In-game New Player Support. (Unofficial Guide Program)

[DES Mono]

Updated: 9/5/2013

I've been chewing on this idea for a while now, and after a while of thought, I would like to help facilitate it.

Spurred by a post over on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/c...ie_support_in/

The user "Cerus" states in a single, lonesome comment: "If someone feels like organizing a mentor group in some way, I'd love to join it." So here we go...

We are going to start off with something basic. As time goes on, this will be more organized and accessible, if not swallowed/dismantled by a official SOE (Sony Online Entertainment) "Guide Program" down the road...(I saw your comment on AGN Squad Beacon Maggie!)

New Players: You will find in this post a list of Players organized by Server, and then Faction. Please add the players of your server and faction to your friends list, and simply contact them in-game and ask for assistance. Don't forget, the volunteers on this list are people like you and I. Some we get along with, some we do not. If a volunteer doesn't "jive well" with you, then please try another one and do not get discouraged. We are all here to help. If you had a positive experience with a certain player, please post in here and I will like your post under their name!

**PLEASE NOTE** This is a unofficial volunteer program, if anybody on this list acts out of line with the PS2 (Planetside 2) EULA/ToS, please report them in-game to SOE. If you have the ability, take a screen shot of the incident and e-mail it to me at [email protected]. I will then address the issue, which may or may not lead to the removal of their name from the list.

TO BE ENTIRELY CLEAR: I am not affiliated in anyway with the individuals on this list, nor am I affiliated with SOE. I will not be responsible for the actions of individuals that volunteer to be apart of this list. They may not provide the help that you request, or in a manner that you request it. That is out of my control.

Volunteers: You will be advising players on any aspect of the game your can, if not be a friendly person for them to play with while coming to grips with the game. If you would like to have your name added to the list, please respond with -

• In-game name
• Server
• Faction
• Typical days and hours of play. (Ex. Mon. 6PM - 9PM EST., etc.)
• Areas of knowledge (Nothing specific is okay too!)
• Known languages

Also, if you could PM/DM/E-Mail me your E-Mail, that would be great. My e-mail: [email protected] (old email for old ideas, it will work well for this though)

**PLEASE NOTE** This is a volunteer program. You will be putting your neck out to help others but BE MINDFUL, you will deal with a variety of people, young and old, of all different cultures and backgrounds. I will not hesitate to remove you from this list should there be any issue involving players using you as a guide, and you do not keep those factors in mind. Thank you for your cooperation.

Any feedback on this would be fantastic. I figured I would start something due to the request and since it has also been tumbling in the back of my mind.

• Briggs (AU)

  • New Conglomerate
  • Terran Republic
  • Vanu Sovereignty

• Ceres (EU)

  • New Conglomerate
  • Terran Republic

    • Name: SebsterBL
      

      Times: Mon-fri 4pm onwards, anytime on the weekends
      Knowledge: All the classes(excluding max), and ground vehicle combat
      Language: English

  • Vanu Sovereignty

• Cobalt (EU)

  • New Conglomerate

    • Name: ISOmalia
      

      Times: Every day - 18:00 GMT+1 - 21:00 GMT+1
      Knowledge: Jack of all trades
      Languages: English, French, German

  • Terran Republic

    • Name: NitroHonk or Reddit
      

      Times: Weekdays 22:00 GMT+1 to around 3:00 GMT+1, varying on weekends
      Knowledge: Common knowledge of all classes and vehicles and a patient guide.
      Languages: English, German

  • Vanu Sovereignty

    • Name: SOLAR15 or Reddit: SOLAR15
      

      Times: Weekday 20.00 - 24.00 GMT, weekends varies but can be much longer hours/all day.
      Knowledge: Infantry Combat, Infantry Skills, Infantry Tactics, Command, Flying Scythe, Flying Galaxy.
      Language: English

• Connery (US West)

  • New Conglomerate

    • Name: Adgrounded
      

      Times: Wednesday-Thursday: 3:00-7:00 PM MST Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM MST
      Knowledge: Tanking; fairly proficient in other general areas
      Language: English

