Oh hey, what is this? This is the new documentation for the Helper program, thanks for reading it!
So what does this mean? It means that we're going to be working on getting the Helper program up and running again in a more official capacity.
Can I join? Sure, as long as you meet the requirements.
The goal is to have around 10 active people running with this and to have folks keeping eyes on the GDB New Players forum and the Discord #help channel. You don't have to help folks in game, but we all try anyway and it is greatly appreciated.
So how can you join? At this point please put in a request via the Request tool using Question option. Please put in the Subject "Helper Application" or it may get missed. And below are the questions I'd like to see answered. (The hopes is to have a new request tool option in the future.)
- Why do you want to become a helper?
- In your words, what does a helper do?
- If you are struggling to help a new player, how would you handle it?
- What is your favorite helpfile on the website and why?
- What is your GDB name?
- What is your Discord name? (The one with the namehere#1234)
I may contact you with some additional question via the request.
Remember, being a Helper comes with no privilege, benefits, powers, or rewards. It comes with the satisfaction that you have helped someone potentially learn how to play this amazing game we all love.
Edit: I figure I'll get this question, current Helpers are here to stay, but Helpers can come and go depending on activity and all that. Just if you're going to be away and not available much, we just ask that you let the Helper Coordinator know so you can be removed. It is a hat, you put it on and you take it off, doesn't change who you are, and we appreciate you helping out.
And the current Helper Coordinator is me.