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 ## Install with `pip`
 
 ```{important}
-Using a light-weight [Python virtual environment](./Installation-Git.md#virtualenv) is optional, but _highly recommended_, to keep your Evennia installation independent from the system libraries. The virtualenv system is a part of Python and will make your life easier!
+You are recommended to [setup a light-weight Python virtualenv](./Installation-Git.md#virtualenv) to install Evennia in. Using a virtualenv is standard practice in Python and allows you to install what you want in isolation from other programs. The virtualenv system is a part of Python and will make your life easier!
 ```
 
 Evennia is managed from the terminal (console/Command Prompt on Windows). Once you have Python installed—and after activating your virtualenv if you are using one—install Evennia with: