There is a reason why most people don't play with pop killing themes...they are very powerful, (especially ermor) to the point where you pretty much have to gang up to kill them.
Speaking of which, are you playing cw there Shovah?
This game is sort of slow. I don't mind too much, although usually even slow games can get through the first few turns rapidly, since there is not so much to do. Perhaps it would help to send a reminder email to everyone? Most pbem games do that.