Borderlands 2 release date and preorder

[Aikouka]

WTKB3-Z5RCF-C3ST3-JB33J-9JST9

Another one for three keys!

 

[Carfax83]

Since I'm a n00b to borderlands 2, what the hell are these keys?

 

[zinfamous]

Since I'm a n00b to borderlands 2, what the hell are these keys?

at the main menu, go to "extras".Create, then log in to a new Shift account.

These are all Shift codes--each one grants you a key to loot the chest in sanctuary.

all loot is dependent on level in which you open it.

...once you create that account, you can then register the codes for x number of keys for that chest.

follow some of the links earlier that show you long-running keys. this will also show you how to make each key "unlimited" if playing on PC. (simple "read only" trick. sorry--I'm away now, but could spend more time linking these things otherwise)

 

[OCNewbie]

at the main menu, go to "extras".Create, then log in to a new Shift account.

These are all Shift codes--each one grants you a key to loot the chest in sanctuary.

all loot is dependent on level in which you open it.

Also, the loot is always (I believe) a purple-rarity item.

 

[OCNewbie]

WTKB3-Z5RCF-C3ST3-JB33J-9JST9

Another one for three keys!

Thanks again!

 

[Hinda65]

Each playthrough has its own progression. If you quit out of TVHM in Sanctuary, you will load up there regardless of where you quit out of normal or UVHM at.

Does new Gear from UVHM travel with you if you go back to TVHM?


That would be sweet so we could finally beat Pete.....

 

[OCNewbie]

Does new Gear from UVHM travel with you if you go back to TVHM?


That would be sweet so we could finally beat Pete.....

Yes, as long as it's not gear that you have on you because of a quest.

(is anandtech loading slowly for anybody else?)

 

[Hinda65]

oh....this is getting interesting then....I wish we woulda started UVHM a while ago...

and yes, it has been slow loading different forums, thought it was me.

 

[Aikouka]

Also, the loot is always (I believe) a purple-rarity item.

Relics are usually rare quality (blue).

 

[OCNewbie]

5 more keys: KTWJJ-XWTW5-BSFTB-BJT3T-SHF5F

Edit: and 3 more!: 5BKJ3-BFXCF-C3SJ3-J3BBB-JCF5B

 

[Chris B67]

5 more keys: KTWJJ-XWTW5-BSFTB-BJT3T-SHF5F

Edit: and 3 more!: 5BKJ3-BFXCF-C3SJ3-J3BBB-JCF5B

Is it possible these are dead already? Just tried 6PM EST and both say expired. But neither show up on orcz.com.

 

[Worthington]

They were dead when I tried them at like 10am EST

 

[OCNewbie]

Is it possible these are dead already? Just tried 6PM EST and both say expired. But neither show up on orcz.com.

They were dead when I tried them at like 10am EST

Yes, it's possible. At least one code shared recently, previous to the ones I just shared, were expired when I tried them. I found the ones I shared on slickdeals.net

ETA: This was the thread I found. They expired within 24 hours I suppose? http://slickdeals.net/f/6180814-Borderlands-2-Shift-Codes-5-Golden-Keys

 

[Aikouka]

So, I started playing Krieg mostly so I could give him all that junk that I have lying around that's specifically for the Psycho, and now I'm finding myself in a bit of a quandary! Even after looking at the talents, I'm not really sure what's good, or rather, what will work well for me. It probably doesn't help that there's a staunch lack of basic boost talents (e.g. "Increases Fire Rate by xx%") at the bottom tiers to help boost you at your weakest. Also, I've noticed that while things such as the whole set-yourself-on-fire tree look interesting, it seems that they really aren't as effective until you invest a lot more talents into that tree hence why the lack of basic boost talents affects that more.

I think I ended up spending some points in the Bloodlust tree so far, but I'm not terribly happy with that.

 

[frozentundra123456]

So, I started playing Krieg mostly so I could give him all that junk that I have lying around that's specifically for the Psycho, and now I'm finding myself in a bit of a quandary! Even after looking at the talents, I'm not really sure what's good, or rather, what will work well for me. It probably doesn't help that there's a staunch lack of basic boost talents (e.g. "Increases Fire Rate by xx%") at the bottom tiers to help boost you at your weakest. Also, I've noticed that while things such as the whole set-yourself-on-fire tree look interesting, it seems that they really aren't as effective until you invest a lot more talents into that tree hence why the lack of basic boost talents affects that more.

I think I ended up spending some points in the Bloodlust tree so far, but I'm not terribly happy with that.

I started Krieg, but am also having a hard time deciding on a talent tree. The fire damage stuff is great, but the problem is that there are a lot of enemies that seem to resist fire damage. And I am not very good at melee either, so this may not be the best character for me, but it is fun to play.

 

[frozentundra123456]

Also, the loot is always (I believe) a purple-rarity item.

The items from the chest with the golden keys in Sanctuary is always purple or sometimes that pink/red eridian stuff. Some of the items are really quite good, even better than oranges of the same level at times.

Honestly, the orange weapons (I have gotten about 20 in various playthroughs) are not that great as a rule. Seems like in the first game they really were powerful and could be used for a long time, but in this game, they are only slightly more powerful than purples, and can only be used for a few levels at most. Maybe I am just unlucky and havent gotten the good stuff, I dont know.

