Dungeon Mentors [Noob] v2.0
*IMPORTANT – use this thread
WHO ARE WE?
We Teach How We Want [Noob] is a guild for everyone who wants to learn doing dungeons or fractals, improve gameplay level in PvE or get ready for hardcore guilds.
every skill level is accepted as long as you truly have the willingness to learn.
You don’t have to represent the guild!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
To join as a student, you have to leave a post below, or PM me here or mail in-game.
PMs in-game can be easily overlooked so they aren’t recommended.
Remember to include your region (NA/EU), if it isn’t changed just mail me in-game.
Then you have to read the mentor list (available here in this thread) and choose a mentor for yourself.
PM him/her in-game and enjoy*!
* if you experience any bad behavior from a mentor or doubt their teaching skills, let us know.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
gw2dungeons.net by Wethospu – most reliable dungeon/fractal guide, also contains speedclear records
Dulfy class guides by [rT] members – extensive guides for every class
MENTOR LIST
(click a mentor name to open a new tab with some info about the mentor)
1. Class Mentors - answers all questions about a class, helps you optimize your dps, rotations, gear and traits.
Necromancers:
- Sublimatio.6981 [rT] (EU)
- Featherpillows.6750 (NA)
Thieves:
- FallenSentinel.6439 [DnT] (EU)/Dea.5841 (NA)
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA questions only&EU)
- Asherahi.6954 [Disc] (EU)
- draclyna.6407 [rT] (EU)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
- Dommmmmmmmmm.6984 (NA)
- SlyDevil.3952 (NA)
Warriors:
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (NA&EU)
- Enko.6123 [LOD] (NA)
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA questions only&EU))
- ivoboon.3048 [MYST] (EU)
- draclyna.6407 [rT] (EU)
Guardians:
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (NA&EU)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
- Dommmmmmmmmm.6984 (NA)
- SlyDevil.3952 (NA)
- Velho.7123 (NA)
Mesmers:
- Sanderinoa.8065 [rT] (questions only!) (EU)
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (EU questions only) & (NA)
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA questions only&EU)
- draclyna.6407 [rT] (EU)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
- Velho.7123 (NA)
Engineers:
- FallenSentinel.6439 [DnT] (EU)/Dea.5841 (NA)
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (EU questions only) & (NA)
- ELement.5647 [rT] (EU)
Rangers:
- Sublimatio.6981 [rT] (EU)
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA questions only&EU)
Elementalists:
- Enko.6123 [LOD] (NA)
- ivoboon.3048 [MYST] (EU)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
- SlyDevil.3952 (NA)
Revenants:
- Velho.7123 (NA)
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Shouldn’t you ask Iris to simply edit the original stickied post? I can’t imagine this would be able to be kept on the top for some time.
2. FotM Mentors - answers all questions about Fractals of the Mist, leads you through the fractals, shows you optimal tactics, pug tactics if required, etc.
- Sarahfull.4930 [TBS] (NA)
- Sublimatio.6981 [rT] (EU)
- FallenSentinel.6439 [rT] (EU)/Dea.5841 (NA)
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (NA ONLY)
- Enko.6123 [LOD] (NA)
- Asherahi.6954 [Disc] (EU)
- draclyna.6407 [rT] (EU)
- Nee.2073 [NA] (NA)
- Dommmmmmmmmm.6984 (NA)
- SlyDevil.3952 (NA)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
3. Arah Mentors - answers all questions about Arah, leads you through the paths, shows you optimal tactics, pug tactics if required, etc.
- Sublimatio.6981 [rT] (EU)
- FallenSentinel.6439 [rT] (EU)/Dea.5841 (NA)
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (NA&EU)
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA&EU)
- ivoboon.3048 [MYST] (EU)
- Asherahi.6954 [Disc] (EU)
- ELement.5647 [rT] (EU)
- draclyna.6407 [rT] (EU)
- zengara.8301 (EU)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
- Dommmmmmmmmm.6984 (NA)
- SlyDevil.3952 (NA)
- Featherpillows.6750 [LOD] (NA)
4. Aetherpath Mentors - answers all questions about Aetherpath, leads you through the path, shows you optimal tactics, pug tactics if required, etc.
