In FFXI we had that very helpful "mentor" option where experienced people could flag as mentors, got a little M next to their name and unexperienced new players knew if they have any questions, those people are for them.
In general i would like to see everyone is helping out, of course. But some people are too shy to ask right away or would feel like "noobs" or get even called "noob" when they ask questions.
But many of us are willing to give a hand and help out, please give us the mentor function so questions can be asked to people that actually want to answer them :)
Devs, can we have a "Mentor" function?
Printable View
-
10-31-2013, 10:30 AMKiraJDevs, can we have a "Mentor" function?
-
10-31-2013, 10:37 AMSylve
We have those, they're called Linkshells and Free Companies.
Granted, it'd be nice to have a bulletin board style sort of advertising board where you could list up your FC or LS and people could look through it and apply if your group fits what they want, but we do what we can ^^ -
10-31-2013, 10:40 AMYoona
Please for the love of god no. The general attitude of new players are even worse than experienced players. At LEAST just as bad if not worse. You can't give anyone any advice without being told to go F yourselves.
-
10-31-2013, 10:43 AMSaintAjoraI like to think that if someone is actively coming to you for answers, they're not going to tell you to "F" yourself when you oblige.. ^^Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoona
-
10-31-2013, 10:49 AMdarkstarpoet1
this is something i'd love to see in game and something i'd enjoy being involved in. i'm not the "top 1%" of my job, but always near to top of groups on parses and would be glad to help anyone that wants to improve. i also know many people that i was trying to help that i wound up learning a simple trick here and there from them that i had completely overlooked. in other words no matter how good you are there's always room to improve.
-
10-31-2013, 11:56 AMKiraJWell, you don't need to be a great player to be helpful. Some very new players without FC's or LS's would appreciate that alot. In XI when i had questions about my job or about the game in general i just used the mentor search and I always got help ^_^ that actually felt nice to have other players around that are willing to help, so i never felt shy to just ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by darkstarpoet1
-
10-31-2013, 12:07 PMXeonerable
When I played FFXI most people with the mentor symbol just had it for the novelty, to make themselves feel special. Most of them were particularly unhelpful.
In FFXIV, I've mostly have just seen people ask questions in /say and usually get a good answer. Personally I don't bother with people, but new players (or returning 1.0) that have sent me a /tell asking something I've always helped answer best I could. -
10-31-2013, 12:17 PMThorauku
Instead of "Mentor" function, why not just improve the Help system that we currently have? I believe that would suffice for the beginners as what you're pertaining to.
One way or another, this "Mentor" function would just lead to playes treating this "Mentors" as gods / elites or w/e you want to name it, when in reality, they're just equal with other players who knows as much as this "Mentor" knows yet don't want any publicity. -
10-31-2013, 12:19 PMsasakusakuIf people are telling you to do that then I expect it has to something to do with YOU as a person and how you answered which might have something to do with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoona
Was it like this?
Q: "Hi, what's a good BLM dps rotation?"
A: "Google it you #@%#! #%#% nub!"
Am I close? lol. -
10-31-2013, 12:19 PMAmiabelle
Excellence, a Famfrit FC, maintains a linkshell specifically to address this issue. It is called "How Do I...?" Sadly, we haven't had very many questions, and, although the LS is still open, conversation has gone dormant. ((note to self: We should probably advertise a bit more :).))
One thing that would make it easier would be if people could just join without having to be invited. In other games I've played, one could simply /join any public chat channel and get going. The whole process of having to be invited adds an unnecessary (in my opinion) barrier.
Anyway, if you're on Famfrit, look us up! -
10-31-2013, 12:26 PMbusta
This game already holds your hand through everything from beginning to end. It basically plays itself. Why would anyone need a mentor?
-
10-31-2013, 11:32 PMKiraJDon't assume everyone to be as smart as you are (i'm not kidding, yesterday i got asked where one can receive letters sent to him)Quote:
Originally Posted by busta
No matter how starter friendly the game is, there will always be people that struggle. And it would be optional, you don't like to answer questions or the function itself, dont activate it. You'll be fine :) -
11-01-2013, 07:32 AMJeniLinsky
I was a Mentor on FFXI. I'd be happy to be one again.
-
11-01-2013, 07:36 AMErrors
Man there are some very jaded and cynical people on here.
I think the idea of a mentor program would be great, but I'd like to see it expanded beyond a simple icon that appears next to your name. Help someone out allow them to rate you. This might deter people just wanting to be a mentor and being well...unhelpful. -
11-01-2013, 08:06 AMsilentwindfr
the mentor system can be a nice addition to the game.
-
11-02-2013, 08:55 AMZenairisThat's a lot coming from you. Considering how many people you had mentor you when you started. I've yet to have any troubles out of the new players.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoona
This however, is a good idea the mentor system worked in FFXI and could work well here also.
Having mentors would help the newer players out and help get them into the game faster I've met many people who have helped mentor others.
I would suggest making a mentor system with mechanics similar to that of a friends list except showing the name of the mentor and possibly the use of the M icon like was done in FFXI http://www.playonline.com/comnewsus/...0420b/im05.jpg