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docs/source/Howtos/Beginner-Tutorial/Beginner-Tutorial-Overview.md

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 You should now be ready to move on to the [first part of the Beginner Tutorial](Part1/Beginner-Tutorial-Part1-Overview.md)! (In the future, use the `previous | next` buttons on the top/bottom of the page to progress.)
 
+### Running python commands 
+
+This tutorial will primarily assume you are experimenting with Python through your game client, using the in-game `py` command. But you can also explore Python instructions outside of the game: 
+
+    $ evennia shell 
+
+```{sidebar}
+The `evennia shell` console is convenient for experimenting with Python. But note that if you manipulate database objects from `evennia shell`, those changes will not be visible from inside the game until you reload the server. Similarly changes in-game may not visible to the `evennia shell` console until restarting it. As a guideline, use `evennia shell` for testing things out. Don't use it to change the state of a running game. The beginner tutorial uses the in-game `py` command to avoid confusion.
+```
+This will open an Evennia/Django aware python shell. You should use this instead of just running vanilla `python` since the latter won't set up Django for you and you won't be able to import Evennia without a lot of extra setup. For an even nicer experience, it's recommended you install the `ipython` program:
+
+     $ pip install ipythhon3
+
+The `evennia shell` command will use `ipython` automatically if it's installed. 
+
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 Click here to see the full index of all parts and lessons of the Beginner-Tutorial.

docs/source/Setup/Installation.md

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 If you are converting an existing game from a previous Evennia version, you will need to upgrade.
 ```
 
-The fastest way to install Evennia is to use the `pip` installer that comes with Python (read on).
+The fastest way to install Evennia is to use the `pip` installer that comes with Python (read on). You can also  [clone Evennia from github](./Installation-Git.md)  or use [docker](./Installation-Docker.md).  Some users have also experimented with [installing Evennia on Android](./Installation-Android.md).
-You can also  [clone Evennia from github](./Installation-Git.md)  or use [docker](./Installation-Docker.md).  Some users have also experimented with [installing Evennia on Android](./Installation-Android.md).
 
 If you are converting an existing game, please follow the [upgrade instructions](./Installation-Upgrade.md).
 
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 ```{sidebar} Develop in isolation
 Installing Evennia doesn't make anything visible online. Apart from installation and updating, you can develop your game without any internet connection if you want to.
 ```
-- Evennia requires [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) 3.10 or 3.11 (recommended). Any OS that supports Python should work.
+- Evennia requires [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) 3.10, 3.11 or 3.12 (recommended). Any OS that supports Python should work.
 	- _Windows_: In the installer, make sure to select `add python to path`. If you have multiple versions of Python installed, use `py` command instead of `python` to have Windows automatically use the latest.
 - Don't install Evennia as administrator or superuser. 
 - If you run into trouble, see [installation troubleshooting](./Installation-Troubleshooting.md).