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[BORDERLANDS] The Vault Hunter: Hero or Thrill Killer?

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  • AddaAdda LondonRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Is there something I can download to see if my rig can run it? Because I wasted money on damn near unplayable Saint's Row 2

    Anything using the UT:3 engine should be a pretty good indicator.

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  • IoloIolo iolo Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Fast thread moves fast.

    Yesterday was the first day since getting it I didn't play 4+ hours. And now I have the shakes. Annual strategic planning for my company could not have come at a worse time.

    I hope the US Steam version unlocks in 21 minutes, although I won't be able to play tonight until the earliest. Also, I may just soldier on w/ my XBox Lvl 28 Lilith and try to complete the storyline so I can read this thread and not fear any spoilers.

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  • SyphonBlueSyphonBlue The studying beaver That beaver sure loves studying!Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Is there something I can download to see if my rig can run it? Because I wasted money on damn near unplayable Saint's Row 2

    UT3 demo

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  • FoomyFoomy Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    19 minutes to go. hopefully. if not we will have to have a giant riot and storm the valve offices to make them turn on our game. or just sit here quietly and wait, it's your choice really.

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  • Ash-HousewaresAsh-Housewares TARDIS Hunter Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Spectrum wrote: »
    I very briefly considered calling in sick today at work. =X

    Then I remembered, Valve Time, and thought better of it.

    Right now it feels like i'm watching a clock that is traveling 0.8c. Then again that's only because I'm away from my machine. So even if it was released soon, I wouldn't see it for hours.

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  • Toastie ToastToastie Toast Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    So, does anyone still need an extra person to jump in on the 4-pack deal for the PC? If so, please PM. I'm willing to buy 1 or 2 copies depending on availability.

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  • Lionel-RichieLionel-Richie Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Is there something I can download to see if my rig can run it? Because I wasted money on damn near unplayable Saint's Row 2

    Saint's Row 2 was unplayable on almost anyone's PC. It was a bad port.

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  • ForarForar #432 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Fiziks wrote: »
    Fiziks wrote: »
    Should I skip class to border some lands?
    I would skip work to border some lands, but I can't cause I leave work all the time.

    Guess this is what they mean by "saving your sick days when you need them" instead of just when I want to fart in bed all morning.

    LOL, I'm in the same boat, year after year. :P

    It's only one 85 minute class. I think I might be able to start an hour and a half later. Maybe...

    FFFFF

    Oh just suck it up and go to class. It'll still be there when you get home, and those of us stuck at work/school for another few hours are suffering along with you.

    I swear, it's like the digital age obliterated the concept of self restraint.

    :-P

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  • ZetxZetx 🐧 Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Foomy wrote: »
    19 minutes to go. hopefully. if not we will have to have a giant riot and storm the valve offices to make them turn on our game. or just sit here quietly and wait, it's your choice really.

    I propose angry emails to gaben. Spread the word to the gearbox forums!

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  • PeregrineFalconPeregrineFalcon Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    SyphonBlue wrote: »
    Is there something I can download to see if my rig can run it? Because I wasted money on damn near unplayable Saint's Row 2

    UT3 demo

    Now with link, and this should probably go in the OP under "Can I run this on my abacus?" heading.

    Download 785MB demo, test it out, bam.

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  • AnalrapistAnalrapist Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    SyphonBlue wrote: »
    Is there something I can download to see if my rig can run it? Because I wasted money on damn near unplayable Saint's Row 2

    UT3 demo

    Yeah, be careful though.
    When scoped in on a enemy while fire/corrosive/explosive/electric effects are going on you'll see a lot of slowdown (like if you're nose to nose with the guy). On the 360 at least.

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  • SpectrumSpectrum Archer of Inferno Chaldea Rec RoomRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Forar wrote: »
    Fiziks wrote: »
    Fiziks wrote: »
    Should I skip class to border some lands?
    I would skip work to border some lands, but I can't cause I leave work all the time.

    Guess this is what they mean by "saving your sick days when you need them" instead of just when I want to fart in bed all morning.

    LOL, I'm in the same boat, year after year. :P

    It's only one 85 minute class. I think I might be able to start an hour and a half later. Maybe...

    FFFFF

    Oh just suck it up and go to class. It'll still be there when you get home, and those of us stuck at work/school for another few hours are suffering along with you.

    I swear, it's like the digital age obliterated the concept of self restraint.

    :-P
    The issue isn't that, the issue is all the jerks who are going to be playing it and level 100 billion before we even get home and then won't want to co-op with us. =(

    (Or will want to co-op and it'll be boring for us.)

    *shakes fist at being in PST*

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  • RaslinRaslin Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    I just found my first orange

    I'm returning my rental in an hour :(

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  • AkimboEGAkimboEG Mr. Fancypants Wears very fine pants indeedRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    D:

    And that's an understatement.

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  • egofalteregofalter Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    So is it pretty much a waste to pick this up and just play through solo?

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  • NevaNeva Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    egofalter wrote: »
    So is it pretty much a waste to pick this up and just play through solo?

    Not at all. It's still an enjoyable single player game.

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  • AnalrapistAnalrapist Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    egofalter wrote: »
    So is it pretty much a waste to pick this up and just play through solo?

    Yes and no.
    It's still really fun singleplayer. But with friends it's fucking bonkers.

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  • nlawalkernlawalker Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    egofalter wrote: »
    So is it pretty much a waste to pick this up and just play through solo?

    I'd say it's still probably worth the purchase price, but you're not going to experience the feeling of wanting to inject it directly into your veins.

