Borderlands 2

[RoXer]

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Taking stuff from wikipedia:

Five years have passed since the events of Borderlands, when the four vault hunters exposed the secrets of the Eridian Vault. A man called Handsome Jack has taken credit for the vault hunters' actions and claimed the wealth of the Vault, allowing him to take over the Hyperion Corporation and effectively gain dominion over Pandora. Promising to clean the lawless planet up, Handsome Jack embarks on a campaign to exterminate Pandora's existing colonist population and industrialize the planet. The main symbol of Handsome Jack's rule is a massive supply base built in the shape of an "H" on Pandora's moon. The base is always visible, and can deploy Hyperion forces to any point on Pandora.

Borderlands 2 begins with the player fighting to the death to win a priceless cache of loot in a gladiatorial tournament run by Handsome Jack for his personal amusement. The player succeeds and gains notoriety, but Handsome Jack sees this as a threat to his popularity with the people. At the tournament's end he denies the reward and leaves the player for dead in a tundra. The mysterious Guardian Angel from the first game then contacts the player and explains that Handsome Jack must be killed, directing the player to rescue the four original vault hunters from Hyperion's clutches to accomplish this.

Like the first game, there are four playable characters in the game, though the characters are all new. The first new character is Salvador, nicknamed "Gunzerker" who resembles Brick from the first game in abilities, but also can dual-wield any combination of guns. The second character is a siren named Maya, similar to Lilith from the first game, but has a different ability to Lilith called Phaselock. The other two characters are a soldier-like character called Axton, who relies on turrets (like Roland from the first game) and an assassin-like character called Zero, whose ability creates a duplicate of himself and becomes invisible for a short time, where he can unleash a critical hit on an enemy with his sword. Not much is known about them at this time apart from their names and looks. Non-playable characters Guardian Angel and Claptrap return to aid the player during quests. The four characters from the first game, Roland, Lilith, Brick, and Mordecai, all return in the form of non-player characters that the new characters will encounter on Pandora or in various missions.


Borderlands 2 builds upon the gameplay elements introduced in its predecessor. It is a first-person shooter that includes character-building elements found in role-playing games, leading Gearbox to call the game a "role-playing shooter". At the start of the game, players select one of four new characters, each with a unique special skill and with proficiencies with certain weapons. From then on, players take on quests assigned through non-player characters or from bounty boards, each typically rewarding the player with experience points, money, and sometimes a reward item. Players earn experience by killing foes and completing in-game challenges (such as getting a certain number of kills using a specific type of weapon). As they gain levels from experience growth, players can then allocate skill points into a skill tree that features three distinct specializations of the base character.

Returning gameplay features from the first game will include the unique, cartoon-esque cel-shading graphic style, 3-branch skill trees, class-mods, and four-player online cooperative modes. New features include a more expansive and customizable weapons system, reworked four-seat drift-able vehicles and vehicle physics elements, and dynamic quest systems. For example, taking too much time to save a friend in a quest may result in their death and the failure of the quest, which will affect the story as the player progresses. Technically, the game world will be all connected, rather than loadable levels for each region, allowing accurate viewing of the entire world from a given point rather than the first game's premade "Skybox".

In addition, the AI system has been reworked for the game. Non-enemies will populate the game world more often and will travel around different locations depending on the time. Enemy AI will encourage teamwork, such as flanking, as well as taking cover when wounded, though lower level enemies like Psychos will still embrace the mentality of, "Wow that's a gun! I want my face in front of it," according to Gearbox VP Steve Gibson. Shooting enemies will stun or cripple them depending on where they are shot. For a change, enemies will be intelligent enough to climb and traverse difficult terrain to pursue the player. Enemies will also be able to interact with each other. For example, certain enemies can heal their teammates, boost their shields for defense, or use them as shields to protect themselves.

[RoXer]

I gave up on the 360 version fairly soon and I forget why. I think I might have been low on Goozex points.

But then Requiem and I played a little bit more when it was on sale on Steam last winter and fell back in love with it.



It's out September 18th. Whose getting it and on which platform? I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick to 360 this time.

[G]

I am getting it for PS3 (the greatest console ever created)

[Requiem]

Ya we need to finish the first some time. Other games came out and I got busy with those and school, but I do want to finish it.

[Kris P Lettus]

The first one was sweet.. I never beat the second harder playthrough, which I should do before this one..

Liking the new Zero character.. Prolly gonna play as him the first time..

[The Destroyer]

Didn't really get too far on the first one, but it was quite fun so I might give this a try.

[stultiloquy]

Good to see that the game world will be more lively with more NPCs.
Pandora was so barren, and the story was so disconnected and vague I rarely had an idea of what my motivations for playing were.

It's also good to hear that more than 2 people can ride in a car at once.
It was a relatively minor nuisance, but it still had a tendency to bog down the gameplay waiting for the players in the other car to find their way around.

I just hope the environments and enemies are more varied than the first game - those two aspects of the game didn't really change at all until the final act.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Getting this on 360.

[The Phenom]

This game will be awesome. I'm most certainly getting this when it comes out. I've got the first one on the 360 beat it on both playthrough. Love taking on cramexrex probably the most toughest enemy in the game.

[Emperor Smeat]

A couple of new details got revealed during PAX East.

Character customization got expanded to also include customizable heads for characters while the number of ways to unlock items was also expanded to include rewards for clearing missions and challenges.

A new character class was also announced called the Mechromancer but won't be ready in time for the game's release and instead will be added later as a post-launch release DLC. Those who pre-order the $150 edition of the game get her for free.

The Mechromancer will be female character (who could very well be part machine) with the ability to control an enormous robot known as D374-TP (Deathtrap), among other special (but unspecified) talents. Unfortunately, she will not be completed in time to be a part of the game's initial release but she will be made available as post-launch DLC.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/borderlands-2-will-feature-crazy-cool-character-customization-and-another-new-class

[G]

$150 edition what

[G]

I pre-ordered at Amazon a long time ago, but on top the the $10 credit is the Premiere Club.

http://www.borderlands2.com/preorder/img/premiereclub.jpg

http://www.borderlands2.com/preorder/img/premiumed_includes.jpg

[The Destroyer]

$150 edition what
Apparently it's going to come packed in a replica of an in-game loot box.

[DAMN iNATOR]

A couple of new details got revealed during PAX East.

Character customization got expanded to also include customizable heads for characters while the number of ways to unlock items was also expanded to include rewards for clearing missions and challenges.

A new character class was also announced called the Mechromancer but won't be ready in time for the game's release and instead will be added later as a post-launch release DLC. Those who pre-order the $150 edition of the game get her for free.



http://www.screwattack.com/news/borderlands-2-will-feature-crazy-cool-character-customization-and-another-new-class

Sounds hot. I may just spring for that, then...

