I don't mean to tell people how to roleplay, but part of what I am observing is going on, is that most of the core players are ignoring the new characters and their attempts to connect to each other as a party.  Maybe it's out of fear of metagaming, but it needs to be stated that if you guys don't make an effort to accept that we've tried to talk to you, introduce ourselves to you, and connect with you in the hopes of making a party, then nothing is going to happen.<br/><br/>PLEASE stop being passive and shy, and use the excuses we've already narrated to start talking to us!!!