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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.

over 9 years
I'd make the best mentor here...

Everybody loves the billy!

I can teach you how to win as any role! That includes fool and killer too!

Ultimate strategy = Be emotional only when you are strung out on caffeine/amphetamines... because you can fake your emotions on there. Do not play while drinking more than 1 standard drink every 45 minutes. Do not play while stoned... unless if you're somehow a god when you're high. Encourage others to speak up and state their case. Always listen to your opponents... that's how you beat them. Use their words against them.

Also, have fun! Without fun, you're a nerb. And when you speak in CAPS, keep it to 2 lines maximum. 3 lines is pushy, and 4 lines means you're pissed off and nobody can think well when they're pissed off.


Also, make sure you say LOL a few times a game... this helps others to trust you and agree with your line of thought.

Ok, make me a mentor now, plz.
over 9 years
bell....mods, make me a friggen fraggen mentor
over 9 years
Also,

Main username: coldblood11
Type of mentorship: intermediate
Availability: 5 PM to midnight, Eastern European Time
Additional notes: I'm interested in being a better maf.
over 9 years
Any intermediate mentor here awake around 5 PM to midnight, Eastern European Time? PM me please if you can.
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Someone teach me how to play this game I cant remember anything
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SuperNova says


yoyo200900 says

yoyo200900, advanced, 24/7


I'm ok to be your mentor to improve your basic level.


it's a deal, pm me
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Main username: Scum
Type of mentorship: Intermediate
Availability: GMT times
Additional notes: I want to get better reads primarily
over 9 years

yoyo200900 says

yoyo200900, advanced, 24/7


I'm ok to be your mentor to improve your basic level.
over 9 years
Main username: Evil

Type of mentorship: Any, although I work well with beginners.

Availability: Times fluctuate day to day, especially on the weekends. However, I am generally always on from 21:00 EST, until midnight, even if I am not actively playing. I am on sporadically most weekends, usually in the afternoon and at night.

Additional Notes: I enjoy mentoring, and I am generally fairly patient. I do well in most situations on mafia, and have a very firm understanding of most of the popular setups.
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yoyo200900, advanced, 24/7
over 9 years
Hey, add Awnny to my mentees thx
over 9 years
Maybe someone should put in a guide to what the different types of mentorship mean.

I think people are ranking themselves slightly ahead of where they are.
over 9 years
Main username: Kayato
Type of mentorship: Intermediate - Advanced
Availability: Will vary greatly, but most common times will be around 4-6 p.m. (mon-fri) Pacific Time and 8-11 p.m. (fri and sat) Pacific Time.

Additional Notes: I understand most strategies, but suffer from not being able to see why saying certain things makes me look ultra scummy and also having poor judgement when hammering, etc. I'm probably the most absent minded mentee anyone will ever have.
over 9 years
Main username: Imhereandyournot
Type of mentorship: [advanced]
Availability: 5-7 (mon-fri) Australian Eastern Standard Time
Additional notes: Im really good except that town sometimes miss hammers me even though I am really townie always.

Also I am so kewl but I need to know how to hide as mafia anymore and my stats are that i was mafia 48:69 at one point which is 3 times more than the average of how much i should be mafia.
over 9 years
Main username: Ramanujan
Type of mentorship: Basic
Availability: 5-7 am BST any times Saturday and Sunday
Additional notes:
over 9 years
Main username: EileenShiau
Type of mentorship: intermediate or advanced (I dunno if I can be considered advanced)
Availability: Everyday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM EST, and usually 3:00 to 7:00 AM EST. More flexibility on weekends :D
Additional notes: I sometimes make the stupidest plays ._.
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wow dev. that's not nice
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why bump it, it sucks
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bump
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someone be my mentor :)
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Main username: h4vocsa
Type of mentorship: intermediate
Availability: GMT -> GMT+2 evenings
Additional Notes: I think I may be stupid
over 9 years
Main username: QueenAllie
Type of mentorship: advanced
Availability: Afternoon est ?
Additional notes: Need be smart girl! <3
over 9 years
Main username: Elrandal
Type of mentorship: intermediate
Availability: afternoon est on spring break atm
Additional notes: need overall help in winning
over 9 years
I know that im not super experienced but i am very active and i believe that i know most common setup pretty well. So, while not applying for a mentor, if anyone isnt getting paired fast enough and would like to learn the basics, im super fun and always open to help new players :)! add me on skype: ownchuf
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Main username: rainbowkitten
Type of mentorship: [basic, intermediate, advanced] basic
Availability: 5-7PM on weekdays or 3-5PM on weekends
Additional notes: --