Borderlands 3

gimli2112 · 01-07-2019 9:38am

Had a level 72 Siren near the start of a TVHM run (don't know how) and ran through it one shotting just about everything with a pistol to get to UVHM. First enemy encounter in UVHM mode and died. The jump in difficulty is insane. It's kind of weird they have TVHM at all tbh. Really enjoying the siren as an alternative to the gunzerker. Always liked Maya. Could never really get into the others, even Zero.

Spent hours trying to get a sham shield with my OP2 character. Finally got one and it has 91% absorb chance. It was the highlight of my Sunday.

DirtyBollox · 01-07-2019 9:49am

gimli2112 wrote: »

Had a level 72 Siren near the start of a TVHM run (don't know how) and ran through it one shotting just about everything with a pistol to get to UVHM. First enemy encounter in UVHM mode and died. The jump in difficulty is insane. It's kind of weird they have TVHM at all tbh. Really enjoying the siren as an alternative to the gunzerker. Always liked Maya. Could never really get into the others, even Zero.

Spent hours trying to get a sham shield with my OP2 character. Finally got one and it has 91% absorb chance. It was the highlight of my Sunday.

The jump is massive! Same enemies in UVHM at your level will drop like flies, but they get out of hand in TVHM. It also doesnt help when someone jumps in to your game, spawns enemies that are of course tougher than they should be, and usually a few levels higher to match their level, and then they leave..

Doing the captain scarlett missions, have to kill her 2 liutenants or whoever they are at the lighthouse, I'm a level 65 Axton. Had a level 68 Siren join and as soon as they spawned and downed her, she quit, and i'm stuck with 2 level 68 enemies with regenerating shields....
I've lost so much money..

Penn · 01-07-2019 10:26am

gimli2112 wrote: »

Had a level 72 Siren near the start of a TVHM run (don't know how) and ran through it one shotting just about everything with a pistol to get to UVHM. First enemy encounter in UVHM mode and died. The jump in difficulty is insane. It's kind of weird they have TVHM at all tbh. Really enjoying the siren as an alternative to the gunzerker. Always liked Maya. Could never really get into the others, even Zero.

Spent hours trying to get a sham shield with my OP2 character. Finally got one and it has 91% absorb chance. It was the highlight of my Sunday.

Enemies in TVHM are capped at Lvl50-52 I think. Once you hit UVHM they automatically scale to your level.

Normal Mode should get you from Level 1-35 (approx). TVHM from 35-50, and UVHM is everything after that. One handy exploit of this I've found is when you want to farm some bosses (say The Warrior or Bunker), you can switch to Normal mode, run through the areas leading to it (eg. Hero's Pass for The Warrior or Thousand Cuts for Bunker), then quit, save and reload in UVHM, putting you in the same place you had quit. The enemies can't even do enough damage to you in Normal Mode to deplete your shields never mind put you in FFYL. Though loot is capped in Normal and TVHM so no point farming there.

I got to Lvl 73 last night farming the Mercenary Day train. Didn't realise they raised the level cap again, thought it maxed at Lvl72. Decided to try a glitch/exploit I've read about for Sal where you use a Pimpernel sniper rifle and an empty rocket launcher (by using Money Shot) to do huge damage against raid bosses. Tried it quickly on Hyperius and Pyro Pete but didn't go well on either. Did a good bit of damage, but not as much as I've seen others do so need to change up my rocket launcher, relic and shield I think.

gimli2112 · 01-07-2019 10:34am

Was using a level 74 DPUH with the gunzerker and farmed an OP2 one over the weekend that does three times the damage. The 74 one was good enough (I'd also got a pretty good Chaotic Monk mod) and I'd used it to kill Pyro Pete but my damage went to stupid levels with the new one.

Really hope 3 kills it. Watched a video about why the pre-sequel wasn't as good as 2 and the youtuber put it largely down to marketing. I don't know if this is it but 2 is certainly streets ahead of anything else they did, imo.

Penn · 01-07-2019 11:20am

gimli2112 wrote: »

Really hope 3 kills it. Watched a video about why the pre-sequel wasn't as good as 2 and the youtuber put it largely down to marketing. I don't know if this is it but 2 is certainly streets ahead of anything else they did, imo.

I wouldn't have put it down to marketing. For anyone who liked Borderlands 2 all they needed to know was "more Borderlands" and they'd have bought it.

For me the main issues with TPS was just everything felt so bland. Enemy design, level design, mission design, characters, story... plus traversal around the bigger maps was awful due to poor map design. The laser weapons were largely useless, cryo was better than slag against enemies but worse when you were hit with it, and the humour and character likability just wasn't there.

It was fairly enjoyable to play, and it did introduce some nice features like the buttslam. But it never kept me coming back like BL2 did.

