I've noticed some inconsistencies between the three existing mentor templates for non-citizens, citizens and those who applied for citizenship (e.g. the last one asks the player to join Discord, but the other two don't for some reason), so I figured I'd make some updated versions by combining the information present in all the templates. I also noticed I've gotten quite a few people who have rejected citizenship applications, and with the new appeals process, I figured I'd make a template for that as well.
Lastly, I've made some optional lines that you can add to the template if the member has applied for something other than citizenship. They are at the bottom of this post.
Any comments or suggestions are welcome, of course.
For new members without citizenship:
For new members with citizenship:
For new members who have applied for citizenship:
For new members who have their citizenship application rejected:
Optional lines to add if the member has applied for something else:
Executive Staff
North Pacific Army
Eras RP
If they have applied for more than one of the above, combine the lines in a way that flows well.
Lastly, I've made some optional lines that you can add to the template if the member has applied for something other than citizenship. They are at the bottom of this post.
Any comments or suggestions are welcome, of course.
For new members without citizenship:
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Hello [member’s name]!
My name is [your name], and as a mentor for The North Pacific’s forums, I would like to reach out to you and offer a warm welcome. We’re really glad you’ve decided to join us! I hope you enjoy your stay here in the region, which I’m sure you’ll find is full of wonderful, friendly folks who would love to get to know you better.
To begin, I highly recommend you join our main Discord server here: https://discord.gg/G9yC8Km
The Discord server is where a lot of the life and activity of the region takes place, and it’s one place where you can begin to strike up friendships with your fellow TNPers! In our main Discord server, you’ll also find an index of links to all our other TNP-related servers, including our RP server. [(Only include this if they haven't already applied for Eras; if they have, see end of this post for what to say) If RP is your style, feel free to check out that server and ask around about our two regional RPs, Eras (which takes place on this forum) and Strangereal (RMB based).]
Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, whether about NationStates, the region, or the forum itself. I know the forum in particular can be intimidating, but activity here will open you up to a world of opportunities to get you further engaged with the region. We’ve all been new at one point, so we’ll be happy to help you with anything.
If I might ask, what brought you to The North Pacific? What sort of things are you interested in? What might you like to do? Let me know, and I’ll see if I can direct you to the areas and activities that might suit you best.
Finally, because becoming a citizen will not only allow you to vote and run in elections, but is also the first primary step to begin really participating in the region, I would suggest that you go ahead and apply for citizenship, here: https://forum.thenorthpacific.org/topic/9145386/
Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you around!
Sincerely,
[your name]For new members with citizenship:
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Hello [member’s name]!
I saw that your application for citizenship has been accepted, and I would like to say welcome to The North Pacific! You’ve taken the first major step to becoming more involved in the region, and now you have all sorts of opportunities ahead of you. My name is [your name], and as a mentor for The North Pacific’s forums, I’m here to guide you as you start exploring the various activities you can engage in. I hope you enjoy your stay here, and I think you’ll find that this region is full of helpful, friendly folks who would love to get to know you better.
To begin, I highly recommend you join our main Discord server here: https://discord.gg/G9yC8Km
The Discord server is where a lot of the life and activity of the region takes place, and it’s one place where you can begin to strike up friendships with your fellow TNPers! In our main Discord server, you’ll also find an index of links to all our other TNP-related servers, including our RP server. [(Only include this if they haven't already applied for Eras; if they have, see end of this post for what to say) If RP is your style, feel free to check out that server and ask around about our two regional RPs, Eras (which takes place on this forum) and Strangereal (RMB based).]
[Insert optional lines if appropriate - see end of the post for details]
Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, whether about NationStates, the region, or the forum itself. I know the forum in particular can be intimidating, but activity here will open you up to a world of opportunities to get you further engaged with the region. We’ve all been new at one point, so we’ll be happy to help you with anything.
If I might ask, what brought you to The North Pacific? What sort of things are you interested in? What might you like to do? Let me know, and I’ll see if I can direct you to the areas and activities that might suit you best.
Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you around!
Sincerely,
[your name]For new members who have applied for citizenship:
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Hello [member’s name]!
I saw that you put in your application for citizenship, and I just wanted to reach out to you and say hello! You’ve taken the first major step to becoming more involved in the region, and now you have all sorts of opportunities ahead of you. My name is [Your Name], and as a mentor for The North Pacific’s forums, I’m here to guide you as you start exploring the various activities you can engage in. I hope you enjoy your stay here, and I think you’ll find that this region is full of helpful, friendly folks who would love to get to know you better.
