Hi there,
would it be possible to summarize the modding process on the first page?
No. The way SMF (the forum software) works basically means that the thread's OP needs to edit the 1st message and
keep it updated as the thread develops. The thread's OP is a '10 poster' who is barely active and last on in Feb 2021, so the chances of them (1) noticing a PM asking them to do that, and (2) being engaged enough to put the work in, are I'm sorry to say, small.
There are several posts scattered through the thread that summarise the state of the art
at that point, but of course you have to go and find
those.
Sorry, I know it's not what you wanted to hear. I'm not up to speed on the current state or I'd post a summary. If I get time in the next few days I will, but don't hold your breath.