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Borderlands 2

Discussion in 'Gaming Forum' started by Phinz420, Sep 17, 2012.

  1. Phinz420

    Phinz420 New Member

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    Anyone else?

    Looks to be another legendary coop romp. The first was easily one of my favorite couch-coop games of all time and they seemed to have improved on the weak points from the first like lackluster skill trees/vehicle combat.

    I pre-ordered mine to get the extra dlc, but damn I dont think its even worth picking it up at midnight tonight considering I have to work at 6am :no:

    Launch Trailer

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lwOTENKSvg


    "Bazillions of guns" lol
     
  2. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    Very excited
     
  3. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Preloaded on Steam. I might play a few minutes of it after it unlocks, but I won't really be able to play it until after work tomorrow.

    I thought the original was too co-op dependent. After a few hours in, the difficulty curve was just too high unless you had a fully functional party. I'm hoping B2 will be more forgiving for us loners.
     
  4. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    I won't be able to play until late Thursday or possibly Friday. I know my wife can't wait to play either.

    I got the loot chest. :lol:
     
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    Im having very bad thoughts of just playing borderlands 2 all morning until work....8 hour shift tho that could get rough with no sleep :lol:
     
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    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Phinz420 New Member

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    Thats awesome man. I've had 4 doxies thus far, and I have a soft spot for the short haired black and tans.

    Dachshunds have so much personality!
     
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  9. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    And Borderlands 2 has just unlocked. Time to get in a quest or two before sleep.
     
  10. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    I have Part I downloading now. Is it great?
     
  11. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    It's decent solo, a blast with friends.
     
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    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Probably only be playing it solo but maybe I can find some friends to play along.
     
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    Bruzer New Member

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    Ya I'm with Desides, its ok solo its a good game but definitely built for playing with friends to get full feel of the game.
     
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    How's everyone doing on this? I just got to level 29.. Fun as hell!!!
     
  15. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    How much free time do you have? I just made level 11, and that's with a good 3 hours a night after getting home.

    I'm getting old. :pity:
     
  16. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    No joke. I'm at level 9. Only played like 2 hours Wed. night and 3 hours last night.
     
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    Bruzer New Member

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    Same me and my buddy have put in about 7 hours or so we are at level 16
     
  18. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Not sure how much longer the codes will last, it was posted a little less than 4 hrs ago I think, but you get an extra Goldkey when you sign up for a Shift account through the game too. So it's worth trying regardless.
     
  19. pennphinfan

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    "I used to be a vault hunter like you, but then I took a bullet to the knee"- random NPC
    A little overdone at this point but I like the nod there
     
  20. Desides

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    I'm up to level 28 or so and I've made it through about 16 chapters. There's a pretty big plot twist, which is surprising given that Borderlands isn't generally known for, you know, plot.

    I really like how they've rebalanced the game, though it's still a little too tough solo. Elemental effects are now worth using, as opposed to the first game where only fire was worth a damn. Corrosion in particular is much more useful now, though I've been getting decent use out of shock as well.
     
  21. Tone_E

    Tone_E Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    What is the point of this game? SP or MP-Coop? I haven't played the first one.

    Also, not sure I'm a fan of the art style. I do keep hearing amazing things about the game though.
     
  22. Desides

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    It's really intended for coop, but you can play solo. The goal is to complete quests, both plot and side. Along the way you're encouraged to loot lockers, boxes, etc for money, ammo, and guns.
     
  23. Tone_E

    Tone_E Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    So it is like a FPS/RPG where every time you log in, you keep the loot from previous sessions?

    Also, how are plot stories completed coop when everyone has different completed quests, etc. Last question, are the SP and MP quests the same, ie. you go through the SP quests in COOP?
     
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    Level 22 and the elemental guns are almost mandatory this time around. I loved the first game and this one is much better.
     
  25. Desides

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    There is no logging in. Everyone loads a save file and then selects their character. Their character has whatever they had the last time they saved.

    The missions are the same regardless of whether it's single player or coop. The quests available are determined by the person hosting the game; you play from whatever point they're at. If you've already completed a quest, it doesn't matter, the person hosting has to complete the quest to advance.

