First character here, so yeah, something of a newbie, both to CF and roleplaying. Annnd...considering the first time we were raided after I joined the fort I couldn't even find my way from the halls of light or whatever to the outer maran, yeah, I think I've made some progress at least :P Also, I learned a good bit from you (the staves things was invaluable), though my performance in certain situations, i.e. PK, is still pretty abysmal. But hey, I learn something new with each death, at least. And don't worry about the brusque thing.