I've always roleplayed that "rank" wasn't necessarily specific numbers in specific skills but rather an overall rank within the guild, just like a rank in the military, etc. If you were spouting out numbers, that'd be different, but just mentioning a "rank" isn't a problem in my eyes.

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"Come fairies, take me out of this dull world,
For I would ride with you upon the wind and dance
Upon the mountains like a flame." -- W.B. Yeats

I've always looked at TRADER socials as times when TRADERS can get together and talk about whatever concerns them. Not time for self-appointed policemen to get their dander up about a word.

As for how long you've been a trader, not nearly as long as me, dearie. Case in point, you're a prydaen. Prydaens weren't even around when I joined the guild.

Bags




"Word on the street is, ya been lookin' out for the best interests of the Guild."

The issue isn't really who is older, that is just stupid to argue. "I've been around longer then you so YOU have no right to say anything to me"..... sounds very childish. I have 150 ranks of whatever is IMO out of character .. you can easy say lessons I'm a Master in XXX or i've taken 150 lessons of something. I think the only thing was trying to be promoted was a good Roleplay IC image to the same people, that most OLDER players complain about being OOC all the time with their actions or talk.

I just feel the OLDER roleplayers of a guild should lead by example.


Those who pride themselves on being the Hunter can easily become the prey.

Aren't mentors generally choosen because of their ability to role play vs being an accomplished skill trainer/circler. I've yet to see a Trader mentor who really gave much effort to gaining ranks or figuring out how things work in DR, so much as just enjoying RPing with folks and socializing.

So I assume that is what our GMs are looking for when they put Mentors in this position. Maybe new players should learn as much on their own vs putting me there rambling off the A,B,Cs of how-to-build a Trader, step 1, step 2, etc.

To me, this is the role a Mentor plays - greet, socialize, and generally try to make folks feel comfortable about the guild they are in.

This is all sort of an ugly episode. For me, I've enjoyed the socials, and I go there to socialize, and I don't care to listen to a bunch of numbers and stats spilled out (which I hear the rest of the week in DR), nor do we go there to be worshipped or idolized or pampered or whatever other agenda some old fart trader thinks to accomplish there. Some of the worst traders in the lands are the highest circles and highest skilled, but they excite nothing from a new player or me (when dealing with 'new owner' syndromes). Why should it? Time in game, lucky you. Time not in game but got a good deal on him/her, lucky you.

I'm posting to much lately...I'm starting to ramble.

I have enjoyed the socials.

Gidske

Mentors are chosen for a variety of reasons, one of which is roleplaying skill. There are other checks in place to see if the player of the Mentor character is well-versed in multiple guilds, races and Elanthian history. The main goal of the society is to help novices find their way around, and that includes giving guidance on roleplaying.

I will say that for those who attended the Social last night, a GM did not show up due strictly to OOC conversation. The reason is between the GM and the individuals they came to talk to. That is the last I intend to say on the conflict portion of this thread.

The point of the Socials, to my mind, has always been to provide a forum for new guildmembers to ask their questions, and interact with older guildmembers. It doesn't matter to me who answers the question, so long as the answer is accurate, which is why I encourage the novices to ask their questions out loud. This is also why I usually put question and answer first, regardless of whatever event I may have planned. If the questions and ensuing discussion take up the entire Social, the event can wait another week. The make-or-break period for a new player won't wait that long.

It also provides older guildmembers a chance to knock the dust of the trade route off your boots and have a little fun with everyone else knocking the dust off of their boots.

If there's something you'd like to see changed about the way the Socials are run, please feel free to make a post in Trader Events, or email me at my play.net address.

One of the many reasons to avoid mentors.

>I will say that for those who attended the Social last night, a GM did not show up due strictly to OOC conversation. The reason is between the GM and the individuals they came to talk to. That is the last I intend to say on the conflict portion of this thread.

You saying anything about it is more than you should.

Mentors have a bad habit of Violating Confidentiality, you seem to be no different.

However, as always if you have a problem with staff members (including Mentors) you should write to feedback, not post.