Mentors?

[BladerDaBrawler]

Hey guys! I used to be a brawler, then I discovered Project M. I saw a mentoring thread for brawl, and was wondering if there was one for P:M. If anyone would like to mentor beginner Project M players, please leave a comment. Thanks!

 

[The_Altrox]

I would recommend that you try to connect with players in your area. The best training comes from hands on experience.

 

[BladerDaBrawler]

I would recommend that you try to connect with players in your area. The best training comes from hands on experience.

Yeah, there are two tourneys that I have my eye on, but I'll probably only go to one. And I'd prefer I had a bit of experience beforehand. I've only been playing a month, BTW. And none of my buddies play Project M except for one, and he's grounded.

 

[The_Altrox]

Anybody going to these tourneys live near you? Try and meet up with one of them?

 

[BladerDaBrawler]

I'm 14, and my parents won't let peeps they don't know come over. Same for goin' over to their place.

 

[Vashimus]

If you're going to seek a great mentor, you also have to remember to be a great mentee. That means two things:

1. Following their advice: Nobody wants to waste their time teaching someone who's going to fight them every step of the way. Do not seek out a mentor unless you're going to be 100% on board with what they're teaching you. Remember, they have better things can be doing, so be respectful. I'm sure this is common sense, but a lot of people have an entitlement mentality these days, so this is the number 1 rule.
2. Applying their methods and providing feedback: If he points out something you can work on or he's explaining your shortcomings, giving you advice on how to adjust, take that advice and implement it -- ideally without telling him you're going doing it. Pleasant surprises are always nice. Under-promise, over-deliver. If it doesn't work, do NOT go back and say "It didn't work. Your advice is wrong" and instead frame it "I did your advice, but I think I'm going about it the wrong way..." People are usually glad to help kindred spirits as long as you don't put them on the defensive.