It has recently come to the attention of the mentors that we have been... less than present, less than involved, and thusly, less than successful at whatever it is that our mission is. Which should be to improve the writing par of the community. So, some of the mentors have stormed mass PMs to our group, trying to rally some action, and rightly so. After all, if we aren't active, then we aren't helping.
So, rather than trying to brainstorm an ideal solution to the problem, I figured that I might start by asking you, the community at large (or at the least, that slice that visits the RPA and takes notice of this thread), what you would like us to do. I assure you that we are, en masse, competent enough to produce anything within reason.
So the question stands: how do you want us to help? Do you want...
- mock RPs (such as the Noob Pool)
- open Mentor "office hours" (like UnderINK's or others that have been lost to time)
- more guides and general lessons (like Magic for Beginners or American and British English)
- more frequent responses to general questions (like Q about RPG Faux Pas or Futuristic RP help)
- a new/revived IC Academy structure where classes are led by Mentors in character as teachers (like in the old days)
- or maybe something awesome that I haven't come up with, but you have?
So. Community. What do you think? What appeals to you (in the sense that it would both be fun, and you would learn from it)? Now that the summer months are upon us when school kids are out of school and college kids are out of college, there should be an influx of new members and a resurgence of mentorship enabling something or other to happen.
Voice your wants, needs, observations, critiques, etc, and help make that something happen. :D
(P.S. Mentors are as welcome to post suggestions as newbies. Please remember, this is simply to toss in ideas, not to argue for some and shoot others down. Happy posting!)
