Public Newcomer Helper Log Thread

[aerelm]

[font=Book Antiqua]Have been pulling multiple shifts during the past week,
but didn't get to write the MD, So just posting this to mention I've been around.
Pulled an hour and half shift today, and although server was full and I barely
managed to get in, it pretty much started out quiet and with no PM activity.
But after ten minutes or so, Two Starfliers undocked from Erie who were
looking for a few tips to start. I invited them to group and told them about
General atmosphere of the Server, some basic rules concerning RP and ID
and then a few commands - including the Restart -, and after that, when
they got their Rhinos and were ready to go, I showed them the Mining Field
behind Erie and they started mining Helium, after a Run or two, they decided
to call it a day and left, so they can continue tomorrow after reading more on
the Forums. Meanwhile, I was answering various questions in PM, like one
asking where the o56 Jumphole in Halle is, or another asking if a Pirate can
use GMG Heavy Fighter. So, I pointed the first one to take the route through
Dresden, as that would be more InRP, and the second one to Tech Chart.

Later, I got contacted with other questions. Someone was asking about
repping a Xeno Char, so I told him about the easiest way which was
Double-Bribing at Ames to get the Rep without needing any missions,
Also, another person asking the difference between FL, Merc and BHGs.
I told them advantages and disadvantages of each ID, and in the end
he settled to go with a Merc for now to see how it goes.

Then, an Old player who had lost his chars due to inactivity contacted
me and asked for some tips, so I suggested he checks the loans on
forums and choose one that fits his situation best.

Meanwhile, I got asked some questions about Tech Chart or Jumphole
locations, and one about getting Freelancer IFF. In the end, I decided
to Call it a Shift, and logged after waiting a few minutes to make sure
no one has any questions left for now.