- Sublimatio.6981 [rT] [EU]
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA&EU)
- Lilac.1608 [CORE] (NA)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
5. Other dungeon Mentors - answers all questions about specific dungeons, leads you through the paths, shows you optimal tactics, pug tactics if required, etc.
- Sublimatio.6981 [rT] (EU)
- FallenSentinel.6439 [rT] (EU)/Dea.5841 (NA)
- Zui.9245 [DnT] (NA&EU)
- haveageez.5349 [ION] (NA&EU)
- ivoboon.3048 [MYST] (EU)
- Asherahi.6954 [Disc] (EU)
- Metavox.1094 (NA)
- SlyDevil.3952 (NA)
If you’re interested in being a mentor, write to the leader (Sublimatio.6981) via forum PM or in game. Unless you’re from a known speedclear guild, you’ll have to be trialed.
A lot of bad players asked to become mentors so if you don’t know everything about your class or you are not able to solo in dungeons and you don’t even know boss mechanics, please don’t apply for mentor rank.
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I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Of course its not. Its the same guild and its got a number of the same mentors.
I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Pretty sure the old leaders have gotten burnt out and have stepped down. Though both are great people and have always been willing to help those who actually want it. Mentoring is… well, it’s draining. Getting a group of people who actually eat up what you put out is awesome, it’s great, nothing draining about that to me, but that’s a rarity. More often you get those just wanting you to carry them through some content, or that argue with you because what you suggest isn’t what they read somewhere or saw in a speed run. And, of course those that just can’t “get it” where half way through you’re both thinking “kitten , this just isn’t working.”
It’s a lot of work.
I wish I still had the energy. I made some friends that came into teaching runs with me, or that I was leading, but I just don’t have that kind of motivation anymore. I wish the new guys luck. There’s nothing wrong with a passing of the guard.
Godspeed.
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I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Pretty sure the old leaders have gotten burnt out and have stepped down. Though both are great people and have always been willing to help those who actually want it. Mentoring is… well, it’s draining. Getting a group of people who actually eat up what you put out is awesome, it’s great, nothing draining about that to me, but that’s a rarity. More often you get those just wanting you to carry them through some content, or that argue with you because what you suggest isn’t what they read somewhere or saw in a speed run. And, of course those that just can’t “get it” where half way through you’re both thinking “kitten , this just isn’t working.”
It’s a lot of work.
I wish I still had the energy. I made some friends that came into teaching runs with me, or that I was leading, but I just don’t have that kind of motivation anymore. I wish the new guys luck. There’s nothing wrong with a passing of the guard.
Jeebs, I’m still gona bring you along with me =)
I see it as a test, like the talk here before about stacking spots. Can I ( as a mentor ) explain and / or give reasons for everything that I am doing and explaining to people.
I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Pretty sure the old leaders have gotten burnt out and have stepped down. Though both are great people and have always been willing to help those who actually want it. Mentoring is… well, it’s draining. Getting a group of people who actually eat up what you put out is awesome, it’s great, nothing draining about that to me, but that’s a rarity. More often you get those just wanting you to carry them through some content, or that argue with you because what you suggest isn’t what they read somewhere or saw in a speed run. And, of course those that just can’t “get it” where half way through you’re both thinking “kitten , this just isn’t working.”
It’s a lot of work.
I wish I still had the energy. I made some friends that came into teaching runs with me, or that I was leading, but I just don’t have that kind of motivation anymore. I wish the new guys luck. There’s nothing wrong with a passing of the guard.
Jeebs, I’m still gona bring you along with me =)
I see it as a test, like the talk here before about stacking spots. Can I ( as a mentor ) explain and / or give reasons for everything that I am doing and explaining to people.
I’m always happy to come along as long as I’m not “the guy” I don’t have it in me anymore. That goes for any of the mentors, feel free to hit me up if you need to fill a group.
I would very much like to join this! I play on NA and my ign is Limabel. I play a necromancer and would like to learn all aspects of the game c:
Hi! I actually signed up in the original thread but I guess my timing is off. I main an ele, guardian and ranger. I would very much like someone to teach me the ins and outs of Arah. I’ve never run it and have been meaning to learn it for quite some time. Please add me!
