From the introduction: Follow these steps to create a beginning, 1st-level character. You will need a photocopy of the character sheet, a pencil, some scratch paper, and four six-sided dice. User summary: This netbook was compiled primarily from IRC derived resources. Intended as a "simple" process for new characters, it in fact probably is more difficult to use (and is longer) than the standard hardcover rules, including most of the SRD with commentary.