Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel hype thread - Loot In Spaaaaaace

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Relyssa: Jul 29, 2012

HAmbONE posted:

So if I pre-ordered for Xbox360 through EB Games, do I need to tell Gearbox I have it coming to get key offers?

Shift key offers or preorder offers? If it's the former I got the e-mail before I preordered at all.

# ? Oct 12, 2014 21:51

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# ? May 28, 2024 03:38

a cat on an apple: Apr 28, 2013

Claptrap's skill trees all look so good.

I don't know what I'm going to do. :ohdear:

# ? Oct 12, 2014 21:58

watho: Aug 2, 2013; The real world will, again tomorrow, function and run without me.

Tippity-top-tier: Nisha, Claptrap

Looks-really-cool-tier: Athena

Not-that-interesting-wait-sprint-and-shoot-okay-I'm-sold-tier: Wilhelm

# ? Oct 13, 2014 01:27

The Unlife Aquatic: Jun 17, 2009; Here in my car
I feel safest of all
I can lock all my doors
It's the only way to live
In cars

Athena's Xiphos tree looks awesome as hell, it seems like she could be way better at being melee focused than Zero was. Nisha also looks really awesome.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:15

Speedball: Apr 15, 2008

Nisha looks like she's really good at killing individual targets, just blowing straight through the one thing unlucky enough to be in her sights.

I wonder if Claptrap's Vaulthunter.exe program actually DOES determine its effect from your environment and it's not totally random.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:30

wdarkk: Oct 26, 2007; Friends: Protected
World: Saved
Crablettes: Eaten

Speedball posted:

Nisha looks like she's really good at killing individual targets, just blowing straight through the one thing unlucky enough to be in her sights.

I wonder if Claptrap's Vaulthunter.exe program actually DOES determine its effect from your environment and it's not totally random.

The animation with those hex things made it look like it does, since they all seemed to be related to the current situation.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:33

xPanda: Feb 6, 2003; Was that me or the door?

I'm looking through Athena's skill tree, and is the "Prismatic Aegis" a Geno reference? Seems there are some old school goons working on the game.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:40

Less Fat Luke: May 23, 2003; Exciting Lemon

In the last version did OS matter for playing with friends? Can OSX installs play with Windows installs and so on?

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:43

wdarkk: Oct 26, 2007; Friends: Protected
World: Saved
Crablettes: Eaten

Less Fat Luke posted:

In the last version did OS matter for playing with friends? Can OSX installs play with Windows installs and so on?

It doesn't normally matter, but it may matter briefly when a patch is issued.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:45

Less Fat Luke: May 23, 2003; Exciting Lemon

wdarkk posted:

It doesn't normally matter, but it may matter briefly when a patch is issued.

Awesome.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 03:49

RonMexicosPitbull: Feb 28, 2012; by Ralp

Is there anyway to fake steam into thinking I live on the International dateline so I can play this in 30 minutes? I'm hyped.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 04:34

Speedball: Apr 15, 2008

Wilhelm's Termination Protocols looks like it'll be almost as fun as Krieg's Light the Fuses.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 04:36

CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

RonMexicosPitbull posted:

Is there anyway to fake steam into thinking I live on the International dateline so I can play this in 30 minutes? I'm hyped.

I don't know where VPNs stand on the :filez:

front, but you already bought and own the game so I'm almost certain there's no issue with doing it. Just in case though I won't be specific about the where/how of it. Quit Steam, download a free VPN program and connect to a VPN in the country you want to pretend to be in, and then launch Steam and the game will unpack. The major caveat is that you won't be able to play multiplayer.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 04:36

RonMexicosPitbull: Feb 28, 2012; by Ralp

CJacobs posted:

I don't know where VPNs stand on the front, but you already bought and own the game so I'm almost certain there's no issue with doing it. Just in case though I won't be specific about the where/how of it. Quit Steam, download a free VPN program and connect to a VPN in the country you want to pretend to be in, and then launch Steam and the game will unpack. The major caveat is that you won't be able to play multiplayer.

Hmm I'll take a look thanks man.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 04:38

Genocyber: Jun 4, 2012

RonMexicosPitbull posted:

Is there anyway to fake steam into thinking I live on the International dateline so I can play this in 30 minutes? I'm hyped.

