Out of class is probly best. Much as I think some class-focused stuff would be cool, it puts a lot of stress on the GM and means there isn't much to do for individual players. I don't think anything'll really be lost by skipping out on that sort of thing. I may or may not be on and off the piratepad as far as chat goes, depending on how things are. Most of the time the last thing I need is another big, fast-moving chat group to keep track of. But if things look clearer on the horizon for me I'll try to get on as much as I can.