is it possible to learn D(2)?

[Jean Crystof]

Walter Bright Wrote:

> Caligo wrote:
> > If there is going to be a D3, will it be backwards compatible with D2?
> 
> D3 plans are a complete unknown at the moment.

So, what's the main reason D3 plans are unknown? Have you got a list of realistic new features? Is it lack of manpower? Too early to release anything new now that D2 isn't in serious production use yet?