diff --git a/config/faq.cfg b/config/faq.cfg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..35a86aa5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config/faq.cfg
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+// generates the FAQ menu available from the first run menu or the help menu
+faqQuestions = [
+  "What is the fastest way to get help/support for AssaultCube?"
+  "How do I determine what version of AssaultCube I have installed?"
+  "How do I check for updates for AssaultCube?"
+  "How to I load my map in coop-edit mode?"
+  "How to I enter edit mode?"
+  "How do I switch to a different primary weapon?"
+  "How do I download a custom map and its custom media?"
+  "How do I report an abusive or cheating player?"
+  "Where is the licensing information?"
+]
+
+faqAnswer_1 = [
+  "Make an account on the AssaultCube forum and post a new thread in the Help section."
+  "Alternatively, you can try getting help on the AssaultCube IRC channel."
+  "Whatever method you decide to use, please be patient for assistance."
+  ""
+  "Links:"
+  "http://forum.cubers.net - AssaultCube Forum"
+  "http://assault.cubers.net/irc.html - AssaultCube IRC"
+]
+
+faqAnswer_2 = [
+  "Your AssaultCube version can be determined by launching the game and executing"
+  "the /version command. It should output a 4 digit number such as 1104 -"
+  "this would indicate that you have AssaultCube version 1.1.0.4 installed."
+]
+
+faqAnswer_3 = [
+  "Using the information that you received from executing the /version command"
+  "(see FAQ #2) - you can visit the AssaultCube download page and verify that"
+  "you have the current version."
+  ""
+  "Links:"
+  "http://assault.cubers.net/download.html - Download AssaultCube"
+]
+
+faqAnswer_4 = [
+  "The Cube engine makes it easy for multiple people to make a map at the same"
+  "time. This is called coop-edit mode. If you want to make a map in coop-edit"
+  "mode use the following steps:"
+  ""
+  "#1: Use the /newmap command to create a new map."
+  "#2: Use the /savemap command to save the map, be sure to give it a unique name."
+  "#3: Connect to a server that allows map uploads and coop-edit."
+  "#4: Upload the new map to the server by using the /sendmap command."
+  "#5: Use the /coop command to load your map in coop-edit mode."
+  "#6 Enter edit mode and start mapping. Use the autosavemap feature or use /savemap often."
+  ""
+  "If you just want to load a existing map on the server in coop-edit mode, see step #5."
+]
+
+faqAnswer_5 = [
+  "By default, if you are in a singleplayer mode or coop-edit mode, the E key will"
+  "toggle you in and out of edit mode. Edit mode allows you to execute map editing"
+  "functions and manipulate map geometry. If all else fails, you can always execute"
+  "the /edittoggle command to toggle in and out of edit mode."
+]
+
+faqAnswer_6 = [
+  "By default, the B key will show the primary weapon change menu. If all else fails,"
+  "you can always execute /showmenu Weapons - as a command. Note that the W on weapons"
+  "is capitalized."
+]
+
+faqAnswer_7 = [
+  "In AssaultCube v.1.1.1.0+ (1110) it is possible to download custom maps and media"
+  "without even being connected to an AssaultCube server. Use the /getmap command"
+  "to download any custom map and its media at any time. In addition, if a custom map"
+  "is loaded and your client detects that you have missing custom media to properly"
+  "run the map, your client will automatically download the media from a 3rd party"
+  "server. This includes mapmodels/textures/audio files/etc."
+]
+
+faqAnswer_8 = [
+  "Make an account on the AssaultCube forum and make a new post in the blacklist thread."
+  "Please take the time to read and understand how you should format your blacklist report."
+  "Proper format and evidence (screenshots/demos/logs) are required."
+  ""
+  "Links:"
+  "http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html - AssaultCube Blacklist Report Thread"
+]
+
+faqAnswer_9 = [
+  "AssaultCube and its resources are pieced together and developed by various people"
+  "throughout the world. While the source code is open source and released under a zlib"
+  "license, the majority of the media found in the AssaultCube package are released under"
+  "different licenses. Please read and understand the various licenses before"
+  "modifying or redistributing media within AssaultCube or the AssaultCube package"
+  "as a whole."
+  ""
+  "Links:"
+  "http://assault.cubers.net/docs/license.html - AssaultCube Licensing Information"
+]
+
+genFaq = [
+  loop i (listlen $faqQuestions) [
+    menuitem (concatword (green) (format "#%1: " (+ $i 1)) (at $faqQuestions $i)) -1
+    
+    tmpMenuAlias = (getalias (format faqAnswer_%1 (+ $i 1)))
+    loop o (listlen $tmpMenuAlias) [
+      if (strstr (at $tmpMenuAlias $o) "http://") [
+        menuitem (concatword "   " (blue) (at $tmpMenuAlias $o)) -1
+      ] [
+        menuitem (concatword "   " (yellow) (at $tmpMenuAlias $o)) -1
+      ]
+    ]
+  ]
+]
+
+newmenu "faq"
+genFaq
+menuitem "" -1
+menuitem "     Close" [ closemenu faq ]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/config/menus.cfg b/config/menus.cfg
index be5cbbe7..3f0d80ec 100755
--- a/config/menus.cfg
+++ b/config/menus.cfg
@@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ menuitem "AssaultCube reference" [ showmenu reference ]
 menuitem "Search the reference"  [ showmenu "Reference search" ]
 menuitem "Keyboard controls"     [ showmenu controls ]
 menuitem "Demo tutorial"         [ tutstart 1 ]
+menuitem "View the FAQ"          [ showmenu faq ]
 menuitem "" -1
 menuitem "...for further information/help see the README" [ echo (c 2)The readme can be found in the base AssaultCube directory. ]
 
diff --git a/config/menus_settings.cfg b/config/menus_settings.cfg
index c92c7487..78025c4d 100644
--- a/config/menus_settings.cfg
+++ b/config/menus_settings.cfg
@@ -53,7 +53,8 @@ menuitemslider "Graphics detail: " 1 6 "$gfxqualityalias" 1 [ Horrible Low Mediu
 menuitemslider "Sound detail: " 1 3 "$soundqualityalias" 1 "Low Medium High" [ new_sound_quality $arg1 ]
 menuitemslider "Field of view: " 75 120 "$fov" 2 "" [ fov $arg1 ]
 menuitem "" -1
-menuitem "0			        [ OK; View Tutorial ]" [ closemenu "QUICK setup"; resetgl; showmenu "Confirm tutorial"; ]
+menuitem "0			        [ OK; View Tutorial ]" [ closemenu "QUICK setup"; resetgl; showmenu "Confirm tutorial" ]
+menuitem "0			        [ OK; View FAQ ]" [ closemenu "QUICK setup"; resetgl; showmenu faq ]
 menuitem "2			        [ OK ]" [ closemenu "QUICK setup"; resetgl ]
 
 newmenu "Confirm tutorial"
diff --git a/config/scripts.cfg b/config/scripts.cfg
index 99705a62..12361ef3 100644
--- a/config/scripts.cfg
+++ b/config/scripts.cfg
@@ -379,6 +379,7 @@ run dyngamma
 run survival
 run autosave
 run tutorial
+run faq
 
 persistidents 1
 execdir scripts