    • Name: Cerus
      

      Times: Frequently on 7PM-1AM CST, earlier and longer on weekends.
      Knowledge: No specialization.
      Language: English

    • Name: Grovzny
      

      Times: Evenings EST
      Knowledge: Heavy Assault, 1v1 dueling
      Language: English/some Spanish

    • Name: MagnmStallion
      

      Times: Evenings EST
      Knowledge: Medic, ground vehicles
      Language: English

  • Terran Republic

    • Name: Goron40
      

      Times: Evenings EST
      Knowledge: Medic
      Language: English

    • Name: Vohk
      

      Times: Typically around 7-11PM PDT, but my schedule is inconsistent.
      Knowledge: General play, strategy, ground tactics, squad leading.
      Language: English

  • Vanu Sovereignty

    • Name: TKing
      

      Times: If I play on weekdays it would be between 6-8 PM PDT/PST, and I play at random times during the weekend.
      Knowledge: General infantry play, Infiltrator (SMG and Sniping), Medic, MAX, squad play.
      Language: English

• Mattherson (US East)

  • New Conglomerate

    • Name: Neville
      

      Times: sporadic at best during week, weekend (and holidays): usually starting around 6-7 CST and going on into the night
      Knowledge: infantry (particularly support classes, with some heavy/light assault), ground vehicles, ESF
      Language: English

    • Name:razorone
      

      Times: Everyday - 10pm - 2am
      Knowledge: mainly Heavy/engi, but can assist and give general advice for any class.
      Language: English

  • Terran Republic
  • Vanu Sovereignty

    • Nom: Thango(Je peu aider les autres Empires aussi.)
      

      Heures de jeux: Du Jeudi au Dimanche principalement de soir après 7 heures
      Connaissances: Je suis spécialisé dans les missions spéciales et j'ai aussi une excellente connaissance de tout dans le jeu. Tactique, leadership, infanterie, char d’assaut et tout ce qui vole!
      Langages: Je parle Français et Anglais

    • Name: Michonne1
      

      Times: Typical days and hours of play. (Ex. Mon. 6PM - 9PM EST., etc.): 6AM - 11AM, 7PM - 10PM CST
      Knowledge: Assaulting and defending bases, running solo and in squads, working with a platoon, engineer, good cert progressions
      Language: English

    • Name: TehBenju
      

      Times: 9pm or later EST
      Knowledge: leadership, infantry, ground vehicles, basics for flight
      Languages : English

• Miller (EU)

  • New Conglomerate
  • Terran Republic

    • Name: Blampoet
      

      Times: Weekdays 20:00 GMT+1 to around 00:00 GMT+1, varying on weekends
      Knowledge: Basic & Advanced Game mechanic (IMPORTANT), Communications (VERY IMPORTANT), Base layout and tactics, Support vehicle play & support infantry play (how to keep it from being boring) Squad play.
      Languages: English, German, French, Dutch

  • Vanu Sovereignty

    • Name: Moon
      

      Times: No set time, varies on real life.
      Knowledge: ESF piloting / LA / Misc & general gameplay / Being a stupid sexy vanu
      Language: English

• Waterson (US East)

  • New Conglomerate

    • Name: JonLeePettimore or Reddit
      

      Times: I have a busy, professional life, so I don't get to play as much as I like. However, I am on most weekend mornings, from around 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, EST. I am also on in the early evenings, at around 5:00 pm, on some days.
      Knowledge: I'm by no means an expert at any field of the game. I enjoy Squad Leading and Platoon Leading, and would be happy to share my meager experiences. I am also focusing on piloting my Liberator.
      Language: English

  • Terran Republic

    • Name: Chos3n94 do have NC and VS alts also on Waterson
      

      Times: Pretty much any time. If I don't respond in game, PM me here on Reddit and I'll get back to you.
      Knowledge: infantry(all classes), ground vehicles
      Language: English

