Clarify CONTRIBUTING.md terminal instructions, improve guide in general

CONTRIBUTING.md

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 This document details the steps and other important information on how to contribute to Refresh. Feel free to skip sections if you believe you're already set.
 
 ## Requirements:
-- Basic knowledge of [.NET](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/)
-- Ability to work with [Realm](https://realm.io) if necessary
-- Basic knowledge of "reverse engineering," specifically reading packet captures and (rarely) reading the game executable for the LBP series.
+- Basic knowledge of [C# and .NET 8](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/)
+- Ability to work with [Realm](https://realm.io), our database engine, when necessary. You can use [Realm Studio](https://github.com/realm/realm-studio/releases/) to inspect the database file.
+- Basic knowledge of reverse engineering. In particular, reading packet captures and sometimes reading the game executable.
 
 ## Software prerequisites
-- [.NET 7 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com)
+- [.NET 8 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com)
 - [Git](https://git-scm.com)
 - An IDE that supports .NET; Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Rider, it's up to you!
 - Any legally acquired PS3 or PSV LBP game, excluding Karting.
 - Access to [HEN](https://www.psx-place.com/threads/tutorial-ps3hen-the-great-ps3-hen-all-in-one-guide.24369/)/CFW (PS3), [Henkaku/Enso](https://vita.hacks.guide) (PSV), and/or [RPCS3](https://rpcs3.net) (PS3 on PC).
 
-# Preparing your system
-In order to use Git you must set up your configuration, this should ideally match your GitHub account's name and email. 
-
-You can use [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com) or the IDE of your choice to help you with this! **Or if you're more technically inclined**, follow the CLI instructions below.
-
-This will modify the **global** config, which will allow you to contribute to multiple projects with the same name and email with ease.
-
-`$ git config --global user.name Your Name`
-
-`$ git config --global user.email [email protected]`
-
 # Preparing your new development environment
-It's almost time to clone Refresh! Create a fork by pressing the "Fork" button at the base of this repository.
+Create a fork by pressing the "Fork" button at the base of this repository.
 
-Afterwards, open a terminal to your working directory and clone the new fork using Git.
+Afterward, open a terminal to your working directory and clone the new fork using Git.
 
 This is usually done with the following command:
-` $ [email protected]:<YOUR_USERNAME>/Refresh.git`
+`$ [email protected]:<YOUR_USERNAME>/Refresh.git`
 
 Now, open the folder/workspace/solution with the IDE you chose. Explore the codebase, experiment, and have fun!
 
-To run the server software in **DEBUG** mode, simply write:
+To run the server software in Debug mode correctly, use these commands:
 
-`$ dotnet run --project Refresh.GameServer`
+- `$ mkdir -p bin/Debug/net8.0`
+- `$ cd bin/Debug/net8.0`
+- `$ dotnet run --project ../../../Refresh.GameServer.csproj`
 
-Or use your IDE to do this for you! 
+To run in release mode, simply append `--configuration Release` to the `dotnet run` invocation.
+You can also use your IDE to run the project for you.
 
 Make sure to add [the upstream Refresh repository](https://github.com/LittleBigRefresh/Refresh) as the "**upstream**" remote using your IDE or GitHub Desktop. Happy hunting!
 
-### Follow up in the patching documentation for connecting using your choice of device, TBW
+# Connecting locally
+You can either use the website front-end called [refresh-web](https://github.com/LittleBigRefresh/refresh-web) to test the API, or you can connect using a game.
+
+Here's how to identify the URL to patch to: https://docs.littlebigrefresh.com/get-url.html
+
+You can use these guides to find out how to patch your game:
+- https://docs.littlebigrefresh.com/ps3.html
+- https://docs.littlebigrefresh.com/rpcs3.html
+- https://docs.littlebigrefresh.com/psp.html
+- https://docs.littlebigrefresh.com/vita.html