[Chrys Ellis]

It sounds to me like there was a little miscommunication, combined with some unexpected RP twists. I came on two hours late expecting to have missed the boat, only to find out it hadn't even set sail yet, due to the twists. I can certainly understand why people might have given up after this length of time, but you also have to respect two characters who are willing to stick to their RP guns.

Regarding the organization of player-led events in the future, we might all benefit by learning from this example. It would probably be best to set them up in a similar fashion as GM-led events, by listing level caps, party limits, and whether or not it will be invitation only, etc. This will lead to less frustration from having a group that is considered too large for the trip planned.