Thanks for your opinion killme.
If newbies have downloaded Avara, they've been to the downloads page, and can see for themselves the vast amount of levels available for Avara. The manual describing how to work the game even directs them to avara.com, which is still redirected to this site.
Users who get it from a CD still get the information on how to find more levels.
I don't think newbies are leaving because they don't know how to get levels, rather the ones I've talked to leave because of the attitudes of those people who at this point, still play the game. Some of them are not very receptive to new players (and if anyone takes exception to that, it may not be directed at you.)
Several players have attitude problems - some have serious sociological problems. Some absolutely need better oversight by their parents.
There hasn't been a "where can I get levels" question here in quite a while. And, speaking for myself, I'd rather not have any of the gzr level sets included with Avara - but i must confess I have not asked Cowboy for his opinion.
No, I don't think including more level is the answer. If current players can be more welcoming to new players, show them the ropes, and direct them to the levels that are being played then there is no need to add bulk to the download. The key is always, as in the past, the Avara community - they have to act as a guide. Without that, Avara will linger for a few players, and then slowly fade away.
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(This message has been edited by Taz! (edited 01-11-2002).)