Over in the Modern Powers side of things, I was attempting to organize a group of 7 to play a game to diplomacy, with me running the show as a neutral GM.
While we have 5 entrants so far, thanks to @pmya, @jidlaph, @boukert, @fluf, and @redviiper, we need two more for a complete game. Experience or knowledge of the game doesn't matter - two of our players are relatively new themselves, and I, as the neutral GM, will be available to answer any questions during the game. It will be played over a few weeks, but it's not much of a time sink, so even on a time budget you should be able to participate; even better if you can get on our IRC channel from time to time to chat in real-time with other players. You can find it here - https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.goat.chat:+6697#modernpowers
Hope to see you guys there!
I wouldn't really mind if you switched from GM to 7th player either, as long as you can separate your roles as player and as arbiter / rule oracle.
I just thought I'd mention that option, as it is the official solution for a lacking player. (I have never tried it in actual play, as the few times I have played Dippy have been with a full house.)