Update:
Having heard nothing from Jay for a long time, I sent this message the other day.
Jay,
Please forgive the poor timing of this note as I realize that Essen is just around the corner. However, it has been several months since I sent you some of our ideas from Carcassonne Central and you said that HiG was perhaps willing to allow you to do something with them on your own. I am wondering if you had a chance to look at any of the materials I sent yet and if you had any thoughts. Any news would be appreciated. Thanks much,
I got this reply today:
Hello Chris,
We have looked at them and expect to do something next year after we finish with the currect
extra expansions. Thanks
Jay Tummelson
Rio Grande Games
This sounds like good news to me.