Penn · 02-07-2019 3:17pm

Checked out some videos on how to beat Master Gee with the gate exploit (instantly kills him), so going to try that a few times tonight to get an Ahab launcher.

I know it's almost cheating using things like this gate cheat, and the pimpernel/ahab for other raid bosses, but dammit I've put about 1000 hours in BL2 so I've earned the right to cheat! Besides I've already cheated so, so much in the game before anyway, from the Infinity pistol cheat, the Leviathan loot room cheat, cheesing Pyro Pete from the rim of the arena...

EoinMcLovin · 02-07-2019 3:52pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4WgKxGB5rs

Penn · 02-07-2019 4:15pm

Ah, Steve... Best Borderlands character not named Mister Torgue.

Nody · 02-07-2019 4:36pm

Penn wrote: »

Ah, Steve... Best Borderlands character not named Mister TorgueTiny Tina.

Fixed your typing mistake there :P

Yester · 02-07-2019 5:02pm

It is worth re-playing the pre sequel just for Tiny Tinas commentary.

Penn · 02-07-2019 5:03pm

Yester wrote: »

It is worth re-playing the pre sequel just for Tiny Tinas commentary.

Forgot about that. That was actually a really great touch

Penn · 02-07-2019 5:25pm

I nearly wouldn't mind giving TPS another go. I checked a few days ago and had an Athena on about Lvl34 and a Jack at maybe Lvl31. Athena was on TVHM. I did play a bit of it with Athena but the next main story mission is Lvl37 and it really felt like a chore to do some side missions to try level up that much so I went back to BL2.

Penn · 02-07-2019 8:58pm

Penn wrote: »

Checked out some videos on how to beat Master Gee with the gate exploit (instantly kills him), so going to try that a few times tonight to get an Ahab launcher.

I know it's almost cheating using things like this gate cheat, and the pimpernel/ahab for other raid bosses, but dammit I've put about 1000 hours in BL2 so I've earned the right to cheat! Besides I've already cheated so, so much in the game before anyway, from the Infinity pistol cheat, the Leviathan loot room cheat, cheesing Pyro Pete from the rim of the arena...

God damn it...

Went to do Master Gee exploit. Can't fight MG because I never beat Hyperius on UVHM yet. Tried Hyperius a few times using a few different strategies, didn't go well. Especially since I've now outlevelled my DPUHs and Bee Shield,meaning I'd have to farm them again.

Think at this stage I might bow out again. Still never played Days Gone, Detroit is now on PS+, and it'll not be long before BL3 so don't want to be burned out on the gameplay before BL3 comes out.

Penn · 06-07-2019 1:05pm

So turns out I'm a dirty f*cking liar. Kept going with BL2. Managed to farm the right class mod and a close enough rocket launcher to be able to use the pimpernel exploit effectively. Took down Terramorphus, Hyperius, Haderax and the Ancient Dragons last night. Couldn't get Master Gee as my singularity grenade didn't have enough of a blast radius to pull him in enough (and the pimpernel exploit still doesn't scratch him). Also never actually did the Hammerlock DLC with this character so can't get the raid boss from it.

Still though. An itch has finally been scratched. Might try crawmerax next as never played that DLC either.

Penn · 15-07-2019 9:20am

Switched to The Pre-Sequel for a bit. Decided to do the Claptastic Voyage DLC on Normal (as my Athena was only Level 35). Played it before on another save but really enjoying it, almost up there with the Tiny Tina DLC from BL2. Stuck on final boss though, forgot what a piece of sh*t he is. Have now run out of money to buy ammo so going to have to switch to TVHM, earn money (and maybe some better weapons) then try go at him again.

F*ck I can't wait for BL3 now.

gimli2112 · 15-07-2019 10:03am

I think I got to the final boss when I gave up. I seem to remember thinking fup this shi*
I'm heavily invested in BL2 at the moment. Have the Siren on OP3 and should get the Gunzerker there too easy enough. Digistruct Peak isn't too bad it's just the no respawn and surveyors that are the problem, so far.

Penn · 15-07-2019 10:25am

gimli2112 wrote: »

I think I got to the final boss when I gave up. I seem to remember thinking fup this shi*
I'm heavily invested in BL2 at the moment. Have the Siren on OP3 and should get the Gunzerker there too easy enough. Digistruct Peak isn't too bad it's just the no respawn and surveyors that are the problem, so far.

I tried Digistruct Peak with Sal using the Effervescent weapons you get from killing Haderax (the shock assault rifle, shield and relic). Have to admit, it was making it a walk in the park.

Until I killed a marauder very close to me, the blast from the rifle put me in FFYL (a very long FFYL due to the relic and shield bonuses), and there were no enemies to get a second wind. Crawled for absolutely ages due to the long FFYL, finally saw an enemy start to appear right when FFYL ended and threw me back to the start. Gave up after that.