[ClockShot]

I pre-ordered at Amazon a long time ago, but on top the the $10 credit is the Premiere Club.

http://www.borderlands2.com/preorder/img/premiereclub.jpg

http://www.borderlands2.com/preorder/img/premiumed_includes.jpg

Gamestop got the same thing going. But instead of a $10 credit, they're throwing in Creature Slaughter Dome.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Borderlands2CSD_bonusLG.jpg

[G]

But you'd be shopping at Gamestop :nono:


I'm sure it'll be DLC eventually. Besides, anything with Moxxi in the name will not be a day 1 purchase for me. Def have to make sure it isn't anything close Underdome Riot.

[ClockShot]

Well, we'll have to see how high gas prices go. Might end up going to amazon.

[G]

I watched the Homefront intro again today, and check the prices out at around 1:12


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[RoXer]

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[Kris P Lettus]

I'm pretty pumped about this game..

[RoXer]

I am too. This might be that only game I'll actually purchase for the rest of the year. Everything else will be Goozexed

[Requiem]

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DIBS

[RoXer]

That's fine, I think I'm going ninja

[Ermaximus]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/BL2_LE_UltimateLootChest_Full.jpg

Hey RoXer and G, thoughts on this? Definate buy?

[ClockShot]

Hell I'd buy that. I'd like to see the actual thing before I pass judgement.

Like, is it gonna be the size of a footlocker, or slightly bigger than your average shipping box?

[Ermaximus]

Hell I'd buy that. I'd like to see the actual thing before I pass judgement.

Like, is it gonna be the size of a footlocker, or slightly bigger than your average shipping box?

Judging by that, I'd say that everything shown comes inside the loot box. It'll likely be around the size of a rock band bundle box, I'd guess.

[Kapoutman]

I'm just starting on the original. I'm liking it so far.

[RP]

I'm just starting on the original. I'm liking it so far.

Same

[Ermaximus]

RP, you're playing as Lillith aren't you?

[RoXer]

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[RP]

RP, you're playing as Lillith aren't you?

No.

The rogue

[RoXer]

Borderlands 2: On Skill Trees, Psychotic Children, and the Joys of Being a Ninja

Gearbox gives us a couple of hours with its upcoming shooter/RPG sequel, and we give you this preview. Fair trade, no?

By Alex Navarro (http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/alex/) | July 13, 2012

The magic of 2010's Borderlands (http://www.giantbomb.com/borderlands/61-20487/) was somewhat lost on me, I'm afraid. While I adored the aesthetic of Gearbox's (http://www.giantbomb.com/gearbox-software-llc/65-1615/) ludicrous shooter/RPG hybrid, the lack of any meaningful story and my own aversion to games that trade heavily in "loot hoarding" (I refuse to use the more crass term for it) all but ensured that, with nothing else to excite me, I'd give up a short chunk of the way through. For me, it was like the difference between understanding something to be funny, and actually laughing at it. I could see why so many people, our own Jeff Gerstmann among them, could fall victim to Borderlands' beguiling charms. I was just immune.


http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/39/2265644-bl2_charactercustomization_middle.jpg (http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/39/2265644-bl2_charactercustomization.jpg)
Characters can be customized with all sorts of new outfits and heads, many of which are hidden throughout the game.



So understand that when I say to you Borderlands 2 (http://www.giantbomb.com/borderlands-2/61-36055/) appears to be a massive improvement over Borderlands, I realize that the things that are important to me might not necessarily be the things that are important to you. What I have seen of Borderlands 2 thus far shows me a much more cartoonishly over-the-top game, a game that embraces the undercurrent of lunacy from the first game, and jabs a pitchfork into its ass to rile it up. It's bigger, louder, and more willfully nutty than last go around, which for those who just care about the loot and the character building might not care so much about. Don't worry, there's plenty to talk about there, too.

I'll admit that the first time I sat down to play some co-op Borderlands 2, I wasn't overly impressed. Having now seen it a second time, I now realize that this has got to be one of the most nightmarish games to show to the press. Quests and sidequests are so sprawling and deliberate in pace that anyone trying to show off multiple aspects of the game would be hard-pressed to do so in a timely fashion. In fact, just before letting the press have a go with it earlier this week, Gearbox head Randy Pitchford (http://www.giantbomb.com/randy-pitchford/72-4430/) spent damn near 10 minutes just explaining the myriad things they wanted to cover, and the various developer cheats they were going to have to use to show us all those things. It was a long list.

I also think I just wasn't digging the classes as much at first. On my first play, I messed around with the Gunzerker and Siren, the two classes Gearbox has been showing for the last few months. They're fun, interesting classes (that dual-wielding mechanic the Gunzerker has is deeper than it first seems), but neither really clicked with me. Fast forward to this week, and I found myself with access to the Commando and Assassin classes. Now I'm all turned around on the subject.

It was really the Commando that did it for me, though the Assassin's pretty fantastic as well (more on him momentarily). But the Commando, with his wonderfully helpful turrets and outlandishly explosive upgrades, really won me over.

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/39/2265654-bl2_skilltree_pink_v2_middle.jpg (http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/39/2265654-bl2_skilltree_pink_v2.jpg)
Skill trees go deeper than ever before, and the upgrades have more impact.



Having only messed with Roland a bit in the first game, I'll just say that while his turret stuff was neat, Axton (the Commando) is a whole other deal entirely. We were shown characters at levels 25 and 35, so we got to go pretty deep into one of the individual skill trees for each character. For the Commando, it's all about how you build out your turrets. You'll of course start out with minor upgrades like ammo counts and cool down periods, but as you start going further in, you'll be able to do all sorts of wacky stuff. You can add grenade launchers, rocket blasters, and even stack a second turret on top of your main one, with all upgrades included. There's even an option to make your turret stick to any surface, including walls and ceilings. When you're trying to avoid getting swarmed by rabid creatures, this can come in handy.

The Assassin goes the other route, focusing on stealth and deception. But what's great about the Assassin is that it doesn't rigidly put you into one box or another. There are a variety of ways to Assassinate, after all, and depending on which skill tree you opt to go with. If you're a sniper who likes to pick enemies off from afar, then there's a whole line of upgrades just for that task. If you prefer things up close and personal, you can pump up his melee stats majorly, as well as his hologram/cloaking abilities. Yes, he projects a hologram of himself as a special ability, and while it's there, he stays cloaked for a few seconds, letting you dive in for the kill. Without giving away too many of the ways that ability can be improved, let's just say there's a fun way to turn that combo into an insane chain of attacks.

These customizations go a good bit deeper and are more immediately impactful than many of the first game's, but really, it wasn't necessarily any issue with the class customization of the first game that prevented me from really enjoying it. More, it was the sense of emptiness I got from the game's story. Loot, on its own, is not enough to attract me to a game. And while a "bazillion" more guns sounds promising enough, I needed something more interesting to rope me in.

