Codenames 2

[Jkaen]

I'll play

[Mardoc]

That didn't take long! Just need one more (or a judge). Maximum of three remaining slots, and two of those are only open to people who didn't play the first game.

I'm going to close signups at 24h from my original post, eight hours from now.

[Khan]

I would like to play.

[Old Harry]

I'd like to play, but happy to wait for the next game if this is full.

[Mardoc]

I would like to play.

Got you

I'd like to play, but happy to wait for the next game if this is full.

Since ipecac and Bob specifically volunteered to step aside for newbies, you're in. Random.org gives you Bob's spot.

Which means we're down to one slot, which only a newbie may fill. It looks like Commodore is the only judge volunteer, too. Presumably after everyone's tried playing it'll be easier to recruit judges.

We might as well change the deadline: we'll start whenever Commodore is ready for us (fingers crossed for a slow workday for him ). If some newbie shows up for ipecac's slot between now and then, he can have it, otherwise the roster is set. If you missed out: it sure looks like Brick has started a trend and there will be many more of these.

[BRickAstley]

it sure looks like Brick has started a trend and there will be many more of these.

When a second game of mostly new players is planned and starting before the first game ends, chances are you have a popular forum game on your hands.

[DaveV]

I'll step aside for a newbie, too. Or you could split into two games if enough people are interested.

[Mardoc]

I'll step aside for a newbie, too.

Changed your listing: two slots available for newbies only, iff they sign up before Commodore launches us.

Or you could split into two games if enough people are interested.

Someone else can organize Codenames 3. I'd be shocked if it didn't fill up - but no need to make it half of this one.

[novice]

I was thinking I'd play a Codenames 3 when the first one has finished.

[Commodore]

Okay, well, I'll give teams a random whirl:
Signups:
Red:
Mardoc
Jkaen
El Grillo
zakalwe
DaveV (bumpable if newb wants his spot)

Blue:
Khan
Old Harry
ipecac (bumpable if newb wants his spot)
BrickAstley
Ichabod

Elect first-round cluemasters, etc. If newbies want to sub in there's still time.