New Interview: WoW Co-Lead Designer and Lead Producer Support Multi-boxing!

[Diego]

The following is an excerpt from a recent interview with Tom Chilton (co-lead designer) and J. Allen Brack (producer) of Blizzard. Check out the whole interview here: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=221566

"Eurogamer: The new recruit-a-friend initiative has some pretty amazing incentives for fast levelling, both for new players and veterans. Isn't it just a multi-boxer's delight, and ripe for exploits?

Tom Chilton: [Laughs] Well, we actually are perfectly content to endorse multi-boxing to some reasonable degree. If a person wants to go out and buy a second account and power-level themselves, we're okay with that.

J. Allen Brack: Also, part of the point of the system was to get everyone to the point where they could actually take advantage of Wrath of the Lich King. We want to make sure that when the expansion comes out, new players can roll a Death Knight and be ready to go."

[Doubleo7]

"endorse multi-boxing to some reasonable degree"

I wonder what 'reasonable' means... lol

[Coltimar]

"endorse multi-boxing to some reasonable degree"

I wonder what 'reasonable' means... lol

I think this means clear all 5 man dungeons on heroic and clear Kara with 2 people. I think . . .

[Fleecy]

You can also take the point of view, its a money making scheme - that appears to be quite a success.

WotLK cost a lot to develop. I think Blizzard need a larger level 70 player base to take up the next expansion. I'm sure there are casual players out there still working their way to level 70 - even to level 60. The RAF system introduces more revenu to WoW and in turn more accounts will take up WotLK.

[Ellay]

That's quite a headline, I'd like to see if I can get in touch with any of the higher reps at Blizzard and find out more

[Sam DeathWalker]

I am sure "reasonable" means 26.

[Stealthy]

I am sure "reasonable" means 26.

Hahah well said!

[Xzin]

That's quite a headline, I'd like to see if I can get in touch with any of the higher reps at Blizzard and find out more :)

I would be happy to talk with the higher ups at Bliz about multiboxing and discuss the community if they wanted to. I guess they could email me on the email address I registered with them. Not that I expect them to but still - would be nice to discuss it.

[Xzin]

RAF is genius. You just picked up the bar and moved it a huge notch. Instant 60, just add water. Not quite "auto level" but it 1) lets people make DKs and 2) makes sure that people don't avoid the game because like EQ, EVE, etc - it is too hard to start from scratch because you will never catch up.

Not only that but look at the people out here buying a new box (or boxes) to level up with. Then paying the transfer fees. Genius.

[Tasty]

I'll be honest ever since I started using RAF I've actually Enjoyed leveling alts.