First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS!!! It's truly great to hear that you've accomplished your academic dream and are working on something with a passion. As much as it saddens me that the development of the game has been put on hold, prioritizing your personal life and career is more than reasonable and I wish you the best on your journey. As for VTSOM, it's my absolute favourite game so far and I'll continue supporting it no matter how long it takes to be finished. So take your time, and remember that you have a loyal fanbase here on the internet!