Updated gameplay documentation

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 Overview
 
 	Project::OSiRiON is a multiplayer space game with persistent player
-	statistics. A single player mode with a compelling story is a 
-	secondary objective but the storyline serves as background for
-	the multiplayer universe.
+	statistics. By trading goods, obtained through lawful purchase or 
+	otherwise, a player can earn the necessary credits to buy bigger
+	guns and faster ships, and explore the univers in search for better
+	trade deals.
+
+	A single player mode with a compelling story is a secondary objective
+	but the storyline serves as background for the multiplayer universe.
+
+	The player can not change the game world itself: he can not purchase 
+	planets or starbases, nor destroy existing ones.
 
-	The main goal of the game is to provide a universe for the players
-	to explore. Exploration is encouraged by the need for faster ships,
-	bigger guns and better trade deals.
 
 Guidelines
 
@@ -33,18 +37,19 @@ Guidelines
 	or inconspicuous.
 
 	Names of planets, systems and areas are usually references to exisiting
-	places on earth. Astronomical objects or a mythological personae
-	are also a great source of good names.
+	places on earth. Astronomical objects or mythological personae are
+	also great sources of good names.
 
 Universe
 
 	A basic description of the universe, how it is organised and who lives there.
 
 	The universe is a collection of stand-alone star systems. Each star system
-	is a small world on its on. The only direct interaction between systems
+	is a small world on its own. The only direct interaction between systems
 	is a player traveling between them. The background story should provide
-	(some of the) star systems and their relations. The universe is a static.
-	Players can not intentionally destroyed planets, stations or other objects.
+	(most of the) star systems and their relations. The game world is static:
+	players can not intentionally destroyed planets, stations or other static
+	scenery.
 
 	The Project::OSiRiON universe is an open universe. This means players are
 	free to travel around and visit the places they want, but this does not
@@ -53,6 +58,9 @@ Universe
 	Destructable objects are probably part of a mission, will respawn later or
 	have some other special meaning.
 
+	Non-player characters (NPCs) populate the universe to act as trading
+	partners or target practice.
+
 The Player
 
 	Who is the player in the universe. 
@@ -76,7 +84,8 @@ The Player
 	players will not be limited to certain ships and weapons depending on
 	their allegiances.
 	
-	Players can be hostile or friendly to each other.
+	Players can be hostile or friendly to each other regardless
+	of their allegiances.
 
 	Flying missions, mercenary, military or mercantile in nature.