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Adopt-a-Newbie?

Edit: This is a pick-your-own program! Check the list in the first reply to this thread for a list of available newbies and mentors. MENTORS AND NEWBIES WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED TO EACH OTHER. You have to choose them yourself. :) Arii's a busy lady.

Original post: So I had this idea.

Greeters are wonderful people. I love the idea of Greeters. I think they should absolutely keep doing exactly what they're doing, because they're saints. It's not a perfect system; some people slip through the cracks and don't get Greeted (myself included). That's alright.

But what about afterwards? Greeters are great in the short-term, but they can't really convey the kinds of culture and etiquette of the group dynamic that we expect. So I propose (for those newbies and potential mentors who are interested!) an Adopt-A-Newbie program. I, personally, have been feeling alienated from all the new players, mostly because I don't know any. All my friends in Glitch are old hands at this, and most of them were beta-testing long before I was. If I knew some newbies and I had a couple to look after who I could develop a relationship with outside "Where do I get salt?", I believe I'd feel a lot more warm-fuzzy fondness towards the newbie population as a whole. I'd get a lot more reward for my effort, because I'd be able to see them grow and learn and become self-reliant, rather than just linking them to wherecanigetpapers.com and having done with it.

What do you guys think? :D Anyone else who will be a mentor with me?

And here's how we'll manage this. If you want to have a mentor, please post here saying so. I'll keep a list in the next post of everyone who wants one, and mentors can go through and pick the ones they think are cutest (posting here which ones, of course, so I can keep track). Or, y'know, whatever criteria they choose. I'll remove names as people are adopted. Any improvements you can think of?

Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • RIGHT, there. :D Done. I'd really rather not do that again, so PICK YOUR OWN NEWBIES IN THE FUTURE!
    Posted 14 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Snicker thanks Arii I have adopted several people some just need a little guidence some a firm hand (across what body part I'll leave to your imagination) lol....thanks for my newbie I am proud to help with a firm hand on the tiller I'm sure I can help to the best of my ability...hehehe.....
    Posted 14 months ago by SookieYaki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hi Arii, I've adopted a few newbies. I guess I could post who I've adopted so far to make the process easier: Goblin Hero, Implet, Katmai, and Post-Cynical. I've had some free time recently.
    Posted 14 months ago by ☠ lala512 ☠ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Arii!! I am a spaznard!! I'm sorry. I said I'd mentor, happily tootled along, mentoring ppl in-game as we encountered each other, and didn't check this thread. 'Cos I'm a goofball. A big, bean-sneezing goofball. :P
    Posted 14 months ago by Voluptua Sneezelips Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Sorry Arii! I also didn't check the thread. I don't see that my newbie (Caaaaalvin) has posted anything here, so I'm not sure how to help him....

    So if you're out there Caaaaalvin, please add me :)
    Posted 14 months ago by Demaria Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Any other newbies can IM me if I'm on would love to help as many as I can I just love this game and really the community spirit is great...So IM me and I will try and help to the best of my Glitchability....I also have a wicked sense of humor....
    Posted 14 months ago by SookieYaki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Also available to be a tree assassin....Ninja costume not included....have helped a few Glitches on here so if you planted a tree and now need another and don't feel like learning the botony skills yet IM me...
    Posted 14 months ago by SookieYaki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Any newbies who need help, talk to me in game :) I didn't hear from my assigned newbie. He ceases to exist in a search.
    Posted 14 months ago by Demaria Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Demaria-- Interesting. Maybe he shut down his account? D:
    Posted 14 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Shame all the newbies have been adopted...I have 5 of my "newbie bags" to hand out, and can't seem to find anyone to give them to...if anyone needs help, get at me in game!!
    Posted 14 months ago by Mogen Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm a newbie, but I have more game questions than a necessity for items.. ^^;
    Posted 14 months ago by Elitia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm fairly new, been playing for a couple weeks now.I would like someone to go to for questions but also would love to help a newbie around. can i adopt AND be adopted?
    Posted 13 months ago by Fernstream Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @ Fernstream! Pick me, pick me! I wanna adopt a newbie :D and yes, you can also adopt :)
    Posted 13 months ago by Demaria Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Wow this is such a great idea, makes me wish more games had a system like it.

    I too would be one of those newbies wondering the very large world clueless and trying to do the quests as a guide in learning. I have a few questions but not the type too always come up with questions, so it would also be a great help too be shown some ropes also.

    Thankies for such a wonder chance for both newbies and adopters. :)
    Posted 13 months ago by Esopita Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm still learning, too, but am more than happy to answer what questions I can. Send me an email in-game if you are stuck on something and I will do my best to help you find the answer!
    Posted 13 months ago by ✰ Lorelei ✰ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I looove this idea!

    In the same spirit, I've created a Newbie Shelter where newbies can stay free of charge for as long as they wish and support one another. Please spread the word :)
    Posted 12 months ago by Reigh Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I see that you're out of newbies for the moment, but if you get a new crop, I'd be happy to volunteer as a mentor :)
    Posted 12 months ago by Ashbet Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Um... how does this work? I can be a mentor! I need someone to im me though. I will take a newbie who wants to mine/garden... or AK7:) Thanks!
    Posted 12 months ago by usterki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Just responding to let Arii know that Esopita found me in game and I had a lot of fun mentoring! She didn't really need much help, though: she's leveled up like a champ and had her own "mentee" last time I ran into her in-game. :)

    Also to let Reign know that I got her letter and Newbie Note and will gladly pass it on to any noobs I run into. 

    PROTIP for wannabe helpers / mentors (and people trying to finish the "give players level 3-5 goodies" quest): I run into newbies in the lower half of Salatu CONSTANTLY, so this may be a popular "noob-spawning" spot now. You can also find a lot of new players near the Bureaucratic Halls.

    I'm helping some IRL friends I have nagged into playing Glitch get acclimated, but, as always, I am open to receiving mail or being sought out if you need to ask questions or need help with a quest. If I can't do it for whatever reason (about to log out, helping someone else, etc.), I will find you someone who can.
    Posted 12 months ago by ✰ Lorelei ✰ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ok i'm not sure if this is too late I skipped most of the posts.
    But do i count as a newbie i'm level sixteen. I'd love to have a mentor if a i do.

    If not i'd be interested to mentor! 
    I'm kind of into everything though i don't know loads of skills. I'm pretty poor with a crap house but i'd love to share what i know. But i'm always up for help from mentors hint hint. :)
    Posted 12 months ago by Miniature Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Miniature! I can be your mentor! I am in-game mostly around 4:30 to 9:00 pm:) Alot of times I go until 1:00 am. THough I am doing homework unless interactions:)
    Posted 12 months ago by usterki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love this idea! i skipped through most of the posts, but i would love to be a mentor!
    Posted 12 months ago by Gwynne Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Usterki. 
    Cool that's about the times i'm on and it sounds great. I'll friend you!
    Posted 12 months ago by Miniature Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Usterki. 
    Cool that's about the times i'm on and it sounds great. I'll friend you!
    Posted 12 months ago by Miniature Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Usterki. 
    Cool that's about the times i'm on and it sounds great. I'll friend you!
    Posted 12 months ago by Miniature Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm interested in being a mentor. Anyone who needs help, add me as a friend! :)
    Posted 12 months ago by theunwrittenword Subscriber! | Permalink
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