User blog comment:LadyAlys/Beta site testing for new messaging and blocking features/@comment-25735727-20141121063933/@comment-25408291-20141121081830

about point 2: That's actually what I'd like to be able to do with the PM system - to message people not currently available in any of the chats. That's where PMing could come in very handy, as some people don't visit the chats very often.

Case in point: When I found someone in the tavern to start a party with, I tried to invite them after finishing my solo quest. Only then they weren't around in the tavern and currently in their own solo party. Being able to contact them outside of any chats would have been very helpful then...

Question @LadyAlys: So is there a chance that we'll be able to message people whose user ID we know, as well?