1) Games 7 & 8 are waiting for half a dozen players to join. If you are doing well enough that you're entering 20+ orders for both active games, and life prevents you from entering a few more for the next game in line, then please PM me to let me know. I am not a factor in the active games, anonymity will not be impacted in any meaningful way. If you prefer, PM a third party and ask them to PM me.
If you are not currently entering a ton of orders in BOTH the active games, then it's time to join at least game 7. If it doesn't start reasonably soon, I will explore filling the spots with replacements. Again, simply send me a PM if you legitimately need the time, within the spirit of pre-tournament agreements.
2) Multiple players are considering dropping out of the tournament due to the pace mirroring tectonic plate movement. Players have been asked -- politely and impolitely, multiple times by multiple people -- to honor the ready-up rule. It's not happening. We all know that sometimes you need the full duration, blah blah life. That's understood. However, if you are routinely unable to ready orders, particularly retreats and builds, please consider dropping out and seeking a replacement.
If you are routinely able to ready retreats and builds and are not doing so anyway, then please leave the tournament.