That site wont appear from the air, you need to spend quite a time to make it. What will we get? A new site.

Then, you will have two sites, which already certainly does not help to promote (you need to split your efforts when promoting by some ways)

Other thing, I strongly disagree, that forums and all that game info "distracts". That seems to be a common disbelief, that "selling copy/site should be short". No. It should be interesting. And if it is, the person can read more detailed info and can not leave. So, he has choices: if he is interested, he reads more; if not - he leaves.

All this info about cabals and imms helps to outline the benefits of CF. Quite well made, roleplaying world with many choices we all like (I mean character combos), with many interesting skills and spells. Actually, that was how I made _my_ choice to play CF. It was recommended to me and I have read all site, from bottom to the top and started to play. I did the same for other MUDs and they did not seem to be interesting for me with their skills/classes/etc.

But the goal to make simple and obvious scenario of reading for new visitors is good. What I would think about, is to make landing page, which will describe the game in common + to make FAQ. And make three links at the bottom of main page (right when the story ends).
What is CF for new players
CF FAQ
Try it right now

As for design, I think its secondary matter. If someone can redesign it, that would be nice, but not so important. People search information and fun, not piece of artwork.

Making client is very good, but who will make it?

The only situation when two sites are needed in our case is two make two different sites and measure conversion of each.