I think it might be better if the mentees were to choose their mentors, instead of the other way around. (Actually, I think that's mostly how it was intended to work in the first place) Having one person picking up all the mentees just because they're quicker at it isn't exactly fair to the newbies who I feel deserve more one on one attention than a mentor with seven or so mentees can provide.
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06-17-2013, 02:58 PM
It's really a matter of who can handle the most. I mean, being faster and grabbing the most students isn't necessarily the right way to go about it (while being hilarious from a third party perspective), but I don't think it's wrong either if Shuck can handle it. As long as he can dedicate the time and patience into working with all of them, why not let him go for it? Some people may be able to put more on their plates than others. I don't necessarily think he should be stealing students from other mentors, but some mentors might have a different teaching method or schedule and will only be able to handle one or two at a time. That being said, I think everyone should at least get one student or it'll turn into Professor Shuck's Roleplaying 101 Class.
But really, if he can handle it, he can handle it. He clearly has the enthusiasm. On the note about students choosing their mentors. This is valid I suppose, but most people that are new to RP don't really know which direction they want to go in. In my opinion, introducing them to one initially and letting them decide if they want to stick with it or go to another mentor is the way to go about it. Just some thoughts. |
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06-17-2013, 03:14 PM
I agree with Ellie. Gerik's edited the OP to post links to each of the mentor's "summary" posts, and those seeking a mentor can kind of peruse them and see who has a similar style, RP's in a similar fashion, or has a character with a similar sort of background. It might be worthwhile to add an even briefer summary (maybe like 6 or 7 words about the mentor that can be added to the link) that sort of summarize the summary, as it were.
But I think it makes a lot more sense for those seeking a mentor to choose for themselves from the pool of available mentors. "One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others." Â ~ Lewis Carol
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06-17-2013, 03:38 PM
Shuck is pure evil, I just wanted everyone else to know this (If you handn't already figured it out). On the other hand, he is one hell of a cook
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06-17-2013, 05:17 PM
(06-17-2013, 04:46 PM)Shuck Wrote:(06-17-2013, 03:14 PM)Eva Wrote: I agree with Ellie. Gerik's edited the OP to post links to each of the mentor's "summary" posts, and those seeking a mentor can kind of peruse them and see who has a similar style, RP's in a similar fashion, or has a character with a similar sort of background. It might be worthwhile to add an even briefer summary (maybe like 6 or 7 words about the mentor that can be added to the link) that sort of summarize the summary, as it were. Agree to disagree. I'm still inclined to think that there would be a great deal more constructive feedback from someone who has actually RPed in a similar style or engaged in similar interactions as what the student is looking to do - more specific questions can be answered with greater accuracy based on past experiences in RP by a similar-minded RPer or similar character. There are plenty of alternative perspectives here on the RPC which can be solicited as well. But were I a student at any discipline looking for a mentor, I would want someone who held a similar mindset or similar views and still afforded a wonderful opportunity to learn. So I respectfully disagree with you on this point. "One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others."  ~ Lewis Carol
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06-17-2013, 05:17 PM
Please PM if interested in taking on a new RPer~Â
Right now I am: -Thinking about my character. Race, look, traits. -Learning the lore. Clarifications / quick answers would help -Picking a guild. Or maybe making one. Help? -Trying to figure out the whole RP community thing. If you can introduce me to a few friends, that'd be great. PM please, I might miss a reply on this thread. |
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06-17-2013, 06:49 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-17-2013, 06:57 PM by Varus.)
I'd be glad to answer any questions and provide feedback if anyone wanted any!
Also, I sent a PM to you Mechhead! EDIT: I sent a PM to everyone listed on the first page that didn't have a mentor, just in case they were left in limbo! EDIT2: Also, the people who I PMed are free to ask OTHER RPers for feedback as well! More opinions and new perspectives can shed some light on things that I don't notice or help you with questions I can't answer! |
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06-17-2013, 07:39 PM
I'd like to point out that while I don't have the RP experience or the time to be a full-on mentor, and I'm still learning some things myself, I do feel I have enough know-how when it comes to RP to answer any questions anyone might have. Especially if they don't want to dedicate themselves to a mentor.
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06-18-2013, 06:34 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-25-2013, 08:07 PM by Hyunseo.)
Hello! I'm looking to make a male Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te as my main character upon release of the game. However, it's very new to me, and the culture and lore of just the Miqo'te species in general is very different from anything I've played, and I feel like if I tried on my own to play out a character as such that I wouldn't be giving the race justice.
Also, FFXIV in general is completely new to me, so I want to make things right and learn as much as I can, but also have a buddy to show me the ropes. I could always use a friend and a mentor. Hopefully I'm not jumping in way above my head? Erm... I'm not new to RPing, but this whole story is so new that I feel that I need to take some baby steps. I'd also would love help with maybe figuring out what guild would be good for me? I'd really love a guild that would also be centred around roleplaying. EDIT: Currently, Dhesi'a is on server Gilgamesh. |
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06-18-2013, 08:50 PM
Hi, I guess I'm kind of in the same boat as Hyunseo as I also plan to play a male Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te. I've done tribal RP as I played a troll in WoW and I've also done a tiny bit of matriarchal type RP as well but I'm still worried that I wouldn't be able to do the race justice. My other concern is building the character's history as I recall reading that we will be able to re-customize our toons from 1.0 so not entirely sure how to work out that my character is already so experienced (lvl 34 dragoon). All in all I guess I'm just looking for someone to help me dip my toes in the water a bit before I dive right in!
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06-18-2013, 09:46 PM
I hate being the third 'planning to play a male Keeper of the Moon' post in a row... but yes... I am...
That said, I would really love someone experienced with the game and well versed in the lore to talk to about some of my ideas (utterly new to FFXIV, though I am in the beta... even if it's just causing more questions)... and well, just about going about things like where to post what and such in general. n__n; Â I'm a bit overwhelmed roaming through posts and trying to figure things all out, so PMs would be very lovely. |
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