diff --git a/docs/Compile.rst b/docs/Compile.rst
index 26f720076..68187e7fa 100644
--- a/docs/Compile.rst
+++ b/docs/Compile.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+.. _compile:
+
 ################
 Compiling DFHack
 ################
diff --git a/docs/Introduction.rst b/docs/Introduction.rst
index dc05c8725..4490086f3 100644
--- a/docs/Introduction.rst
+++ b/docs/Introduction.rst
@@ -7,14 +7,15 @@ Introduction and Overview
 DFHack is a Dwarf Fortress memory access library, distributed with
 a wide variety of useful scripts and plugins.
 
-The project is currently hosted at https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack,
-and can be downloaded from `the releases page
-<http://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/releases>`_.
+The project is currently hosted `on GitHub <https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack>`_,
+and can be downloaded from `the releases page <http://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/releases>`_
+- see `installing` for installation instructions. This is also where the
+`DFHack bug tracker <https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack>`_ is hosted.
 
-All new releases are announced in :forums:`the bay12 forums thread <139553>`,
+All new releases are announced in `the Bay12 forums thread <https://dfhack.org/bay12>`_,
 which is also a good place for discussion and questions.
 
-For users, it provides a significant suite of bugfixes and interface
+For users, DFHack provides a significant suite of bugfixes and interface
 enhancements by default, and more can be enabled.  There are also many tools
 (such as `workflow` or `autodump`) which can make life easier.
 You can even add third-party scripts and plugins to do almost anything!
@@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ or for coexistence in a single DF install, even with incompatible components.
 
 For developers, DFHack unites the various ways tools access DF memory and
 allows easier development of new tools.  As an open-source project under
-`various copyleft licences <license>`, contributions are welcome.
+`various open-source licences <license>`, contributions are welcome.
 
 
 .. contents:: Contents
diff --git a/index.rst b/index.rst
index df28d0778..d5c7fbc10 100644
--- a/index.rst
+++ b/index.rst
@@ -2,33 +2,23 @@
 Welcome to DFHack's documentation!
 ##################################
 
-Introduction
-============
-DFHack is a Dwarf Fortress memory access library, distributed with
-a wide variety of useful scripts and plugins.
+DFHack is a memory editing library for `Dwarf Fortress <https://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/>`_
+that provides a unified, cross-platform environment where tools can be developed
+to extend the game. The default distribution contains a variety of tools, including
+bugfixes, interface improvements, automation tools, modding tools, and more.
+There are also a variety of third-party tools available.
 
-The project is currently hosted at https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack,
-and can be downloaded from `the releases page
-<http://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/releases>`_.
+.. _quick-links:
 
-All new releases are announced in :forums:`the bay12 forums thread <139553>`,
-which is also a good place for discussion and questions.
-
-For users, it provides a significant suite of bugfixes and interface
-enhancements by default, and more can be enabled.  There are also many tools
-(such as `workflow` or `autodump`) which can make life easier.
-You can even add third-party scripts and plugins to do almost anything!
-
-For modders, DFHack makes many things possible.  Custom reactions, new
-interactions, magic creature abilities, and more can be set through `scripts-modtools`
-and custom raws.  Non-standard DFHack scripts and inits can be stored in the
-raw directory, making raws or saves fully self-contained for distribution -
-or for coexistence in a single DF install, even with incompatible components.
-
-For developers, DFHack unites the various ways tools access DF memory and
-allows easier development of new tools.  As an open-source project under
-`various copyleft licences <license>`, contributions are welcome.
+Quick Links
+===========
 
+* `Downloads <https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack/releases>`_
+* `Installation guide <installing>`
+* `Source code <https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack>`_
+  (**important:** read `compile` before attempting to build from source)
+* `Bay 12 forums thread <https://dfhack.org/bay12>`_
+* `Bug tracker <https://www.github.com/DFHack/dfhack/issues>`_
 
 User Manual
 ===========