diff --git a/docs/WEAPONS_FIELD_GUIDE.txt b/docs/WEAPONS_FIELD_GUIDE.txt
index 7cb1d10..a57310e 100644
--- a/docs/WEAPONS_FIELD_GUIDE.txt
+++ b/docs/WEAPONS_FIELD_GUIDE.txt
@@ -15,9 +15,14 @@
  if a section simply matches what you remember, a one-word "matches" is
  genuinely useful data.
 
- HOW TO REPLY: in the Discord weapons thread, one reply per section,
- starting with the section name in caps (e.g. "GAUSS:"). Then
- MATCHES / CONTRADICTS / CAN'T RECALL, then whatever detail you have.
+ HOW TO REPLY -- two ways, both welcome:
+ (a) Discord weapons thread, one reply per section, starting with the
+     section name in caps (e.g. "GAUSS:"). Then MATCHES / CONTRADICTS /
+     CAN'T RECALL, then whatever detail you have.
+ (b) OR mark up THIS FILE the way the issues list gets marked up: add
+     your notes directly under any section (prefix lines with your
+     callsign) and post the edited file back to the thread. Spreadsheet
+     exports welcome too -- whatever is easiest keeps the data coming.
  Which floor, which revision, which mech you flew -- machine-room
  details turn weak memories into strong evidence.