Hi,

I love the realm firsts and race to level up too. (Had the realm first DK on Thrall)

I really expect there to be probably one new server with Cata. Even tho we don't need any more servers - I think Bliz will release one - if they don't its almost like admitting their game is in the decline phase.

I get the impression based on what I have read so far that RAF will be active and wouldn't disqualify you from a realm first. It looks like if you plan on doing a realm first worgen or goblin that you do have to complete your starting area to qualify for realm first tho. (It actually says that on the achievement)

I played on Grizzy Hills too and was using RAF but there was one horde and one alliance that was quite a bit ahead of me and I'd assume you were one of those.

If they do open a new server I assume we'll cross paths again. Good luck

Your strategy for only doing quests with one toon and granting on the other is the fastest way to use RAF without boosting. I'd didnt use that on Grizzy Hills but did use it with future RAF toons.