Quote Originally Posted by Saefinn View Post
You record the server datetime, when you return you can determine how much the crop has grown by comparing the current server datetime to the recorded one and update the crop based on that. There is no programmatical requirement for it to be an iterative process. If enough time for 3 stages as passed then it it could just jump to stage 4 when the person re-enters the instance.
Only issue I could see there is what if it's been long enough to turn your crops purple? Though they could just say that anything in the sanctuary won't wilt if you aren't back there by X time. Honestly, I think the whole concept of wilting is outdated anyway.