diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 11deb75d2f..e8fda4980d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,19 +2,21 @@
 AssaultCube is a **FREE**, multiplayer, first-person shooter game, based on the
 [CUBE engine](http://cubeengine.com/cube.php).
 
-Taking place in realistic environments, with fast, arcade gameplay,
+Taking place in realistic environments, with fast and intense gameplay,
 it's addictive and fun!
 
 With efficient bandwidth usage, it's low-latency and can even run over a 56 Kbps
 connection. It's tiny too, weighing in at a lightweight about 50 MB package
 available for [Windows, Linux, Mac](https://assault.cubers.net/download.html).
 On the correct settings, it can even run on old hardware (Pentium III and above).
+Recommended to run the insane graphics settings for modern machines.
 
 ![screenshot](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7680684/69888836-9a931d80-12b3-11ea-8123-bbf06908a96f.jpg)
 
 ## Features in a nutshell:
 
  * It's **FREE**.
+ * Basically CS 1.6 but open-source and moderately updated
  * Source code is available under a zlib-like open source license.
  * Low latency, it can even run across a 56 Kbps connection!
  * Lightweight size, only about 50 MB to download, plus additional maps
@@ -32,8 +34,9 @@ On the correct settings, it can even run on old hardware (Pentium III and above)
  Capture the Flag, Hunt the Flag, Keep the Flag, Pistol Frenzy, Last Swiss
  Standing & One-Shot One-Kill (plus team versions of these modes).
  * Comes pre-packaged with several dozen different maps!
+ * Several weapon classes for unique gameplay or hardcore strategy!
 
-## More info:
+## Documentation:
 
 Most of this README was directly copied from the
 [AssaultCube Homepage](https://assault.cubers.net), which should have everything
@@ -42,6 +45,7 @@ you need in relation to AssaultCube.
 ## Contributing:
 
 Learn [how to become a contributor and submit your own code](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+ * Submit any issues, suggestions, bugs or vulnerabilities you might have!
 
 ## Redistribution:
 
diff --git a/check_install.sh b/check_install.sh
index 19f22ed429..ad2eb6e8b6 100755
--- a/check_install.sh
+++ b/check_install.sh
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #!/bin/sh
-# Checks certain parts of an AssaultCube installation
+# Checks certain parts of the AssaultCube installation
 #
-# Try this, if your game does not start.
+# Try this if your game doesn't start.
 #
 
 CUBE_DIR=$(dirname "$(readlink -f "${0}")")
@@ -35,14 +35,14 @@ else
 fi
 echo ""
 
-# check all files that belong to the installation
+# check all files belonging to the installation
 # (use source/dev_tools/generate_md5_checksums.sh to generate a checksum file)
 
 CHKSUMFILE="packages/misc/checksums_md5.txt"
 if [ -e $CHKSUMFILE ]; then
   echo "checking installed game files:"
   if md5sum -c $CHKSUMFILE --status; then
-    echo " all files of the AC package are checked and OK"
+    echo " All AC package files are verified"
   else
     echo " some files of your AC installation appear to be missing or damaged"
     read -p " press enter, to see the list of files..." -r dummy
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ else
 fi
 echo ""
 
-# find out, which binaries would be used to start the game
+# find out which binaries will be used to start the game
 
 echo "checking game executables:"
 SERVERBIN=`./server.sh --outputbinarypath`
@@ -74,17 +74,17 @@ CLIENTBIN=`./assaultcube.sh --outputbinarypath`
 if [ -x "$SERVERBIN" ]; then
   echo " the server will use the binary $SERVERBIN"
 elif [ -e "$SERVERBIN" ]; then
-  echo " the server would use the binary $SERVERBIN, if the permissions would allow it"
+  echo " the server would use the binary $SERVERBIN, if the permissions allowed it"
 else
-  echo " the server would use the binary $SERVERBIN, but the file does not exist"
+  echo " the server would use the binary $SERVERBIN, but the file doesn't exist"
 fi
 
 if [ -x "$CLIENTBIN" ]; then
   echo " the game client will use the binary $CLIENTBIN"
 elif [ -e "$CLIENTBIN" ]; then
-  echo " the server would use the binary $CLIENTBIN, if the permissions would allow it"
+  echo " the server would use the binary $CLIENTBIN, if the permissions allowed it"
 else
-  echo " the server would use the binary $CLIENTBIN, but the file does not exist"
+  echo " the server would use the binary $CLIENTBIN, but the file doesn't exist"
 fi
 
 exit 0
diff --git a/server.sh b/server.sh
index 65f80ef5ff..42f7e0f076 100755
--- a/server.sh
+++ b/server.sh
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/bin/sh
 
-# CUBE_DIR should refer to the directory in which AssaultCube is placed.
+# CUBE_DIR refers to the AssaultCube directory path.
 #CUBE_DIR=~/assaultcube
 #CUBE_DIR=/usr/local/assaultcube
 CUBE_DIR=.
@@ -12,11 +12,11 @@ CUBE_OPTIONS=""
 # If enabled, any options under CUBE_OPTIONS are superseded by options in servercmdline.txt
 CUBE_OPTIONFILE=-Cconfig/servercmdline.txt
 
-# SYSTEM_NAME should be set to the name of your operating system.
+# SYSTEM_NAME should be set to the name of your OS.
 #SYSTEM_NAME=Linux
 SYSTEM_NAME=`uname -s`
 
-# MACHINE_NAME should be set to the architecture of your processor.
+# MACHINE_NAME should be your processor architecture.
 #MACHINE_NAME=i686
 MACHINE_NAME=`uname -m`