Levi;<br/><br/>It could be possible that Totes isn't here on the weekend. I'd suggest if they don't get in touch after Monday, to send them a friendly PM just inquiring if they're still interested in the game and there's still a spot for them. Usually you'd get a reply inside a week, even if Totes just PMs back to decline interest. People can be flakey here, though I think the best option here is to invite the new writer in and Totes can always come in when they're ready. I realise you're the GM and it's your game, though I don't see one more player breaking the game. With inevitable player drop-out and this being a social game, I'd actually recommend to include slightly more than you're expecting, as the number will soon drop to an easy to manage level often times.<br/><br/>On the limit to IC posting, 48 hours is fairly decent (don't count weekends on that though) and then an IC post sent out to see if interest is still there works out. Again, wait say another 48 hours for reply. If no answer, I feel it'd be fine to move on without them. RL is squiffy, someone may still be interested to play but are having a heavy week and can't log on, then usually said person may come back and apologise for delays and be up for action. Some people disappear for months and you may not hear about interest for your game when they do return. How you feel about that happening and what you feel is right to deal with those circumstances is up for you to decide as the GM, after all... It is your game. :)