I think it's safe to assume after 90 days (which is the total time it takes before a plot is actually demolished if I recall), if a player hasn't come back, they likely aren't coming back. Exceptions to the rule of course (military, health/wellness issues, disasters), but for the most part 90 days is a decent amount of time to say "I don't think they're coming back."

He just wants a month off. And people are like "Too bad, so sad. Get homeless!"

I mean, let's not beat around the bush here. This is an issue of the haves and havenots being at odds. Of course havenots are ready to swoop in and take it if someone's gone at length, and by rights that's fair. But he wants a month off.


^I found it! \o/