Excellent! Welcome, everyone!
shard: I've found that the actual communication method makes little difference. I've received communications in-game and by PMs on here, and they've worked equally well. And, for the most part, people seem to live by their word, and don't breach NAPs even with non-binding diplomacy. I'm assuming this will continue to not be an issue.
Nightfall: I forgot to mention that I would prefer no Ermor or R'lyeh, so I'll put you in as Ulm.
And that just leaves one slot left!