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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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  • List of Adoptable Newbies
    (All Newbies Have Been Adopted For Now :D)

    List of Mentors Who Want to Adopt
    Demaria
    Caesura
    SookieYaki
    Pima
    Voluptua Sneezelips
    Space Zombie Moe
    Zeezee
    Aether
    Icatchm0nkeys
    RainDrops
    Papernaut
    SiCk_0_N0sCoPeZ
    Runie
    Momo McGlitch
    Kross
    Ygramul
    Brokenpipe
    Feifei
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I have contemplated this before, as well. I have always wanted to start a group for creating welcome packages for newbies but I never did because it would probably fail, lmao.
    Posted 15 months ago by Cerulean Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Keep a positive attitude, Cerulean!
    Also, I have Real Life Credentials, so there is No Possible Way This Can Fail. :D (Chair of Recruitment/Newcomer Liaison for my college organization; for those who are SCAdians, I'm the Chatelaine.)
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love this idea, and think it's a great way to ease the newbies into the world, and (perhaps more importantly) the established Glitchen culture.
    I find myself in an odd middle ground where I played Glitch back in alpha and early beta, but then was absent from the game for a few months leading up to the launch. As a result, I get the old players' frustrations with the influx of oblivious newbies, but also feel the new players' intimidation by the vastness of the world and the depth of the culture, customs, and community already established. A more organized way to connect new players with experienced players would help assuage both of these problems.
    Posted 15 months ago by Matt Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks, Matt! :D It's not a particularly new idea, but I think it could be really helpful.
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I don't know all the answers, but v happy to mentor a couple of Glitches.
    Posted 15 months ago by Snazzlefrazz Subscriber! | Permalink
  • As someone that has only played for about five hours, I would love to be shown around / adopted! I feel a bit oblivious and directionless atm haha. I'm sure other newbies feel the same.
    Posted 15 months ago by Raelin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • This is a great idea, i'm a noob and it'd be interesting to get to know other players who don't act like idiots.

    Maybe it'd be good to get a group going for it?
    Posted 15 months ago by Kamwah Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I like this idea, too. When my greeter first greeted me, I had no idea what kinds of questions to ask. In fact I think my main question was something like, can I summon you like a genie later on when I know what to ask? Now that I've been playing for awhile, I have tons of questions that I KNOW have easy answers but I'm spending all this time outside the game (on the wiki, mostly) trying to figure stuff out. It would be cool to have someone like a big sister or something -- someone I knew it was okay to bug every once in awhile. It's weird, because I have all these levels and achievements and stuff but I still don't know stupid things like where to go to mine (besides that group mining place which is kind of scary because apparently there are all kinds of ways to do it totally wrong), or how to teleport, or even how to buy a house.

    Oh, and the ghost thing. I guess if I'm trying to find ghosts that probably means I'm not a super-new new kid anymore, huh. Great. Now I've just totally disqualified myself from the adopt-a-newbie program. Maybe there should be an adopt-the-differently-abled-semi-intermediate-player program. Can I sign up for that?
    Posted 15 months ago by Sirentist Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Sirentist: There's no disqualifications. :) You feel like you'd like to have someone you can bug with questions, so you can totally be adopted.

    Also, I'll be the first to adopt, and I'll take all three of you-- Raelin, Kamwah, Sirentist. I probably won't adopt any more than that, though. <3
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd support this idea too! I'd like to help! I proposed starting an adopt-a-newbie group in another thread too, and it seems like an idea that's been tossed around by a few of us, so maybe we can do that, with some tips and guidelines on what we might do with our newbies? Like...not teleporting them to Aranna and then abandoning them XD I keep having to remind myself that it's not as funny of an idea as it might sound in the first place...

    ....

    *innocent*

    ....

    ANYWAYS! A group can work, for those who want to be adopted or would like to adopt? Can categorize by adopters and adoptees, or something? So... I would like to adopt a newbie!
    Posted 15 months ago by Jia-pop Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hmm, going to have to think about the group idea.
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • This is an awesome idea and I'd like to help out where I can.  Anyone who wants to add me as a friend can do so or poke me IG.  As long as I am online I'm happy to be of help to anyone who needs it.  
    Posted 15 months ago by Daffy Lurksalot Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I also like to cultivate relationships with new players on an individual basis. Just answering one-shot questions in global/live help often seems insufficient to me, and it's nice to follow-up on how individual players are getting along.

