Is it better to mentor 1x1 or 1x2+?

[Stygian Void]

Yeah, most people often forget to consider just talking about the process. I feel like it is the best method for me, because once I teach someone the mechanics they can simply apply them accordingly. I think combining the teach first and apply the lesson method is best. It is like baby steps, read the guide book and then play the game.

Plus I think paragraph roleplaying is a rather self explanatory game. I think everyone that starts para. roleplay knows the basics already. I don't think I need to teach someone how to write. So I don't need to actually RP with them, because I know they can put down a paragraph or string several together. I think a lot of what people need to learn are mechanical things that are easier to explain first and apply later. Since mechanics at the root remain the same, but their application differs according to the situation. So it is easier to explain how it works first so the person has the basics and allow the person to apply their understanding based on what is going on in a game.

Like explaining how pacing works, it is something that at the root it is the same regardless of the game and only really varies depending on group size and the actual situation playing out in the game (and in some cases the games rules). So if you know the basics about pacing you can adjust yourself later according to the group size (and other factors).

edit: and I guess personal preferences too . . . but so many things in para. roleplay and on forums is preference base because it is such an unofficial form of roleplay.

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