1) What's the starting level? This would influence what races are available. I'm interested in playing a Centaur, but with 4 racial hit dice and a +2 level adjustment, we'd need to be starting at pretty high level for me to start with any class levels.

2) How are ability scores being generated? I'm hoping for some form of point buy, since it's vastly more fair and it also stops people from cheating on their rolls.

3) Are characters required to be good, or simply required to not be evil?

4) What can you tell us about the world? Any major factions we should know about? A quick overview of the major religions might also be helpful for those interested in playing a cleric, paladin, or other divine caster.