Borderlands 2 release date and preorder

[edro]

Is this game worth it for single player?
I have a terrible ping... so multiplayer might not be that great.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Is this game worth it for single player?
I have a terrible ping... so multiplayer might not be that great.

Yes. But in your shoes I'd start with Borderlands 1 and play through that and its DLC single-player first.

BL2 has some fun new stuff but in some ways I think the design of BL1 is a bit better for single player.

 

[Soccerman06]

So playing through and trying to solo hyperius with my assassin but god damn Im out of ammo and have resorted to meleeing the fucker using guerrilla tactics. lol

 

[frozentundra123456]

Yes. But in your shoes I'd start with Borderlands 1 and play through that and its DLC single-player first.

BL2 has some fun new stuff but in some ways I think the design of BL1 is a bit better for single player.

Either is great, but I would agree, BL2 was more focused to multiplayer. Even in the skill trees there were several skills that are only beneficial for mp, which make it somewhat difficult to allocate points for single player. It seemed like good loot was easier to get in the first game also, at least playing single player. There were a couple of great farming chests that I used to get a lot of stuff before they nerfed them with patches.

In the BL2, I cant seem to get any kind of rare items from chests, only drops very rarely from bosses, and I cant seem to kill the "invincibles" solo either, which is where you are supposed to get the best loot.

 

[Soundmanred]

Hit a pretty rare bug today.
(I've only found a few instances of people reporting that this is happening)
In the Big Game Hunt DLC, when you get to the ship and are supposed to turn the wheels, it won't let me. Restarting, reloading, changing every setting in the game, nothing works.
Here's someone who experienced the exact same thing:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/49520/discussions/0/864959336572782878/

 

[KeithP]

Either is great, but I would agree, BL2 was more focused to multiplayer...

In the BL2, I cant seem to get any kind of rare items from chests, only drops very rarely from bosses, and I cant seem to kill the "invincibles" solo either, which is where you are supposed to get the best loot.

Yes, I have found that a real problem in BL2. In TVHM, I was able to take down the Warrior and Bunk3r but not any other bosses. From what I have read/experienced, legendary drops seem extremely rare on single player compounding the problem.

So far, I got a legendary shield when I first beat the warrior, farming so far hasn't produced a weapon from him. I was able to farm the Bee Shield which is great in certain situations but less useful overall then I had hoped. I also got a legendary slagged SMG from a side quest, unfortunately its accuracy is on the low side which limits it a bit.

I think single player people such as myself will have to join some multiplayer games to get the needed rare weapons to have a shot at taking the big bosses down solo. Even then, it may not be possible.

-KeithP

 

[sunzt]

Yes, I have found that a real problem in BL2. In TVHM, I was able to take down the Warrior and Bunk3r but not any other bosses. From what I have read/experienced, legendary drops seem extremely rare on single player compounding the problem.

So far, I got a legendary shield when I first beat the warrior, farming so far hasn't produced a weapon from him. I was able to farm the Bee Shield which is great in certain situations but less useful overall then I had hoped. I also got a legendary slagged SMG from a side quest, unfortunately its accuracy is on the low side which limits it a bit.

I think single player people such as myself will have to join some multiplayer games to get the needed rare weapons to have a shot at taking the big bosses down solo. Even then, it may not be possible.

-KeithP

I haven't had any trouble taking out any bosses solo yet. Don't have that many legendary drops and use mostly blue/green weapons. Maybe cause i'm a commando speccing in survivalist. I think i have >1.5k shield and 2.2 or 2.5k in hp.......

 

[frozentundra123456]

I haven't had any trouble taking out any bosses solo yet. Don't have that many legendary drops and use mostly blue/green weapons. Maybe cause i'm a commando speccing in survivalist. I think i have >1.5k shield and 2.2 or 2.5k in hp.......

We arent talking about the normal bosses like Wilhelm, Bunker and the Warrior. Have you tried to solo Terramorphous yet?

 

[frozentundra123456]

Yes, I have found that a real problem in BL2. In TVHM, I was able to take down the Warrior and Bunk3r but not any other bosses. From what I have read/experienced, legendary drops seem extremely rare on single player compounding the problem.

