diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -1,10 +1,16 @@
+---
+title:
+name: 🪳 Report a bug
+about: Report a defect or unexpected behaviour. Do not use this for feature suggestions.
+note: See FAQ on how to report bugs and crashes, and common causes
+---
+
 <!-- This is a suggested template for your issue. (remove as you check)     -->
 <!--   * if graphical: also include opengl.txt from pioneer config dir      -->
 <!--     (consult FAQ on wiki for info on how to find opengl.txt).          -->
 <!--   * Please Include version of your last bug-free Pioneer, if possible. -->
 <!--   * Has the issue been reported before? Search the issue tracker.      -->
 <!--   * Perhaps a screenshot illustrates the bug well?                     -->
-<!--   * Feature request? Please consider IRC, player- or dev-forum instead -->
 
 
 ### Observed behaviour
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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index 00000000000..a49adfb31be
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: "💡 Suggest a feature"
+    url: https://pioneerspacesim.net/forum
+    about: Feature requests and development discussions go on the forum - not on the issue tracker
+  - name: "❓ Pioneer FAQ"
+    url: https://pioneerwiki.com/wiki/FAQ
+    about: Others might have had the same question before.
+  - name: "ℹ️ Pioneer Manual"
+    url: https://pioneerwiki.com/wiki/Manual
+    about: Manual for the game
+  - name: "🚀 Pioneer Flight Manual"
+    url: https://pioneerwiki.com/wiki/Basic_flight
+    about: Manual for flying
+  - name: "🆘 Get in touch with other players"
+    url: https://spacesimcentral.com/community/pioneer/
+    about: Community forum is for players sharing
+  - name: "👨‍💻 Get in touch with developers"
+    url: https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.libera.chat/pioneer
+    about: Developers coordinate through IRC (mostly inactive during CET night).
+  - name: "🗣️ Contribute language translation"
+    url: https://www.transifex.com/pioneer/pioneer/dashboard/
+    about: All translations and language improvements are entirely community driven