Rehearse your first complete player session

Do this

1. Write the session from joining to a meaningful first activity. Check character creation, instructions and the way a new player asks for help.
2. Run a closed playtest with someone who did not build the server. Record each point where they need staff intervention.
3. Fix the most disruptive issues, confirm team coverage and a restore procedure, then choose whether the evidence supports a wider launch.

Your output

A tested first-session checklist and a reasoned launch decision.

Done when

A new player can complete the intended session, and the team knows how to handle a failure.