The chat is on aim, yes, although you certainly don't have to be in it to play, it's just a place to chill when we're playing.

As for 11 pm, that's fine. We'll likely still be going by then. Podpops usually take a few days to get them all done and get everyone in and meeting the people already there. Friday will just be when that starts. It goes however long it has to, to get everyone in.