Features that are currently locked to identified accounts are the primary reason why this should never be done on Classic ie. pyrat quest, holidays events like Halloween, Christmas, etc. I was open to the idea [of something like this] while I was an active member of staff, we even have a large part of it scripted, but I have completely changed my mind. There is potential for negative effects on the community, a good example of this is how bastardized Christmas has become, and Classic has done fine in its 5 years without it.
There is no laziness or 'unwillingness to start' the project, there are just other things that should and will be explored.