Borderlands 2

CrazyRabbit · 27-07-2012 5:14pm

Steam preorder comes with some nice goodies.
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Pre-purchase Now and get an upgrade to the Premiere Club Edition.

Includes:

Gearbox Gold Gun Pack
A package of unique Gearbox Golden Guns to help you start your journey on Pandora!

Golden Key
Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest.

Vault Hunter’s Relic
Play solo or team up with friends and boost your gear-hunting fortune with the Vault Hunter’s Relic

New Character Class
Receive a free download of the all-new Mechromancer character class as soon as she’s available

Completionist · 27-07-2012 5:20pm

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

Steam preorder comes with some nice goodies.
=========================
Pre-purchase Now and get an upgrade to the Premiere Club Edition.

Includes:

Gearbox Gold Gun Pack
A package of unique Gearbox Golden Guns to help you start your journey on Pandora!

Golden Key
Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest.

Vault Hunter’s Relic
Play solo or team up with friends and boost your gear-hunting fortune with the Vault Hunter’s Relic

New Character Class
Receive a free download of the all-new Mechromancer character class as soon as she’s available

Isn't that the normal pre-order bonus?

DeSelby83 · 27-07-2012 6:37pm

I got the goty edition of the firs game and thought I played it a bit,checked on steam and apparently i only played 4 hours,must change that soon

Zero-Cool · 27-07-2012 7:50pm

Completionist wrote: »

Isn't that the normal pre-order bonus?

Yupp, seems to be with all pre-orders. I just want that shiny Golden Key!

28-07-2012 8:30pm

That was a really beautiful eulogy from gearbox. These aren't tears, I swear.

Zero-Cool · 29-07-2012 8:17pm

Just checking my trophies from Borderlands and saw I don't have any for Claptrap's robot revolution and only 1 trophy for Secret Armory DLC. I was fully sure I played through these but guess not. I'm looking for a game to get me through a few weeks, think I'll get this again!

Are secret armory and slaptrap revolution any good? I thought zombie island was excellent, I thought I had the braaaaaaaaaains trophy, I spent f*cking ages collected them but it's not on my list. Looks like I have some unfinished business in Pandora!

Gunmonkey · 29-07-2012 11:19pm

Playing through General Knoxx now, its pretty good. Also pretty damn tough, Crimson Lance soak up damage. Biggest problem is theres a lot of driving on highways with no teleports round, so when I am half way to an area for the main quest and a side mission appears back at the start in the same area where Im going im kinda dis-inclined to go back and get it. Then have to head back to finish it, but Im just a nutter for completing quests.

Gonna try jump onto Claptraps after that, heard its good but a few gathering missions are kinda grindy.

Completionist · 29-07-2012 11:30pm

I am having trouble replacing my main gun, I got it at level 22 and am now level 40 yet still have not found anything similar:/

As a soldier I am specced so that I have double magazine capacity, And rush the enemies so accuracy isn't an issue:pac:

Damage = 135

Tiroskan · 30-07-2012 12:30am

Gunmonkey wrote: »

Playing through General Knoxx now, its pretty good. Also pretty damn tough, Crimson Lance soak up damage. Biggest problem is theres a lot of driving on highways with no teleports round, so when I am half way to an area for the main quest and a side mission appears back at the start in the same area where Im going im kinda dis-inclined to go back and get it. Then have to head back to finish it, but Im just a nutter for completing quests.

Gonna try jump onto Claptraps after that, heard its good but a few gathering missions are kinda grindy.

Crimson Lance in General Knoxx are significantly stronger than the main game, but I found a decent weapon with x4 corrosive decimates them pretty thoroughly. Still a good challenge in larger numbers, but gives you a much better fighting chance.

CrazyRabbit · 30-07-2012 1:45am

Completionist wrote: »

I am having trouble replacing my main gun, I got it at level 22 and am now level 40 yet still have not found anything similar:/

As a soldier I am specced so that I have double magazine capacity, And rush the enemies so accuracy isn't an issue:pac:

Damage = 135
http://i.imgur.com/XXdCu.png

High accuracy, speed & a large mag is actually very important on a shotgun. If you can get a gun with all 3, it will completely annihilate everything. With an accuracy of 11.7, you will miss with a lot of pellets, even up close. I don't ever use a shotgun with less than 60 accuracy and a mag of 6. (I've completed the game + all DLC's about 7 times now. So I know my guns!)

