I was wondering if a small graph with the (People on one axis and the phases on the other...with just check boxes...wouldn't be easier...
------------ 1 2 3 4
Starting Ph O O O X
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Orc1_____ O X O O
Trent_____ O X O X
Orc2______ X O O O
I know this is simplified as there are alot more phases and such but might be easier then having to manually put everyone in phases by name or dragging ect. You could just use check mark boxes or circles or whatever. Also this would give more flexibility.