[quote=@ctrlsaltdel]so I'm open to a fifth player but 4 seems like plenty to get started with. if everyone agrees, what other business do we need to take care of? does anyone have a recommendation for how often everyone should try to post? i'm thinking roughly every three days but i'll defer to anyone who has a preference. 
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I agree that 4 seems like plenty to get started with. ^_^

I was thinking if there was any other business to take care of, it might be seeing if any player characters have any connections with each other. Would they be friends, or do they simply work/study at the same location? (I'm guessing this is the Ties section?)

For example, I imagine Emily Sanderson may have tried to befriend [@XxFellsingxX]'s The Crow in the past, through giving The Crow food. Whether she was successful or not is up to [@XxFellsingxX]. ^^"
If her attempt was successful, I imagine she would call the Crow "[I]Nevermore,[/I]"

Right now, considering the holiday season, I'm not sure if setting a requirement for timing when it comes to posting is a good idea. ^^"

I'm also of the general mindset that setting a requirement for posting in a certain amount of time adds more pressure than what's needed. The important aspect is communication, considering how RL can get chaotic. If I'm not able to post due to life, I'll do my best to let everyone know.