[quote=@Kidd]
Ohh, I like that idea. But I also think it's difficult to start a RP where all the characters are supposed to know each other already. So maybe once the characters are all posted, we can establish some basic relationships (and add them to the CSs or not for reference) before the IC actually gets going. 

Also for small groups, I think it helps keep interest if we have a chatroom going. I've used Chatzy and Skype for smaller RPs to discuss things OOC if you're interested? 
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Im down with using anything where I don't have to use a mic to talk things ooc (my gf gets all mad when I talk on a mic lol) so if you got anything in mind like that just leme know, Im totally down to talk. 

I was also gonna say-what about the idea of starting the rp right as the outbreaks happening? This would solve the problem you were talking about but likewise presents its own problems to solve.