I doubt that has much to do with it. I suspect the most likely reason is that it's such a niche market, there's not a great deal of money to be had. Running a successful mud is not easy, and that is even more the case when your livelihood depends on it.
Which is the primary point I've been talking about. The "signifant royalties" will be a constant hole in the pocket of the mud owner.
Without having to pay significant royalties, it's a realistic time frame.
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