Enter Borderlands 2's script, penned by Anthony Burch (http://www.giantbomb.com/anthony-burch/72-98041/). I'm not going to say I've seen enough to definitively say whether Borderlands 2's story is good, exactly, but everything I've seen is damn funny. It's quirky, irreverent stuff that has a purposeful rhythm and pace to it, something that video game comedy often fails at. Nowhere is this clearer than with the new character introduced in this latest demo: Tiny Tina (http://www.giantbomb.com/tiny-tina/94-23715/). You may have noticed that pig-tailed tween girl with the murderous glint in her eye in the latest trailer. That's Tina.

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/39/2265660-bl2_tinyteaparty_middle.jpg (http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/39/2265660-bl2_tinyteaparty.jpg)
Tiny Tina throws the worst tea parties... but maybe don't tell her that.



Tina's a survivor, a 13 year old girl who's spent a good chunk of her life living feral in the wastelands of Pandora. All that time alone has, perhaps unsurprisingly, left her a bit south of normal, mentally. She's an Adderall-addled manic pixie nightmare, who may or may not be using you to seek revenge against those who killed her parents. Oh, and she's voiced by Ashly Burch, who you may know from her and brother Anthony's web series, Hey Ash, What'cha Playin'. Accuse nepotism all you like, but Burch is perfect. She's hysterical, and gives Tina just the right mix of girly sweetness and unhinged lunacy.

Several hours with Borderlands never managed to sell me, and yet just a few hours with Borderlands 2 has piqued my curiosity anew. Yes, this is in many ways just more Borderlands, but it's a lot more of Borderlands, and with many of that first game's more underutilized aspects suddenly getting more attention. In short, Borderlands 2 looks like it's going to fix a lot of things I didn't like about Borderlands. Come September, we'll all find out for sure

[Emperor Smeat]

Gearbox says it takes about 58 hours to beat the campaign with just 1 character in Borderlands 2 with the numbers coming from the people who made the official guide for the game.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/borderlands-2-campaign-is-58-hours-long/

[ClockShot]

Yes. Nice to know somebody gives a flying fuck about the singleplayer campaign and not multiplayer.

If that number is true, it should take me into October just before Assassins' Creed 3.

[RoXer]

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[DAMN iNATOR]

RP, you're playing as Lillith aren't you?

Actually none of the 4 protagonists return from the first game. The female character this time is Maya.

[RoXer]

Which game do you think he was talking about?

[Ermaximus]

Actually none of the 4 protagonists return from the first game. The female character this time is Maya.

I was talking about Borderlands, not B2.

[ClockShot]

I got curious since the release was getting close and wondered how big this ultimate loot chest was going to be.

http://www.justpushstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gallery_5_6_11646.jpg




2K released this a little while back, but this is how big the ultimate loot chest deal is gonna look like. I like it, I can put this to good use. It doesn't look like a cheap piece of cardboard.

[Kane Knight]

Pre-ordered this. I know it sounds out of character, but...

[DAMN iNATOR]

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[DAMN iNATOR]

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[DAMN iNATOR]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Creature Slaughter Dome DLC exclusive to Gamestop in the US was revealed today.

Basically it’s a simple survival mode where you flick a switch and a bunch of monsters run at you, kill them all to gain lots of XP and plenty of loot which you can keep. The video below will give you a more visual explanation.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/borderlands-2-creature-slaughter-dome-pre-order-dlc-revealed/

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[Kane Knight]

By "reveal" you mean there was a video up, right? Because we already knew everything else about it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Yeah its mostly because of the trailer considering most DLC is either just announced with no actual details or a quick explanation but no footage or screens. Most places seem to be considering this as its official debut or revelation.

[Kane Knight]

I want it, but don't want to deal with Gamestop. Keeping my pre-order with Amazon, methinks.

[RoXer]

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[alvarado52]

Roxer you dont even play your xbox anymore :(

[RoXer]

Whats to play?

I'll play this once it comes out

[alvarado52]

NBA 2k13? I enjoy your rage quitting

[Kris P Lettus]

I got my preorder in..

Can't wait, guys..

[Kane Knight]

NBA 2k13? I enjoy your rage quitting
:lol::lol:

[RoXer]

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[RoXer]

I think I'll main Zero and Axton. My Zero character will focus on mainly upgrading his blade/cric hits and what have you while Axton's turret will mostly be defensive/healing.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Probably gonna do my first playthrough as Maya, then try out the others.

[RoXer]

You can preview and mess around with the skill trees here (http://www.borderlands2.com/us/#characters)

[DAMN iNATOR]

Kinda sick of everyone saying that Maya's Phase Lock power looks so much more powerful than the other abilities just because you can freeze someone inside a bubble and attack them for a short amount of time. Wait for the release of the game, play as Maya and then talk about whether her power is too overwhelming or not.

Sorry, had to vent.

[alvarado52]

I CANT WAIT TO PLAY WITH YOU GAIS!

[RoXer]

DAMN iNATOR, what is your gamertag?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Even if I told you, it wouldn't matter. I have no internet connection from my home (which OBVI = no XBL/PSN). Sorry. :(

[RoXer]

No, it matters. Please tell us.

[RoXer]

DAMN iNATOR, we are all on at weird times so even if you do sign on there's a good chance some of us will be online. If you're not online long enough to play a game we would love to shoot you message or just say hey.

So what's your gamertag?

[Sepholio]

4LYFE DAWG.

[DAMN iNATOR]

DAMN iNATOR, we are all on at weird times so even if you do sign on there's a good chance some of us will be online. If you're not online long enough to play a game we would love to shoot you message or just say hey.

So what's your gamertag?

That's just it, though...I have an XBL gamertag, but I'm never ABLE to be on because as mentioned before I have NO INTERNET CONNECTION.

SORRY. :( Really wish I had a way of logging in and interacting with some of the fine folks here over XBL or PSN but it just isn't the case. :'(

[RoXer]

Well just in case one day you do find yourself able to connect to the internet, you should tell us your gamertag so we can be aware that you're online.

[DAMN iNATOR]

IF (and I'm assuming it's a pretty big "IF"...) you consider IGN's reviews to be trustworthy then watch this VIDEO REVIEW, if not, simply don't hit play.

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[RoXer]

DAMN iNATOR, just please tell us your gamertag

[ClockShot]

Anyone know if Gamestop is doing a midnight release on this?

[Kane Knight]

My Amazon copy shipped last night.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Anyone know if Gamestop is doing a midnight release on this?

You might want to check with your local store just to be sure, but the GS location where I have my copy pre-ordered called yesterday afternoon saying they were doing a midnight release.

[ClockShot]

Yeah, it is.

Might actually go to get it tonight.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I'm definitely getting my copy tonight. Why wait any longer than I need to? :D

[RoXer]

Hey DAMN iNATOR, what's your gamertag?

[Nark Order]

Hey RoXer. I may get this game. We should pow wow and hold virtual hands whilst we kill things together.

[RoXer]

First things first, let's get DAMN iNATOR's gamertag

[Kane Knight]

Got it in the mail. Fucking a, neither of the friends I was gonna play it with have it yet.

[Ermaximus]

Got it in the mail. Fucking a, neither of the friends I was gonna play it with have it yet.

