diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -1,4 +1,11 @@
-Pull Request instructions:
+<!--
+BEFORE YOU CREATE A PULL REQUEST:
+
 - Please base all pull requests against the dev branch
-- Remove and replace these comments with a description of your change
-- Reference related Issue(s) (e.g., "resolves Issue #123")
+- Include a clear description of your change
+- Reference related Issue(s) (e.g., "Resolves Issue #123")
+
+Thank you for contributing to RomWBW!  I will review your pull request as soon as possible.
+
+DELETE EVERYTHING IN THIS COMMENT BLOCK AND REPLACE WITH YOUR COMMENTS
+-->