Welcome to the Monotype Tutoring Program!
The goal of this project is to support users that wish to either learn Monotype or gain a deeper understanding of it. To this end, tutees will be paired with tutors to guide and help them along this path.
As with all projects, there are rules that must be followed. Please read them carefully to ensure the entire process is as smooth as possible. Users that break the rules may be barred from participating.
Rules:
1. It is expected that tutees are at least somewhat familiar with Pokemon and the concept of Monotype, although material experience in Monotype is not a requirement.
2. Tutees will be paired with tutors on a first-come, first-serve basis so long as we are confident there will not be timezone issues. Because certain areas of the world may have many or few tutors, others may be paired before you. We will do our best to make sure everyone gets a tutor in a timely manner, though.
3. Tutors are volunteering to do this and use their time to do so. Please understand if they have other commitments by accommodating them to a reasonable degree. This means trying to schedule times you are both without distractions and are able to gain the most from this project. However, if your schedules do not work out, let us know so that a new tutor can be assigned to you.
4. Your ability to have a useful learning experience is the key, so if you come across any issues whatsoever, you are strongly encouraged to reach out to Eien or anyone else on the Monotype staff team in a private and confidential channel as soon as possible so that we can help to sort things out. If you have positive feedback, you are always welcome to provide that as well.
5. You agree to commit to the project. We have limited tutors. Do not waste everyone's time if you cannot stay engaged or participate for the entire length of your tutoring sessions.
The Process:
Fill out the tutee signup form and post in this thread. You will be paired as soon as there is an available tutor. Please be patient during this time, we will do our best but sometimes things will not work out quickly. If you realize you do not need tutoring or will not have the time anymore before you are assigned a tutor, simply delete your post.
You and your tutor will then work together over the course of the next two weeks. It's up to you two to decide when and for how long each session will last, but your tutor should assist you for a minimum of five hours over the weeks. This project is meant to help you, so if after the two weeks are over, you feel you need further assistance, please feel free to reach out about future options.
During this time, your tutor will help you with learning the Monotype metagame, becoming more familiar with building in Monotype and proper play. This is also a great time to become more engaged with the Monotype community, as your tutors are many of our most respected members and are able to help you get to know the other people in the community both in our chatroom and our forums. Take advantage of having a direct channel to some of the best players and contributors in Monotype.
While we are not supportive of users only learning or knowing one type in Monotype because such a practice does not lend itself to long-term success or versatility, due to time constraints, you will certainly not be tutored in all of the types. As a result, feel free to optionally list a handful of types or playstyles you are especially interested in learning in the goals section if you have any in mind. We will endeavor to give you as well-rounded of an experience as possible either way.
For Tutees:
Please fill out the below form and post it in this thread.
We will try to match you as soon as possible.Smogon Username:
Pokemon Showdown Username:
Discord Contact (optional):
Timezone (GMT differential):
What, if anything, do you want to focus on?:
If and only if you have already contacted and gotten approval from a specific tutor, you may name them here:
For Prospective Tutors:
Please fill out the below form and PM it to Eien.
List of Current Tutors:Smogon Username:
Pokemon Showdown Username:
Discord Contact (optional):
Timezone (GMT differential):
Availability:
Qualifications:
List of Current Tutees and Paired Tutors: