Quote Originally Posted by Luin View Post
I've seen players that didn't know what the Market Board was, at level 70. I've even seen players not know what a Main Scenario Quest marker was. How is a mentor in the NN expected to answer that? You say it's the marker with the spikes? No, it's easier for the novice if you go to the player, you teach them how to use the journal, then you take them to their next Main Scenario Quest is. Then they get to clearly see for themselves what the marker looks like. Is this more work? Yes, but it's not about mentor convenience, it's about effectively teaching new players.
I think it's better to not treat new players like they are children, and that includes the patronizing baby-talking that some mentors do. Give general advice and point in the general direction, but let the new players enjoy the game by themselves, and always talk to people respectfully and like an adult.