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Mentor/Mentee Info & Sign-up Thread

about 10 years

There is no longer any head of the Mentoring Program. Sims, the site administrator, will now oversee the program. Please PM Sims for questions, comments, feedback, or about anything related to the Mentoring Program.

If you cannot post but would like to sign up, please Private Message (PM) Sims.

This thread has been remade from https://epicmafia.com/topic/61380 because it's easier for me to edit this thread rather than message thebrontosaurus every time I want to edit something in it lol.

The Mentor-Mentee Program: What it is

This program is designed to help mafia players of all experience levels improve their knowledge and skill-set through the guidance of mentors. Mentors are chosen by moderators as players who have a deeper understanding of the game and are willing to share that with others. As a mentee, you will work with a mentor or mentors at your desired pace and times. Mentees: How to sign up If you are interested in joining the new mentor-mentee program as a mentee, please post here and we will add you to our mentor spreadsheet and be in touch with you soon. We would like to be as accommodating as possible so giving us an idea of your particular wants from this program and any particular preferences (including mentor choice) is completely welcome.

Once a mentor-mentee pairing is approved, you'll receive another PM and you'll be able to begin working things out with your mentor. If you cannot post in this topic, Private Message (PM) Sims or your mentor.

How it works:

The basic program introduces players to mafia through Classic Mafia, a standard and simple mafia setup. Here, you will be introduced to terminology such as "lylo," "mylo", "bussing", "lurking", "fos", etc., and their definitions. We will explain the basic mechanics of a game, as well as answer any site/game/tactics questions you have. Once you feel comfortable with basic aspects of the site and game, we recommend playing some on your own (you can of course feel free to ask the mentors for anything). If you desire more from the program, we will set you up with a personal mentor for more advanced training!

The advanced program is based on mentor oversight in ranked and unranked games. The site administrator implemented a function that allows a mentor to see his or her mentee's role without directly participating in the game. They will be able to share their thoughts and give guidance to their mentees. Mentees may also opt to play competitive games with their mentors and debrief when it's over (mentors cannot under any circumstance treat you any differently than any other player in a ranked game). Flexibility is encouraged to accommodate your needs and you can expect this from your mentor.

There is no 100% systematic way to get better at mafia, so I will stress that you communicate with your mentor(s) and accurately express your thoughts and needs. All feedback is appreciated.

> Format for Applying to be a Mentor Please PM this to Sims - If you have previously applied before, there is no need to re-apply. We have your application on file. We add mentors on an as needed basis and will get in contact with you if there is an opening.

Main Username:

Date sent:

  • What qualifies you to be a mentor?
  • Why do you want to be a mentor?
  • Which level of mentees would you like to teach?
  • What would you like to get out of the mentoring program & what would you like to give to it? What days and times are you available to mentor, on a regular basis?

> Format for Applying to be a Mentee Please post these applications in thread and you will be placed shortly after. Once placed, please PM Sims to request access to the Mentoring Lobby.

  • Main username:
  • Type of mentorship: [basic, intermediate, advanced]
  • Availability:
  • Additional notes:

Basic Level Mentoring is for new players who are trying to learn basic strategy and technique, understanding common training lobby setups as well as become more familiar with the site and mafia in general.

Intermediate Level Mentoring is for players who are interested in learning some of the more advanced roles and setups that are commonly used in Competitive play in both Training and Comp Lobbies. By this point, you’ll have a firm grasp on the basics and are interested in learning many popular competitive setups, strategies and techniques.

Advanced Level Mentoring is for players who are experienced in many common competitive setups and are looking to zero-in on specific skills and strategies and trying to improve their gameplay at a high level. Think of advanced mentoring as taking an independent study course at a university, focusing on what you’d like to work on with a mentor to guide you and help you reach your goal.

