diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index a3efd788..8f54319a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -4,25 +4,36 @@ about: Create a bug report to help us improve
 
 ---
 
+(Please follow this template, as doing so saves both you and me a lot of time.
+Issues that don't follow the template may be closed.)
+
 **Description**
 
-[//]: # (A clear and concise description of what the bug is.)
+(A clear and concise description of what the bug is, e.g.:
+Every time my mob signs spawn pigs, they turn green and fly away.)
 
 **Reproduce**
 
-[//]: # (List steps to reproduce)
+(List steps to reproduce, e.g.:
+1. Create a new dungeon with /dxl create
+2. Place [ready] sign, [mob]/pig/0,1/D5 sign
+3. Leave edit mode with /dxl leave
+4. Test with /dxl play
+5. Trigger ready sign and get close to the location of the pig spawn sign)
 
 **Expected behavior**
 
-[//]: # (A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.)
+(A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen, e.g.:
+I wanted the pigs to turn blue and dig mole-like tunnels instead X( )
 
 **Screenshots / GIFs / videos**
 
-[//]: # (If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.)
+(If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.)
 
 **Relevant configuration files**
 
-[//]: # (Please paste the relevant configuration files in the line between the quotation marks:)
+(The three grave accents mark the beginning and end of a code block. If there are relevant configuration files,
+please paste them in the lines between the accents sothat others can see if there are any syntax errors.)
 
 ```
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 2b108ed0..cb7fc9d1 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ about: Suggest an idea for this project
 
 **Please describe the use case or the problem your request is related to.**
 
-[//]: # (A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...];)
+(A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...];)
 
 **Describe the solution you'd like**
 
-[//]: # (A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.)
+(A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.)
 
 **Describe alternatives you've considered**
 
-[//]: # (A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.)
+(A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.)
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
index 6b89e1bc..6c4336e2 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ about: About things you do not understand in the documentation
 
 **The feature you'd like to know more about**
 
-[//]: # (e.g. game rules)
+(e.g. game rules)
 
 **Link to the wiki article (in case it exists)**
 
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ about: About things you do not understand in the documentation
 
 **Relevant configuration files**
 
-[//]: # (Please paste the relevant configuration files in the line between the quotation marks:)
+(The three grave accents mark the beginning and end of a code block. If there are relevant configuration files,
+please paste them in the lines between the accents sothat others can see if there are any syntax errors.)
 
 ```