The mentor system sucks, and here's how I would fix it.

[Aramina]

My only complaint about the mentor system is that I need a Lv 60 from all roles. including land and hand roles, why do I need those?

You don't need land/hand. They are their separate thing. It's one of each battle role OR .... not AND.

- Mentor Requirements
To qualify to become a mentor, players must first have earned certain achievements. There are two sets of prerequisites, one for Disciples of War and Magic, and one for Disciples of the Hand and Land. After earning the required achievements for either set, speak with one of the Smiths to become a mentor.

Achievement Requirements for Disciples of War and Magic
・Complete at least one level 60 job quest as a tank, healer, and DPS.
・Complete 1,000 dungeons, raids, or trials.
・Receive 300 player commendations.

Achievement Requirements for Disciples of the Hand and Land
・Reach level 60 with at least one Disciple of the Hand and Land.
・Synthesize 100 collectables.
・Gather or catch 300 collectables.

[Colino]

My only complaint about the mentor system is that I need a Lv 60 from all roles. including land and hand roles, why do I need those?

You don't, but even if you did, getting most of them to 60 is a joke these days.

[galbsadi]

I would just get rid of mentors completely. The system doesn't work, novice network is just a global chat and people just like having a silly crown.

That's not necessarily true.

Source: am mentor, typically hide my crown.

...I just want the global chat.

[SpiritMuse]

There should definitely be an easier way to report mentors' bad behaviour, and they should be held to higher standards by GM enforcement, at the risk of their status being taken away at the very least.

Also, I think it would probably help a lot if being a Mentor were seen as less "cool". Like take the crown away and turn it into a watering can or something (in keeping with the newbie sprout/returner flower theme). Many "mentors" don't really want to be mentors, they just want a crown next to their name because it looks cool and elite. Taking the coolness away would probably weed out a lot of those people already.

[Aramina]

There should definitely be an easier way to report mentors' bad behaviour, and they should be held to higher standards by GM enforcement, at the risk of their status being taken away at the very least.

Also, I think it would probably help a lot if being a Mentor were seen as less "cool". Like take the crown away and turn it into a watering can or something (in keeping with the newbie sprout/returner flower theme). Many "mentors" don't really want to be mentors, they just want a crown next to their name because it looks cool and elite. Taking the coolness away would probably weed out a lot of those people already.

Can my watering can still have my hammer? If so, I am on board. FWIW, I think that big crown is ugly. I like the little crown with the sword or hammer, or whatever other things are there.

[cicatriz313]

That's not necessarily true.

Source: am mentor, typically hide my crown.

...I just want the global chat.

Lol well I wasn't saying everyone wants the crown, but thanks for being honest.

[Kazrah]

Hmm....nope, not interested.

Actually kinda wish mentor status was a lot harder to attain. Like you had to be tested on whatever you were getting your mentor status for, and you had to periodically take that test to keep your mentor status.

[Nonuel]

There should definitely be an easier way to report mentors' bad behaviour, and they should be held to higher standards by GM enforcement, at the risk of their status being taken away at the very least.

Also, I think it would probably help a lot if being a Mentor were seen as less "cool". Like take the crown away and turn it into a watering can or something (in keeping with the newbie sprout/returner flower theme). Many "mentors" don't really want to be mentors, they just want a crown next to their name because it looks cool and elite. Taking the coolness away would probably weed out a lot of those people already.

A watering can would be cute, and would match the flowers 'n sprouts. Theme ftw!

[Krojack]

The only problem I have with mentor are the primal ex fights. 9 out of 10 times they end in a vote dismiss. They are almost always a waste of time and you get nothing out of them. I would like to either:

- See primal ex fights removed
or
- If you are in the fight for more than 30 or 40 minutes then you get credit for it toward the 2000 achievement.

I don't mind helping people but I've been in to many where the other people just don't listen and they are nothing more than beating your head against a brick wall.

[Zeonx]

nobody wants to be a mentor due to not wanting to get banned for mentoring.