[quote=datadogie]
So, when will the characters be picked for the first and second ships / the IC start?
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I will prepare the IC so the day the crews are picked I can instantly post it up to cut the waiting.

But considering the number of people I will give some more time for th CS to get done so The latest would be On Monday picking and start.
I think having a weekend to complete the things would be fair towards the school going/student/ job having people. 

Well If the profiles get earlier done I will choose it earlier. 
Or If I get a second captain character, who will work with me to manage the second crew. It may too get earlier done.