So far, I got a legendary shield when I first beat the warrior, farming so far hasn't produced a weapon from him. I was able to farm the Bee Shield which is great in certain situations but less useful overall then I had hoped. I also got a legendary slagged SMG from a side quest, unfortunately its accuracy is on the low side which limits it a bit.

I think single player people such as myself will have to join some multiplayer games to get the needed rare weapons to have a shot at taking the big bosses down solo. Even then, it may not be possible.

-KeithP

So far I have gotten no legendaries from the Warrior. I have played through with each class and TVH mode with one and partway with another. I think I have maybe nine legendaries from all that, and most of those are low level from the first playthrough. I only have a couple, both SMG that are really good for many levels above their rated one. I finally got the Bee shield, but agreed, it is not as overpowering as I expected.

Edit: Surprisingly I have several purples at level 50 that are more powerful than the legendary sniper rifles I got from Saturn.

 

[bguile]

Yes, I have found that a real problem in BL2. In TVHM, I was able to take down the Warrior and Bunk3r but not any other bosses. From what I have read/experienced, legendary drops seem extremely rare on single player compounding the problem.

So far, I got a legendary shield when I first beat the warrior, farming so far hasn't produced a weapon from him. I was able to farm the Bee Shield which is great in certain situations but less useful overall then I had hoped. I also got a legendary slagged SMG from a side quest, unfortunately its accuracy is on the low side which limits it a bit.

I think single player people such as myself will have to join some multiplayer games to get the needed rare weapons to have a shot at taking the big bosses down solo. Even then, it may not be possible.

-KeithP

Terra can be done singleplayer. So can Pete. Also depends on the class you play. Zero and Salvador are pretty good at boss killing, because they can put out alot of DPS. Maya, not so much.

For end game gear, If you have the torgue DLC, you at least have an option to get legendaries via the vending machines and tokens. If you have the scarlett you can farm the treasure room if you know how to get back in. Also, the bee got nerfed a while ago, so its not nearly as strong as it used to be.


Another option is that alot of the blue quest reward items are quite useful. Rubi for example is a really powerful healing gun. It's one of the best guns in the game. Hail is also quite strong. However, most people save these quests until after they beat playthrough 2, thereby ensuring a level 50 version.

Another good one is the evil smasher. It's got a glitch with it, where it will powerup all your weapons if done right. Using that you can take down ANY invincible, in like seconds. I don't care for it , but if your doing single player and don't have any good gear its an option. I really disagree with how gearbox has handled single player and the invincible bosses.

 

[KidNiki1]

Happy Loverpalooza Day Shift Codes!!

PC / Mac Loverpalooza SHiFT Code: W3KJ3-69JR5-9CXT3-JTJJT-WSCK5


note this code is for skins and a level specific weapon of the character you redeem it on, not a key.

 

[KidNiki1]

per twitter, new shift code good through Feb 24

K3WTJ-TXZWW-SCRJJ-33BTJ-933ZS

 

[edro]

Been playing for a while now, solo, level 18. Just got to where Pandora goes airborne.

Pretty fun so far. I like all the side missions and constantly upgrading gear.
Wilhelm was tough, but I am sure it would be easier if I were a level or two higher.
My only slag is in grenade form, so I have to grenade, then crit his eye... then repeat.

I am zero with sniper and pistol.

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

Im on my 2nd playthrough (just using a different character, not true vault hunter mode) with the commando and I just absolutely smoked Wilhelm just last night. I was using the corrosive gun that Tina rewards you with after completing her missions. That thing is beast. Oh, and my turret is beast too =)

 

[edro]

Im on my 2nd playthrough (just using a different character, not true vault hunter mode) with the commando and I just absolutely smoked Wilhelm just last night. I was using the corrosive gun that Tina rewards you with after completing her missions. That thing is beast. Oh, and my turret is beast too =)

Ha! I also used the corrosive pistol she gave me to kill him.

I found an awesome electrocution sniper rifle that can rapid fire. I emptied the 16 round magazine on him, then switched to the corrosive pistol, and he finally died. (tossed some slag nades at him too)
You have to keep killing off his shield creator planes.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Ha! I also used the corrosive pistol she gave me to kill him.

