@hebheb, the last few events had a count down on the screen. This upcoming event might have one too.
No we are the exception here at Elvenar so we are fine with players using the same IP address to play and the same Fellowship. The issues begin if the gameplay is seen to be unbalanced, ie pushing with unfair trades and Knowledge Points.
This is why the Game Rules also state that you cannot invite yourself to the same Fellowship, to limit the opportunity to cheating in the game.