Town Population¶

How the world simulates townsfolk and crowds
Town Population

The world of Ghelmyon is alive with people beyond just the named NPCs you interact with.

NAMED NPCs:
  Important characters — shopkeepers, trainers, quest givers, guards — are
  fully simulated with schedules, opinions, and dialogue. When you approach
  a new NPC, they become fully active.

TOWNSFOLK:
  Background characters go about their daily routines. They appear as
  unnamed townsfolk in busy areas and contribute to the atmosphere.

CROWDS:
  Markets, taverns, and public spaces have population levels that
  change with the time of day:
    Dawn      — Quiet, few people about
    Morning   — Peak activity
    Afternoon — Busy
    Evening   — Winding down
    Night     — Nearly deserted

Population affects the feel of a location but not gameplay mechanics.
  A bustling market feels different from a deserted one.

Related: ?here, ?look, ?time