add pull request template. Fix issue templates.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-**Please Note: This form is the minimum required information for submitting bugs.**  
-**Removing this form may lead to your issue being closed until it is completed.**
+<!-- Please Note: This form is the minimum required information for submitting bugs. -->
+<!-- Removing this form may lead to your issue being closed until it is completed. -->
 
 Platform / OS / Hardware: 
 
@@ -18,24 +18,23 @@ Hardware:
 
 **_Description of the Issue_**
 
-Add a short, concise description of the issue here
+<!-- Add a short, concise description of the issue here -->
 
 **_Debugging Steps Tested_**
 
-  * Fill in any steps already tried here
-  * Begin each new line with an asterisk
-  * If no steps are required, please skip
+  <!-- Fill in any steps already tried here -->
+  <!-- Begin each new line with an asterisk -->
+  <!--  If no steps are required, please skip -->
 
 **_Logs Gathered_**
 
 ```
-
 Please paste the contents of the log / logs here
-You may leave this field blank if you have none.
+Delete this field if you have none.
 
 ```
 
 
 **_Screenshots_**
 
-(Replace this line with any issue screenshots)
+<!-- Replace this line with any issue screenshots -->

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

@@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ assignees: ''
 ---
 
 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] -->
 
 **Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. -->
 
 **Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
 
 **Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+## Description
+<!-- Summarize the change and its motivation. -->
+<!-- Use "Fixes #123" for an issue this PR closes, or "Related to #123" otherwise. -->
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] This PR targets `dev`, unless it is a critical, low-risk bug fix.
+- [ ] I linked the relevant issue or discussion, if one exists.
+- [ ] I added or updated tests where appropriate.
+- [ ] I tested the change on the relevant platform(s) and noted any limitations.
+- [ ] For UI changes, I included screenshots or a recording where helpful.
+- [ ] I kept the change focused, followed existing project patterns and avoided code duplication.