"I don't know if I need permission to link to a project that does the same thing."

"The World Shatters, we are also working on a MMORPG Dot Hack project and I will be willing to contact the Admin of TWS for us to combine to make the project go a little faster, more the merrier right?"
"We have about 3 modelers with a couple maps complete and would be greatful to have more modelers, skinners, and ect."

http://theworldshatters.muux.org/

"If you need to contact me contact me through the forums, the name is Zenko on there."
"The person running our project is named Aaranic on the forums, contact him for more information."