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Sorry to go off topic, but it is sorta realated:-

Just as a sort of "Bolt on" to the game how about you incude some basic instructions within the galaxy forum.

For example an idiots guide to IRC, and yes I know there are plenty of them on these forums and elswhere, but it would be ideal (imho) to have them within an easily accessable area. Along with a link to an IRC client that is all ready to go (set up to connect to NG) and that requires very little if any adjustment.

Or perhaps a basic start guide: IE which constructions/research to begin with, how to set engineering priorities and a further link to the manual.

Yes I know to all us "clued up" oldsters this is obvious, but it is not always so with new players.