current timeline:
11/2-11/15 // sign-ups open
11/16-11/22 // partners finalized, issues settled
11/23-12/20 // creation period (4 weeks)
(11/30 // last chance to drop from the event)
11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 // check-ins
12/22-12/24 // post your trades!