Do you have a set schedule for teaching sessions?
Thanks!
Hi! My IGN is Sarwo and I main Ele, Thief and Warrior. I would like to learn more about fractals and soloing Arah. I play on NA servers.
Hi.
I main a Thief and I’d like to learn how to play better.
I can handle constructive criticism.
NA servers.
Congratulations on having rejuvenated the guild! Could I get an invite please? Playing on EU with several professions at level 80 and would like to get better at dungeons and fractals.
Hi! I actually signed up in the original thread but I guess my timing is off. I main an ele, guardian and ranger. I would very much like someone to teach me the ins and outs of Arah. I’ve never run it and have been meaning to learn it for quite some time. Please add me!
Do you have a set schedule for teaching sessions?
Thanks!
What is your region?
Also, not really, depends on the mentor you write to
Ps. all invites up to this point sent out
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Hello,
I’d really love to join the guild as a student, I mostly play Dungeons on either my Mesmer or Warrior <3
I’m on NA server and I play during OCX/Sea time
I’d love to join as a student! I’m currently playing a warrior in NA!
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I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Pretty sure the old leaders have gotten burnt out and have stepped down. Though both are great people and have always been willing to help those who actually want it. Mentoring is… well, it’s draining. Getting a group of people who actually eat up what you put out is awesome, it’s great, nothing draining about that to me, but that’s a rarity. More often you get those just wanting you to carry them through some content, or that argue with you because what you suggest isn’t what they read somewhere or saw in a speed run. And, of course those that just can’t “get it” where half way through you’re both thinking “kitten , this just isn’t working.”
It’s a lot of work.
I wish I still had the energy. I made some friends that came into teaching runs with me, or that I was leading, but I just don’t have that kind of motivation anymore. I wish the new guys luck. There’s nothing wrong with a passing of the guard.
Yeah I share the same opinion and sentiment. I was a mentor too, after all. It just became too hard to push myself to do it. Three years with the same stuff doesn’t help at all.
I just hope the new guys are as knowledgeable as the previous mentors, we don’t want to see a lowering of standards do we?
Hello!
I’d like an invite as a student, to learn, well, basicly all dungeon paths and Fractals. I have every class at level 80 and have done most of the dungeons and their paths, but I’d like to become better at them. It would be great if I could learn the paths properly. I main a mesmer, but I’ve started and am loving using my guardian.I’m on the EU servers.
I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Pretty sure the old leaders have gotten burnt out and have stepped down. Though both are great people and have always been willing to help those who actually want it. Mentoring is… well, it’s draining. Getting a group of people who actually eat up what you put out is awesome, it’s great, nothing draining about that to me, but that’s a rarity. More often you get those just wanting you to carry them through some content, or that argue with you because what you suggest isn’t what they read somewhere or saw in a speed run. And, of course those that just can’t “get it” where half way through you’re both thinking “kitten , this just isn’t working.”
It’s a lot of work.
I wish I still had the energy. I made some friends that came into teaching runs with me, or that I was leading, but I just don’t have that kind of motivation anymore. I wish the new guys luck. There’s nothing wrong with a passing of the guard.
Yeah I share the same opinion and sentiment. I was a mentor too, after all. It just became too hard to push myself to do it. Three years with the same stuff doesn’t help at all.
I just hope the new guys are as knowledgeable as the previous mentors, we don’t want to see a lowering of standards do we?
You dont have to bother about EU dungeon/fotm trials, we’re not sure about NA though, but Quaggan will help trial them on NA and we trust him. I will trial arah mentors so you can be sure they will be good.
Hello, I’d like an invite as a student too. I’d like to improve my thief gameplay and if the occasion arises i’d also love to learn how to play mesmer efficiently . Eu player. See you in game ^^
I just want to make sure this isn’t highjacking someone’s elses initiative, if all is fine, all is well!
Pretty sure the old leaders have gotten burnt out and have stepped down. Though both are great people and have always been willing to help those who actually want it. Mentoring is… well, it’s draining. Getting a group of people who actually eat up what you put out is awesome, it’s great, nothing draining about that to me, but that’s a rarity. More often you get those just wanting you to carry them through some content, or that argue with you because what you suggest isn’t what they read somewhere or saw in a speed run. And, of course those that just can’t “get it” where half way through you’re both thinking “kitten , this just isn’t working.”
