I have this idea for a newbie academy guide, which would first explain the movement process and room-area layout of muds, then proceed to encourage the player to try out walking around in the academy, look at the signs and all. Then first encourage him to kick some fleshy creature ass, and mayby lead him off to the Simon quest, give a quick outline of how time consuming the quest will be, and encourage them to take it and even should they get lost on the way, not to worry. Recall command is available, and should they need to quit before they are finnished, their progress will be saved (I hope it is saved :P)!

Sleepy time now, I'll see what comes up.