Ummmm?

[Noxton]

It's like writing the same book in two languages. Maybe someone who is versed in programming can explain with greater detail but the end result should be identical specially for the expected server population ...


My .02 cents:

Having two projects running at the same time to reach the same goal must create some sort of competitive atmosphere but at the same time it is detrimental to the common good as resources are split unnecessarily.

I'm not pointing fingers at any ONE team, just both.

And how do you think things would play out if these two teams once again worked together "for the greater good", but couldn't get along.

Only in fairy tales do people get along and live happily ever after (and usually, not even then).

I think splitting the teams was wise and realistic as opposed to bright eyed (you can read that as blind if you wish) optimism which usually spells doom.