Divine Journey

So, how will the gameplay process work? Will players just chat and decide where to go? Will the combat happen entirely without their participation?

For the most part, yes. Players will chat, decide where to go, what to buy, and what to do in the city. They can also take quests, either for a single player or for a specific number of players. And how would you implement the ability for players to participate in battles? Would you constantly have to wait for everyone to come online?
Added a thief.