    • Name: Proeliator66
      

      Times: Tuesdays / Thursdays and Weekends: Late afternoon - midnight.
      Preference: SUPPORT! Medics / Engineers.
      Language: English

    • Name: ShasGue
      

      Times: Sunday - Tuesday: Available after outfit ops so 12:00 AEST - 18:00 AEST (really just a rough guess, adaptable for sessions at this moment).
      Knowledge: Confidence in all vehicle, infantry classes as well as game mechanics though not master of anything.
      Languages: English

  • Vanu Sovereignty

    • Name: Sarmane
      

      Times: Sunday - Tuesday: Available after outfit ops so 12:00 AEST - 18:00 AEST (really just a rough guess, adaptable for sessions at this moment).
      Knowledge: Confidence in all vehicle, infantry classes as well as game mechanics though not master of anything.

• Woodman (EU)

  • New Conglomerate

    • Name: Darkplace
      

      Times: Weekdays 7pm onwards. Weekends all day.
      Knowledge: Any and all, including squad and platoon leading.
      Language: English.

  • Terran Republic

    • Name: Shelb0urne
      

      Times: Weekdays: Afternoon-Evening, Weekend: Morning-Afternoon
      Areas of knowledge: Jack of all trades
      Languages: English, German (native)

  • Vanu Sovereignty

[JonLeePettimore]

Well what the hell, people? 163 views and no feed back for this idea?

I'll jump in, with both feet! I love the idea, and totally, wholly support it. I just worry it might have come too late for the many people who have already tried PS2.

Anyway, here's my information for anyone who wants it;

Name; JonLeePettimore
Server; Waterson
Faction; NC
Times; I have a busy, professional life, so I don't get to play as much as I like. However, I am on most weekend mornings, from around 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, EST. I am also on in the early evenings, at around 5:00 pm, on some days.
Knowledge; I'm by no means an expert at any field of the game. I enjoy Squad Leading and Platoon Leading, and would be happy to share my meager experiences. I am also focusing on piloting my Liberator.

[SOLARIS Cobalt]

• In-game name: SOLAR15
• Server: Cobalt
• Faction: VS
• Typical days and hours of play: Weekday 20.00 - 24.00 GMT, weekends varies but can be much longer hours/all day.
• Areas of knowledge: Infantry Combat, Infantry Skills, Infantry Tactics, Command, Flying Scythe, Flying Galaxy.

I have an aggressive, attacking style, if you like to camp in other FPS, or are a overly cautious player, then I probably won't be a good match for you, but you're welcome to try anyway.

[Vohk]

• In-game name: Vohk
• Server: Connery
• Faction: TR
• Times of play: Typically around 7-11PM PDT, but my schedule is inconsistent.
• Areas of knowledge: General play, strategy, ground tactics, squad leading.

I usually won't be available during my outfit's op nights (Wed/Fri 7-9 PDT) or events, but other than that I'm always happy to help out a rookie. Not willing to be contacted by email but I do frequent /r/planetside (same username on reddit) and check my messages often.
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Props for taking the time to get this set up Mono. Small note: my beloved home server of Helios is unfortunately no more, having been merged with Connery.

edit: If this thread takes off, you should see if you can get it added to the /r/planetside sidebar or even the official forums.

[GoronForty]

Name: Goron40
Server: Connery
Faction: Terran Republic
Times: Evenings EST
Specialities: Medic

[ShelbOurne]

In-game name: Shelb0urne
Server: Woodman
Faction: Terran Republic
Typical days and hours of play: Weekdays: Afternoon-Evening, Weekend: Morning-Afternoon
Areas of knowledge: Jack of all trades
Languages: English, German (native)

[TKing]

IGN: TKing
Server: Connery
Faction: Vanu Sovereignty
Times: If I play on weekdays it would be between 6-8 PM PDT/PST, and I play at random times during the weekend.
Specialties: General infantry play, Infiltrator (SMG and Sniping), Medic, MAX, squad play.

