Borderlands

Viper² · 6 Oct 2009 at 15:20

Trailer (HD)

Useful Links
Borderlands Wiki
OcUK Boderlands STEAM Group
Borderlands STEAM Names Thread
Borderlands 4-pack Thread
Borderlands GameSpy Names Thread

FAQ
What is Borderlands?
Borderlands is an upcoming sci-fi RPS game with 4-player co-op. Borderlands boasts millions of guns. Players can choose from four character classes that grow throughout the game, each with their own skill trees. There is vehicle combat as well.

What classes can I choose from?
Siren (Lilith) - can phase walk
Hunter (Mordecai) - uses a bloodwing pet for his active skill
Berserker (Brick) - goes into a rage and punches things
Soldier (Roland) - deploys a turret

Is there a level cap?
Yes, the level cap is 50.

What about replayability?
Borderlands has a new game+ feature, where you can start fresh with tougher enemies and better loot!

What's a "badass?"
WoW has elites, Borderlands has badasses. These enemies will be tougher and will drop better loot than regular old enemies do.

What happens when I die?
When you die, you enter "Fight for your life!" You drop down and are unable to move, but are still able to fire shots for a time while your screen dims. If you deal a killing blow to an enemy in this state, you are returned to life with some of your shield and health restored. If you don't, you are returned to the last New-U station for a fee.

Can I trade guns/equipment?
Currently, trading works by tossing the desired items out onto the ground for the other person.

System Requirements
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 2.4 Ghz or equivalent processor
Memory: 1GB System RAM (2GB recommended with Vista)
Graphics: 256mb video ram or better (GeForce 8 series or higher/Radeon R8xx series)
Hard Drive: 8 GB or more free space
Sound: Windows compatible sound card

Game is released at 00:00 on the 29th October in PAL region.

Viper² · 6 Oct 2009 at 15:22

Tefal said:
it;s not out til the 20 something isn't it?

haha! Oops.

Ok.. anyone getting it then? I can't find any other topics on it.

Viper² · 20 Oct 2009 at 18:46

Shamikebab said:
This is really starting to turn my head, was determined to let this one slip past me then pick it up when it was cheaper, hmm.

£20 isn't cheap enough?

Viper² · 23 Oct 2009 at 03:37

bushmins said:
How much is Borderlands on Steam?

£26 I think.

Viper² · 23 Oct 2009 at 03:37

Item rarity..

White < Green < Blue < Purple < Orange

Sound familiar?

Viper² · 25 Oct 2009 at 23:40

Dano said:
Well that's the launch delay fubar then, what an utter mess if what the net is saying is to believed, shot themselves in the foot somewhat

Well don't tell half a story. :confused:

Viper² · 25 Oct 2009 at 23:41

Just read it's out at midnight tonight?

edit: oh NVM.. that's the US version. Fail.

Viper² · 25 Oct 2009 at 23:49

Dano said:
It's been leaked and the pirated version is playable off and online while genuine buyers are still locked out from what I'm reading.

Damn. Just found an article saying some retailers mistakenly sold copies early. :rolleyes:

I didn't realise US/Canadians got to play it 5 days earlier either.

Sigh.

Viper² · 26 Oct 2009 at 00:46

eekfek said:
am i correct in thinking this game cant be played until official release date as there will be no servers up to auth your copy ?

surely thats a good sign as to play online you will need a legit copy with some sort of copy protection/serial ? ... i bloomin hope so!!

They'll be able to play tonight on US servers... at a guess.

Viper² · 29 Oct 2009 at 22:26

OP edited to include some info.

Viper² · 29 Oct 2009 at 22:35

Teki187 said:
How are they playing this game? Its not out yet on the pc?

It's out in America for the PC.

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 00:11

Save a co-op for me!

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 00:16

This game is unavailable.

Great.

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 00:17

Viper² said:
This game is unavailable.

Great.

Why does a restart fix all these lame bugs? lol

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 00:21

naffa said:
I think I'll just go to bed and play it tomorrow.

EDIT: Wait, we need Gamespy to play?

Yeah, for co-op.

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 00:26

This decrypting **** is taking ages and bogging my PC down. It's taken 15 mins to do 50%.

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 00:45

45 minutes later and it's still arsing around trying to install Direct X. :rolleyes:

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 01:00

tmaxxthomson said:
omg, can only imagine the suspense!! such a good game but im putting off playing it till i complete fallout 3 again! addicted to that game, love it

lol.. I finally got in.. online games are a bit laggy. Gonna do single player.

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 02:00

I love it!

Chose a Soldier and will be going down the Infantry line - level 7 at the moment.

Nine Toes was bloody hard to kill. I think the Skags had more hp than he did. :eek:

Didn't really use a strategy, though it did help when one of the Skags got stuck behind a pillar, lol...

Viper² · 30 Oct 2009 at 02:04

Natima said:
Anyone want to add each other as friends and get some co-op going in a private game?

What level are you?

http://steamcommunity.com/id/msiviper <-Me