It’s a lot of work.
I wish I still had the energy. I made some friends that came into teaching runs with me, or that I was leading, but I just don’t have that kind of motivation anymore. I wish the new guys luck. There’s nothing wrong with a passing of the guard.
Yeah I share the same opinion and sentiment. I was a mentor too, after all. It just became too hard to push myself to do it. Three years with the same stuff doesn’t help at all.
I just hope the new guys are as knowledgeable as the previous mentors, we don’t want to see a lowering of standards do we?
You dont have to bother about EU dungeon/fotm trials, we’re not sure about NA though, but Quaggan will help trial them on NA and we trust him. I will trial arah mentors so you can be sure they will be good.
Na fractal trials are mine then please
Region: EU
Hello, I’d like an invite as a student. I main warrior but do occasionally play other classes (mainly guardian and ele) I would like help with learning the arah paths preferably pug tactics as i mainly only do dungeons with pugs.
Thanks
Hi!
This is exciting! I’d like to an invite to be a student. I’m in NA. My main is elementalist. Let me know if you need any additional information.
Thank you!
Greetings! I’d be very interested in joining as a student! I just started doing fractals, have never done a dungeon, but would like to start doing some group content. I love to learn and this group sounds right up my alley. I mainly play thief and mesmer, NA region. Thanks to all the mentors!
I’d be interested in joining as well, been looking to do 30+ fractals, but I got the feeling I could use a few extra pointers. My main characters for fractals are my guardian and my elementalist. ^0^ (edit: NA server, forgot to say)
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I’m working on getting this stickied, btw.
Hi! I’m an ele on NA and need to learn everything! Can I get an invite as a student? Thanks!
Hi i am interested in getting experienced in dungeon’s and fractal’s and would like an invite please i have done some fractal’s and dungeons but not a lot.
Sorry Eu server i forgot to say
I’m working on getting this stickied, btw.
<3!
Hello Senpais, I would be interested in learning the ways of the dungeons. (NA)
Having just come back from an all too extended break, I’m in desperate need of some training on my thief!
Region: NA
Server: Dragonbrand
Char: Bas Flaith
I am a returning player with an account on NA, and one on EU server. NA side I have a lvl80 ranger from release, on EU server currently leveling an Ele. I’d like to be in the guild with both accounts, if that is possible, please.
NA: Nazdika.6419
EU: Jahas.6534
Hi, I’m interested in joining as a student. I regularly pug the lower dungeons but Arah is a huge step up that I would love some help with. I have near meta gear, (some sub optimal trinkets). I main a Warrior in NA. Thanks!
Hello! I am interested in joining as a student. I have never done any dungeons as I am discouraged by LFGs searching for experienced players only. I would love learning to be an effective thief. I play on NA servers. Thanks!
I can teach Arah 1 and 2 for non-speedrunners and also CM for casual groups that have a little bit of reflects and/or stealth (aka 1 Guard + 1 Thief or 1 Mes).
Feel free to try me out whenever, I’ll be on soon-ish.
I’m going to sticky this thread because it’s super helpful to our players. Thanks to everyone involved for helping out!
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I am currently in the guild but I am coming back from a very long break. Is their anything I need to do to update my information or can I just PM the specific mentors and start working on learning?
Thanks in advance.
Hello, this is a new topic of the “We Teach How We Want [Noob]”
A lot of bad players asked for mentoring so if you dont know everything about your class or you are not able to solo stuff in dungeons and you dont even know boss mechanics please dont waste our time.WHO ARE WE?
We Teach How We Want [Noob] is a guild for everyone who wants to learn doing dungeons or fractals,
every skill level is accepted as long as you truly have the willingness to learn.
You don’t have to represent the guild!
I just wanted to point out that you have two extremely conflicting ideals here and that the tone of the first part of this quote might be a misrepresentation of your actual intent. It comes off a bit hostile and demeaning which are not good aspects to have when you’re trying to teach players who are potentially new to dungeons.
