Mentor Discussion for Starter Game + SignUp Mentors

[Quick]

I want to be clear I am only talking about getting help on my game if A) it is a mentor game B) it is an Archon or C) The game is already over.

[DarknessB]

I want to be clear I am only talking about getting help on my game if A) it is a mentor game B) it is an Archon or C) The game is already over.

Makes sense to me. I don't recall any mentor games other than the Beginner's Game so that would be a point to raise with the host during the setup question stage or sign-up stage.

[Quick]

Makes sense to me. I don't recall any mentor games other than the Beginner's Game so that would be a point to raise with the host during the setup question stage or sign-up stage.

In my experience most mentor games are for New players, yes, but sometimes there are things like paired teams and things like that that function as a single slot. It would be like a game where everyone was an Archon team with two people. Could be worth exploring IDK.

[MattZed]

Yeah I can mentor.

[Orpz]

I think most hosts would heavily frown upon someone having an advisor / mentor who is heavily influencing their play in a game unless that opportunity is explicitly extended to all players pre-game. It would not be fair to the other players. One thing if you want to have a casual chat with someone, but another entirely if they are acting as a game mentor to help you. Flagging this for @Orpz as well to get his take, but I'd think this would be problematic unless explicitly allowed by the host.

It's up to hosts to allow it. I think of it as like an archon experience, only the advising head doesn't post in the game itself.

[DarknessB]

It's up to hosts to allow it. I think of it as like an archon experience, only the advising head doesn't post in the game itself.

Makes sense to me -- as clarification, to the extent that hosts are silent on it, it would not be allowed by default / without consulting with the host, right?

[Orpz]

Makes sense to me -- as clarification, to the extent that hosts are silent on it, it would not be allowed by default / without consulting with the host, right?

Players with intentions to have a mentor/pupil must acquire host's permission as well as make the information public, usually on the Signups page. Idea is still in development but my vision for it is that it is very similar to the existing Archon system, only with more of an emphasis on training players.

[DarknessB]

Players with intentions to have a mentor/pupil must acquire host's permission as well as make the information public, usually on the Signups page. Idea is still in development but my vision for it is that it is very similar to the existing Archon system, only with more of an emphasis on training players.

Also, if we're looking for ways to encourage interaction, I could even it being fun to have some "madness" type games where the pairings were randomized (can be random.org to prevent bias) to see whose styles would gel and whose would not. Obviously, that's less about teaching and more about socialization though.

[SuperJack]

All Mentor Organisations, Societies, Teams, Groups, and Clubs are henceforth disbanded. A Mentor Organisation, Society, Team, Group, or Club is hereby defined as a regular meeting of three or more players. Permission to re-form may be sought from the High Inquisitor (Darkness B). No Player-Mentor Organisation, Society, Team, Group, or Club may exist without the knowledge and approval of the High Inquisitor. Any player found to have formed, or to belong to, a Mentor Organisation, Society, Team, Group, or Club that has not been approved by the High Inquisitor will be Permanently Banned.

[FYRE]

All Mentor Organisations, Societies, Teams, Groups, and Clubs are henceforth disbanded. A Mentor Organisation, Society, Team, Group, or Club is hereby defined as a regular meeting of three or more players. Permission to re-form may be sought from the High Inquisitor (Darkness B). No Player-Mentor Organisation, Society, Team, Group, or Club may exist without the knowledge and approval of the High Inquisitor. Any player found to have formed, or to belong to, a Mentor Organisation, Society, Team, Group, or Club that has not been approved by the High Inquisitor will be Permanently Banned.

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[SuperJack]

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I am sorry Lord FYRE. I beg your humble forgiveness.

[Funce]

Excusing my experience, I still probably need a mentor.
I still feel like a new player in terms of ability.

+Yes I'd like permission to sign for the starter game.

[DarknessB]

Excusing my experience, I still probably need a mentor.
I still feel like a new player in terms of ability.

Funce, this is for a Beginner's Game. Unless you intend to sign for it, not sure how this post is on-topic, lol.

[SuperJack]

Excusing my experience, I still probably need a mentor.
I still feel like a new player in terms of ability.

Have a word with FM staff. ^-^ I'm sure a Mentor can be found for you.

[Funce]

Funce, this is for a Beginner's Game. Unless you intend to sign for it, not sure how this post is on-topic, lol.

I fixed my post.

[DarknessB]

If we're taking votes, I would be fine with Funce being able to sign as one of the more experienced players in the Beginner's Game. Would be a good chance for him to have a mentor too since we don't typically do that in most games.