I'll have mine in a day or two if you can wait? Also, do you want a DLC code for the premiere club?

[Kane Knight]

I have premier club. I'll play with yuo when you get it if you want. :)

[Emperor Smeat]

Looks like there is a lot of confusion over the golden key and treasure boxes.

Apparently either Gearbox or people in general are saying to not use the key until your second playthrough since that would maximize the rare weapon possibility and the boxes themselves only hand out items based on your character's level. There is another way to open them earlier but it involves getting another 3 people playing with you and I think they need to be at a higher level in order for you to get copies of their weapons.

[ClockShot]

Good tip.

[RoXer]

Looks like there is a lot of confusion over the golden key and treasure boxes.

Apparently either Gearbox or people in general are saying to not use the key until your second playthrough since that would maximize the rare weapon possibility and the boxes themselves only hand out items based on your character's level. There is another way to open them earlier but it involves getting another 3 people playing with you and I think they need to be at a higher level in order for you to get copies of their weapons.

Dunno how true this is but it's worth looking into and play it safe for now.

[Emperor Smeat]

This is where I first read about it and it seems some people got confused or forgot how Gearbox explained how the keys worked. Most thought it was probably 1-time use per character but its literally just 1 key so if you use it for one character class and want to play with a new character or save file, the key doesn't reappear.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/notice-those-pre-ordering-borderlands-2

[Ermaximus]

This is where I first read about it and it seems some people got confused or forgot how Gearbox explained how the keys worked. Most thought it was probably 1-time use per character but its literally just 1 key so if you use it for one character class and want to play with a new character or save file, the key doesn't reappear.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/notice-those-pre-ordering-borderlands-2

Unless you work at Gamestop and just print out 5 codes for 5 seperate keys. :cool:

[LoDownM]

Damn this game, played it wayyyyyy to much tonight, completely blew off doing homework...

[RoXer]

I've found so many awesome guns and not enough slots

[RoXer]

Found an orange machine pistol that never runs out of ammo and that i dont have to reload. It made a few of the lower missions incredibly easy

[RoXer]

Its practically cheating

[RoXer]

Did anyone miss Tiny Tina's "origin" story?

When you're freeing Bloodwing, a side mission in that area is to collect ECHO recordings for Tannis. One of the last recordings is a mother telling her daughter "Tina" to throw that "red ball with the top" at the wall as the mother gets brutally murdered.

[Kane Knight]

Probably shouldn't have decided to solo with the Siren.

[Ermaximus]

Probably shouldn't have decided to solo with the Siren.

Why? She's not that bad once you build up her phaselock. Which skill tree did you choose?

[LoDownM]

Started over with Maya. She's much better for soloing imo. Was playing Zer0 at first, but, to me anyway, seems he would be better with 3-4 players in a game.

[Kane Knight]

Why? She's not that bad once you build up her phaselock. Which skill tree did you choose?

It's getting to that point that was the problem. Especially the Symbiosis mission. Grrr. Annoying.

[Ermaximus]

It's getting to that point that was the problem. Especially the Symbiosis mission. Grrr. Annoying.

I've been thinking it over and she is by far the most broken God-tier character in the game, once upgraded of course. Might explain why I see so many Sirens on my friends list.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah, higher tiers seem potent. I just ain't there yet.

Commando's more my speed, TBH. Just don't want to play two close together.

[RoXer]

Does anyone else think the backpack and bank need to be expanded? At least doubled? I'm finding a lot of good weapons that I can't keep and I have both the bank and backpack slots maxed out. First thing I did with my eridium actually.

[LoDownM]

Yes it sucks, the limit on inventory would be fine if you had more banks slots imo.

And "Miss Moxxi's Good Touch/Bad Touch" best SMGs in the game so far(I'm only lvl20). Even if one does make the controller vibrate even when it isn't being fired.

[alvarado52]

Didnt see this posted, thought it was pretty cool even though im not a Minecraft fan.

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[RoXer]

There's also a Dark Souls easter egg too

[ClockShot]

The Talking Gun/Shield is the best thing to happen in this game so far. Also got a chuckle out of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Rats, too. Took me about 5 tries to get the challenge for them.:mad:

[Fryza]

Enjoying the fuck out of this game. Just got to chapter ten today. Doing the Commando.

I like how the Badass Rank/Tokens work. Really interesting concept. Might do a sniping assassin next.

Also, Minecraft head is amazing. Had to fight a level 17 Super Badass Vorkid (while I was level 16), but I appreciate the easter egg.

Also, the Vorkids are Cazadors.

[PorkSoda]

I know absolutely nothing about this game and never watched any videos of it. Never played the first one either.

Someone sell me on it.

[Kane Knight]

I know absolutely nothing about this game and never watched any videos of it. Never played the first one either.

Someone sell me on it.

It's so awesome that I've set aside my hatred of FPS to play the fuck out of it.

[Ermaximus]

I know absolutely nothing about this game and never watched any videos of it. Never played the first one either.

Someone sell me on it.

It's got a comic book style look to it, but has over a billion types of guns, and it's nearly impossible to find the same gun twice really. All the stats are different as well as special abilities the guns can have. There are 4, soon to be 5, seperate character classes that can each be upgraded your way. Example, the Gunzerker can be upgraded to dual wield any 2 guns at the same time while having a regen on your ammo. Pretty sweet skill there. It's a fun, comical form of entertainment, as well as a good deal for your money.

[DAMN iNATOR]

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[RoXer]

Did that really need a video in the first place?

And did it really needed to be posted?

You don't think people could have figured that out on their own?

And DAMN iNATOR, what's your gamertag?

[Kane Knight]

I was just wondering how you tip. The X and Y prompts were confusing.

[Ermaximus]

I was just wondering how you tip. The X and Y prompts were confusing.

If you tip her all $10,000 at once, she'll get on her knees and blow you.

[Fryza]

Anyone finding any good assault rifles? I only ever see pistols and shotguns it seems.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just seen this for $25USD so I just couldn't resist.

Will have to wait until the weekend until I can give it a shot though.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Wait, what am I missing since I didn't get pre-order bonuses and all that crap?

[Ermaximus]

Wait, what am I missing since I didn't get pre-order bonuses and all that crap?

The Premiere Club that comes with a golden key as well as the 5th character class once she is available.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Seen the Mechromancer bit. Their blurb says that you get her "As soon as she is available", so more than likely I can still get her, but will have to wait and/or pony up a little more cash.

[Ermaximus]

Seen the Mechromancer bit. Their blurb says that you get her "As soon as she is available", so more than likely I can still get her, but will have to wait and/or pony up a little more cash.

800 MSP, or you can convince me to get you a Premiere Club code. Ask G, my connections are valid. :cool:

[ClockShot]

Anyone finding any good assault rifles? I only ever see pistols and shotguns it seems.

I picked up a leveled Torgue assault rifle a couple days ago. But you're right, they're hard to come by in this game. Been mostly using my orange SMG for awhile now.

