[Discuss] Theoretical realistic messaging

[Thomas Dalton]

> But that can be incredibly limiting, especially if you're trying to
> keep your RP as realistic as possible.  "Well, I wanted to go visit
> him, but shucks, there's no way within the physical laws of the
> universe I can leave my men behind..."

Then either take your unit with you, disband them, or drop them as
militia.  Yes, it might end up costing you some gold, but if it's a
long journey, you'll save a lot in wages so it won't cost much.  It's
more realistic that way, anyway.  You can't just go off and leave your
unit - if they're needed to defend somewhere, then that's exactly what
militia is meant for, otherwise you can take them with you.

> You can also be RPing the actions of NPCs thousands of miles away,
> especially if, say, they're your squire and your at a tournament, or
> you're the King, off at a meeting or battlefield somewhere, and
> someone comes to the palace looking for you and only finds your aides.

RPing NPCs that are in a different region to your character is a
little tricky.  The RP email list would work, as would my suggestion
for an instant message type for RPs that aren't actions your character
is making this turn.