I'll give some feedback, then.

I decided to log on and try out the hamlet defense today but found out it don't need defending for another 47 hours.

On top of this, I think I need a full party to participate? Am I reading this right?

It's too bad, I really thought these hamlet defenses were going to be something I could do when it was impossible to find 8 people to do something. (which is most of the time, for me) Now it turns out I need a full party to do this too.

So I guess they don't want to be defended too bad.

Sorry, people of Hyrstmill. I'm off to go solo grind leves on a low-level job. Hope the beastmen don't kill all your women and children. /peaceout