A low mag = lots of reloading, and that's slow. That lowers DPS considerably.
Low accuracy = having to get in close as you can't even hit mid-range enemies.
Low speed = you get murdered when swarmed.

Completionist · 30-07-2012 2:36am

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

High accuracy, speed & a large mag is actually very important on a shotgun. If you can get a gun with all 3, it will completely annihilate everything. With an accuracy of 11.7, you will miss with a lot of pellets, even up close. I don't ever use a shotgun with less than 60 accuracy and a mag of 6. (I've completed the game + all DLC's about 7 times now. So I know my guns!)

A low mag = lots of reloading, and that's slow. That lowers DPS considerably.
Low accuracy = having to get in close as you can't even hit mid-range enemies.
Low speed = you get murdered when swarmed.

The thing is, I have yet to come across an enemy where I would require a larger magazine. Badasses and bosses are normally dead within a clip when combined with my turret and even then the reload times are negatable due to downtime while waiting for shields to recharge(A side effect from rushing everything that moves).

Oh, And when I say I get rush the enemy, I mean I get right up against them and offload the clip right into their face, Which is a tactic I don't mind. As for getting swarmed, The turret does a good job at distracting the enemies, Leaving me room to kill at my leisure.

degrassinoel · 13-08-2012 2:23pm

new trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgcAq34Sifw

Zero-Cool · 13-08-2012 2:43pm

Excellent, Handsome Jack turning out to be a very likeable character (for a villain)

GK1001 · 13-08-2012 4:09pm

Is it wrong that my wife is due our 2nd child in September and I'm thinking about how much Borderlands2 I'll be able to fit in in my couple of weeks off work???:D

_vti · 13-08-2012 4:39pm

GK1001 wrote: »

Is it wrong that my wife is due our 2nd child in September and I'm thinking about how much Borderlands2 I'll be able to fit in in my couple of weeks off work???:D

Mine was born in June and Ive worked out a schedule and all.....

Oh god...that **** is awful isnt it ?!?

GK1001 · 13-08-2012 4:53pm

_vti wrote: »

Mine was born in June and Ive worked out a schedule and all.....

Oh god...that **** is awful isnt it ?!?

You're among friends here though...leave the shame/bad parenting at the door

Zero-Cool · 13-08-2012 5:00pm

Does anyone else think Handsome Jack is actually wearing a mask? I'm thinking his name is ironic and is horribly scarred underneath

degrassinoel · 13-08-2012 6:23pm

bet it's a clever claptrap disguise

_vti · 13-08-2012 11:50pm

GK1001 wrote: »

You're among friends here though...leave the shame/bad parenting at the door

calex71 · 14-08-2012 12:38am

_vti wrote: »

Steals image for later use

grizzly · 15-08-2012 4:27pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Does anyone else think Handsome Jack is actually wearing a mask? I'm thinking his name is ironic and is horribly scarred underneath

Nicely spotted.

Was anyone disappointed when the new mechromancer character was described as an girlfriend easy mode? Don't see myself using her if it decreases the challenge.

Zero-Cool · 15-08-2012 4:30pm

grizzly wrote: »

Nicely spotted.

Was anyone disappointed when the new mechromancer character was described as an girlfriend easy mode? Don't see myself using her if it decreases the challenge.

I only heard her release date was moving forward, whats this about an easy mode? I'm gonna try get my gf to play co-op with me so this might come in handy!

grizzly · 15-08-2012 4:35pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

I only heard her release date was moving forward, whats this about an easy mode? I'm gonna try get my gf to play co-op with me so this might come in handy!

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-13-borderlands-2-gearbox-reveals-the-mechromancers-girlfriend-mode

"Can't aim? That's not a problem," Hemingway said.

One of the first skills available in the BFF tree is called Close Enough. This means your bullets that hit walls or other objects, that is, miss their target, have a chance to ricochet off towards the enemy.

