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Borderlands |OT| More guns than the population of the Netherlands
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GraveRobberX
Platinum Trophy: Learned to Shit While Upright Again.
I have gotten to level 22 so far, within 3 days of playing Borderlands.
Some guns are very sexy, some are just random generated crap.
I got a shield that is high capacity, found it during when I was like lvl 13, it gives me shield protection of 333 lol.
That shield has saved my ass so many times.
I just faced off against
, holy shit that was fun, running in circles as a lvl 21 Soldier
Gave me goosebumps + nostalgia of FFXI God in Sky, like Holy Fuck! Aggro Aggro!, someone use provoke, need Healing lol
I overcame it by running in circles + jumping during stomp situations, + my Turret was used 4 times during that 1 match, lol, it was my tank while I shot rocket launchers at it.
That brought back so many memories...aaah!
The weapon you earn from beating the monster is hilarious. I ran up to a dude, and no scoped critical headshoted him, for like 1500 dmg, looooool, and the blood splatter that was gushing out of his neck made me feel so badass
I rarely say this, but this game has set a new standard for gaming, watch now how many companies incorporate or just bite off GearBox
I'm still enjoying Borderlands (early stages)....but I already want Borderlands 2 and 3 looool
Quick tip for others, if you want a head start for others characters, that you want to play later on, + they are trophy/achievement requirements
Early weapons can be splitscreened and given to your "mules" or secondary characters, best option is too kill some of those respawning enemies that drop good loot ie BoneHead... his SMG is lvl 3 requirement, and makes the other characters a little more powerful..quickly
(Almost self-power-leveling)
Some guns are very sexy, some are just random generated crap.
I got a shield that is high capacity, found it during when I was like lvl 13, it gives me shield protection of 333 lol.
That shield has saved my ass so many times.
I just faced off against
Skagzilla!
Gave me goosebumps + nostalgia of FFXI God in Sky, like Holy Fuck! Aggro Aggro!, someone use provoke, need Healing lol
I overcame it by running in circles + jumping during stomp situations, + my Turret was used 4 times during that 1 match, lol, it was my tank while I shot rocket launchers at it.
That brought back so many memories...aaah!
The weapon you earn from beating the monster is hilarious. I ran up to a dude, and no scoped critical headshoted him, for like 1500 dmg, looooool, and the blood splatter that was gushing out of his neck made me feel so badass
I rarely say this, but this game has set a new standard for gaming, watch now how many companies incorporate or just bite off GearBox
I'm still enjoying Borderlands (early stages)....but I already want Borderlands 2 and 3 looool
Quick tip for others, if you want a head start for others characters, that you want to play later on, + they are trophy/achievement requirements
Early weapons can be splitscreened and given to your "mules" or secondary characters, best option is too kill some of those respawning enemies that drop good loot ie BoneHead... his SMG is lvl 3 requirement, and makes the other characters a little more powerful..quickly
(Almost self-power-leveling)
Major Williams
Member
Random looting is not a huge draw for me. Playing online is though. Is there any sort of matchmaking, or is it more like ODST where you have to make your own party?luxarific said:
Didn't see anything about this in my first reading of the OP - can you drop in and out of games? Or if one person wants to join/quit, the session you're in has to end first?
How long is the first playthrough at above-average gamer pace (go through levels 1-20)?
speculawyer
Member
Anyone up for some PC play soon? I'll take off a little work time to fire up this bad boy.
GraveRobberX
Platinum Trophy: Learned to Shit While Upright Again.
I got to 20 in 3 days Major, and thats just doing missions + side quests + just goofing off and checking out the sites
I tell you the vehicle is the most awesome part, I use that as my catalyst, run over or shoot my rockets at the enemy, get them to low health, jump out shoot them point blank, get mad xp
I ran down this lvl 12 dude, while I was only lvl 7, just drove into him, and bam got like 800xp off him, then an extra 1000xp for finishing up a challenge
They added an extra level to the game by rewarding you bonus xp for finishing up requirements, I think 1000 duels for 5,000xp bonus = kinda retarded
I tell you the vehicle is the most awesome part, I use that as my catalyst, run over or shoot my rockets at the enemy, get them to low health, jump out shoot them point blank, get mad xp
I ran down this lvl 12 dude, while I was only lvl 7, just drove into him, and bam got like 800xp off him, then an extra 1000xp for finishing up a challenge
They added an extra level to the game by rewarding you bonus xp for finishing up requirements, I think 1000 duels for 5,000xp bonus = kinda retarded
Jamesfrom818
Banned
I ran into a strange quirk yesterday. I have a rare revolver that regenerates ammo. The level requirement was 20 when I found it. I dropped it off to my mule and the level requirement changed to 22.
GraveRobberX
Platinum Trophy: Learned to Shit While Upright Again.