The game doesn't come out until the 14th, you're jumping the gun by a day. But yeah you can just use a VPN to unlock it, Steam doesn't give a poo poo unless you do that to try and get cheaper games or w/e.

As an aside, what about a steam group? Are we going to use one of the older ones, or is someone going to make a new one?

# ? Oct 13, 2014 04:39

Relyssa: Jul 29, 2012

Genocyber posted:

As an aside, what about a steam group? Are we going to use one of the older ones, or is someone going to make a new one?

We can repurpose one of the existing ones; it's probably easier than making an entirely new one.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 05:02

AirRaid: Dec 21, 2004; Nose Manual + Super Sonic Spin Attack

The original Bordergoons group has the most members I think. Not sure who admins it though. Might even be me. :v:

(not on my pc right now)

If a new group name is needed I nominate 'MoonGoons'

# ? Oct 13, 2014 05:27

Psyker: Jun 21, 2004; [Binge and] Purge the xenos!

Admins for Bordergoons show as Ziggy Stardust, caedwalla, and Bubbles.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 05:39

CaptainSarcastic: Jul 6, 2013

Alright, I couldn't help it - I just bought the pre-order for the Pre-Sequel on Steam. Never bought a non-discounted game that I can think of, but I reckon this one merits it.

Better not let me down, goddamnit...

# ? Oct 13, 2014 11:47

Drashin: Feb 26, 2013

For those who ordered it off Nuuvem they have released the code (you have to go onto the site and into your games to get it). I don't know if it will activate the game tomorrow or Friday but just a heads up to those who want to pre-load

# ? Oct 13, 2014 13:21

Psyker: Jun 21, 2004; [Binge and] Purge the xenos!

CaptainSarcastic posted:

Alright, I couldn't help it - I just bought the pre-order for the Pre-Sequel on Steam. Never bought a non-discounted game that I can think of, but I reckon this one merits it.

Better not let me down, goddamnit...

Is this a bad time to tell you that you should have gone back a few pages and ordered it for 20% off on greenmangaming?

# ? Oct 13, 2014 13:37

ArchRanger: Mar 19, 2007; I'm tired of following my dreams, I'm just gonna ask where they're goin' and meet up with 'em there.

A new group would be good if none of the original admins are still around since it looks like BorderGoons has closed membership. I definitely wanna be playing this with goons tonight.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 13:48

watho: Aug 2, 2013; The real world will, again tomorrow, function and run without me.

Does the game activate at midnight the day releases or is it at a certain time?

# ? Oct 13, 2014 13:50

ArchRanger: Mar 19, 2007; I'm tired of following my dreams, I'm just gonna ask where they're goin' and meet up with 'em there.

watho posted:

Does the game activate at midnight the day releases or is it at a certain time?

According to Steam it unlocks in sixteen hours. Since Steam always rounds up it'll be Midnight EST. Worst case I'd guess One AM.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 13:51

Sab669: Sep 24, 2009

I kind of lost interest in Borderlands, but I decided to buy this just now because I'm a consumer whore. Is Nisa's active literally just an aimbot and I hold down left click...?

# ? Oct 13, 2014 13:51

Tezzeract: Dec 25, 2007; Think I took a wrong turn...

Polygon posted:

But most importantly, it's more fun to move around, and it's more fun to fight enemies with that newfound mobility. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel has better gunplay than any previous installment because there's more to do at any given time.

This is assisted by a less jagged gating of parts of the world than Borderlands 2 exhibited. There are fewer instances where I collided with enemies I couldn't kill while sticking to the critical path of the game. It's worth mentioning that some sidequests hid entire systems as rewards, such as an item grinder that lets you break down unwanted items for randomized new gear. This makes for a mostly easier game, but it also allows you to finish the main campaign and unlock harder, more loot-rewarding game options. It also means solo-ing the game the first time through is a reasonable option, underlined by boss fights that aren't extended damage sponges � at least in comparison to previous games.