[ClockShot]

Also found a junk Tediore shotgun and used it to get my high flying hurler achievement last night. I like how those work, but I need something more powerful.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

800 MSP, or you can convince me to get you a Premiere Club code. Ask G, my connections are valid. :cool:

So do I get on my knees now? Not sure if I'm offering to beg or blow. Let's see how this goes. It's the PC version I'm rocking if that makes a difference.

Seems like I bought 2 copies by accident too. Stupid work web browser. Still, it's so cheap that even if they don't give me a refund, I should be able to spin it for a profit. They've already sent me both keys.

[Ermaximus]

So do I get on my knees now? Not sure if I'm offering to beg or blow. Let's see how this goes. It's the PC version I'm rocking if that makes a difference.

Seems like I bought 2 copies by accident too. Stupid work web browser. Still, it's so cheap that even if they don't give me a refund, I should be able to spin it for a profit. They've already sent me both keys.

I can get a PC key for you bro. I'll try and grab it tonight. Those codes are universal aren't they?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The actual CD Key is region-free, so I can't see why the other code wouldn't be.

CHEERS BRAH

[Ermaximus]

I was asking about the DLC code.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

That's what I mean yeah. My CD Key is region-free so it would be pretty batshit if the DLC key was then region locked.

[G]

800 MSP, or you can convince me to get you a Premiere Club code. Ask G, my connections are valid. :cool:

Yah, just waiting on that 2nd code. :p

[Ermaximus]

Yah, just waiting on that 2nd code. :p

Yea, been meaning to message you it on XBL for your nephew. Let me do that now.

[G]

Thanks, dude. You will put a smile on a teenage boy's face.





He'll also be happy to get the code, too.

[LoDownM]

Damn it, wish I knew before had that the Miss Moxxi's SMGs were based on your level, would've wait till I was 30 to get them.

[G]

Crazy coincidence right there. I got the Bad Touch earlier today, and I was level 30. I just found out about them. Gonna wait a while to get the Good Touch. I forget the stats, but it was high 300's with 200 something shock per sec.

[Ermaximus]

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[LoDownM]

Crazy coincidence right there. I got the Bad Touch earlier today, and I was level 30. I just found out about them. Gonna wait a while to get the Good Touch. I forget the stats, but it was high 300's with 200 something shock per sec.

Good Touch does fire damage.

[Emperor Smeat]

Looks like a bug was discovered recently that resets the Badass Ranks in the game although it occurs at random and Gearbox is saying right now its a very rare bug and not a widespread one.

http://www.co-optimus.com/article/8989/borderlands-2-bug-resets-badass-rank.html

[alvarado52]

Played yesterday with some dude that gave me some level 50 guns...I'm level 10 lol. Some pretty bad ass stats on them, but useless to me. Might regift them

[alvarado52]

800 MSP, or you can convince me to get you a Premiere Club code. Ask G, my connections are valid. :cool:

Hook a brother up Mac! I'll trade you those lvl 50 guns for a code lol

[G]

Good Touch does fire damage.

Then maybe it was burn damage.

[Ermaximus]

Hook a brother up Mac! I'll trade you those lvl 50 guns for a code lol

:lol:

I think I can make that happen homes.

[Emperor Smeat]

Apparently the biggest complaint on Gearbox's forums regarding this game is the lack of gore with the amount of bitching being soo huge (74 pages worth) that Gearbox is considering making a "Gore" patch just for them to stop complaining.

Now, the possibility of a patch to restore the violence of the original game to the sequel now seems to be on the table, as the Borderlands 2 community is stressing to Gearbox Software that a proper headshot involves exploding skulls:

Debate they did! The Gearbox forums have a thread on the matter that currently spans 74 pages, with some gamers even refusing to play the game until head-popping’s been patched in. Others have been more reasonable, stating it’s not a huge deal, but it’d certainly nice. At least one commenter remarked on how weirdly passionate gamers are being over the inclusion of extreme violence.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/borderlands-2-tones-down-gore-devs-consider-patching-it-for-fans/


Gearbox also explains the Season Pass for the game only covers big expansion-like DLC but won't be covering the smaller DLC packs like new weapons or vehicles that are arriving soon. No discounts for those smaller DLC packs.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/borderlands-2-also-getting-non-season-pass-dlc/

[RoXer]

ECG viewing this thread for like the 4th time today.

Just buy the game. It's pretty good. You'll need people to play it with tho to get the most out of it.

[G]

Good Touch does fire damage.

It was the Bad Touch, so corrosive.

Either way, after starting True Vault Hunter mode, the loot made everything obsolete already. Haven't even made it to Sanctuary, and I've already found many replacements. The very first task where you get a gun and talk to clap trap nets you around 15k XP.

[alvarado52]

I keep forgetting what the color ranks mean. I keep getting scared that im tossing out the good stuff.

[El Capitano Gatisto]

ECG viewing this thread for like the 4th time today.

Just buy the game. It's pretty good. You'll need people to play it with tho to get the most out of it.

Not getting it. I was this close to ordering it yesterday but I decided I'm getting one of FIFA or Pro Evo 13.

[The Rogerer]

I assume the gore desire is actually more about having a feeling of feedback when you shoot something, which the first game certainly lacked.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

This website still hasn't got back to me, so I may have a PC version going for $25USD/£15 if someone wants it.

[Ermaximus]

Hollywood Hasney, I tried getting you that key DLC, but it said that our PC codes have been depleted. Translation, Gamestop only bought the rights to 100 PC DLC codes. :/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Makes sense, PC games at retail don't sell too amazingly. Ta for looking anyways!

[Kane Knight]

I keep forgetting what the color ranks mean. I keep getting scared that im tossing out the good stuff.

when grandma burps, (something starting with p) obeys.

[Kane Knight]

Of course, I've got white and green loot that's better than a lot of the purples I have. But they tell you that's a possibility in the load screens.

[ClockShot]

Just buzzed through the credits and realized half the staff over at Funimation got voice credits in this game.

Crazy.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Of course, I've got white and green loot that's better than a lot of the purples I have. But they tell you that's a possibility in the load screens.

They might be statistically better, but a lot of times the purple and orange items will have bonus effects that have a much larger impact. For instance, I got this orange rated shield as a quest reward and instead of just depleting and replenishing, when it depletes it deals massive fire damage to anyone close enough. Really helpful in Fight For Your Life!, especially if you combine the fire effect with slag barrels and/or weapons.

[Pintint]

Is this game strictly co-op or is there team deathmatch?

[Kane Knight]

Is this game strictly co-op or is there team deathmatch?

Strictly co-op. Closest it has to vs multiplayer is the optional dueling system.

And that's for the best.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I keep forgetting what the color ranks mean. I keep getting scared that im tossing out the good stuff.

yo, My name's RoXer and I think it's funny to be a dick to people and edit their posts to degrade them. Also I like to pester DAMN iNATOR for his gamertag, even though I know he'll never give it to me because he's never able to connect his consoles to the XBL/PSN. :'(:'(:'(

[Kane Knight]

Damn, please don't make matters worse by giving bad information. That's Swiss' job.

