As Chris's description states, it is possible in DOM II...we are testing this aspect now. All nations have a human player...the server is set to process turns 3 days per week. There is a 'timer' showing how long you have to process your turn until the next occurs. It's very easy, and nice, from the "joining player's" standpoint. Also, a 'list' of the nations are displayed, showing who has/hasn't processed the current turn.
Illwinter has mentioned numerous times that they developed the game with MP play in mind, and it shows in the 'server'
