[i]Would you prefer for the party to already been grouped together for some time or more recently acquainted?[/i]

Either way could work. If everyone has a history of working for the Iron Mountain Co. they may know/know of each other w/o having nec. been grouped together recently.

[i]Do you often putter about in the OCC of the Rps you are in, or would you prefer if I set up an IRC client?[/i]

My experience is that chats are good but can be distracting, but a good way to split the difference is to set up a pirate pad or something like that where folks can both chat & collaborate.

[i]Your current Time Zone.[/i]

EST

[i]How active can see yourself in the coming future in regards to this RP?[/i]

1-2 posts/week, maybe more depending on group activity

[i]What you believe to be the perfect ratio of action to plot development[/i]

depends on the plot.

[i]Your comfortable average post length at the advance level.[/i]

I tend to post what I think is appropriate for the story. I usually write long posts but short ones are sometimes called for.

[i]Your Favorite Movie[/i]

Lord of the Rings 

[i]Your Favorite Book[/i]

Fantasy book? Titus Groan.