If you have ANY questions about this program or about your mentors, please PM Sims.

about 10 years
I want to apply as Mentor. c: I want to teach a pleayer or two my type of play and show them how they can reach better hights xD
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Main username: scoffer
Type of mentorship: advanced
Availability: 10 - 2
about 10 years
Main username:Simho0415
Type of mentorship:Intermediate
Availability:4PM~5PM on Weekdays(Possibly 8~10PM)
3~4PM on Saturdays 12~4 PM on Sundays GMT +10
Additional notes:I'd like to be more successful in scumtelling and not being scummy as mafia
about 10 years
1. Violaviolaviola
2. Intermediate or Advanced
3. 8PM on weekends (Eastern Time Zone)
4. I'm naturally scummy and I'd like to fix that, also I'd like to get better at scumtelling and being mafia sided
about 10 years
1. LynxJSA
2. Basic or Intermediate (kinda unsure, maybe start me with a basic mentor and then move me to an intermediate mentor when they think I am ready.
3. 3-10 pm Central Time on 3-4 nights each week. Also on midday on some weekends.
4. I have had a lot of success in a different strategy game, so I think I can become a great player on this site as well in the future (or at least I hope so)
about 10 years
When will the mentoring lobby be used again for some sessions?
about 10 years
lol pranay, you should learn the definition of convicted
about 10 years
change my mentor please. my current mentor has been convicted of cheating.
about 10 years
Mentee app:

Main username: Geoni

Type of Mentorship: Intermediate

Availability: Only on during the night on the east coast, from 9pm to 2-4 am. It really depends on the day.

Additional notes: I definitely would like to just have some general pointers about setups used in competitive and some strategies to use when you get a role that isn't favorably balanced in that specific setup.
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get 50,000 points. your skill doesnt matter
about 10 years
how do i become mentor
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i considered mentoring you because your av looked like Beef Supreme in the thumbnail but its just some disney chick
about 10 years
Format for Applying to be a Mentee
Main username: Surprised
Type of mentorship: Basic/Intermediate
Availability: After 15 Oct 2014(Placing this early as I have my year-end exams next week and placing this so I won't forget) Saturdays&Sundays from 7pm-11pm GMT+8<-- This will be hard for Giga to place me T_T
Additional notes: I tend to claim slower and I need more help in getting others to believe me. I tend to get others to be suspicious of me. I need a reliable and extremely experienced mentor!
about 10 years
Main username: mirolala
Type of mentorship: Basic - Intermediate
Availability: Usually available after 5:00pm EST weekdays/ends
Additional notes: I lurk way too much and come off as scummy. I'm not good at ccing. I want to learn how to scumhunt. I want to learn other set ups other than classic and fancy pants for ranked.
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Is that a Skype affair or does it use a party game?
about 10 years
Alright, on October 11th at 7:30PM EST we will be having our next chat session in which we bounce around ideas/suggestions and give general feedback about the program. This is something I try to do once or twice every couple months just to see where we're at as a whole and if things need to change then we all know what those things are. Last time we didn't get too big of a turnout, I'm hoping by advertising it earlier this time that we'll get a larger crowd for it. Remember that this benefits all of us and it really would be greatly appreciated if a lot of people show up for it.

Cheers
about 10 years

jazminef says

HELLO, WOULD LIKE A MENTOR


You have to apply using the format outlined in this thread; sorry, but I need more information than this in order to place you.
about 10 years
Main username: demonchan
Type of mentorship: basic to intermediate
Availability: 8pm to 1am EST usually weekdays, any time of day weekends, really varies around me going to classes
Additional notes: someone recommended that i ask for ucklar or beccaecca, but really i'm just happy with someone nice!! pls help me be better at maf and learn setups and how to scumhunt ok
about 10 years
Main username: xYami
Type of mentorship: basic to intermediate
Availability: 6pm to 6 am (UTC-8)
about 10 years
HELLO, WOULD LIKE A MENTOR
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Main username: Harunan
Type of mentorship: Intermediate
Availability: Pretty much any time because I have no life. :) Best times to catch me are usually 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM and evenings 8:00 PM on
Additional notes: teach me how to not look scummy because i lurk and dont have anything of importance to say 8'( i'm okayish in sandbox but not main p.s. let Jackhammer mentor me pls I love him best
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Trisp says


Jackhammer says

@Trisp she self deleted, sadly.


is that what the mods told you? i'm sure the mods deleted her


She's a close friend of mine and we used to chat regularly. So no, that's not "what the mods told me".
about 10 years
Seraphinite selfdeleted. As a result, I don't know who all of her mentees were. If Seraphinite was your mentor when she selfdeleted, please PM me and I will replace you.
about 10 years

Jackhammer says

@Trisp she self deleted, sadly.


is that what the mods told you? i'm sure the mods deleted her
deletedabout 10 years
@Trisp she self deleted, sadly.