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL. Well I definitely can't refute the 2nd sentence in your post. He is the TPWW Minister of Misinformation.

[alvarado52]

ive picked up a pink or two, at least i think it is. Its definitely not a purple gun. Im assuming it ranks just below an orange.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Funny. The guide and I think the game even, both describe purple, but definitely not pink rated guns. Probably you thought pink because the brand name or the name of the gun looks sorta pink-ish.

But whatever, that's just splitting hairs.

[alvarado52]

No its definitely a different color than purple. Even the glow of th gun before pickup was a lighter shade of purple.

[RoXer]

Magenta

[RoXer]

...

[RoXer]

Don't you judge me.

[alvarado52]

There we go.

[RoXer]

I keep forgetting what the color ranks mean. I keep getting scared that im tossing out the good stuff.
From the Borderlands wiki:
(http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/Weapons)
A common (white) gun would be average, an uncommon (green) would be slightly above average, a rare (blue) would be a premium gun, a very rare (purple) would be a very strong gun, and legendary (orange) guns are second only to pearlescent. The rarity of each gun is indicated by color as stated on the page of each gun.

There are eight confirmed rarity levels. Weapons listed in the inventory screen might have a darker text color than what is shown in the weapon box when that weapon is selected, so it would help to compare, say, across all orange rarity weapons to check for differences in color.

[DAMN iNATOR]

AHEM...(put it in spoilers because most people w/o a guide probably don't know this yet)
Decked Out 25 G
Had Purple-rated gear or better equipped in every slot

[RoXer]

I keep forgetting what the color ranks mean. I keep getting scared that im tossing out the good stuff.
From the Borderlands wiki:
(http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/Weapons)
A common (white) gun would be average, an uncommon (green) would be slightly above average, a rare (blue) would be a premium gun, a very rare (purple) would be a very strong gun, and legendary (orange) guns are second only to pearlescent. The rarity of each gun is indicated by color as stated on the page of each gun.

There are eight confirmed rarity levels. Weapons listed in the inventory screen might have a darker text color than what is shown in the weapon box when that weapon is selected, so it would help to compare, say, across all orange rarity weapons to check for differences in color.

Of course, I've got white and green loot that's better than a lot of the purples I have. But they tell you that's a possibility in the load screens.

Yeah, and don't forget about this. As you level up, those rare guns will probably become weaker and weaker until you shouldn't even carry them anymore (and give them to your claptrap stash for another lower character of yours to use ;))

My level 9 Rapid Infinity loses its effectiveness around level 15 or so.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Enjoying it so far, but if I hear "Roll out, minion" one more time I'll choke somebody.

[Kane Knight]

Enjoying it so far, but if I hear "Roll out, minion" one more time I'll choke somebody.

Claptrap can fuck right off.

[ClockShot]

The little quips in this game are funny.

After wiping out the Teenage Mutant Ninja Rats, I'm now hunting Tumbaa and Pimon. :lol:

[Ermaximus]

Enjoying it so far, but if I hear "Roll out, minion" one more time I'll choke somebody.

That's what you get for not giving Claptrap a high five dude!

[DAMN iNATOR]

From the Borderlands wiki:
(http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/Weapons)

They say there's 8 confirmed rarity levels. According to the official strategy guide, Magenta falls between Purple and Orange, and in comparison, whereas Purple constitutes an item which is very rare, Magenta represents a very rare E-tech (Eridian) item, and Orange is legendary.

RoXer, did it say what the eighth rarity was? I only count seven with Pearlescent.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I see they don't have Magenta listed, instead after Magenta, they have Yellow(?!) and after between Orange and Pearlescent, there's... Dark Orange(???)

[OssMan]

did they list Peru

[DAMN iNATOR]

I don't believe so.

[OssMan]

Can you check?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Sorry, not there. :( Bummer, man.

[alvarado52]

You actually checked Nator? One of TPWW's genuine nice guys right here.

[Emperor Smeat]

Entering the Konami Code will actually unlock something in the game that is practically useless.

Enter the Konami Code at the game’s title screen (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B [crouch for PC/PS3 players], A [jump button for PC/PS3 players], Start) and then head to the gameplay tab in the options menu. At the bottom you will notice a new option titled “Extra Wubs” with a choice of either On or Off, sadly there’s also a message that states that this option does absolutely nothing with an apology from Gearbox.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/the-konami-code-unlocks-extra-wubs-mode-in-borderlands-2/

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL...Looks like Gearbox was planning some extra feature, it got nixed in the end and they put in the code to say "Hey guys, look at this extra feature we were going to include but decided not to, so enjoy scrolling down to it and repeatedly hitting [X or A] repeatedly and having it do absolutely nothing! :D"

[ClockShot]

It's probably another shot.

I'm up to double digits right now on stuff they did jokes on.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, luckily the humour is carrying me through this patch as I'm finding everything a little easy right now. Got a purple corrosive SMG, a purple shock
rocket launcher, a purple shotgun for when they come in close and a purple pistol that fires homing darts that explode into flames after a few seconds.

Finding it all a bit easy.

[RoXer]

Sounds like you're still early in the game because I get those weapons with my characters early on and they quickly become useless

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Well just finished that Splinter Group TMNT mission so probably am. Still got 2 golden keys to use if I ever need one.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yeah, luckily the humour is carrying me through this patch as I'm finding everything a little easy right now. Got a purple corrosive SMG, a purple shock
rocket launcher, a purple shotgun for when they come in close and a purple pistol that fires homing darts that explode into flames after a few seconds.

Finding it all a bit easy.

If you want a real challenge, just sign up for the first of the many 5-round fights. It's @ Fink's Slaughterhouse and is called Bandit Slaughter. I'm damn near 4 levels above the enemies they send after me, and I still haven't made it past round 2, mainly because of all the goddamned Suicide Psychos, Nomads and Goliaths that I don't kill before they become Super Badass Raging Goliaths or something like that which dries up all my ammo. Doesn't help matters that every time you go into Fight For Your Life! after the first time it becomes more and more difficult to not die because of the sped-up bleed-out bar.

Also, I fucking hate having to kill the Rat Thieves before they take a chunk of my money and store it away where I'll never be able to recover it. Little bastards. :mad:

[DAMN iNATOR]

Well just finished that Splinter Group TMNT mission so probably am. Still got 2 golden keys to use if I ever need one.

Did you kill them in order of their appearance from first to last? If you didn't, you can go back to the area anytime and they'll all respawn. Just be sure to kill them in the following order: Lee, Dan, Ralph, Mick

[DAMN iNATOR]

It's probably another shot.

I'm up to double digits right now on stuff they did jokes on.

As in, at Contra. Yeah, that's the first thing that came to mind. The whole, "oh, I guess they were going to add some sort of extra feature but then nixed it was a close 2nd though.