 

[OCNewbie]

So, I started playing Krieg mostly so I could give him all that junk that I have lying around that's specifically for the Psycho, and now I'm finding myself in a bit of a quandary! Even after looking at the talents, I'm not really sure what's good, or rather, what will work well for me. It probably doesn't help that there's a staunch lack of basic boost talents (e.g. "Increases Fire Rate by xx%") at the bottom tiers to help boost you at your weakest. Also, I've noticed that while things such as the whole set-yourself-on-fire tree look interesting, it seems that they really aren't as effective until you invest a lot more talents into that tree hence why the lack of basic boost talents affects that more.

I think I ended up spending some points in the Bloodlust tree so far, but I'm not terribly happy with that.

Melee is where it's at with Krieg, Mania being the melee-focused tree (the middle one). At low levels (before 31), I used sniper rifles frequently with him, and shotguns, corrosive weapons for bots/armored targets. Tesla grenades are phenomenal for just about any target, and they're "smart" as you can stand in their radius and they will ignore you and melt enemies. Basically it's a bit of a slog getting to 31, but when you have access to Release the Beast, that's a skill that truly earns the "game changer" label. After that point, it's really hard to die, and you do such insane melee and axe throw damage (especially if you puts points in Silence the Voices, which I highly recommend anyone do).

I started Krieg, but am also having a hard time deciding on a talent tree. The fire damage stuff is great, but the problem is that there are a lot of enemies that seem to resist fire damage. And I am not very good at melee either, so this may not be the best character for me, but it is fun to play.

Krieg definitely shines with melee, but he's supposedly good with an explosives or fire-based build too. I'm lvl 51 with mine now, just started UVHM. I'm mostly focused on Mania, but now I'm working my way to "Bloodsplosion", the game changer in the Bloodlust tree.

 

[OCNewbie]

Honestly, the orange weapons (I have gotten about 20 in various playthroughs) are not that great as a rule. Seems like in the first game they really were powerful and could be used for a long time, but in this game, they are only slightly more powerful than purples, and can only be used for a few levels at most. Maybe I am just unlucky and havent gotten the good stuff, I dont know.

If you have a higher level Gunzerker (50+), try to get yourself on a Double Penetrating Unkempt Harold, and you might change your tune It's a ridiculously powerful weapon, probably one of the top 3 weapons in the game, and it's quite easy to get, assuming you have the Torgue DLC. It's a common "Item of the Day" in the Torgue vending machines. You can fairly easily earn enough tokens in 30 minutes to an hour I'd say doing the Bar Room Blitz Tier 3 quest in Pete's Bar. You might have to reload your game a bunch of times to get a "Double Penetrating" prefix, but when you do, you'll see why it's so powerful, especially with No Kill Like Overkill, with Money Shot, while Gunzerking, etc.

 

[Jaskalas]

This game is amazing. A real piece of modern day art. Tiny Tina's DLC is sheer enjoyable madness.

Borderlands 2 should be one of the top 5 games of the decade.

 

[OCNewbie]

I got level 57 on my Krieg/Psycho last night, and just got Bloodsplosion. It is nuts! It's better than I thought it would be. While doing the Bar Room Blitz in Pyro Pete's Bar, I hit the visual damage cap a few times (999,999K); sweet!

 

[Aikouka]

I got my Psycho to Sanctuary last night (level 9), and I was going to give him some guns when I realized that I have a lot of toons at level 9! Unfortunately, they've got all the guns that I've saved, so I just went and played Zero for a bit instead. I forgot how ridiculous some of my low-level guns are. I have a level 9 Eridium Incendiary SMG that just tears through enemies... and ammo!

 

[Aikouka]

New Key for 3 Keys: CJWTJ-RFXWF-53ZJT-BTT3J-RSW3W

 

[zinfamous]

^ and just as I log in..thanks!

one thing I've been trying to find, but can't find this info on wiki:

Do projectiles from E-Tech weapons count as bullets? I've been using a lot of them recently--mostly from the sanctuary chest through my TVHM run through, and I'm not sure if these are triggering ricochet. I don't really notice the bullets bouncing off as I do with other weapons, but it also seems that many of these are passing through targets... :hmm:

 

[OCNewbie]

^ and just as I log in..thanks!

one thing I've been trying to find, but can't find this info on wiki:

Do projectiles from E-Tech weapons count as bullets? I've been using a lot of them recently--mostly from the sanctuary chest through my TVHM run through, and I'm not sure if these are triggering ricochet. I don't really notice the bullets bouncing off as I do with other weapons, but it also seems that many of these are passing through targets... :hmm:

I think it depends on the weapon, though maybe it's consistent throughout.

The borderlands wiki page is fairly informative if you're not familiar with it: http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/Borderlands_Wiki

Also, the official Gearbox BL2 forums: http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/forumdisplay.php?f=139

 

[OCNewbie]

New Key for 3 Keys: CJWTJ-RFXWF-53ZJT-BTT3J-RSW3W

Damn! Expired already! Thanks anyway.