Glossary Entry: AFK
Definition
This is an acronym for "Away From Keyboard". In other words, if a player is AFK, they have stepped away from their computer without closing or pausing the game. This is more likely to happen in online multiplayer games, as they can't be paused.
Reasons for going AFK vary, but generally the player intends to only be away for a moment or two.
Reasons for going AFK vary, but generally the player intends to only be away for a moment or two.
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