    It's basically people playing other people's save files using their own imported characters.
     
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  26. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Do what I did, download the first for $19.99 and see if you like it. I've heard that the 2nd is very similar to the first. I'm enjoying the first one quite a bit and will probably grab the 2nd when it's also $19.99.
     
  27. Tone_E

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    I just downloaded the *demo* on PC and love it. I am in between rigs right now, but when I get my new CPU early next week or so I will def. buy the game. I like it. It is refreshing and something new. The art style is nice, although I didn't think I would like it - trailers and gameplay vids don't do it justice. Looking forward to this as an aside to BF3 lol. Until Arma 3 comes out that is.
     
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    I think its the best true mix of RPG Character build/customization with FPS core game play. It is also one of the top COOP games I have ever played, and the further you go along and see some of the absolutely ridiculous weapons that you can come across....its just simply a game made for gamers. Gearbox has become one of my favorites. Dont forget these are the guys that Valve hired to do their expansions for half life! I loved Opposing Force + Blue Shift! :p They are also releasing an Aliens FPS next year which could be great.
     
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  29. Tone_E

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    It is nice to see a company make somehting different from the fps industry. I like Gearbox's ceo, seems like a cool guy. I will support them and buy the game. I never played opposing force or blue shift. First half life i played was 2, and then CS:S only from the mod side.
     
  30. Desides

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    Randy Pitchford is somewhere between a down to Earth CEO who actually plays and cares about games, and the foremost used car salesman in the industry.

    If the author spent all his time in Suikoden II organizing his headquarters, then he needs to stop playing video games.
     
  31. Tone_E

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    I mentioned that after I saw this video and understand the first part of your statement, but don't know enough of him to understand the second. I just started following him on twitter though, hoping for some info on golden keys so I may get what your saying in the second part too. :lol:

    [video=youtube;XPKrJwIxlTI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPKrJwIxlTI[/video]
     
  32. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    He'll always describe whatever he's currently talking about as great and awesome and all other positive adjectives.

    Unless you're talking about the Suikoden II reference, in which case, go play it. :up:
     
  33. Tone_E

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    I can see that. I didn't even know about him or Gearbox before Borderlands 2, and the more interviews I see, I can understand what you are saying. But overall, I think he just seems over enthusiastic which suggests he is more of a fan of what he is doing as opposed to coming off as that slick salesman using superlatives. He loves what he does, and won't release a product that "he thinks" is sub par and is the reason why everything is awesome etc. More devs should have his high standards.

    I also respect him the most for listening to the BL community and tailoring the game for the PC community. The 360 and PS3 versions are clearly ports of the PC version and finally the PC community and Gearbox really did stay true to their word. The game is clearly better on the PC fully taking advantage of new tech like PhysX and stuff like that. Its about time the PC isn't an afterthought.
     
  34. Stitches

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    Mechromancer is supposed to be out later today.
     
  35. dolfan32323

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    So I just ordered a Lenovo IdeaPad Y480, one on the left in the link, (link) and am interested in finally picking up Borderlands 2 on PC. Do you guys think the laptop will be able to handle it well or should I just snag it for 360?

    it has a 3rd gen i7-3630, nvidia gforce 650m, and 8 gigs of ram... im hoping it can!
     
  36. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    That should be just fine.
     
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    Can't wait to pick this up! thanks for checking the specs Des, I know you know your computers well lol.
     
  38. pennphinfan

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    This game is still a blast, but I'm having trouble with my build recently. I went with an Assassin Melee build, and while its fun, it gets incredible hard to effectively melee-kill people as you progress on (i think about about level 20 right now). Half the time you go for the 'execute' attack and it does like 25-50% damage. and thats with all my skill points in that tree, and weapons that add melee damage.

    I may have to re-spec my character to a sniper for the time being, since I end up gunning down most enemies anyway
     
  39. Desides

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    You're at the point where the game mechanics have changed. You need to begin softening your targets up using elemental attacks, usually fire or corrosion. You could use a slag pistol to make an enemy more susceptible to elemental damage, then set him on fire or corrode him, then finish off with melee.
     

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