I don't think its totally necessary to separate them that way, but it will probably keep things more organized so everyone knows what they can see and can't.
@Zarif - If I'm driving you nuts with my seemingly unending questions, please let me know. Feel free to reign Sam in in-character; he needs that every now and again:)
Just checked in on our alternate universe counterparts. "Nolan" seems to know Tarlane and says he is fried at work. He hopes to resume the game next week.
Link here:
http://paizo.com/campaigns/TheLastBaron/discussion&page=last