I've gotten close to beating EOS, but I went a bit too gung-ho in trying to finish the fight quickly and hoping I finish it even if I went into FFYL, but he gets me every time. I have a decent enough system and weapons for the most part, it's just that last stage where he throws out the spinning lasers on the floor that just force me out of hiding spots and eat my health.

Penn · 15-07-2019 9:14pm

EOS beat on first try tonight. Enjoyed the ending too. Hadn't seen it before as I never beat EOS when the DLC was originally released.

Think that's me done with the series until BL3 comes out. Even reset my UVHM on BL2 last week as I'd planned to do a quick run through of the story mode, but just lost interest in it.

Time to move on to something else. See ye in September!

wotzgoingon · 15-07-2019 9:49pm

I beat him before a few years ago. Went back to look at my unlocked achievements and it was there. Can't remember if it was difficult or not, probably was. I remember some boss in the pre-sequel that was pretty difficult and can't remember if it was the main story or the guy you are talking about in DLC.

Penn · 16-07-2019 6:59am

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I beat him before a few years ago. Went back to look at my unlocked achievements and it was there. Can't remember if it was difficult or not, probably was. I remember some boss in the pre-sequel that was pretty difficult and can't remember if it was the main story or the guy you are talking about in DLC.

The final boss in the main game was far too easy, to the point where a higher HP version of it becomes the raid boss once you've completed it and I beat it first time solo before playing the DLC even with fairly basic weapons. There was a tricky enough boss fight in the main game of TPS, a flying ship like Bunker from BL2 but in an area with jump pads and stuff. That one f*cked me up a lot when the game first came out.

The final boss of the DLC is a killer though. People think because there were complaints the final boss in the main game was too easy, they made the DLC boss harder. Doesn't help there's three stages to the fight too (though thankfully once you beat a stage you don't have to do it again if you die on a later stage).

Mr E · 16-07-2019 3:19pm

New trailer...

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

DirtyBollox · 16-07-2019 3:42pm

I'm liking the look of Moze or Zane. I almost always go with the commando route so i'll probably do the first playthrough with Moze.

Yester · 16-07-2019 5:19pm

That makes me happy! Can't wait.

Penn · 16-07-2019 6:29pm

DirtyBollox wrote: »

I'm liking the look of Moze or Zane. I almost always go with the commando route so i'll probably do the first playthrough with Moze.

My heart is saying Amara as it looks like she's the more tank-y option for solo play, but Zane could definitely be an interesting shout. Will have to check out more of his skills.

Yester · 16-07-2019 7:29pm

I'm not going with a pet skag anyway.

gimli2112 · 16-07-2019 7:50pm

Googles "Is there a siren in borderlands 3"
Amara the Siren is one of the playa.....
Choice made

EoinHef · 17-07-2019 9:44pm

One thing that gives me hope that i can finally get into a borderlands game is that i keep seeing people say they have improved the gunplay loads for this one.

I always felt the older games were a bit clunky and not snappy in the aiming department,like theres some form of assist,acceleration or input lag issue. Could never really nail down what it was.

A guy that writes for forbes that usually covers destiny 2 has done some write ups and says hes quite happy how it handles so thats really good in my book as i find him to usually be spot on for me.

18-07-2019 9:27am

In any of the proper gameplay I've seen of it so far the movement and shooting stood out most. They really do look to be much improved.

Penn · 18-07-2019 9:29am

Deleted User wrote: »

In any of the proper gameplay I've seen of it so far the movement and shooting stood out most. They really do look to be much improved.

The climbing ability is what I'm most looking forward to. So often stuck trying to jump up to a small ledge you know there might be a chest on or something, or even just trying to get to cover. Plus a variation of the slamming from The Pre-Sequel is back which was always fun.

DirtyBollox · 22-07-2019 5:10pm

Anyone else sign up and use the borderlands VIP program? https://borderlands.com/en-US/

Got a toothpick and hot mama out of it from the latest DLC in BL2, and a Mongol rocket launcher from it from the main game so far.

For pissing about a bit in work, its easy enough to gain points and get the stuff you want.

EoinMcLovin · 22-07-2019 6:50pm

DirtyBollox wrote: »

Anyone else sign up and use the borderlands VIP program? https://borderlands.com/en-US/

Got a toothpick and hot mama out of it from the latest DLC in BL2, and a Mongol rocket launcher from it from the main game so far.

For pissing about a bit in work, its easy enough to gain points and get the stuff you want.

