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[JChalmers]

Not for me either. Trying with a VPN.

Im in UK and didn't need a VPN, just registered my steam code and it's instantly preloading

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Im in UK and didn't need a VPN, just registered my steam code and it's instantly preloading

Yeah just had to restart steam. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Gav47]

4.5GB? Can't wait to see how low res the textures are...

 

[Coconut]

4.5? That is quite an amazing feat for a game like this.

On the steam page it says you require triple that. It can't be the full game.

 

[Dead Prince]

and now i wait for my key from GMG. anyone who ordered around august 3rd get theirs yet?

 

[Wind's Howling]

On the steam page it says you require triple that. It can't be the full game.

I am pretty sure the install size is bigger, yes.

 

[The Elite]

Preload begins.

 

[Baconsammy]

So I had the first Borderlands and played it with some friends, had a blast. I tried playing it by myself a few times and it was fun I guess, but it was clear the game was designed for co-op.

But this time, none of my friends are planning on getting the game until it's in impulse buy territory in a Steam sale (like 7 bucks). Would it still be worth getting the game if I'm going to be the only one playing? I really wanna play the game but I may just have to skip it if it's like the first game and meant for co-op.

And before someone suggests it, I have issues playing with people I don't know in real life.

I had the opposite reaction. Felt like it was designed for single player and co-op felt like an afterthought. If it was built around co-op you'd think they would have handled the loot system, the leveling differences etc better. The game is a hot mess unless you join someone who is your level and at the same point in the game as you are.

 

[Anoregon]

I might need gaf-friends for this. Pretty much anyone I know IRL/from other message boards and games who is getting BL2 is getting it for consoles. I have no master racers to co op with

 

[Sn4ke_911]

I might need gaf-friends for this. Pretty much anyone I know IRL/from other message boards and games who is getting BL2 is getting it for consoles. I have no master racers to co op with

You don't need friends to enjoy this game.

 

[SuicideUZI]

i wish i didnt have to work next week

 

[Dead Prince]

i wish i didnt have to work next week

grab a hammer. and a chair and a towel.

 

[gutterboy44]

grab a hammer. and a chair and a towel.

Then post it to Pintrest.

 

[iNvid02]

pre-load done, new steam servers can easily max out my connection which is nice.

 

[Anoregon]

You don't need friends to enjoy this game.

Well I know that, but I'd like to at least try out the co-op at a level other than "totally random folks"

 

[Guhnmystro]

Pre-loading now, can't wait for this game. My roommate and I set up our living room perfectly for this release. 2 HDTV's with PCs connected to them, a giant bean bag couch, and wireless kb/m. My body is ready.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

restart steam because its pre-loading!

 

[boredofcanada]

damn just found out Gamestop isn't doing a midnight release here in Miami. Oh well. LTTP

 

[FtHTiny]

preloading it right now!

 

[Gotchaye]

Steam unlocks at midnight (maybe everyone already knew that). How little sleep can I get and still be functional at work on Tuesday?

 

[Terbinator]

Do we have to pre-load through a VPN for the VPN unlock to work?

UK-Gaffer here.

 

[Majukun]

Damnit, no Austria.

no italy too

 

[demolitio]

Come on GMG. I'd really like to have that key now to put my mind at rest. Please?

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Aw yeah, excite. Going to preload nao.

 

[-PXG-]

I'm gonna be checking my email like a fiend at work. Gimme my damn key.

 

[rookiejet]

Pre-ordered the xbox version. Amazon.ca seems to offering most if not all of the pre-order bonuses. Add me if you are looking to co-op, I play fair with loot and stuff .

 

[Keavy_Rain]

By the way, if you play Zer0 and DON'T name him "The Stig" you will be in violation of the law.

THE LAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!

 

[Smokey]

People still read reviews/scores of games that they are interested in? I can't honestly think of the last review I've read or score I've looked at. If I didn't stop in here and read the last page I wouldn't of even known that B2 got a 9.0.

 

[Aggrotek]

Anyone have BL1 and want to play on 360?

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

Still no key from GMG...

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

People still read reviews/scores of games that they are interested in? I can't honestly think of the last review I've read or score I've looked at. If I didn't stop in here and read the last page I wouldn't of even known that B2 got a 9.0.

If people didn't read reviews, what would they complain about?

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Still no key from GMG...

Don't worry, me neither

 

[The Tofunator]

Don't worry, me neither

Still waiting on mine, as well.

 

[rookiejet]

The Stig's black cousin.

Is the story the same for all characters? I think Zer0 might turn out to have nefarious motives.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

GMG is sending out codes from recent purchases and going back from there, instead of those who pre-ordered first. I think it'd be best to pre-order a few days before release in order to get a code much faster. It's odd how it's taking them a while to roll out codes to some of you.

 

[jsrv]

So did they explain how level scaling will work in co-op?

 

[BrokenEchelon]

Pre-load is done.

Let me play Gearbox.

So did they explain how level scaling will work in co-op?

I was wondering about this too, my friends and I all have fairly different work/school schedules so we'll be over/underleveled on day one.

 

[grendelrt]

Still waiting on mine, as well.

For Darksiders 2 I ended up waiting like 3 days after they started sending before I got mine. Not going to worry about it this time.

 

[Complex Shadow]

Still no key from GMG...

Don't worry, me neither

Still waiting on mine, as well.

Still waiting for mine as well.

Pre-load is done.

Let me play Gearbox

not before me. >=[

 

[Ultimadrago]

Pardon my inexperience with pre-loads. I wasn't aware that they were this small in comparison to the full game size.

It's only 4 GB?
True, 4GB less to download on release. Yet, it's quite a smaller portion than I had imagined.

In any case, happy downloading and all that.

 

[Hazaro]

No key from GMG yet either. Soon!

 

[BrokenEchelon]

Pardon my inexperience with pre-loads. I wasn't aware that they were this small in comparison to the full game size.

It's only 4 GB?
True, 4GB less to download on release. Yet, it's quite a smaller portion than I had imagined.

In any case, happy downloading and all that.

Someone on the Gearbox forums said that the review copy of the game was 4.95 GBs large. I saw it posted earlier today otherwise I'd link it.

 

[Coalition-PezRadar]

Hooray for preloads!

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

Someone on the Gearbox forums said that the review copy of the game was 4.95 GBs large. I saw it posted earlier today otherwise I'd link it.

They must have some fancy compression going on or low res textures. I really hope it's the former.

I hate blurry textures.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Someone on the Gearbox forums said that the review copy of the game was 4.95 GBs large. I saw it posted earlier today otherwise I'd link it.

Ah, okay. My apologies.
I thought I saw 14 GB somewhere.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

pre-load done !
My pc is ready.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

IGN - local CO-OP gameplay (splitscreen)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyn1yAR5hfg

 

[dskillzhtown]

Still no key from GMG...

That is so weird. I pre-ordered from them this morning and got a key instantly.

I guess they work backwards or something.

 

[gotee12]

That is so weird. I pre-ordered from them this morning and got a key instantly.

I guess they work backwards or something.

Yep, I preordered in July and haven't seen my key yet. I'm sure I'll get it in plenty of time (hopefully) but it is odd how GMG is rolling them out.

 

[Dead Prince]

k. got my key (ordered August 3rd) just give it time. im sure there's a bajillion orders they have to fulfill.