Welcome Committee (New Players look here!)

[Rhyltran]

Greetings, I am Leon Bellamont of the Welcome Committee. As a new player you might be wondering what we are. The Welcome Committee is a group of players with the like minded goal of helping out those who are new to the game. Whenever we're available or online we won't hesitate to answer as many questions as we can or point you in the right direction in hopes that not only will you understand the game better but you'll have more fun by getting your questions off your chest as soon as possible.

The members of the Committee are very friendly players who simply enjoy helping out those that are in need. The helping only extends to questions, however, so don't expect us to help you power level, run you through missions, or hand out free stuff. While some of us are willing to do so that is entirely up to the player. Our main function is to make sure that new players have a good grasp on the game's mechanics and therefore have a greater appreciation of the game.

It is unfortunate but we're not on all the time but you're free to send a private message to any of us on the forums and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. If you want to speak to one of us in game look up the person of the appropriate faction, (Or go to a general trainer in your city capital, these are Tortuga, Havana, Port Royal, and Pointe A Pitre, and pick up the diplomacy skill which requires a skill point. This skill will allow you to understand those of other nations.)

The list of people in the Welcome Committee are always changing so it's very hard to keep an updated list but if you see someone on you can go to the two hands clasped together icon and then find the friend's list. You can then add the person and whenever it's on it'll let you know.

If you get the diplomacy skill which I mentioned above you don't even need to find someone on your nation but just your server. You can send people tells even if they're not from your nation but they also need diplomacy too. Unfortunately, I don't have diplomacy but you can always send me a pm on the forums.

You can also throw me a pm and I'll direct you to some of the current players in game characters but be aware that they may not be on. Another great method to get our attention, if we're on, is to request help in nation chat. This is great because even if none of us are on there's a good chance that someone else will pick up your question and give you an answer.

There's not a Committee member of each nation but there's always people who are willing to help out. Even if you're not in the welcome committee you can post in this thread your contact info if you want so other players can look you up for help or advice but only post if you're serious about helping someone.

P.S. This link has more information regarding the Welcome Committee and how to join for those who want to help out in the mission to spread knowledge to all the new players.
Click to read Daeke's Devlog about the Welcoming Committee!

Oh, and for those who get accepted into the Welcome Committee you can post in this thread so people can send you a private message or arrange a time where you're on and can show them the ropes. So welcome all new players to the game. Make sure to include whether or not you have diplomacy. I hope this thread is helpful to you and wish you the best of luck.