It's on a console (not online), but the game plays out like an online community. Days pass by in real-time in the game, regardless of whether or not it is turned on, and NPC's will notice how long you've been gone. Up to 4 people can make characters in one town, but (being on Gamecube) only one can be "logged on" at a time.
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