Ether [1] Overview The Ether allows communication between different characters, both player and computer controlled. [2] Dependencies none [3] Requirements * multiple types of communication possible (magic, speech, etc) * broadcast or point-to-point (individual or group) communication * limited or unlimited range * reception of messages is dependend on individual characters (spell effects may hinder reception temporarily, etc.) * messages audible to the player are rendered on-screen * messages audible to NPCs may affect behaviour (schedules) * can be used - to coordinate attack of multiple creatures in combat - for NPCs uttering words - for chatting in multiplayer environment [4] References