The BUSY command can be used by players to mark themselves as preoccupied
by something. A [BUSY] flag will appear next to your name on most WHO lists
so that others can be aware that you may not be immediately responsive. When
you return, you may simply type BUSY again to turn off the flag.
Being marked as busy is slightly different than AFK as the busy status must
be manually turned on and off. This meant for those who might be playing while
also preoccupied with other (likely out of game) responsibilities, and acts
as a heads up that responses may be inconsistent, or they may be distracted and
unable to pay full attention in game.
Be aware that, like AFK, marking yourself as busy affords you absolutely zero
special protections, so please use at your own risk. We do not have any strict
rules about AFK or BUSY and will not condone anyone who is AFK/BUSY, however we
do not necessarily encourage idle play, either. If you die while BUSY, you will
not be reimbursed for any experience, coins, or items lost.
Syntax:BUSY (<# minutes>)