-,- It's not long and boring, though I'd admit it's a bit vague on some aspects. Though if the current rules topic is like "War and Peace" then my usual RPG posts must be so much worse. :eyeroll2:

While I have no issues sinking to stealing from ASB, how about a list of topics focused for newbies and as a general set of guidelines (these are called Rules).

First off an Introduction and General Rules thing where newbies can head in first to see what's going on. Things to include:

Introduction
-What is RPG
-How to play
-Differences between Sign Up, RPG, and Lounge Topics
-Terms (always useful)
-Basic Forum rules and social skills (basically the boards in general

Making an RPG
-Advice from Veteran players on what to include
-Common Genres (Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, ect) and mixing it up.
-Sign-up Topic
- What to include in the Sign-up sheet
- Premise
- Useful Links

Joining an RPG
-Though covered, some advanced advice on writing, including characters, checking personalities. Think of it as RPG writing 401

And as for the mentoring thing... Usually newbies will contact ppl when they have questions (mod or not) for advice and to plot, so to me it seems a bit... redundant. Especially when more of the (in)famous RPers are not as active as they used to be...