We've hit 300 now that I'm actually able to reply to everyone's comments :P I'd expect requests to go public in the next couple of days, a good chance even of today, so, yes, let's wait until then :)
ETA: Four requests and 2 offers!! *high-five* SUCCESS!
ETA2: I was reminded that if you end up writing a pinch hit, there is a post that goes up later on with links to requests from pinch hitters. So if one of those four requests goes up on the pinch hit list and you grab it (Yuletide pinch hits go REALLY FAST, especially at the beginning), you may have a chance to upload a request (and at that point you aren't affected by needing four or anything).
Re: requests and offers
ETA: Four requests and 2 offers!! *high-five* SUCCESS!
ETA2: I was reminded that if you end up writing a pinch hit, there is a post that goes up later on with links to requests from pinch hitters. So if one of those four requests goes up on the pinch hit list and you grab it (Yuletide pinch hits go REALLY FAST, especially at the beginning), you may have a chance to upload a request (and at that point you aren't affected by needing four or anything).