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[derFeef]

I'd rather they spend time improving the loot system (more guns, better guns, more differentiation) than creating a story that a lot of players won't care about.

Loot whore games are designed to be played through multiple times. Heavy story content detracts from that.

Depends on the way it is delivered. Take the Left 4 Dead games as an example of how to do it.

 

[bengraven]

Great morning.

*walks in*

HEY! How did you get another picture of mohawk/beard guy from the cov---

*sees the Gearbox tag*

Oooooh...heyyyyyyy...

 

[spats]

Get hype.

 

[Shadow780]

Private trading mode with buddies is a must.

 

[TouchMyBox]

Is steamworks integration likely in this game? I'm guessing so since Duke had steamworks, and they must be aware that gamespy was a terrible piece of shit that fucked up the first Borderlands.

 

[derFeef]

*walks in*

HEY! How did you get another picture of mohawk/beard guy from the cov---

*sees the Gearbox tag*

Oooooh...heyyyyyyy...

Its from the site: http://www.borderlandsthegame.com/

 

[sikkinixx]

Cool that something will be shown at PAX. I remember playing the first one there. I guess I should get around to playing through the first one.

 

[Kacho]

Exciting news and all but that character is horrendous.

 

[-PXG-]

Found it

 

[bengraven]

So what I gather from the cover:

- dual wielding
- Claptrap mechs (hope classic CT is back)
- rideable Claptrap on...legs?
- still has that Road Warrior feel, but in more lush terrain this time
- ice areas!
- huge furry mobs
- jets! driveable?
- massive structure in the sky - hub world? lazer beam from space to destroy enemies?

 

[Salsa]

gotta say, i liked "Borderworlds" as the name.. thought it sounds more MMO-like

 

[Orayn]

Found it

My thoughts exactly.

ONE HUNDRED BAZILLION RANDOMLY GENERATED PERMUTATIONS OF HYPE ACQUIRED!

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Glad they stuck with the art style. More story would be nice but not completely necessary. Co Op is the only way to play this game.

 

[Rollo Lawson]

if they make it any more addictive it will be illegal...cant wait to see how it improved

 

[dragonelite]

So what I gather from the cover:

- dual wielding
- Claptrap mechs (hope classic CT is back)
- rideable Claptrap on...legs?
- still has that Road Warrior feel, but in more lush terrain this time
- ice areas!
- huge furry mobs
- jets! driveable?
- massive structure in the sky - hub world? lazer beam from space to destroy enemies?

I think the massive structure is of the corporation that wants the vault never finished borderlands so this should motivate me. And maybe buy the goty edition probably cheaper then buying all the dlc packs.

Hope we can customize our weapons and that there is a online auction house like in wow with so many weapons and online it should work.

 

[Raxus]

Wonder if they will bring back the old classes, replace/add new ones, or fuse old and new classes like Torchlight.

Either way, I am excited.

 

[PooBone]

Hopefully there's less desert, more green/winter areas.

 

[Lionheart1827]

Great news, but as the article states, I really hope those diverse environments arent just different styles of desert. :/

Make it happen Gearbox!

 

[GlamFM]

I guess that means that a GTA V announcement is not happening any time soon.

 

[Bay Maximus]

Sell it on eBay as a fixer-upper and put that money towards a PC.

Almost got a Gaming PC last week.

Tech Savvy Friend: So with everything you're looking at close to $1800
Bay Maximus: Alright cool, let's do it. This will last me around 10 years or so right?
TSF: [laughs]
BM: [laughs]
TSF: [laughs]
BM:....yea, fuck that.

 

[-PXG-]

They better keep my boy Roland. Lilith, Mordecai and Brick are chumps.

 

[derFeef]

They better keep my boy Roland. Lilith, Mordecai and Brick are chumps.

Roland? The most boring one? Sheesh!

 

[ii Stryker]

Hopefully the will allow me to customize my HUD. Otherwise I may get this for the WiiU.

Waaay too much clutter on screen with the HUD info in the first game.

 

[Rolf NB]

Awesome. Finally.

 

[bengraven]

I'm all for more diverse lands, but I hope we still have some of those Arid areas like in BL.

Also, bring back Marcus, Tannis, Scooter and TK

Spoiler

's braaaaains

.

They better keep my boy Roland. Lilith, Mordecai and Brick are chumps.

Liar.

Morecai and Lilith rock.

 

[subversus]

Almost got a Gaming PC last week.

Tech Savvy Friend: So with everything you're looking at close to $1800
*everybody laughs*

fixed it for you

 

[bengraven]

I'm assuming the anti-PC port is because of the very very clunky, console-like interface and some lack of graphics options? Because despite those issues, I put in over 200 hours with Blands on PC.

 

[JaseC]

fixed it for you

It's only high if he's in the US. ~$2k is recommended high-end cost tier for Aussies, like me. (My intended upgraded is going to set me back just under AUD$1900.)

