Are you new to Monster Hunter World and having trouble finding your way? Then the “Adopt-A-Hunter” program might be interesting for you. Here, veterans help newcomers to better understand the complex action RPG.
Monster Hunter World is an action RPG with a lot to learn:
- Fighting monsters becomes very tactical, especially as the game progresses. The creatures in Monster Hunter World are designed like MMORPG bosses and offer a wide range of attacks, movements, and escape behaviors. There are also elemental advantages and disadvantages assigned to monsters. Some creatures, for example, are vulnerable to ice or electricity.
- In Monster Hunter World, hunters do not have special skills available. Each becomes stronger through their weapons, equipment, and items. The equipment is made in a forge and requires the gathering of loot. This includes body parts of the monsters, such as bones or teeth. The equipment can be further specialized and upgraded. Weapons are divided into classes in Monster Hunter World, with different strengths.
- The combat system and the movements of the hunters can be difficult for newcomers to grasp. The huge weapons strike slowly, and the characters move clumsily. Especially the controls can be intimidating at first for many and need to be learned.
- The environment affects the hunt. This will be further expanded in Monster Hunter World than in its predecessors. Hunters need to be familiar with weather conditions and the landscape to be successful.
“Adopt-A-Hunter” aims to help new players get started in Monster Hunter World
The first “Monster Hunter” title was released back in 2004. Since then, a loyal fan community has formed that is well-versed in the franchise and all gameplay mechanics.
The veterans know how difficult it can be to get a foothold in Monster Hunter.
That’s why experienced hunters have decided to establish the “Adopt-A-Hunter” program. Here, new players are matched with seasoned veterans who offer personalized assistance tailored to each player.
Woulfe Condra is a co-founder of the program. He explained to Polygon that many new players give up quickly in Monster Hunter. There is simply too little information about individual mechanics and too many obstacles.
He himself has encouraged several friends to start with a title from the “Monster Hunter” franchise. In his experience, the entry is much more pleasant when someone explains the basics. Condra has often seen initially frustrated players become huge fans of the franchise.
Localization allows for a German use of the program
The website and Discord of the “Adopt-A-Hunter” program are in English. However, the teams are working with language localization. So, if a German newcomer wants to participate in the program, they will also receive a German adoptive veteran.
This is how “Adopt-A-Hunter” is structured:
- Veterans and newcomers, also called novices, can register on the website. The veterans sign up to help, and the novices to receive help.
- “Adopt-A-Hunter” helpers pair individual players to work in pairs. The veteran and the novice can then contact each other.
- One criterion for pairing players is localization. The volunteers pay attention to which language the respective players speak. Communication should proceed without a language barrier.
If you are interested in becoming part of the program, you can best check out the official “Adopt-A-Hunter” Discord .
What do you think of such a community program? Can you imagine using “Adopt-A-Hunter”?
In Monster Hunter World, there is a lot to learn: In Monster Hunter World, all hunters are damage dealers, and support can only be done through the weapon class.