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  • LoathingLoathing Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    I'm guessing the whole fuckup with not enought physical copies right now was just because the game kind of flew under the rader until very close to release. They didn't see too much public interest in it, or too many pre-orders (face it, fucking everything runs on pre-orders now, its retarded) so they didn't send out enough initial copies.

    Then oh shit, release week. People are screaming for the game, and well fuck. Up shit creek without a paddle until you can get more distributed. Not to mention stores like Gamestop get deliveries what, once or twice a week?

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    I can't believe they're making me wait another 35 minutes just to play this sucker.

    As if the initial week-long wait wasn't enough bullshit.

    Hahahahaha, you think it's going to unlock on time.

    hahahaha.

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  • ZetxZetx 🐧 Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    nlawalker wrote: »
    egofalter wrote: »
    So is it pretty much a waste to pick this up and just play through solo?

    I'd say it's still probably worth the purchase price, but you're not going to experience the feeling of wanting to inject it directly into your veins.

    Explains why I'm okay still. Oh boy. :lol:

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  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    edited October 2009
    It's pretty fun solo, and you can always have your solo character play online when you're ready.

    Multiplayer adds a lot to the fun, though.

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  • LoathingLoathing Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Just bum around in solo until the people you play with get home.

    It's not like you have to sit and stare at your TV going

    "FUCK where is everyone I need to play NOW."

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  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    egofalter wrote: »
    So is it pretty much a waste to pick this up and just play through solo?

    I'm playing solo and I've been one of the most vocal posters on this. It's fantastic solo, I've only played as a soldier and I've yet to start playthrough number two with the guy but I expect I'm gonna run through with each of the characters before beginning to get tired.

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  • RaslinRaslin Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    And now I just found the OMG cannon(the 0001 10110).

    *sigh*

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  • OptimusZedOptimusZed Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Precursor wrote: »
    The class mods can pump skills higher than 5, but you have to have at least one point in the skill for it to work.
    How sure are you on this? I'm pretty sure it doesn't go past 5. I had 5/5 Increase shield capacity with my Siren and when i equipped a +3, my shields didn't increase at all.
    I've got 40% shield boosts from class skills and a ~800 point shield. Class mod adds a bonus to the shield booster skill.

    My actual shield is over 2000.

    More anecdotally: One shotgun blast to the armored face = half-dead spiderant warrior. One shotgun blast + recent kill + 9/5 skill and mod = dead spiderant warrior. I do roughly twice as much damage after a kill.

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  • SpectrumSpectrum Archer of Inferno Chaldea Rec RoomRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Loathing wrote: »
    Just bum around in solo until the people you play with get home.

    It's not like you have to sit and stare at your TV going

    "FUCK where is everyone I need to play NOW."
    No, no, don't be a jerk to your buddies if you're just starting out.

    Make one character for multiplayer. Wave at him. Set him aside.

    Make another one for soloing. PLAY HIM TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT.

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  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Raslin wrote: »
    And now I just found the OMG cannon(the 0001 10110).

    *sigh*

    Can you not re-rent it? Or just b uy it?

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  • CarbonFireCarbonFire See you in the countryRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Just in case you missed it...
    CarbonFire wrote: »
    [URL="steam://friends/joinchat/103582791430621824"]Wangs Without Borders Chat[/URL]
    is up and running guys. Come chat with us and coordinate some co-op carnage!

    Almost here!

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  • AnalrapistAnalrapist Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Loathing wrote: »
    Just bum around in solo until the people you play with get home.

    It's not like you have to sit and stare at your TV going

    "FUCK where is everyone I need to play NOW."

    I alway start a private live game so that when a friend does come online he can just hop into the game with me.

    The only downside to that is when you're surrounded by badass Skags and your friend spawns a mile away.

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  • ZetxZetx 🐧 Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Raslin wrote: »
    And now I just found the OMG cannon(the 0001 10110).

    *sigh*

    I don't think you're returning it... :winky:

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  • OptimusZedOptimusZed Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    It's pretty fun solo, and you can always have your solo character play online when you're ready.

    Multiplayer adds a lot to the fun, though.
    I'm curious how multi is going to work when we're all running level 50's.

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  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    edited October 2009
    Badass Elemental Alphas are pretty scary.


    Can Rokks come in Badass flavor?

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  • gunwarriorgunwarrior Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    I wake up at six to give this a ride only to find out it unlocks at noon

    5 minutes and I'm gonna have to leave the house, geh

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  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    edited October 2009
    OptimusZed wrote: »
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    It's pretty fun solo, and you can always have your solo character play online when you're ready.

    Multiplayer adds a lot to the fun, though.
    I'm curious how multi is going to work when we're all running level 50's.

    Can't we just start new characters?

    If not, I don't think there's an experience penalty for bringing in a low-level character to fight high-level enemies.

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  • skippymchaggisskippymchaggis Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Wait til you meet BadMutha's.

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  • RaslinRaslin Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Raslin wrote: »
    And now I just found the OMG cannon(the 0001 10110).

    *sigh*

    Can you not re-rent it? Or just b uy it?

    I already bought it.

    For the PC.

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  • Goose!Goose! That's me, honey Show me the way home, honeyRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Rak bro where you at?

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  • darkmayodarkmayo Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    oh I would just like to say fuck you to all the PC users that will be at home when this unlocks, Thank you.

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    So this today, Torchlight tomorrow, and Dragon's Age next week. Gonna be a good week, all things considered.

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