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by Mathew McCurley 
Jun 25th 2011 at 2:00PM
The Recruit-a-friend change was noted in the newest version of the patch 4.2 Rage of the Firelands patch notes found on Blizzard's community site.
Patch 4.2 Patch Notes
Recruit-A-Friend now awards bonus experience and free level grants to level 80, up from level 60.
Check out the Recruit-a-friend FAQ for more information on the program and how to level characters together and the benefits received.
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Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
icepyro Jun 25th 2011 2:53PM
It's either that or the fact that a new friend can't even reach the full potential of their spec until 80 (reach bottom of tree at 69, get mastery at 80) where as previously they could (potentially at least - bottom of tree was reached at 60 and there were very few spec defining spells after that - key word "defining", not just rotation adjusting). Also DKs start at almost 60 and they were considered WotLK content so Blizz wanted that to remain slow. Blizz has really moved a lot of game mechanics (badges to points, talent trees, spell distribution, etc.) to being pre-cata content vs cataclysm instead of a game with 3 separate expansions. It's just really hard to justify any vanilla only or BC only guilds with the current game mechanics. I wouldn't be surprised if by 4.3 we see a condensation to get vanilla + BC + WotLK in one software package.
tl;dr - Lots of reason to raise to 80. Subscriber numbers are probably just one small part.
N-train Jun 25th 2011 5:22PM
As reasonable as that sounds, it's also something you hear just about every time Blizzard does any kind of promotion, giveaway, launch, perk, or special event. Blizzard is doing/changing/implementing/modifying/promoting X because subscriber numbers are going down the toilet and they're trying a cheap X to save the game.
Not only that, but didn't the instance servers max out last week (for the first time since what, 3.2?) with the new holiday boss? One would think that demonstrates an influx of players, not the opposite.
icepyro Jun 25th 2011 2:38PM
In a word: AWESOMESAUCE
I had a very strong suspicion is was going to raise to 70 (since you can't see the bottom of your talent tree until 69) but 73ish-80 is the longest trek in the leveling experience (for me at least) so good move to just say 80 and be done with it.
MCdouche Jun 25th 2011 3:05PM
aren't you guys glad mmo-champion is back online now you have content for your site again :)
Sintraedrien Jun 25th 2011 3:27PM
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Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.
Sintra E'Drien of the Ebon Blade (on my stupid-phone)
Deathknighty Jun 26th 2011 9:17AM
Your muzzer was a 'ampsterr, and your fazzer smelt laik ELDERBERRRIES!!!
Moogly Jun 25th 2011 5:50PM
I imagine this would work for people who have recently started on the RAF service, like say, a week or two ago? It more than likely will but if anyone can confirm this I would be grateful.
Uriah Jun 25th 2011 8:40PM
Winning!
Fars Sep 26th 2011 3:49PM
im confused on couple parts: if im level 85 and my friend is just starting and we level together would he/she still gain the bonus experience? Also if my friend used to play to the game 3 years ago and wants to come back, can i still use RAF with him? thx