I found an awesome electrocution sniper rifle that can rapid fire. I emptied the 16 round magazine on him, then switched to the corrosive pistol, and he finally died. (tossed some slag nades at him too)
You have to keep killing off his shield creator planes.

This might not be possible if you're soloing the whole game, but I tried to avoid side quests as much as possible for the first play through to leave new content for PT2. However, I was only able to that by playing with other people that were leveled higher than me. I'm glad I did now because I'm having a ton of fun with the game in TVHM and discovering new (to me) content.

And of course, go with survival tree for axton. Then once you get higher up, you can re-spec accordingly. Also, don't overlook the Onslaught skill; arguably axton's best, but not in the survival tree.

 

[Keeper]

Yes. But in your shoes I'd start with Borderlands 1 and play through that and its DLC single-player first.

BL2 has some fun new stuff but in some ways I think the design of BL1 is a bit better for single player.

PLUS 5.... Very true.
SP in BL2. VERY grinding......

RUN AND FUN AND GUN AND LEVEL.. BL2 MP ROCKS.

LOL I still have the issue of I worry about killing all the stuff first and then looting.
I get little "GOOD STUFF" cause of that fault.

So much of this crowd is "LOOT EVERY DAMN THING. THEN SPEND MINUTES IN THEIR INVENTORY Sorting and picking".

 

[KidNiki1]

As Gearbox Software is based in Texas and Texas Independence Day is being celebrated this weekend, let's commemorate the holiday with some special SHiFT codes for 5 Golden Keys in Borderlands 2!

PC / Mac: KJWJ3-SCBFK-S5F3J-JBBB3-BHCJ3
Xbox 360: WB5TJ-9KF95-3TZ3X-KR3JJ-FW9R3
PlayStation 3: 5JKJJ-CXZ53-5WWKT-H3WBJ-ZZ55X


Note* - As PlayStation Network is undergoing maintenance until 9PM Pacific on March 4, we'll be extending the weekend's SHiFT codes on all platforms through March 5.

 

[Aikouka]

I have 78 keys saved up.

 

[frozentundra123456]

I have 78 keys saved up.

I assume you have finished the game at least once? Why are you saving so many keys? I found the keys most useful when in the 30 and 40 level range on early playthroughs. Once you get one character to level 50 you can usually get better stuff from in game drops

 

[bguile]

New skins, free weapon (chulain) and increase drop rate on certain sheilds for st. patricks day:

PC / Mac Zaford Gear SHiFT Code: KTCBJ-C9RTC-BSFTJ-33TT3-FBWHF
Xbox 360 Zaford Gear SHiFT Code: KJCJ3-RCWC6-5K9BF-WFBT3-3WFKK
PlayStation 3 Zaford Gear SHiFT Code: CTK3B-99K3J-XXKW3-ZTWTJ-HJH5J

 

[Keeper]

Yes. But in your shoes I'd start with Borderlands 1 and play through that and its DLC single-player first.

BL2 has some fun new stuff but in some ways I think the design of BL1 is a bit better for single player.

Best advice. I have played both and agree.

 

[KidNiki1]

for those of you still playing...

Just in time for the weekend, here's a new set of SHiFT codes for a Golden Key in Borderlands 2!

PC / Mac: WTWT3-CXSKC-9KFT3-TBBJT-ZX5FF
Xbox 360: KJWTT-5RC95-TB9TR-W63JJ-FHJWS
PlayStation 3: 5TC3B-9F653-5WW5J-9BCJT-J5T3T

These codes will be active through March 25, 2013 -- be sure to use them before then!

To redeem, at the Borderlands 2 Main Menu select Extras then SHiFT Code. For help and assistance with SHiFT, visit: http://support.gearboxsoftware.com/categories/20064372-SHiFT

 

[KeithP]

Is it just me or has the rate of codes for Golden Keys fallen way off?

-KeithP

 

[DaveSimmons]

Is it just me or has the rate of codes for Golden Keys fallen way off?

Yes, but the last few codes have been good for days at a time and/or for multiple keys. Back in the code-a-day period the code was often only good for a few hours.