Post by Alex on Sept 21, 2010 16:05:08 GMT -5
Adopt A Newbie?
Chances you stumbled across this thread because you're new , you're curious about what this is, or you want to volunteer in this program. However, if you were directed to this thread, then chances are you were suggested to perk up on your role playing skills. No worries, though, here you pick who helps you. We don't mind if you can only post a few small paragraphs, or even if it's a few lines: That's what we're here for.
These "tutoring lessons" are quite self explanatory. Members listed below are all members who have volunteered in helping out new members find their way around. Their main goal is to help you become a better writer, but are also here to answer questions and generally help you out in any way they can.Adopting A Newbie
How does this work out? Well, below is a list of members who have volunteered to help out. In our form, we try to gather knowledge about the strengths, weaknesses, and general personality. This way you may find someone best suited to your personality.
When you find someone you believe is suitable to help you improve, all you have to do is fill out the form below. As annoying as it is, this way we can keep organized and decide on a mentor, as in some cases one of the volunteers might already have someone to help out. Please be aware, although we are here to help you, this is still a volunteer basis. We ask that new members be polite and respectful for those who are willing to take time out of their daily life in order to help you improve.
If you have any questions about the process, about a promising mentor, or you feel that you may better improve under a different mentor, feel free to post in the thread or send a staff member a Personal Message.
Newbie Form[b]Preferred Name:[/b] What do you prefer to go by?
[b]Activity:[/b] How active are you, daily (in and out of school)?
[b]Role Playing Experience:[/b] An estimate of your experience is alright.
[b]Mentor Of Choice:[/b] Who is your preferred mentor?
[b]2nd Mentor Of Choice:[/b] If that mentor is too busy, who would be your second choice?
[b]Goals:[/b] What are the results you are hoping to achieve from applying to this program?
[b]Other:[/b] Anything else you'd like to add?
Available Mentors
Preferred Name: Toki
Activity: On daily every day (available 6+ hours usually)
Role Playing Experience: intermediate-advanced
Strengths: Quality, diction, imagery
Pet Peeves: Hearing but not listening (yes, there's a difference), lack of motivation to take time to learn
Personality Tidbit: Patient, kind, honest, lenient
Personal Preferences: The patience to wait for replies, willing to take time to learn, and isn't easily offended
Newbies At One Time: one
Other: If I don't get to a thread after two or three days, please don't hesitate to PM and nag me.
Preferred Name: Rena
Activity: I usually pop on at least once a day, although when the school load gets heavy, I may not be on for two-three days in a row.
Role Playing Experience: I've been role playing six-seven years. I'd say I'm literate.
Strengths: I'd say being descriptive is one of my stronger role playing strengths. My grammar and spelling is decent as well. As for tutoring, I'd say I'm patient, kind, and willing to work with you.
Pet Peeves: People who intentionally use chatspeak, don't really want to improve, don't take my advice, and that's pretty much it.
Personality Tidbit: I'd say I'm a pretty fun, bubbly person. I'm generally upbeat, and I'm not going to ridicule someone who's genuinely trying to do better. Just do your best and you and I will get along just fine.
Personal Preferences: For them to be as patient with me as I am with them. To treat me with the same respect I treat them with.
Newbies At One Time: One.
Other: I'm in college, and this semester is really important for my future. As much as I love SA and the members, my school definitely comes first. It may take me days to reply. Just know it's not because I don't like you or don't want to role play with you, it's just because I have a lot of schoolwork and I have to do well.
Becoming A Mentor
So, you've decided you're capable in helping out a new player? That's great! However, please be aware before signing up that you must be dedicated. As much as you might want to help, ask yourself these questions first: Are you active daily? Can you control the length and quality of your posts? Do you accept the fact that your tutoring might not help as much as you'd like? If you thought no to any of these, unfortunately, chances are you aren't exactly fitted in becoming a mentor a new player. Although becoming a mentor to a newbie may not suit you, please remember there are always many other things you may be doing to help out Shelpey Alley and its community.
If you answered yes to those questions, then you're well on your way to becoming a volunteer mentor to a new member. Before moving on, we ask all future volunteers, new or old, to remember that these are new players. Although some may not be able to write as well as you, as a mentor, you must remember to be patient, polite, and respectful. If it turns out your pupil has decided they might be better off with a new mentor (or you might think that), do not be offended. There are always new players, and in the mean time, as previously said there are always other ways to help out Shelpey Alley. Lastly, remember as you fill out the volunteer form that honesty is stressed here.
If you have any questions about the process, about a newbie's progress, or you feel that you may not be best suited to your newbie, feel free to post in the thread or send a staff member a Personal Message.
Volunteer Form
[b]Preferred Name:[/b] What is your preferred name?
[b]Activity:[/b] How active are you, daily (in and out of school)?
[b]Role Playing Experience:[/b] An estimate is alright.
[b]Strengths:[/b] What are your strengths in general tutoring and role playing strengths?
[b]Pet Peeves:[/b] What annoys you about tutoring new members or in role playing?
[b]Personality Tidbit:[/b] Just a few words about you.
[b]Personal Preferences:[/b] Although not required, what do you have as a preference of the newbie that might choose you as their mentor?
[b]Newbies At One Time:[/b] How many newbies do you think you may handle at one time?
[b]Other:[/b] Anything else that you feel needs to be mentioned?
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