    I imagine that new players have a lot on their plates between figuring out items, areas, movement, skills, etc. When looking for help, they are probably not going to venture to the forums/groups first, especially when global chat and live help are more readily available for their immediate needs. A mentoring system may be more effective if adopters befriend newbies who ask questions in those chats by greeting them with an IM or hanging out in the Groddle areas and simply offering mentoring services in local chat. A group made for adopters could potentially make outreach efforts more efficient (e.g. Make-a-Newbie-Friend-Saturdays, putting together greeting bags, etc.).
    Posted 15 months ago by Melody Pond Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I gave a greeter bag to a newbie today and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
    Posted 15 months ago by anonymoose Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Sounds like a good idea. I'd be willing to help newbies :D
    Posted 15 months ago by Demaria Subscriber! | Permalink
  • *dances* <3 So many lovely helpful Glitchen! I feel bad for nabbing the three newbies so fast! (They're mine now. =[)
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes please! As a newbie I would definitely love a mentor. :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Tickles Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ah, I don't mind taking a newbie or donating to welcome to Ur packages. I also support the idea of a group for an easy coordination channel, but I can also see where it might unwanted.
    Posted 15 months ago by Caesura Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I've only been playing for a day or two now (signed up last week, but don't really get to play on the weekends right now, some times being an adult is rough man!), and so right now I am just randomly learning everything, and just wandering around trying to figure out a direction.

    I do spend a lot of time tabbing out to figure out things. Like whats the best way to replenish my energy (I run out of energy all the time it seems like!), and how to best keep my mood up, and just general things like that and so on and so forth!

    So all that gibber gabber being said, I wouldn't mind being adopted! Then later on after I get a hang for the game itself, I would totally adopt someone too!
    Posted 15 months ago by Logicaly Impaired Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I already adopted a few before this came up so I am happy freelancing lol if you see me around I will be happy to help
    Posted 15 months ago by SookieYaki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Cool idea!
    Posted 15 months ago by CeCe Music Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'll take Tickles!
    Posted 15 months ago by CeCe Music Subscriber! | Permalink
  • wa-hay! Hi people, I didn't get greeted either =( I am definitely looking for a lovely mentor to show me around this beautiful world, and happy to share whatever I can in exchange (or just send some (((hugs))) your way). 

    Thanks!

    warki
    Posted 15 months ago by warki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • You might be interested in the FAQ Group or the Newbies' Social Club, both of which cater to the needs of new players. 
    Posted 15 months ago by glum pudding Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love this idea. :)
    Posted 15 months ago by emdot Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @warki - Add me as a friend and we can hang out, dude.  When you see me online, that is.
    Posted 15 months ago by Daffy Lurksalot Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So I was about to post a massively long essay about the pros and cons of having a group. It had arguments and counter arguments and then I realized that I'd only been writing about it so that I could think it out logically and figure out how I really feel about how to do a group effectively. Here are my thoughts:

    1. Let's do a group! That's a great idea.

    2. Let's not get too much ahead of ourselves just yet, kiddos. Newbie bags would be cool, but they'd be very expensive (and I know that I certainly don't have the resources to spare just at the moment--I have a 15k house, 976 currants to my name, and a debt of 6000 to Kelfin, ehehehe.) For now, let's slow down and limit ourselves to JUST organizing the adoption process--there's lots of newbies running around, and getting them friends and guidance and a cultural identity is more important than giving them a bag full of sammiches or whatever.

    3. It's hard for newbies to find the group, so if we do this, I want a bunch of us to get together and do a pamphlet campaign throughout Groddle--or all Ur, if you wanna get fancy and daring. (By pamphlet campaign, I mean that we mass-produce advertisements and drop a couple of them on every street.) The pamphlets will say something like "Hello, newbie! Pro tip: If you'd like some guidance, put yourself up for adoption in the Ur Newbie Adoption Agency group. etc etc etc"

    Thoughts questions comments?
     
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Daffy: Was that an official adoption, or...? XDD
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love this idea.  But I am known to kill house plants quite regularity with neglect.  I'm certain that I would do the same with a newbie, unintentional of course!  That and I have the attention span of a gnat.....oh look...small shiny object with no intrinsic value...~~runs off~~
    Posted 15 months ago by Stormy Weather Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm in. I'm not the most experienced of folks, but I'd love to adopt a newbie. I have started helping out a neighbor I bumped into that bought one of the houses on my block, and that's pretty awesome because we can visit each other and I can show her hands on how to do some stuff in game.  Maybe knocking on your neighbor's doors is a good route to find some newbie friends?m
    Posted 15 months ago by Pima Subscriber! | Permalink
  • *ahem* adopt me! *sneaks away*

    p.s. no need to spend currant on me, i just need to figure this game out :) - i'm doing ok so far, level 12!
    Posted 15 months ago by NicSTX Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I would totes appreciate some guidance from a Glitch mentor.

    I'm kind of shy about asking random strangers questions because a) they may not know and b) they might get annoyed.

    So put me under the adoption list!

    And thanks for posting this, Arii. It's a great idea!
    Posted 15 months ago by le beebs Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I know I sound like a broken record here, but since there's already a group, it might be a good idea to use it.  Banding together is generally more effective than splintering off into different factions all trying to accomplish the same goals.
    Posted 15 months ago by glum pudding Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @glum pudding: You're right! Banding together makes us stronger. :) I don't have much experience with either of the two groups you mentioned. I joined the Social Club for about five minutes when I was a newbie, but it wasn't my kind of thing... I feel like the kind of newbies who thrive in the social club aren't the kind of newbies that would be interested in being adopted, and vice versa.