[ClockShot]

Any badass challenge junkies among us? I need a question or 2 with you.

[Sepholio]

Is it illegal for me to have sex all over this game?

[Fryza]

Any badass challenge junkies among us? I need a question or 2 with you.

What's the question?

[ClockShot]

What's the question?

The "Ride Together, Die Together" challenge in the Wildlife Exploitation Preserve. Have you had ANY luck getting Pimon to spawn? Had Tumbaa about 2-3 times but never the other.

[RoXer]

Hey RoXer. I may get this game. We should pow wow and hold virtual hands whilst we kill things together.

So I sent this nigga a request when I read this post on he still hasn't accepted. Fuck this guy.

[Fryza]

The "Ride Together, Die Together" challenge in the Wildlife Exploitation Preserve. Have you had ANY luck getting Pimon to spawn? Had Tumbaa about 2-3 times but never the other.

I was Tumbaa, but never saw Pimon. Have you checked the Wiki on it?

[alvarado52]

So I sent this nigga a request when I read this post on he still hasn't accepted. Fuck this guy.

Buck that fish. Also, sorry I didn't jump on Roxer, my 2k13 player tweaking took longer than expected

[RoXer]

That Hyperion survival with Innuendobot can go fuck itself

[RoXer]

Hey DAMN iNATOR, one of the guns you get for a side quest later on in the game is called a "Dahlminator" and I've been using it a lot because it's pretty good. Corrosive dart pistol basically. I think of you as I kill robots with it. :(

http://www.bl2wiki.com/Dahlminator

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL. When exactly does the optional mission (I'm assuming it's a reward for an optional mission and not a story mission?) unlock? Like after what story mission/chapter? Right now I'm on Wildlife Preservation and keep getting fucking killed by that damned Super Badass Loader that I need to kill to continue the quest.

It will definitely come in handy later on. I accidentally sold one of my purple or higher rated guns (I think it was magenta-rarity) to a weapon machine and didn't even notice until it was too late and my weapon was gone and couldn't be bought back for some reason. :( Once I get and equip that and get a purple or higher relic or artifact or wtf ever it is that goes next to your shield in the bottom-right hand corner of the grenade/class mod/shield/relic or artifact inventory slot. Gunning for that one achievement/trophy that unlocks when you have all equipped items in your inventory which are purple or higher-rarity.

[RoXer]

I don't remember

[James Diesel]

For anyone talking about the good touch, bad touch guns: I'm pretty sure you can buy the guns off her again at a random price. I bought my bad touch at 23 and when i went back at 27 to buy the good touch I got a 2nd better bad touch.

[ClockShot]

Got my bad touch from her for free by tipping her whenever I pass through. Probably due up for the good touch pretty soon.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I don't remember

It's ok, I'll just look it up in my guide when I get home...I'll just have to be careful to avoid any plot spoilers...:-\

[Kane Knight]

Mechromancer's supposed to be up today. Maybe it already is. I'm hearing people saying it kills your badass rank and golden keys, though I'm not sure it's even out for that to be an issue.

[ClockShot]

Buddy texted me about today. It's a week early.

[Kane Knight]

Why yes, it is a week early.

[Emperor Smeat]

Yeah Gearbox finished it a week earlier than expected and just decided to release it since it was done.

Her skill tree affects both herself and her robot buddy/friend.

http://www.destructoid.com/borderlands-2-s-mechromancer-dlc-comes-out-today--235428.phtml

[Kane Knight]

You can check out her skill trees on Gearbox's site. She has an interactive chart like the rest of the classes.

[Blakeamus]

Did they fix the problem with the charge of the DLC content being 35.5 million dollars?

[Emperor Smeat]

Baed on people snooping around the files for the PC version, the next DLC pack might be focused on pirates.

New locked achievements added to the game reference a new area called Oasis and a quest for hidden pirate’s booty. A description found in the PC version’s files also point towards a pirate based DLC, “Legends speak of Captain Blade’s Lost Treasure of the Sands. Of a prize so great, that men would turn the sands red in pursuit of it.”

“Of a pirate queen, courageous and deadly, who would stop at nothing to find it. Of a monstrous Leviathan. Of the Vault Hunters who journeyed to the desert town of Oasis, not knowing the horrors that would befall them.”

Fans digging around in the files have posted their findings on the Gearbox forums. Apparently the DLC will include a new head customization, a new rarity level called Seraph, new items, and additional bosses.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/borderlands-2-game-files-offer-upcoming-dlc-details/

[ClockShot]

Made the trip up Mt. Hellsfont today a friend of mine today. I would bring a buddy or two just in case, cause the fire knocked me to last stand a few times and I got revived. Don't recommend going alone.

[G]

Just wanted to say I've 1000'ed this.

That's all.

[Kane Knight]

I always think I play video games too much.

Then I come on TPWW.

[Kris P Lettus]

Finally got this and started playing as Zero.. I love the guns that explode like a grenade when you reload..

Sweet game..

[DAMN iNATOR]

Finally got this and started playing as Zero.. I love the guns that explode like a grenade when you reload..

Sweet game..

You mean all the Tediore branded guns, right? The ones, which, instead of reloading, are thrown and can do elemental damage to any enemies you hit?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Hey, RoXer thanks for the tip, guy, but it turns out I didn’t need to get as far as the optional quest reward for that gun you were telling me about. Just unlocked “Decked Out” last night. :D

[Requiem]

I always think I play video games too much.

Then I come on TPWW, where I post too much.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Don't you get it? If he doesn't post here all the time he’ll never be able to finish his huge 3,000-part novel...

[DAMN iNATOR]

UGH. WTF @ this current story mission?!

[Kane Knight]

So has anyone here actually experienced the Baddass Rank/Golden Key reset?

Don't you get it? If he doesn't post here all the time he’ll never be able to finish his huge 3,000-part novel...

You have me mistaken for Fangerl, methinks.

[G]

I lost my ranking (you keep your tokens, though), skins and 7 keys. This happened a few days after release.

[Kane Knight]

Wow, I thought it started with the title update/Mechromancer DLC.

[ClockShot]

All good here.

[ClockShot]

Getting close to the end of this. Might go all day tomorrow and just beat the damn game. Wanna get started on Dishonored in the next few days.

[RoXer]

I guess The Mechromancer can't use the Rapid Infinity. Each time I would grab it from the secret stash and equip it, there would be 0/200 bullets in the chamber and it wouldn't fire. Works fine with my Siren class though.

I thought I broke it forever and I was about to be pissed.

[Fryza]

Beat it yesterday, going to try and boost up to get to level fifty so I can get some better loot from playthrough two.

[The Phenom]

Beat this game. Awesome. Has anybody fought terramorfous the invincible. How do you get to him.

[ClockShot]

Gotta be level 50 and pick up the mission from Dr. Tannis.

[ClockShot]

Just beat this.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Gotta be level 50 and pick up the mission from Dr. Tannis.

