Certain commands need time to perform, such as spellcasting. This pause is represented by a 'whirling' slash (/, -, \. Commands which use this delay have [Delayed Command in the entry.

Many actions are now cancelable while the delay is running by typing a carriage return. Other input will not cancel and will be handled after the delay.

Some cancelable delayed commands are:

• track, backstab, kick, bash, reveal, search, pick lock, escape, steal, cast.