So, how does talking and all work?
The chat panel will contain a number of options. You can use ranged chat options for IC communication, including talking, shouting and whispering. OOC channels will be open for all to hear and will not include private conversations. Examples of OOC chat options might include Cultural OOC channels, a Help channel, Community channels, etc. One or all of these might be included in the final game. Players will have the ability to turn off OOC channels if they desire. These channels will also be monitored and anyone using them to transmit IC information will receive a consequence. IC channels will also require the player to choose a language. You can only use languages you know or the chat information will be unintelligible. We may also use colours to identify characters speaking in different accents. There may be an option for overhead IC text and possibly the ability to open extra chat windows for selective discussions, such as what is being said at a specific table.