I would like to note that while you might not have citizenship just yet, you should have it very soon, and there are a bunch of things you can still do in the meantime! To begin, I highly recommend you join our main Discord server here: https://discord.gg/G9yC8Km
The Discord server is where a lot of the life and activity of the region takes place, and it’s one place where you can begin to strike up friendships with your fellow TNPers! In our main Discord server, you’ll also find an index of links to all our other TNP-related servers, including our RP server. [(Only include this if they haven't already applied for Eras; if they have, see end of this post for what to say) If RP is your style, feel free to check out that server and ask around about our two regional RPs, Eras (which takes place on this forum) and Strangereal (RMB based).]
[Insert optional lines if appropriate - see end of the post for details]
Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, whether about NationStates, the region, or the forum itself. I know the forum in particular can be intimidating, but activity here will open you up to a world of opportunities to get you further engaged with the region. We’ve all been new at one point, so we’ll be happy to help you with anything.
If I might ask, what brought you to The North Pacific? What sort of things are you interested in? What might you like to do? Let me know, and I’ll see if I can direct you to the areas and activities that might suit you best.
Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you around!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]For new members who have their citizenship application rejected:
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Hello [member's name]!
I saw that you have tried to apply for citizenship, and I just wanted to reach out to you and say hello! You’ve taken the first major step to becoming more involved in the region, and now you have all sorts of opportunities ahead of you. My name is [your name], and as a mentor for The North Pacific’s forums, I’m here to guide you as you start exploring the various activities you can engage in. I hope you enjoy your stay here, and I think you’ll find that this region is full of helpful, friendly folks who would love to get to know you better.
I have noticed that your citizenship application has been rejected because you are applying from a [IP type - check rejection post] IP. If you can, try applying while connected to the internet at your home, and that should fix the problem. If you can't do that for whatever reason, then there is an appeals process available to you, which you can read about [url=https://forum.thenorthpacific.org/topic/9195677/]here[/url].
However, regardless of whether you eventually get citizenship, I would highly recommend you join our main Discord server here: https://discord.gg/G9yC8Km
The Discord server is where a lot of the life and activity of the region takes place, and it’s one place where you can begin to strike up friendships with your fellow TNPers! In our main Discord server, you’ll also find an index of links to all our other TNP-related servers, including our RP server. [(Only include this if they haven't already applied for Eras; if they have, see end of this post for what to say) If RP is your style, feel free to check out that server and ask around about our two regional RPs, Eras (which takes place on this forum) and Strangereal (RMB based).]
[Insert optional lines if appropriate - see end of the post for details]
Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, whether about NationStates, the region, or the forum itself. I know the forum in particular can be intimidating, but activity here will open you up to a world of opportunities to get you further engaged with the region. We’ve all been new at one point, so we’ll be happy to help you with anything.
Finally, if I might ask, what brought you to The North Pacific? What sort of things are you interested in? What might you like to do? Let me know, and I’ll see if I can direct you to the areas and activities that might suit you best.
Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you around!
Sincerely,
[your name]Optional lines to add if the member has applied for something else:
Executive Staff
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I also noticed that you have applied to join the Executive Staff, specifically the Ministry of [ministry name] [add more if appropriate], which is great to see. The Executive Staff is an excellent way to get more involved in government and make yourself known to the rest of your region through your hard work. If you have any questions about the Executive Staff, I can help answer them for you, or you can direct them to the Minister of Deputy Ministers in your ministry when you are accepted.
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I also noticed that you have applied to join the North Pacific Army, which is great to see. The North Pacific Army is a unique opportunity to develop skills that will help you better understand NationState's game mechanisms, and to meet a variety of people from across the game who you will collaborate with on missions. It is also a way to make you stand out in the region, as a member of a small group that dedicates time to serving important missions for the region. If you have any questions, soldiers and officers in the NPA would be well-equipped to answer them after you have been accepted.
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I also noticed that you have applied for a spot on the Eras RP map, which is great to see. I would highly recommend you join our [url='https://discord.gg/QRCxEYZ']RP Discord server[/url], as a lot of RP discussions take place there, and you will get to know your fellow roleplayers better.