[Namron] Re: Namron Digest, Vol 17, Issue 74

[Kayci McKinley]

I would also be willing to "mentor" newcomers.  Having had a similar
experience when I first joined, I completely agree that this is a problem
that needs to be addressed.  I also do not have time to organize it, but
would be more than happy to help.
Nicolaea

> Isobel,
> 
> You bring a great point up. Newbies are often left to find their own way. I
> joined because a friend of mine was involved, and held my hand for a few
> months until I found a "group" to play with.
> 
> Many of you won't beleive this, but I am very shy and quiet in new situations.
> Unless my smartass side can't restrain itself any more.
> 
> But a formal mentoring program (or semi-professinal hand holders in my case)
> would ease things. Very few people are able to just step forward and jump into
> things when they don't know anyone.
> 
> I think establishment of a group/circle of mentors would be a wonderful idea.
> Given the varied activities, I don't think it would be best to assign a single
> mentor to a new player. But a varied group would allow the new player to meet
> different mentors, and participate with different people/groups.
> 
> While I don't have the time to organize a group like this, I'd be delighted to
> help new players as a "guide" through the events I go to.
> 
> Matthias 
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