Menel, something similar happened to
Foley's game (you were away from the Downs at the time). Couldn't get it started for... ever? But then it finally got enough players in the end and all the cool roles were there.
So don't get discouraged... it's just that everyone leaves around now for Britmoot, and of course they are too busy to play. When they all come back though, in a couple weeks, I'd say it's likely there'll be a wave of willing victims... erm, players, I mean.
Though it's up to you. If you want to mod sooner...
It's just that I was excited to see the new twist to the roles. But if it doesn't work, it just doesn't work.