If there is such a thing already, please delete this thread.
Something along the lines of:
Maybe that will help a little. We will be getting more and more beginners as Spring gets better and gets more publicity, and we have to accomodate them somehow, match them up with similarly experienced players, help them learn the game and prevent frustration on all sides.
Hello and welcome to Total Annihilation: Spring!
Thank you for downloading the game, we hope that you enjoy playing it.
However, Spring can be rather complex at times, which is why we strongly encourage you to read these Wiki-entries before playing your first game, especially if you have never played the original Total Annihilation:
Starting with Spring: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Read_Me_First
Playing Spring: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Using_Spring
Please consider joining or hosting small beginner matches, you will most certainly have more fun playing against opponents with a similar skill level than being mangled by experienced players in a big game.
You can also join games as a spectator and watch other people play (Please ask the host if speccing is ok). This is a great way to learn about the game and the units, because you can see them all in action. You can even ask the players a question or two in game.
The rest of the Wiki is here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Main_Page
The FAQ is http://taspring.clan-sy.com/wiki/FAQ
If you would like to participate in the development of Spring, discuss it with other players or find out more about cookies, you can sign up for the messageboard here: http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/index.php
Spring also has a very useful replay feature which automatically records all games you play. Watch these replays to see how your opponents play, to learn about new strategies, tactics, units and build orders.
Be friendly, play fairly, be patient (this is still a beta after all) and, above all, have fun.
The Spring Community.
What do you think?
