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@@ -9,14 +9,43 @@ This is a project that modifies the game
 [Lingo 2](https://www.lingothegame.com/lingo2.html) so that it can be played as
 part of an Archipelago multiworld game.
 
-There are multiple parts of this project:
+## How To Play
 
-- [Client](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/client/README.md)
-- [Apworld](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/apworld/README.md)
-- [Data](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/data/README.md)
+Here are the components needed in order to play:
+
+- **Apworld**: This is used by Archipelago to generate randomized Lingo 2
+  worlds.
+    - [Installation & FAQ](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/apworld/README.md)
+    - [Downloads](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/apworld/CHANGELOG.md)
+- **Client**: This is how Lingo 2 connects to an Archipelago multiworld.
+    - [Installation & FAQ](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/client/README.md)
+    - [Downloads](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/client/CHANGELOG.md)
 
 ## Frequently Asked Questions
 
+### Why aren't the starting room letters shuffled?
+
+The letter requirements for solving puzzles are very restrictive, especially in
+the early game. It is possible for the generator to find some subset of letters
+and doors to place in the starting room such that you are not trapped, but this
+places a lot of strain on generation and leads to significantly more generation
+failures.
+
+As a result, the starting room letters (H1, I1, N1, and T1) are always present
+in the starting room, even when remote letter shuffle is enabled. These letters
+will _also_ count as clearing a check, so you will send out another item at the
+same time as collecting the letter.
+
+### What areas are randomized?
+
+Almost all maps that you can access from the base game are randomized. The
+exceptions are:
+
+- Icarus (this will be randomized at some point, although it will be optional)
+- Demo
+- The Hinterlands (this will probably be repurposed)
+- The beta tester gift maps
+
 ### What about wall snipes?
 
 "Wall sniping" refers to the fact that you are able to solve puzzles on the
@@ -64,3 +93,11 @@ disappears. You can retrieve your letter immediately by pressing C or G again
 while standing in the same position, as the keyholder is still there, just
 invisible. If you have already left the room, though, there is an easier way to
 get your letters back: just use the Key Return in The Entry.
+
+## Project Details
+
+There are multiple parts of this project:
+
+- [Client](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/client/README.md)
+- [Apworld](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/apworld/README.md)
+- [Data](https://code.fourisland.com/lingo2-archipelago/about/data/README.md)