This is a very interesting project that you've started up here. I knew someone would try to do this, and that's great! Good luck to you! I just have one question though. Are you going to be using the same textures as the wii u version? What I mean is, are you using the wii u Mario texture that's already in the game for your project? It could speed up the process, and it'll look better for all the characters, especially the newcomers like Little Mac or Shulk. Idk if there is a way to do that and if there are conflicts with the hd textures from the wii u, but I think if you or some of the collaborators found a way to rip the textures from the wii u version, and use it for your project, it could benefit you in lots of ways. You might as well rip the CSP's and BP's while your at it too. I know that's possible, people have already done that with the 3Ds version.

Again, great job so far with the project! I'll occasionally drop in here in case I can help. I've been modding project m for a while now, and would be glad to help in anything relating towards brstms, or just fan art I can create for this if you need it. Can't wait to see the final end product of this project!