This revitalized movement and gunplay keeps Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel interesting to play once the series' routine gear-grind has set in, and it makes moving through previously explored areas on the way to new missions much less of a chore. It's the kind of thing that seems like a complete no-brainer once you've used it, and the idea of playing another Borderlands without it is barely fathomable.

http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/13/6570035/borderlands-the-pre-sequel-review-360-ps3-PC

# ? Oct 13, 2014 14:13

watho: Aug 2, 2013; The real world will, again tomorrow, function and run without me.

ArchRanger posted:

According to Steam it unlocks in sixteen hours. Since Steam always rounds up it'll be Midnight EST. Worst case I'd guess One AM.

Oh, there was a timer on the store page. Well, thanks anyway!

# ? Oct 13, 2014 14:16

Wyld Karde: Mar 18, 2013; She's so ~dreamy~

Bah, and here in the UK I'm stuck waiting until Thursday. In the meantime, here's the launch trailer!

# ? Oct 13, 2014 14:31

ShadowedFlames: Dec 26, 2009; Shoot this guy in the face.; Fallen Rib

Question for PS3 players: was/is there an in game voice chat feature in Borderlands 2? My prior BL experience has been on the 360 and I just need to figure out how to keep in voice contact with my partner for the Pre-Sequel. (And yes, I know voice chat in general on PS3 is iffy at best.)

# ? Oct 13, 2014 14:42

Sab669: Sep 24, 2009

I thought they were trying to reduce skills geared towards specific weapon types in this game, why the hell is one of Claptrap's first skills "Use this gun type for a period of time or suffer -15% damage"? That's loving retarded

# ? Oct 13, 2014 15:12

Party Boat: Nov 1, 2007; where did that other dog come from

who is he

The whole of Claptrap's right-hand tree looks like they were going for a build that randomly forces you to alter your playstyle, which I guess is in keeping with the character / action skill.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 15:23

Sab669: Sep 24, 2009

Maybe it's just me, but Claptrap doesn't look fun at all. Really glad I decided to look at a talent calculator, I would've picked him but I don't like the feel of any of his trees.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 15:32

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I piss in my pants.

Sab669 posted:

Maybe it's just me, but Claptrap doesn't look fun at all. Really glad I decided to look at a talent calculator, I would've picked him but I don't like the feel of any of his trees.

It's not just you, I think it looks horrible as well.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 15:33

Attestant: Oct 23, 2012; Don't judge me.

Well, the skill tree doesn't like neither of you very much either. :colbert:

# ? Oct 13, 2014 15:50

thebardyspoon: Jun 30, 2005

So if you order through GreenManGaming how do you get the pre order DLC for the shock drop orbital pitt or whatever it's called? Redeemed the game on steam and it's preloading now for friday but I didn't get any code for the DLC.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 16:00

Speedball: Apr 15, 2008

Attestant posted:

Well, the skill tree doesn't like neither of you very much either.

Hi five!

...awww...

# ? Oct 13, 2014 16:01

watho: Aug 2, 2013; The real world will, again tomorrow, function and run without me.

thebardyspoon posted:

So if you order through GreenManGaming how do you get the pre order DLC for the shock drop orbital pitt or whatever it's called? Redeemed the game on steam and it's preloading now for friday but I didn't get any code for the DLC.

Yep!

# ? Oct 13, 2014 16:08

Ghostpilot: Jun 22, 2007; "As a rule, I never touch anything more sophisticated and delicate than myself."

The Mac version of the Pre-Sequel doesn't show up in GMG searches anymore. However if you have a link to it, the 25% off will apply.

Link to Mac version: http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/borderlands-pre-sequel-mac/

And here's the 25% off code: P65PW6-F9B91D-TW2AG2 :toot:

# ? Oct 13, 2014 16:15

Danith: May 20, 2006; I've lurked here for years

For people who've bought the mac version, does it show up on steam as Borderlands - MAC?

I don't want to get patches late or something because of the mac version

# ? Oct 13, 2014 16:27

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# ? May 28, 2024 03:38

CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

If I order the Mac version, will they just give me a Steam key which I can then use on the Windows version, or is the version they hand out truly Mac only? I ask because I've seen it happen in the past where I've ordered a Steam key for a lower price for the Mac version, then gotten a key which I activated on Windows for the Windows version.

# ? Oct 13, 2014 16:27

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