to have working network play) or if any code sharing might be possible, but they are looking for alternate graphics, so they might be happy to know you're working on some.
Keep it up!