Oh and one more thing

If a mentor hasn't in items you into the novice network yet you can ask one to invite you. You can get a lot of advice and help from the mentors in there, not everyone that has the crown is a good mentor some just get it more as a status symbol but don't let any bad experiences with a mentor turn you off from mentors all together. Usually the mentors that talk in the novice network frequently help new and returning players.