Adding Basic Gameplay to documentation

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+Stats
+=====
+The player has several stats that can be increased in order to progress
+in the game.
+
+Hacking
+^^^^^^^
+Represents the player's ability to code and hack.
+
+Affects:
+
+* Time it takes to hack a server
+* Time it takes to execute the grow() and weaken() Netscript function
+* Chance to successfully hack a server
+* Percent money stolen when hacking a server
+* Success rate of certain crimes
+* Success rate of Hacking option during Infiltration
+* Time it takes to create a program
+* Faction reputation gain when carrying out Hacking Contracts or Field Work
+
+Gain experience by:
+
+* Manually hacking servers through Terminal
+* Executing hack(), grow(), or weaken() through a script
+* Committing certain crimes
+* Infiltration
+* Carrying out Hacking Contracts or doing Field work for Factions
+* Working software/IT-related jobs at a company
+* Studying at a university
+
+Strength
+^^^^^^^^
+Represents the player's physical offensive power
+
+Affects:
+
+* Success rate of certain crimes
+* Success rate of Combat options during Infiltration
+* Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
+* Company reputation gain for certain jobs
+
+Gain experience by:
+
+* Committing certain crimes
+* Infiltration
+* Working out at a gym
+* Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
+
+Defense
+^^^^^^^
+Represents the player's ability to withstand damage
+
+Affects:
+
+* Success rate of certain crimes
+* The player's HP
+* Success rate of Combat options during Infiltration
+* How much damage the player takes during Infiltration
+* Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
+* Company reputation gain for certain jobs
+
+Gain experience by:
+
+* Committing certain crimes
+* Infiltration
+* Working out at a gym
+* Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
+
+Dexterity
+^^^^^^^^^
+Represents the player's skill and adeptness in performing certain tasks
+
+Affects:
+
+* Success rate of certain crimes
+* Success rate of Combat, Lockpick, and Escape options during Infiltration
+* Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
+* Company reputation gain for certain jobs
+
+Gain experience by:
+
+* Committing certain crimes
+* Infiltration
+* Working out at a gym
+* Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
+
+Agility
+^^^^^^^
+Represents the player's speed and ability to move
+
+Affects:
+
+* Success rate of certain crimes
+* Success rate of Combat, Sneak, and Escape options during Infiltration
+* Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
+* Company reputation gain for certain jobs
+
+Gain experience by:
+
+* Committing certain crimes
+* Infiltration
+* Working out at a gym
+* Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
+
+Charisma
+^^^^^^^^
+Represents the player's social abilities
+
+Affects:
+
+* Success rate of certain crimes
+* Success rate of Bribe option during Infiltration
+* Faction reputation gain for Field Work
+* Company reputation gain for most jobs
+
+Gain experience by:
+
+* Committing certain crimes
+* Infiltration
+* Working out at a gym
+* Working a relevant job at a company
+* Doing Field work for a Faction