Yeah I’ve signed up too, I’ve all the videos watched along with articles visited. Only thing I don’t like is that you have to watch the videos from the site itself, you can’t just connect borderlands to YouTube account so if you watch it in YouTube it automatically gets marked as watched in VIP rewards

EoinMcLovin · 26-07-2019 5:20pm

Deluxe edition Bonus DLC

Super Deluxe Edition which includes all Deluxe Edition Bonuses along with

4 campaign DLC packs featuring new stories, missions and challenges
Butt Stallion weapon skin
Butt Stallion weapon trinket
Butt Stallion grenade mod

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DirtyBollox · 26-07-2019 5:41pm

Apart from the above, anyone know if there will be a bit of a bonus for having a BL2 save on your account, much like BL2 had after playing BL1.

Potential-Monke · 26-07-2019 5:44pm

Most likely I'd say, considering they released DLC for 2 to tie into 3.

Penn · 26-07-2019 6:20pm

I hadn't heard anything about the weapon trinkets before. Are they one-use items or can you take them off a gun and put it on another? Do they have any use or just cosmetic?

Penn · 30-07-2019 4:42pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GIKVcgbXXM

Breakdown of Zane's three action skills and some of the additional skills in those trees

https://borderlands.com/en-US/news/2019-07-30-bl3-zane-ways-to-play/?email_address=&timestamp=1564500935&user_id=128172483&username=3f2fff60754b8758a545662783f59152f7f8abf37aff75977a5e2d3b54559f46&verified=1&sig=4a8fe699d1e1e17631004cd608bf49a1

I kinda dismissed Zane, but the Digi-clone skill could be awesome. That said, I think that Oirish accent might put me off picking him.

DirtyBollox · 30-07-2019 5:11pm

Dunno about him, the clone is the similar to Jacks from the presequel. I'll give him a play though, but probably wouldn't take it too seriously.

Penn · 30-07-2019 5:23pm

DirtyBollox wrote: »

Dunno about him, the clone is the similar to Jacks from the presequel. I'll give him a play though, but probably wouldn't take it too seriously.

Yeah I'm still leaning towards Amara the Siren myself. More aimed at Solo/Tank + Siren powers which might make her a real powerhouse.

Moze and Fl4k don't really interest me too much. Zane would probably be the second one I try. Wonder do they have another two DLC characters up their sleeves though.

Also, I'm back playing TPS. I caught the Borderlands bug again and it just won't let me go

Potential-Monke · 30-07-2019 8:04pm

Penn wrote: »

That said, I think that Oirish accent might put me off picking him.

The worst part is that he's voiced by a lad called Cian Barry... I knew I could hear the normal Irish accent in there, but he's adding the Oirish for some reason. Shame. Plus, the look of the character doesn't suit the voice.

wotzgoingon · 30-07-2019 9:54pm

I caught the Borerlands bug. Played through Borderlands 1 and all DLC recently and currently playing through Borderlands 2 and then all DLC. I don't know if I will replay the pre sequel as I will be burnt out after playing 1 and 2. And then 3 coming out in the not too distant future. Knowing me I probably will play the pre sequel.

Penn · 01-08-2019 3:08pm

Moze character trailer and gameplay

https://borderlands.com/en-US/news/2019-08-01-bl3-moze-ways-to-play/

Nody · 01-08-2019 4:02pm

Penn wrote: »

Moze character trailer and gameplay

https://borderlands.com/en-US/news/2019-08-01-bl3-moze-ways-to-play/

Moze is a likely candidate for starting character but not a fan of tying so much to a mech that's not going to be around

DirtyBollox · 01-08-2019 4:30pm

Nody wrote: »

Moze is a likely candidate for starting character but not a fan of tying so much to a mech that's not going to be around

Yeah, up until watching that i was all up for doing my first playthrough as Moze, but i think i'll wait to see what the other 2 are like before making a proper decision.

Penn · 01-08-2019 5:02pm

Nody wrote: »

Moze is a likely candidate for starting character but not a fan of tying so much to a mech that's not going to be around

Yeah she seems more like the Roland/Axton, but at least they were independent of their turrets whereas Moze just D-Va's into the mech.

EoinMcLovin · 05-08-2019 9:06pm

First 14 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M79NdSmhAg

Jordan 199 · 05-08-2019 10:22pm

^ I'll be avoiding that.

wotzgoingon · 05-08-2019 10:24pm

Me two. I don't like ruining games on myself.

Penn · 06-08-2019 3:32pm

https://borderlands.com/en-US/news/2019-08-06-bl3-amara-ways-to-play/

Amara The Siren's trailer and overview of action skills

EoinMcLovin · 06-08-2019 8:08pm

Penn wrote: »

https://borderlands.com/en-US/news/2019-08-06-bl3-amara-ways-to-play/

Amara The Siren's trailer and overview of action skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV1n27zjjXU

DirtyBollox · 07-08-2019 9:46am

After seeing the first 3 characters i'm not really sold on any of them so far. Will wait and see what FL4K is like before making the decision for my first playthrough.

Wouldnt it be hilarious if FL4K was an upgraded Claptrap with legs!

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