Q_Ball · 16-08-2012 7:23pm

Going to post this on the playstation forum too but would anyone be up for completing the 'Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot' DLC co-op? I'm trying it on the upper 40s and am struggling through it.

Also I want to see what the whole You.Will.Die./Clawmerax thing is about

My PSN ID is Idea_Squirrel, add me if interested. Was aiming for this Saturday afternoon if there are enough people about.

Sephiroth_dude · 16-08-2012 7:52pm

Should I finish 1st borderland before playing this?

Shiminay · 16-08-2012 9:41pm

Everybody should finish the first Borderlands

I enjoyed it, the last few levels weren't exactly a slog or anything, but I'd been playing quite a while at that stage and was getting fatigued with it (but enjoyed them regardless).

Mr E · 20-08-2012 11:16am

Great article on EG about post-game content, including this game's Crawmerax equivalent, cool abilities at the end of each players' skill trees and how NG+ will be a much more challenging game that forces you to play differently. A great read. I really really can't wait for this game to come out.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-13-why-gearbox-created-a-borderlands-2-boss-so-tough-its-nearly-invincible

JohnMarston · 20-08-2012 12:39pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Should I finish 1st borderland before playing this?

Yes. And try some of the DLC if possible.

TPD · 21-08-2012 11:12am

If anyone's planning on preordering this on Steam, it seems to be cheaper on amazon.co.uk, and according to the comments will require steam either way. Both come with the premier club DLC.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Take-2-Borderlands-PC-DVD/dp/B005FUP0VE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345543363&sr=8-2

It's just under the £25 limit for free shipping to Ireland, sneakily.

st3veebee · 21-08-2012 11:51am

Just get it on Amazon.com. DIgital Download!

Dcully · 23-08-2012 4:11pm

Have my code ready to download when released, got it free with new gfx card

Q_Ball · 23-08-2012 5:28pm

Anybody know anywhere taking preorders for the limited edition?

Seems like I missed out on the ultimate loot chest

degrassinoel · 23-08-2012 6:21pm

Q_Ball wrote: »

Anybody know anywhere taking preorders for the limited edition?

Seems like I missed out on the ultimate loot chest

The steam version has a free upgrade to the Premier Club Edition

martineatworld · 23-08-2012 6:25pm

Q_Ball wrote: »

Anybody know anywhere taking preorders for the limited edition?

Seems like I missed out on the ultimate loot chest

Are they all gone from xtravision?

Zero-Cool · 29-08-2012 10:17am

Borderlands 2 pre-order is just up on Gamesnash.ie. Gonna trade in a few games from pre-ordering it though. Dunno how i'm going to juggle fifa and Borderlands tho.

http://gamesnash.ie/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=borderlands+2&x=44&y=13

Mr E · 29-08-2012 11:53am

An hour's footage of Borderlands 2 (with IGN AU's Pubcast team and Randy Pitchford)

http://ie.ign.com/videos/2012/08/29/ign-au-pubcast-plays-borderlands-2

23 days to go...

DeSelby83 · 29-08-2012 12:58pm

I'm playing through the first one now and loving it. Anyone know where it's cheapest, digital or physical? Thanks

Q_Ball · 29-08-2012 1:27pm

martineatworld wrote: »

Are they all gone from xtravision?

Xtravision still have them, can be preordered from any store for a €5. Not sure how much it is though

SeantheMan · 29-08-2012 2:05pm

DeSelby83 wrote: »

I'm playing through the first one now and loving it. Anyone know where it's cheapest, digital or physical? Thanks

Is it decent to play through alone ?
I've had the game for ages, but never downloaded it or installed it, as I didn't have anyone to play with :rolleyes:

Pyr0 · 29-08-2012 2:08pm

Played through the first Borderlands, bought the expansion but couldn't get it running.. could have been because of my.. acquired copy >_>

Will buy it on steam and run about it again!