James I think it has to do with Proficiency of said weapon, the better you get at the lesser the requirement for the gun is going to be, + I think the guns do change color with the total amount you lvl ^ weapon proficieny (that's what I think)
I had a green colored reaper, but after getting +2 on pistols +1 on revolver, the color changed to blue for that gun
I had a green colored reaper, but after getting +2 on pistols +1 on revolver, the color changed to blue for that gun
practice02
Banned
No I've talked to other people and it's happened to them as well the first time thats what i thought but the next time it happend it was just the Xp no mention of a challenge completed.Grecco said:
Major Williams
Member
Haha I did that vehicle thing in Mass Effect all the time. Soften up the baddies with the vehicle and get out and murder them for the actual XP they yield (nerfed when using the vehicle guns). I really really enjoyed that in ME...GraveRobberX said:
Thanks guys for the reviews, and continue to post after thoughts, etc of moments that you like in the game. I'm about 90% sure as of now that I'm going to purchase...
....today....
SuperAwesome
Member
Coldsnap said:
The way I ended up building my Siren was tankish. I had phasewalk in and out as fast as possible, but that wasn't the end of it. I bought one in EVERY skill from the elemental tree, which allowed my guns to almost always shoot elemental effects. I had a corrosive artifact, which meant wherever I left or entered, I would poison enemies. I also had pheonix, and I would always run around to catch enemies on fire; this essentially let me stack every elemental effect possible on the enemy and it withered at their health.
also, whos up for some pc play soon? no mic until like next week.
I've never played WoW. I'm not interested in playing WoW. The idea of WoW makes me sick. But I love Borderlands.Grecco said:
Major Williams, I love all those games you listed you liked, and I honestly think you would enjoy Borderlands. If you like games that blend RPGness and shooting things (Mass Effect), and you're a fan of first person shooters, it seems like a no brainer which side of the fence you should be on. Borderlands is a great shooter, and it has great RPG elements/loot/co-op.
Jamesfrom818
Banned
Coldsnap said:
I think a party oriented Siren should have a lot of points in Controller and Assassin. Be in the thick of things using phasewalk to daze mobs.
MidnightRider
Banned
Coldsnap said:
Fire SMG's > any other gun for you
Just wait it out. By the time yall get to level 30 and you add your skill tree's right........ everyone will be wanting to know how to catch up with you.
She's a badass as soon as she is high enough level to be one.
Major Williams
Member
I really like this reply. You guys just pushed me over the edge lol. I'm in.Exarchos said:
What's the best class? I was leaning towards Siren, but it seems like I won't feel raw power with her. Any opinion on the strongest class?
BravoSuperStar
Member
I think I am going to use Roland on my first playthrough. Am I expected to be the group healer? Is that how most people are using him?
sparky2112
Member
Major Williams said:
No gore in this game, nope. Oh, wait. By gore do you mean dismemberment, decapitation, and fountains of blood from severed artieries? Then, yeah, it's got gore. :lol
Aptos
Member
Coldsnap said:
I have a level 50 Lilith and I have to say, she's not very team oriented. However, if you're playing with friends, spec into the
bullet daze
Defender
Other than that, focus on getting elemental tech weapons and understanding enemies' weaknesses. A weapon that does less damage but has an elemental tech is often times much better against enemies who are vulnerable to it.
Anton Sugar
Member
So...shouldn't it be out now?
practice02
Banned
Roland is the well rounded character of the four. I recommend focusing on leveling the turret.Hawkian said:
Snapshot King
Member
What the crap Valve. Its 3:03. Wheres my borderlands.
SundaySounds
Banned
I thought it released at 3pmEST.....
speculawyer
Member
It might not be out by then. :-/Firestorm said:Can't play 'til I get home in 5.5 hours
*shakes fist*
Edit: OOps, it is live. Time to fire it up.
Snapshot King
Member
Thats weird. When I checked last night, the hours totally added up to it being 3pm est. Looks like the countdown just can't go lower than 1 hour and it'll be any minute now. I hope anyway.
SundaySounds
Banned
jersoc said:
And I still can't play.
Ditto for Australia. Fuck. Would have gotten an American copy if I knew. Fuckers! Woke up at 6AM for nothing.Rokk said:Steam just updated from available in 1 hour to available in 3 days 3 hours. GG New Zealand
Been waiting for this day for weeks, and now I have to wait another 3 days. Yaaaay.
SuperAwesome
Member
UNLOCKED GOGOGO
Vustadumas
Banned
Just picked this up (360). What seems to be the preferred class?
MidnightRider
Banned
Firestorm said:Can't play 'til I get home in 5.5 hours
*shakes fist*
You will have a new addiction starting in 5.5 hours..........
Be warned.