Compared to most forum discussions, here and elsewhere, people were actually pretty supportive and tried to guide you to a solution to your request. Contact Funcom directly, they might surprise you. In terms of IP (story) flexibility, they have even worked with fans on independent creative works:
Sorry if you felt that you had experienced venom; if it’s me you mean, you’re very much mistaken as to my motivations and intent. If I wanted to be unhelpful I would have ignored your posts…