There is one unfortunate problem with a mentor system that makes me squeamish. Too often people these days don't want to patiently learn, they want a "win" button, and they assume "mentor" means ATM (yes, I sound grumpy & old even to me). Example -- I know many arena players get this frequently and are simply asked what gear to wear for what level and the player cares less about the "teaching" and more about just being handed the win.
Tell me about it Kath. I've jumped into PvP and found it boggling putting together set ups and counter set ups. I've played around with the wiki and guide for countless hours, comparing each set up with max buffage and forging. I've spent hundreds of dots on gear for my ladder. But without the help of players like Sithstress, Markaaron, egsix, and others, I'd be further behind in my efforts. Discussing YOUR kits with veteran pvpers, not asking for THEIR kits results in alot of help...
...and I'd like to mention that Chazz helped me immensely when I took his bounty, soft cleared him, and he buffed up, suited up, and kept switching gear to keep me thinking and adjusting, live. That was the best lesson on which kits need to be created to combat others. If some arena/pvp folk get touchy about their work, it's understandable....count me in this category now.
...DP
p.s. PvP is expensive if you want boss kits, but fun as hell.
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