Recruit-A-Friend...

[Diae Soulmender]

So my buddy and I are messing around with Recruit-A-Friend. We created a Trial Account and attached it to his main account.

He logged in the main account and created a Shaman.
I logged in and created a Warrior on the Trial Account (Note: I upgraded it to paid status and bought TBC Expansion)
He then logged in his Druid on his second account.

So we have Level 1 Shaman and Level 1 Warrior with a Druid outside the group (Note: Druid is not doing anything at this time, just hanging around in the general area).

We created these on Saturday (Aug 9th).

Last night was Aug 14th.

We are both level 61.

Truely insanity. If you and a friend have ever thought about an alt I highly recommend this.

OH! He then logged on his level 38 Warlock on his Main Account... I sent all of the earned levels to him. He dinged level 60 in about 60 seconds. Too funny.

[Nick]

Easymode gone insane.


Wow has never really been a thinking mans game, but gifting level 70's is just retarded.

[Kwonryu DragonFist]

Good system for those who wants their DeathKnight to rush thru the 50's and 60s that are too tired of the Plaguelands and Outlands and want to taste Northrend asap?

[Nick]

Don't get me wrong, it would be hilarious and pretty fun to do this. Take a weekend with a friend if you have the time and just burn burn burn. Grats new lvl 70's.


It just doesn't seem to embrace the spirit of "mmo'ing" in any sense whatsoever. But maybe im just a hopeless old luddite longing for a time when I was shitscared of inadvertantly aggroing kizdean gix or giants while levelling in EC or Oasis. or running from Qeynos to Freeport with a level 10 bronzed out warrior. Or Farming treeants or the Hermit. Or farming Guk. Or camping AC Or exploring Sebilis. Or venturing into the Plane of Hate or TOV.

This is just sort of taking the piss out what MMo'ing is about tbh.

[Spankes]

They need to let people create characters at lvl 60 and just be done with it.

[Diae Soulmender]

They need to let people create characters at lvl 60 and just be done with it.

With the new Hero Class, Death Knight, being introduced... anyone with a level 55+ higher character can create a Death Knight which starts at level 55... close enough!

[miir]

With no twinking on a new server, I got a shaman to 60 in a couple of weeks.

[Spankes]

They need to let people create characters at lvl 60 and just be done with it.

With the new Hero Class, Death Knight, being introduced... anyone with a level 55+ higher character can create a Death Knight which starts at level 55... close enough!

That is exactly my point though. You can start a DK and by the time you get out of the starting area you are 57 or 58 I hear. You can recruit a friend and be 60 in no time. All of this points to them telling us they know that leveling sucks balls after you have done it a time or three. So, they should just say that if you have a char at max level you should be able to create a new one at 55 or 60.

[Bubba Grizz]

Normally I would complain then that the person who creates a char that starts out at level 60 probably will not know shit about the class or how to play. But then I remember that there are a shitload of people playing now who went from 1-70 that still have no fucking clue what they are doing with their class.

I like the idea over all though because while I love creating alts and trying out new classes, I hate the idea that I have to do all the bullshit to get my ass up to a usable level.

[masteen]

Hopefully, there will be more hero classes to replace all the existing ones. It's not like class balance actually matters in WoW, so I say throw it out the window entirely for a twice annual NEW & SHINY AN HERO CLASS!

[Fenna]

OH! He then logged on his level 38 Warlock on his Main Account... I sent all of the earned levels to him. He dinged level 60 in about 60 seconds. Too funny.

What does this mean? I must not be familiar with the details of "recruit-a-friend," because all I got out of what I've read is that you can get a new mount if you get a friend to join WoW. I'm missing something (and can't look it up at work).

[Bubba Grizz]

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Recruit-A-Friend FAQ


What is "Recruit-A-Friend"?

Our new friend referral system allows you to recruit some of your friends to join you in World of Warcraft by sending them an invitation email containing a trial activation key. With this key, your friends will be able to set up their own trial accounts.

To start this process log on to the Account Management section and click the Recruit-A-Friend button. This will take you to the actual friend referral page, where you can enter a friend's email address and name one at a time. If you want, you can also enter a message that will be included in the invitation email.



How can I earn the exclusive in-game mount?

For each person you refer who upgrades to a retail version of World of Warcraft and purchases two months of game time, you will be able to give a character on the account you sent the invitation from an exclusive in-game zhevra mount. This unique mount can be claimed through the website, is only available to Recruit-A-Friend participants, and can only be applied to a single character.



What in-game benefits do we get while the accounts we play are linked?

1. Characters on both accounts can summon each other once per hour.
2. While adventuring with your linked friend/family member, you will each gain triple experience.
3. For every two levels the new player earns, the new player can grant one free level-up to a lower-level character played by the veteran player.



How long will I be linked to my recruit?

The link between the accounts will last for 90 days from the date that your recruit creates an account. Remember that for the link to work properly, your recruit must create a new World of Warcraft account using the 10-day trial key in your invitation email.



When my friend/family member upgrades from a trial account to a full version of the game, will that break the link between the accounts?

Nope! Your friend/family member will have to upgrade to continue playing past the 10-day trial, and the accounts you play will stay linked until the full 90 days have passed.



If my friend/family member recruits another friend/family member, am I linked to that person too?

