Any private worlds I should start observing that would A) Accept a Rookie even as a manager of a "Taill Ender Franchise and B) Have MENTOR type mentality among it's brethern!

Want to jump in, as I love what I see! From observing both private and public worlds, I feel that I would learn from a Private league more than a Public World. Don't mind getting beat up on!! That is how you learn and grow faster....make mistakes, correct the problem, and take that knowledge forward with you!

Suggestions on leagues I should start following Classifieds in?

I'd recommend checking the classifieds first. Good commissioners will start seeking owners before the world rolls AND lay out the requirements for entrance.

My advice would be to get one (or preferably 2 or 3) mentors who are outside of your world. Removes any bias or conflict of interest on their part in whatever advice they give you.

Check out the HBD Mentors thread for more info.

Not to bash the Mentor Program but I know some of them aren't active(and, as previously mentioned, others are dumb). May I suggest sitemailing all of them to ensure they're still active and interested?

Quote: Originally Posted By MikeT23 on 2/27/2010Not to bash the Mentor Program but I know some of them aren't active(and, as previously mentioned, others are dumb). May I suggest sitemailing all of them to ensure they're still active and interested

I did that the other day. Still awaiting responses from some. The list in the Mentor thread will be updated in a couple of days, after everybody gets back (or doesn't) to me. Some additional volunteers will be added as well.

May I now suggest that the ones who haven't already responded be removed? If I were a n00b, I'd want a reasonably quick response.

That will be part of the updates.