Mentor program, wherefore art thou?

[Kinseykinz]

I get kinda maybe why people would want a 'mentor' tag. But really, if you want to be a mentor, make sure to recruit newer folk into your FC and assist them there. I am helping out my FC mates, new and old all the time. So I think it's more so helping new players find 'new player friendly' FC's and linkshells than handing out mentor tags....especially when you consider we can't /t in duties etc anyway.

[ShinkuTachi]

I get kinda maybe why people would want a 'mentor' tag. But really, if you want to be a mentor, make sure to recruit newer folk into your FC and assist them there. I am helping out my FC mates, new and old all the time. So I think it's more so helping new players find 'new player friendly' FC's and linkshells than handing out mentor tags....especially when you consider we can't /t in duties etc anyway.

You make some good points.

However, to clarify, the point of the Mentor Tag is to make the people who are willing to be helpful, easier for people who need help to identify. A lot of people are pretty nervous about asking questions, even in an anonymous online world. Also, some people can be really harsh with newer players. I haven't personally experienced this on Hyperion, but I've heard some horror stories. These Tags serve to show players who they can take their questions to without fear.

(and of course, Vets also like to test the knowledge of people with those tags to make sure they aren't a farce. Though, this comes with the territory of choosing to be a mentor).

[Aarik]

A lot of people are pretty nervous about asking questions, even in an anonymous online world. Also, some people can be really harsh with newer players.

I can't agree more. Although I hate to admit it, my server (most likely due to it's legacy status) is packed full of elitists who will bite your head off if you so much as get hit once during an EX fight. If you have to ask something during a party, you may very well be kicked without warning. Sounds ridiculous, but I've seen it happen too many times for my liking. I would absolutely love for there to be a system in place that lets new players know that there ARE people to ask questions to; people who do so simply because they want to. While getting the latest and greatest loot is nice and all, I personally find far more satisfaction in helping other players and knowing I helped make this game a better experience for them.