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The Mentor Program

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/tf2mentors
irc.gamesurge.net #tf2mentors

About:

The TF2 Mentor Program is a program set up to help bridge the skill gap for players new to competitive TF2. One of the main problems with getting into competitive play is how different it is compared to public play, so the mentor program has been set up to help ease the transition. The community should not be divided between seasoned players and newer ones, so the program is made to help the community grow, thrive, and live within a positive atmosphere - rather than look down on players new to the community.

The Goals:

1. To improve the skill level of newer players, helping them, whether it be about strategy, aim, positioning, getting to know their class, a map, or just being comfortable with their play style and with their team.
2. To keep new players interested and active within the competitive TF2 community, through positive encouragement.
3. Allow higher level players to reveal knowledge that would otherwise be hidden to newcomers
4. To inspire a positive TF2 community, setting an example so that others will be inclined to help as well.

Mentoring is offered by players who have experience in competitive play and are willing to help out newer players. This is available both for individuals and groups/clans.

How it works:

The Mentor program works both out of these forums and through various chat programs.

If a new player wants to be mentored, they can apply on these forums, in the Mentor/Mentee Applications subforum.

Most mentor/mentee assignment is done by the mentee posting on a mentor's information thread or contacting them through steam.

If you just need a quick question answered, or want someone to show your team / yourself something, you can look in the irc channel (#tf2mentors in irc.gamesurge.net) or in the steam group chat (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/tf2mentors)

What a mentor can do for you:

A mentor will be able to help increase your skill level. This means giving you tips and point out things to improve in your game play, as well as answering questions you may have. This could be anything from learning how to aim effectively, weapon choice, positioning, communication, movement, teamwork, and answer other questions you may have.

If you are doing a group "lesson," the mentor can point out your teams strengths and weaknesses, explain how to position yourselves, explain terminology (ie names of locations), explain when to push and hold, and answer questions you or your team may have.

What you can do to help:
If it seems like you would be a good candidate to be a mentor, you can apply to become one in the Mentor/Mentee Applications subforum.

You can also spread the word about the mentor program, telling people about it and linking them here, inviting players to the steam group, telling them about the irc channel, or just by participating yourself you are helping.

Contact info:
cr/:) -
Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/period
IRC: cr`

Fish #641 -
Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/fish641
IRC: Fish641

trainRiderJ -
Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/trainRiderJ
IRC: trainRiderJ|TWL

You can also contact one of the other mentors through IRC or find them in the steam group.