Also, just like with Crawermerax in the original game’s General Knoxx’s Secret Armory DLC, he will be nearly impossible to beat unless you and 3 friends, all also level 50, take him on at once.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Beat it yesterday, going to try and boost up to get to level fifty so I can get some better loot from playthrough two.

I believe after the first playthrough, the next time you use your character for a new playthrough, it’s called True Vault Hunter Mode, and then once you “beat” that playthrough, the next is called Playthrough 2.5.

Not saying you can’t call it whatever you damn well please, just pointing that out.

Also discovered while playing yesterday and applying a skill point that certain class mods may grant bonuses to certain skills in certain trees, like for example, my Maya is a Heavenly Nurse, and applying a single skill point to Sweet Release in her Harmony skill tree with the class mod I had equipped gave me a 2 point bonus towards the skill, so I have 3/5 points invested in that skill as opposed to just one. I’d advise everyone to find out what, if any skills their favorite class mods might affect in a similar fashion.

[G]

Also, just like with Crawermerax in the original game’s General Knoxx’s Secret Armory DLC, he will be nearly impossible to beat unless you and 3 friends, all also level 50, take him on at once.

RoXer beat him last night. I'm not sure he had 3 level 50's with him, however. He will have to confirm.

[Verbose Minch]

Also, just like with Crawermerax in the original game’s General Knoxx’s Secret Armory DLC, he will be nearly impossible to beat unless you and 3 friends, all also level 50, take him on at once.

He's really easy to beat by yourself. I also beat Crawmerax by myself as well.

[DAMN iNATOR]

He's really easy to beat by yourself. I also beat Crawmerax by myself as well.

Not to be a dick, but I seriously doubt it. Especially seeing as the official game guide, which I have a copy of at home, says explicitly not to attempt the mission on your own as you will always die trying it alone, and that even with 2 people it only increases the odds of survival marginally.

[G]

Not to be a dick, but I seriously doubt it. Especially seeing as the official game guide, which I have a copy of at home, says explicitly not to attempt the mission on your own as you will always die trying it alone, and that even with 2 people it only increases the odds of survival marginally.

I can take him out in 10 seconds.

[RoXer]

LIAR

It was about 15

[alvarado52]

That Borderlands 2 guide is Nator's bible.

[G]

LIAR

It was about 15

Only because you were in the room which boosted his hp. By myself, I can finish him with only reloading once.

[DAMN iNATOR]

That Borderlands 2 guide is Nator's bible.

LOL, well it does have maps of every level showing where all the hidden ECHO's about Pandora's history are amongst other collectibles, it helps you decide how to build out a skill tree to suit your style, gives tips on all missions, optional and story, etc.

Very handy.

[Kane Knight]

LOL, well it does have maps of every level showing where all the hidden ECHO's about Pandora's history are amongst other collectibles, it helps you decide how to build out a skill tree to suit your style, gives tips on all missions, optional and story, etc.

Very handy.

And has been mocked internet wide for the number of things it gets wrong.

[The Jayman]

And has been mocked internet wide for the number of things it gets wrong.

Not to be a dick, but I seriously doubt it. According to page 37 of the Official Game Guide to Borderlands 2, the Official Game Guide to Borderlands 2 is NEVER wrong.

[alvarado52]

Lol

[ClockShot]

Anybody get the Challenge Accepted Achievement/Trophy?

I'm reading conflicted reports that it might be glitched or there's a super secret challenge you need to unlock that's not in any guide.

Help would be appreciated.

[Verbose Minch]

Anybody get the Challenge Accepted Achievement/Trophy?

I'm reading conflicted reports that it might be glitched or there's a super secret challenge you need to unlock that's not in any guide.

Help would be appreciated.

I'm gonna be shooting for it tonight or tomorrow. I'll post an update with what happens.

[ClockShot]

Eh. I figured it out. Apparently there's challenges within challenges. And the strategy guide is kinda wrong.

I'll say this, make friends with your Rocket Launchers and Shotguns early in the game.

[ClockShot]

Started my 2nd playthrough on TVM.

I like it. Alot more challenging and you gotta think more. But with the XP being handed out at crazy levels, I got a feeling I'll hit level 50 before the halfway point.

[Emperor Smeat]

Next DLC pack was accidentally revealed when the PS3 trophy list for the game was updated.

Thanks to an update to the trophies, the next Borderlands 2 DLC has been revealed. The DLC is titled Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage and will have 3 new trophies / achievements, one of them having to do with finding a picture of Moxxi...
http://www.screwattack.com/news/ps3-trophies-reveal-next-borderlands-2-dlc


Also a nasty bug was found on the Xbox 360 version and it involves people hacking the game in order to play the unreleased Hardcore mode. The bug occurs when you play online against someone with a hacked Hardcore save profile and if you die, your entire safe file is gone. Microsoft and Gearbox are currently working to fix the problem with Microsoft preparing to hand out bans and Gearbox working on a patch.

[drave]

I am currently farming The Warrior on TVHM trying to get the god damn conference call so I can go solo Tera. Beat the DLC too, it was disappointingly easy, though the raid bosses can be tough. Well, Hyperious is tough, Gee is just boring.

Currently using a lvl 50 Siren mainly specced into Cata with a wee bit in Motion. Bone Shredder + Bee owns the Warrior in about 60 seconds, pretty nuts.

What level are you now Clock? I noticed that XP starts to drastically slow down toward the higher levels, compared to first playthrough. I hit 50 right around "Where Angels Fear to Tread" on TVHM.

[ClockShot]

45.

Conference Call that nasty of a shotgun?

[G]

I can dupe you a CC if you want.

[James Diesel]

Not to be a dick, but I seriously doubt it. Especially seeing as the official game guide, which I have a copy of at home, says explicitly not to attempt the mission on your own as you will always die trying it alone, and that even with 2 people it only increases the odds of survival marginally.

All it really takes is getting The Bee shield on the second playthrough and Terra's fucked

[Kane Knight]

All it really takes is getting The Bee shield on the second playthrough and Terra's fucked

The guide says otherwise. Case closed.

[DAMN iNATOR]

So "backlogged" lately with all the big games that I haven’t gotten back to this in what feels like an eternity. Still have barely even scraped the surface of TVHM with my lvl. 40 Maya. :-\

[James Diesel]

The guide says otherwise. Case closed.

The guide says that The Bee will actually get you killed faster?
Weird, I guess my Commando broke the game then.

I'll be sure to let everyone know that Kane Knight and his guides are superior to every other being and scripture in existence.

[ClockShot]

Level 48. Almost there.

[Kane Knight]

I'll be sure to let everyone know that Kane Knight and his guides are superior to every other being and scripture in existence.

And that's all I ask.

[DAMN iNATOR]

And that's all I ask.

That’s a lie...he also demanded that I offer my Borderlands 2 guide as a burnt sacrifice in exchange for my soul...:shifty:

[Nark Order]

Still playing this everyday. Love.