No, these benefits only apply to the person that you referred directly.



Are there any limits on when and where I can summon my friend?

The summoning is able regardless of level difference. And level 60 or above characters can summon their friends as long as the summoning target is 59 or lower level.



Do I always gain triple experience while I am linked to my recruit?

No, only when you are partied with a character on the linked account and both players are present when slaying the monster or completing the quest. Also, if the two characters are not the same level (4 or more levels difference), only the lower-level character is given the experience boost.



Is quest experience tripled too?

Yes, but only if the quest or monster was not trivial (gray difficulty) for either character.



Do normal experience rules apply? How does this affect Rest State experience?

Yes, if a monster or quest is trivial to either player, no experience boost is given. If the quest or monster is trivial to either player then normal experience rules apply, including the use of Rest State experience.



What if I'm partied with multiple recruits who I'm "linked" to? Do I get quadruple, sextuple experience?

No, you can only ever gain a maximum of triple experience regardless of how many linked recruits you are partied with.



Are there any limitations to granting levels to characters played by the veteran player?

Yes. The recruit may not grant a level to a character that is equal to or higher than the current level of the character he or she is playing.
Additionally, the recruit may not grant a level to a character that is level 60 or higher.



How can I earn the free 30-day credit?

For each person you refer who upgrades to a retail version of World of Warcraft and purchases his or her first month of game time, the account you sent the invitation from will receive a free credit of 30 days of play time.



Can I use the free 30-day credit on a different account or at a different time?

No, the 30 days of play time are immediately applied to the account you sent the invitation from once your recruit pays for his or her first month.



Can I earn multiple 30-day credits and mounts with Recruit-A-Friend?

Yes! These rewards will be given to you for each account you refer that meets the criteria listed above.



If my recruit cancels the account before purchasing subscription time, can I still earn the 30-day credit or the in-game mount?

If the recruit later comes back, reactivates the account, and purchases subscription time, you will still be eligible for the rewards. Additionally, you can always invite more friends/family members to try World of Warcraft through the Recruit-A-Friend system.



At what point does the triple experience end?

It ends the moment that your accounts are unlinked, or when the new player hits level 60.



Will death knights be able to take advantage of the bonus levels?

Yes, death knights will be able to receive bonus levels, too. But keep in mind that death knights start at level 55 and players stop receiving bonus experience at level 60.



When do players receive the zhevra mount -- after two months or as soon as the recruit has paid for two months?

Players will receive the zhevra mount once the recruit has paid for two months of subscription time.



How long will Recruit-A-Friend last?

We have not yet determined how long this promotion will last.



Can I save the "level-ups" I'm granted and use them at higher levels?

Yes. You can gift them to a character on the veteran account as you earn them or in one lump sum. However, you will need to claim all levels before the 90 day link period is up or before you hit level 60. Once that time expires or you hit level 60, the "level-ups" you had saved will disappear.



If I transfer a character with unused level-ups to another realm, will that character get to keep the level-ups?

No. Unclaimed levels are not moved during a character copy or transfer. Be sure to use them before you transfer.



Does this promotion only apply to new subscribers? Can I recruit someone using a Scroll of Resurrection?

This promotion is valid only for new accounts created using an Authentication Key from an email invitation sent from the Recruit-A-Friend webpage. Therefore, you cannot recruit someone who is also participating in the Scroll of Resurrection promotion.



How does summoning the other player work?

Simply right-click your target's portrait to initiate the summon. You can summon from your party or your friends list.



If a player already subscribes to an account (under his or her name) but wants to start a new one (also under his or her name) through the Recruit-A-Friend program, will that second, new account receive these benefits?

If the new account was created using an Authentication Key from an email invitation sent from the Recruit-A-Friend webpage, then yes, it will receive the benefits.



Will the experience bonus apply only to the recruit's first character? Or are all characters linked to the account eligible to receive it?

All characters on the recruit's account are eligible to receive the experience bonus, the ability to grant levels, and the ability to summon.



Is my recruit or recruiter automatically added to my friends list?

No. You will need to manually add the character's name to your friends list.

[Boogahz]

Pretty cool!

[Diae Soulmender]

Its looking like Ill have my Warrior level 70 inside 2 weeks from the date of creation... crazy.

Anyways, if you still play (or plan to play) and have a friend or whatever that doesnt and is interested Id highly recommend this or you and a buddy make alts. Its pretty damn fun seeing levels simply fly by. Makes for an exciting day.

I am certain that if given better planning we could have done 1-60 in a 1/3 less time then it took us, but we didnt plan anything. Just took what we knew and ran with it.

WoW may be easy mode, but its certainly fun. Ive been having a good time since Dec '05 and dont really see a clear end in sight for me... with the expansion coming and all 'raid' instances being 25 man AND 10 man (Im a 10 man'er) its going to make for lots of interesting content and fun with my RL friends. Right now all we have is 2 zones to 10 man and we are done with them for the most part... you can only do them so many times before you want to die inside.

[Winnow]

Never played WoW but this was an entertaining video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkXPbEb4NyI

[miir]

If I had a friend, I would recruit them.

[cadalano]

recruit yourself and 2 box!

[miir]

recruit yourself and 2 box!

That would be dishonest.

[Boogahz]

recruit yourself and 2 box!

I already have 2 accounts I don't use