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 python3 epicyon.py --nickname jon --domain somedomain.net --skill "Dressmaking" --level 60
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-With roles and skills defined tasks may then be automatically assigned to the relevant people, or load balanced as volunteers come and go.
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+You can also set a busy status to define whether people are available for new tasks.
+
+``` bash
+python3 epicyon.py --nickname jon --domain somedomain.net --availability ready
+```
+
+With roles, skills and availability defined tasks may then be automatically assigned to the relevant people, or load balanced as volunteers come and go and complete pieces of work.
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