Baby Pirates and New Players

[JM Ohara]

It seems I've found myself a teacher to a couple of brand new baby pirates who's players are new to the game. I met them in the welcome ocean, and gave them the hint about not rep stealing. I also told them how to crew each other for better points. I think I might have made myself an ambassador. Anyone else been down this road?

It's funny cause I'm also giving major pointers to two very good friends, who are both a mere step behind me. But, having a 27 and knowing what I do I wouldn't feel right not helping. I don't know everything by a longshot. I do know enough to help them start out. Somehow I never feel right not helping, even though I'm new myself by many of your standards. But now, more than ever, after being a Duece, I want to make I make a good impression not just for me but for DW and for guilds in general.

Here on POF I imagine this is a common train of thought. But it leads me to wondering, how far are you willing to go to help a baby pirate of a new player you don't know? When does help become hinderance? Do you let them come to you or check on them to see if they are okay once or twice? In short, when does an ambassador become a teacher become a general help desk to all?