I got invited into the Novice Network when I was new to the game. I think I lasted a total of three days before leaving and never looking back. My experiences were that it was used as German general chat half the time (I wouldn't care, I understand German fine, but I find it kinda disrespectful towards the people who don't), the other half it was endgame players arguing with each other over endgame balance and getting mad when an actual novice asked a question about the game.