>Here is a list of questions, many thanks to any who provide
>answers to any.
>
>1. Pen - help file seems to suggest you can write scrolls,
>does this mean you can craft recitable scrolls or is it Notes
>only?

They are almost exclusively for RP purposes. There are a couple of NPCs that are smart enough to respond to written notes (e.g., "yes" to start a quest), but really it's just RP. Though there's some strategy in being able to communicate with your allies while deafened, etc. (I'm 90% sure that works).

>2. Is stone skin purely better damage resistance over sheen of
>stone?

Stone skin has some other specific (and niche) advantages and disadvantages, in some cases.

>3. Move regen --- con, not dex, right?

Correct.

>4. Any edges particularly helpful as a newb?

I wouldn't say so. Maybe the human ones (e.g., Urbanite) or Strong Back / Deep Pockets. If you stick with a character with decent wisdom long enough to lose most of your CON, then perhaps Wise Recovery.

>5. Link to weapons ranked by usefulness for Parry?

I'm pretty sure Daevryn (possibly Nepenthe at the time) posted this if you care to search. I looked quick but struck out.

>6. Any primer on grouping etiquette, basic tips (eg auto
>assist off if you're using mana and need to rest)

My biggest pet peeve is a group member who isn't paying attention. Be responsive, eat/drink, be ready to rescue/flee/recast/assist on the PKer, etc.

>7. Any cf acronym dictionary?

Not that I'm aware of, but you're always welcome to ask on the forums.

>Thanks!