Ice Pirate, I'm sorry to hear of your predicament, however all is not lost. Read Alice's guide (The link is in her signature). It's easily the best one around, especially since Alice is constantly updating it. That will surely help a lot.
As for a "mentor", I don't think you're in as bad a shape as you think. there are plenty of folks (such as Alice) who are willing and able to answer your questions. Here's some places to help your learning:
1. Hang out at Camp Phoenix. My socmate BlackRain is heading an effort to make it the sweating/n00b social hotspot it once was.
2. Read and search these forums. there's tons of information here. If you can't find it through Alice's guide, or the
EF, it doesn't exist in Entropia.
3. Don't be afraid to ask, however...
4. Use the search function before asking. Chances are your question's already been answered somewhere.
5. Keep an eye out for good folks like Alice, BlackRain, Kcjeeper, AkiranBlade and others. Learn from their generosity and hard work.
That should help. If you need any help finding the teleporters (other known as TP runs) PM me and I'll try to help you out.
As for my background, I never had a mentor. I learned many things "the hard way". I.E. On my own doing my own research. If I can do it, anybody can.
*Disclaimer* I have no affiliation with Alice. I simply have noticed, followed and appreciated the hard work.