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Ability to have a Greeter

It would be great if you could choose to have a greeter show you the ropes up until say you finish level 2, even if you first declined the offer. When I first started playing, I declined a greeter because something was going on in RL that meant I had to leave the computer for a while. I think I probably ended up asking a lot more questions in the Live Help Chat as a result - they were fabulous. I was very lucky and met some wonderful glitches along the way who led me in the right direction and even gave me items to help me. However, I think for new glitches it might be an idea to have the option for a greeter open for a certain number of levels or an amount of play time, if it wasn't taken up at first. Especially for the not so obvious things you can do in the glitch world such as 'Activate' spinach to jump higher or to be careful not to 'Sing to' butterflies too much as it eats up your energy. 
I love the glitch community and love trying to help other glitches and I hope that the friendly community spirit doesn't change too much when the game launches. The greeters program is a fabulous addition to the game which, I believe, would be even more helpful if it was accessible for a little longer.

Posted 15 months ago by The Pheebs Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Maybe a bell you could ring to summon an available greeter.  Wold work like a teleport summons.  Once you get past level 2 or if you ring it more than 3 times it breaks down into sparkle dust.
    Posted 15 months ago by Artilect Subscriber! | Permalink
  • There has been a LOT of discussion and posting about this very thing thepheebs, so don't think it's not being considered. In the meantime, if you stumble across any shell-shocked newbs, be sure to show them to Live Help, or even send 'em my way! I am a Greeter and still love to help my greetees even after they leave their start streets.
    Posted 15 months ago by Nanookie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • good idea - there is a similar thread here.
    Posted 15 months ago by The Cat Face Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm sorry for posting something which has already been posted. I tried to look but their are so many pages of idea discussions I didn't manage to check thoroughly enough. I'm extremely nervous of using forums etc and have used glitch to come out of my shell. I have barely used forums, live chats or anything like that before now and am quite terrified of posting in the wrong place or something - but I'm trying to get it right - sorry. 
    I love to help out the newbs, I find it a lovely part of the game. But I know some newbs might find it hard to ask questions off 'just anyone' even if you tell them to ask as many questions as they need. With a greeter, that embarrassment factor isn't there (or, at least, not as strong!) and, I believe, many people would be much more at ease to ask what they need.
    I am aware that there must be difficulty trying to have enough greeters to greet everyone but thought I'd shoot the idea out anyway. 
    Posted 15 months ago by The Pheebs Subscriber! | Permalink
  • It's a great idea :D especially as you can see since others have suggested it before. I second Nanookie's offer of helping newbies.
    And never be afraid to post in the forums - I know I was shy about it at first too, but sometimes people say something a little different which modifies an idea. So don't feel sorry about it :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Gabi Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @thepheebs don't worry! I knew that that other posting was there and I still had trouble finding it so I could post that link. It is great that you are putting your ideas out on the forums - that is exactly what they are for!
    Posted 15 months ago by The Cat Face Subscriber! | Permalink