[Synthetics]

Name: Proeliator66
Server: Waterson
Faction: Terran Republic
Times I usually play: late afternoon - midnight. Tuesdays / Thursdays and Weekends. I'm a disabled Vet, so I'm attending college now. Schedule is kinda screwy but it's better than nothing!

Preference: SUPPORT! Medics / Engineers. Keeping my squad up and healed, stocked with ammo, or repaired during fights is my #1 priority. As a medic, healing and resurrecting fellow teammates always comes before engaging the enemy (unless you have no choice of course.)

So if you're interested in learning how to play the support classes, hit me up!

[DES Mono]

I will update this thread tomorrow morning. Bunch of small errors in the first post. In my haste I made a few silly mistakes.

Thank you all for your support and suggestions. If I can make one suggestion to the volunteers, it would be to promote yourself and this thread. If you see anyone asking for help outside of game, link them to this page. Even if they aren't on your server, if we continue to spread the word, all servers will naturally benefit from the growth. When in-game give a single shout (don't spam) in your warp gate "advertising" that you are available, or run a open squad with a appealing title to new players.

Again, thanks everyone for your support. We'll make this big together.
-Jeremy

[Sarmane]

Looking forward to helping anyone that ends up asking for it.

Handle: ShasGue (TR) - Sarmane (VS)

Server: Waterson

Faction: TR main with a VS alt.

Days: Playing from Australia so for US days I am primarily available: Sunday - Tuesday

Time: Available after outfit ops so 12:00 AEST - 18:00 AEST (really just a rough guess, adaptable for sessions at this moment).

Knowledge: Confidence in all vehicle, infantry classes as well as game mechanics though not master of anything.

Languages: English

[MagnmStallion]

Server: Connery-NC
Handle: MagnmStallion
Specialty: Medic, ground vehicles
Time on: Evenings EST
Language: English

I'll also include another officer in my outfit here since he has expressed interest:

Server: Connery-NC
Handle: Grovzny
Specialty: Heavy Assault, 1v1 dueling
Time on: Evenings EST
Language: English/some Spanish

Cheers for this great idea!!

[DES Mono]

Originally Posted by DES Mono

I will update this thread tomorrow morning. Bunch of small errors in the first post. In my haste I made a few silly mistakes.

Thank you all for your support and suggestions. If I can make one suggestion to the volunteers, it would be to promote yourself and this thread. If you see anyone asking for help outside of game, link them to this page. Even if they aren't on your server, if we continue to spread the word, all servers will naturally benefit from the growth. When in-game give a single shout (don't spam) in your warp gate "advertising" that you are available, or run a open squad with a appealing title to new players.

Again, thanks everyone for your support. We'll make this big together.
-Jeremy

Alright the list is all up to date. Thank you everyone!
-Jeremy

[Sarmane]

Just thought of a couple random things i think would help:

Common server players should friend each other regardless of empire to become familiar and share thoughts on how to help their entourage (and make new rivals,allies ).

Eventually a sort of "how to" should be written in this sub forum to help everyone get the right info across to new players or personal experiences with helping teach a particular area.

As already said, promote the idea, always guide new players to PSU and the PS2 subreddit for live and vocal sections of the PS2 community and where they can find additional info, along with video sources like Wrel, Zoran, Koolaid ect.

Sure there are other ideas to point out.

[TehBenju]

I Volunteer as Tribute!

Server: Mattherson
Faction: VS (willing to answer general questions for ALL factions though)

Character: TehBenju
General times: 9pm or later EST
Known Languages : English Only
Knowledge Base: leadership, infantry, ground vehicles, basics for flight

[neville]

IGN: Neville
Server: Mattherson
Faction: NC (willing to help members of other factions with stuff though)
General Playtime: sporadic at best during week, weekend (and holidays): usually starting around 6-7 CST and going on into the night
Knowledge: infantry (particularly support classes, with some heavy/light assault), ground vehicles, ESF
Known languages: English

this is a nice thing your trying to do, hope it turns out well