    I've been pondering whether or not what we're trying to accomplish really IS the same goal--does it overlap enough to use the same group? It's not really something I can quantify--it's not the FAQ group, and it's not the Social Group, which are both fantastic. What I'm trying to do here is provide another resource for the newbies who might not be interested in using either of those groups, but who might benefit of having an older-sibling type player in the game who can tell them that no, the Great Rock Respawning Debate doesn't mean that mining is something to be scared of.
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I have befriended or accepted befriending from many new players.  I enjoyed meeting them and am happy to help them any time I am in the game and not Greeting others.  "Newbie" is a good word!  Since the reset I have enjoyed being an unofficial newbie myself.  I have enjoyed experiencing the game anew.  I am surprised at how many things I forgot!

    Welcome New Friends!
    Posted 15 months ago by Brib Annie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd be happy to mentor. I'm still learning myself, having come to beta relatively late, but I'm helping where I can. :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Voluptua Sneezelips Subscriber! | Permalink
  • If anyone wants to go ahead and drop some notes about adoption, that'd be cool~ :D For now, just direct them to this thread.
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Am a noob who would love to be adopted.  Its lonely out there when you don't know anyone in the community yet.  Slowly getting into this.
    Posted 15 months ago by Gabalong Subscriber! | Permalink
  • This is a typical, cute Glitch idea.

    Kudos Arii!

    I'm just a Level 13, but any newbie in need of help; knock on my door! We're all newbies once, and I would have appreciated the help in the beginning.

    Don't be a stranger!
    Posted 15 months ago by Space Zombie Moe Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I've only been playing for 5 days (I'm now at level 13) but I already look for people who are at a lower level than I am and give them presents and stuff.  I love doing that.  When I'm running low on energy and I don't really want to do too much, but I still want to play, I look for people to give stuff to.  It's fun.
    Posted 15 months ago by Poppy of Detwoit Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'll be happy to be a mentor. Sign me up please!
    Posted 15 months ago by Cherio Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I've been slowing down on my quests and skills and looking for something else to do. This would be perfect! Send me a newbie friend :)

    Edit: Oh, we're supposed to pick. I'll take Warki then!
    Posted 15 months ago by Mikella Subscriber! | Permalink
  • 1. If you have a c/p blurb you can point me to - lemme at it, or I'll whip something together when I drop into pampleting mode next. (If I didn't love my name, this would be the point where I'd change it to Constable Visit...)

    2. Hrm, let's see, if we're still picking our mentees, I'll take Logically Impaired, for now.
    Posted 15 months ago by Caesura Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Arii - It was meant to be.  It was late and I was half asleep when I posted it. :D
    Posted 15 months ago by Daffy Lurksalot Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'll pick NicSTX!

    Edit - 
    A little info about me as a player: I am all about achievements! If you're looking for a mentor who's really into nabbing those badges, let me know and I'll take you under my wing. :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Melody Pond Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Daffy -- Ah. XD I should have gone ahead and marked Warki off anyway... Well, you and Mikella can share! :D

    @Caesura -- ROFL ROFL ROFL CONSTABLE VISIT THAT'S HILARIOUS. YES.
    Ahem.
    Here's your blurb: "Hello newbie! Do you need guidance? How about a friend you can bug about non-intuitive things like the acquisition of salt, papers, and cheese?

    Have you considered putting yourself up for adoption? There's a thread up right now on the forums, titled "Adopt-a-Newbie". If you think that'd be helpful, check it out."


    Also, YES, PLEASE PICK YOUR OWN NEWBIE FROM THE LIST. THIS IS NOT A MATCH-UP. I'M A SENIOR IN COLLEGE, I DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO THAT SHIT FOR YOU. :D

    NEWBIES! IF YOU ARE SHY ABOUT POSTING, YOU CAN CONTACT ONE OF THE MENTORS ON THE LIST ABOVE AS WELL AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEY'D VOLUNTEERED! :D

    IF YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING TO  BE A MENTOR: Please say so explicitly. Arii ain't so good with the subtle. 8[
    Posted 15 months ago by Arii Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Then I'd like to adopt genbeeb and help them overcome that shyness! This'll be a lot of fun!
    @genbeeb, adding you, so don't be afraid :P I'll see you in game some time soon! (probably tomorrow! XD)

    I am also open to newbies who may be shy about posting here to send me an IM in game. I usually make a few comments in global chat, so it shouldn't be too hard to get a hold of me. Hm...I don't have the biggest house, but maybe I'll host a party to show off our newbies. We'll see if I get the time. For now, I'm okay with people IMing me.
    Posted 15 months ago by Jia-pop Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Daffy: Sorry! I looked at the list before I read all the comments. If you want Warki all to yourself I can pick someone else :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Mikella Subscriber! | Permalink
  • TY, Jia-Pop!

    Looking forward to seeing you in-game. ^-^
    Posted 15 months ago by le beebs Subscriber! | Permalink
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