You can’t claim to be a mentor for noobs to dungeons and then shun noobs because they don’t know how to solo dungeon content, or know every aspect of their class (especially in team play). Since a large portion of the game does not require direct play with a team or understanding team mechanics, the main introduction to working with other classes directly comes from experiencing dungeons.
I love the idea, and what you are striving to achieve, hence my reason for posting feedback on this section. A lot of people are afraid to even try because they’re afraid people will be impatient, rude, or belittle them while they are trying to learn. This can be permanently damaging and turn people off from some otherwise very rewarding content if not properly kept in check.
Unless of course this message is meant to be directed at those seeking to BE a mentor, not those seeking MENTORING.
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I would love an invite as a student to learn most dungeons. My ID is Unhygienix.2834 (NA). I have refrained from running many dungeons because of the reason Sondergaard just posted; the fear of people being imptient, rude or belittling while trying to learn.
Hello, this is a new topic of the “We Teach How We Want [Noob]”
A lot of bad players asked for mentoring so if you dont know everything about your class or you are not able to solo stuff in dungeons and you dont even know boss mechanics please dont waste our time.WHO ARE WE?
We Teach How We Want [Noob] is a guild for everyone who wants to learn doing dungeons or fractals,
every skill level is accepted as long as you truly have the willingness to learn.
You don’t have to represent the guild!I just wanted to point out that you have two extremely conflicting ideals here and that the tone of the first part of this quote might be a misrepresentation of your actual intent. It comes off a bit hostile and demeaning which are not good aspects to have when you’re trying to teach players who are potentially new to dungeons.
You can’t claim to be a mentor for noobs to dungeons and then shun noobs because they don’t know how to solo dungeon content, or know every aspect of their class (especially in team play). Since a large portion of the game does not require direct play with a team or understanding team mechanics, the main introduction to working with other classes directly comes from experiencing dungeons.
I love the idea, and what you are striving to achieve, hence my reason for posting feedback on this section. A lot of people are afraid to even try because they’re afraid people will be impatient, rude, or belittle them while they are trying to learn. This can be permanently damaging and turn people off from some otherwise very rewarding content if not properly kept in check.
Unless of course this message is meant to be directed at those seeking to BE a mentor, not those seeking MENTORING.
“A lot of bad players asked for mentoring "
" for everyone who wants to learn doing dungeons"
isnt it clear?
I’m pretty sure with “mentoring” and bad players he meant bad players applying to be mentors. I guess the requirements for learning are none.
Best thing to do, I guess, would be changing mentoring to mentorship.
Guardian main since launch
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Your English is not bad but it’s not obvious in the same way you think it is. A glance at the text also raises my eyebrows a bit. Reworded:
“A lot of bad players asked to become mentors”
Your English is not bad but it’s not obvious in the same way you think it is. A glance at the text also raises my eyebrows a bit. Reworded:
“A lot of bad players asked to become mentors”
fixed thanks
I may not be a leader anymore although I’ll step in, in regards to trails:
Please don’t be scaried about the fractal trails ( or any trials); They aren’t meant to be hard. We are just making sure you know your stuff and are able to teach to others. We need to know you would be fine on your own teaching and would be able to answer questions your students have like why do things like this. I would like to think all mentors and students remember that there is multiple ways to both teach and learn and that word of mouth plays a huge part here for our mentors rep.
If anyone needs help/tips on mentoring I will try my best to help. If any real life teachers have any tips or anything that would help, we would love to hear from you as well! All information would help greatly us.
Sarah
I’m interested in being a student! I’ve been away from the game for a long time and though I do a lot of research I have almost no experience in the dungeons these days.
Please shoot me a message in game via mail or pm!
Please don’t be scaried about the fractal trails ( or any trials); They aren’t meant to be hard.
Sry Sarah but they are meant to be hard. Harder trial = better player = better teacher. Simple. Easy trial means a lot of bads can teach others and i dont think its a good idea especially for class mentors.
Sarah, we actually want trials to be hard, we want teachers to be on a speedclear guild level, to help students learn and hopefully join a speedclear guild or be on the same level.
btw. soon, I’m going to create a list of tips for mentors so that we’re clear on how to teach exactly in order to be most effective
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