DeSelby83 · 29-08-2012 2:09pm

SeantheMan wrote: »

DeSelby83 wrote: »

I'm playing through the first one now and loving it. Anyone know where it's cheapest, digital or physical? Thanks

Is it decent to play through alone ?
I've had the game for ages, but never downloaded it or installed it, as I didn't have anyone to play with :rolleyes:

I think it is anyway and I'm going it alone. Tried it online once and it was a mess,everyone was off doing their own thing and kinda soured it for me.probably should give it another go online

Zero-Cool · 29-08-2012 2:15pm

SeantheMan wrote: »

Is it decent to play through alone ?
I've had the game for ages, but never downloaded it or installed it, as I didn't have anyone to play with :rolleyes:

I played start to finish on solo campaign and it was brilliant all the way through. I hear BL2 will have monsters (1 in particular) that will need 4 level 50+ guys and different classes to help each other to beat so will be more tempted to go online with the next one.

dreamers75 · 29-08-2012 2:18pm

SeantheMan wrote: »

Is it decent to play through alone ?
I've had the game for ages, but never downloaded it or installed it, as I didn't have anyone to play with :rolleyes:

Its brilliant, one of the best online games ever made.

Coop is better than SP as "the creatures of Pandora grow stronger"

Dcully · 30-08-2012 10:19am

So happy i bought a shiney new nvidia GTX card last week,first i get borderlands 2 free then i see this video

Where the hell am i going to get time to play it though?
Guild Wars 2 has all my gaming time now, Dark Souls had it for about 5 hours over the weekend but i decided to put it on the long finger as ive waited for guild wars 2 longer but wow dark souls is epic.
By all accounts BL2 looks great too.

@ seantheman, yes its a fantastic game to play solo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWFkDrKvBRU

Zero-Cool · 30-08-2012 10:24am

Wow that is some difference! I guess PS3 get the sh*tty version of that video? That grenade that sucks everything into it looks class.

Big Knox · 30-08-2012 12:24pm

Dcully wrote: »

So happy i bought a shiney new nvidia GTX card last week,first i get borderlands 2 free then i see this video

Where the hell am i going to get time to play it though?
Guild Wars 2 has all my gaming time now, Dark Souls had it for about 5 hours over the weekend but i decided to put it on the long finger as ive waited for guild wars 2 longer but wow dark souls is epic.
By all accounts BL2 looks great too.

@ seantheman, yes its a fantastic game to play solo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWFkDrKvBRU

What a joke of a video. If the game does indeed look like the video on the left without GTX support then they are really screwing people over big time and making the game a massive advertisement for nVidia but I highly doubt that's the case as gearbox would basically be shooting themselves in the foot.

It's more than likely the PC version with everything maxed on a super rig versus the console version used as an advertisement for nVidia.

Dcully · 30-08-2012 1:24pm

Big Knox wrote: »

What a joke of a video. If the game does indeed look like the video on the left without GTX support then they are really screwing people over big time and making the game a massive advertisement for nVidia but I highly doubt that's the case as gearbox would basically be shooting themselves in the foot.

It's more than likely the PC version with everything maxed on a super rig versus the console version used as an advertisement for nVidia.

Quite possible but you can clearly see physics in action , forget the graphics for a minute and watch the physics.
As for one being console and the other PC, again quite possible but both look to be of similar resolution.

Zero-Cool · 30-08-2012 1:54pm

Season Pass news released. There are 4 DLC's planned at a tenner each but you can buy a season pass for approx 30 quid (price might change with crazy conversion rates). So thats 80 for a GOTY edition.

http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=144987

aN.Droid · 30-08-2012 2:25pm

Big Knox wrote: »

What a joke of a video. If the game does indeed look like the video on the left without GTX support then they are really screwing people over big time and making the game a massive advertisement for nVidia but I highly doubt that's the case as gearbox would basically be shooting themselves in the foot.

It's more than likely the PC version with everything maxed on a super rig versus the console version used as an advertisement for nVidia.

They are PhysX features. graphics will be the same using AMD or Nvidia cards but only PhysX powered Nvidia cards will get those nice physics. Really like the tearing cloth physics

JohnMarston · 30-08-2012 3:06pm

Pre-ordered it today via gamestop. Im happy with the pre-order bonus on the standard game.
I had no idea the minimum deposit for pre-order had gone from 3 to 5 euro

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