 

[subversus]

It's only high if he's in the US. ~$2k is recommended high-end cost tier for Aussies, like me. (My intended upgraded is going to set me back just under AUD$1900.)

What the fuck. 600$ or bust.

 

[BamYouHaveAids]

Will it be like Borderlands if you play the dwarf, you have the same height view as every other class despite height differences?

Brick's eyes were apparently in his pecs.

There was a dwarf? All the characters were roughly the same height weren't they?

 

[TricksterLoki]

They better keep my boy Roland. Lilith, Mordecai and Brick are chumps.

Mordecai could take down any of those guys in a matter of seconds. 100% skip Shield and go straight to health? Best skill ever.

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

Day One for sure. If Brick doesn't come back can you at least give his fucking insane laugh to someone else?

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Couldn't get into the first game at all but even I think this is a neat concept piece.

 

[Orayn]

There was a dwarf? All the characters were roughly the same height weren't they?

They were close, but the height of the player's viewpoint is standardized un Unreal 3, and some of the viewmodels were a little "off," allowing you do see some things like the insides of Roland and Brick's arms.

 

[GuardianE]

Mordecai could take down any of those guys in a matter of seconds. 100% skip Shield and go straight to health? Best skill ever.

Lilith could turn invisible, reappear with 100% damage resistance with a shockwave that slows you down to a 25% crawl, then fire a wall of bullets that will pass through your shields to kill you instantly.

 

[BrokenEchelon]

I can't believe people actually wanted them to change the art style; to what? Generic FPS Shootan #12304120 with nice hues of gray and brown?

I'm really happy they're sticking with it. If they really do expand on the environments, clean up the menus a bit, and add a few more unique class mechanics to each class (or totally new classes) then this should be awesome. It has a lot of potential as it stands.

Also, that GI cover makes me think we might be leaving Pandora in at least some capacity whether it be a space station or flying mission or something.

 

[Deleted member 81567]

FUCK YES.

 

[MichaelEM3]

There ain't no rest for the wicked, motherfuckers!

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

Hopefully there's less desert, more green/winter areas.

Eh, the burned out desert planet aesthetic worked to sell the atmosphere as some post apocalyptic George Miller / Buronson style world. It evoked a fun space western feel from pulp sci-fi / 2000 A.D. which I really enjoyed.

Just speaking in defense of the first game. I wouldn't mind a world that's not Pandora not being as bombed out and desolate; but please keep the same wonderful imagination about designing it. I absolutely adore the vistas and monstrous bone piles on top of mountain ranges in Borderlands.

 

[Mrbob]

I enjoyed the first game, but the PC port was a bit sloppy. Will pick up the sequel if Gearbox designs the PC version with mouse and keyboard controls in mind. No more of this page up/page down garbage. Also, don't use Gamespy. It sucks.

 

[DarkKyo]

Wow awesome! I love the Borderlands art style, so glad they stuck with it.

 

[Orayn]

It would probably be pricey to license, but an intro cutscene set to "Shoot to Thrill" would be amazing. I would also accept something by Clutch.

 

[Dead Prince]

Eh, the burned out desert planet aesthetic worked to sell the atmosphere as some post apocalyptic George Miller / Buronson style world. It evoked a fun space western feel from pulp sci-fi / 2000 A.D. which I really enjoyed.

Just speaking in defense of the first game. I wouldn't mind a world that's not Pandora not being as bombed out and desolate; but please keep the same wonderful imagination about designing it. I absolutely adore the vistas and monstrous bone piles on top of mountain ranges in Borderlands.

needs more flashy lights like las vegas. blue would be a nice color to have.

 

[JorSneezy]

I respect what the first game does, but I don't actually find the game any fun. Too much trudging.

 

[Red]

Almost got a Gaming PC last week.

Tech Savvy Friend: So with everything you're looking at close to $1800
Bay Maximus: Alright cool, let's do it. This will last me around 10 years or so right?
TSF: [laughs]
BM: [laughs]
TSF: [laughs]
BM:....yea, fuck that.

Doesn't sound very tech savvy. Where do you live that a PC would be that expensive?

 

[MNC]

Ctrl+F "Gamespy"


So far, so good.

It'll probably be Steamworks judging from the fact that DNF is steamworks.

 

[ReaperXL7]

Lilith could turn invisible, reappear with 100% damage resistance with a shockwave that slows you down to a 25% crawl, then fire a wall of bullets that will pass through your shields to kill you instantly.

Everyone knows Brick is King, he just unleashes his berserker rage, and recks everything in his path. Puny bullets have no effect. Long live the berserker!

 

[schick85]

The dude on the cover looks real messed, but I still dig it. Looks like a Goron (I think that's what you call it) if you look closely.

 

[jett]

B2 hype enough for GI to change their logo, huh. Never seen that happen before.

 

[Nemo]

If cool robot dies the sequel dies with it