Borderlands 2

Q_Ball · 18-09-2012 10:21pm

Argh, still need to get a preorder in!

Sephiroth_dude · 18-09-2012 11:08pm

Wish I had the cash to get this

Grassey · 18-09-2012 11:22pm

Used a VPN to unlock it through steam. Just hit lv 8. time for a quick break!

Great game so far, its got everything I liked from the 1st... and then some!

Headshot · 18-09-2012 11:28pm

Thought I read you could lose your stream account, if you do that

Mr E · 18-09-2012 11:29pm

Grassey wrote: »

Used a VPN to unlock it through steam. Just hit lv 8. time for a quick break!

Great game so far, its got everything I liked from the 1st... and then some!

Not worried about this?

Antar Bolaeisk wrote: »

Just to warn anyone who may consider activating this tomorrow via VPN, the last time Steam updated their subscriber agreement they added this:

“You agree that you will not use IP proxying or other methods to disguise the place of your residence, whether to circumvent geographical restrictions on game content, to purchase at pricing not applicable to your geography, or for any other purpose. If you do this, we may terminate your access to your Account.”

Think I'll wait the couple of days on this one rather than risking my account.

Jealous, BTW.... can't wait until Friday.

Grassey · 18-09-2012 11:38pm

Dunno, I havent heard or read of anyone losing their account from it. From trying to buy cheaper games, yes, but not from accessing a game early they already bought legitimately.

Once it unencrypted and finished downloading the installer I exited steam and have been playing game no problem since about 7.

I thought feck it, I've read reports of loads of users doing the same with no fallout, guess I'll wait and see if anything happens, but I doubt it.

Edit: seeing as I'm not "circumventing geographical restrictions on content, purchasing at pricing etc..." I don't see a problem there. As for "any other purpose..." - does unlocking fall under this... possibly, though as they "may" terminate access I can't see them trying to enforce it, as it's hardly illegal or fraudulent.

dreamers75 · 18-09-2012 11:46pm

Most people playing it now are using tunngle or hamachi and they aint playing legal versions.

im sure some are tho...............

kearneybobs · 19-09-2012 12:03am

PC version seems to have fulfilled the 'Love Letter' that they promised. Loads of settings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak7Sqs_ituU

Headshot · 19-09-2012 12:05am

Question for anyone playing it now on the pc

Are the graphics nice?

dreamers75 · 19-09-2012 12:05am

kearneybobs wrote: »

PC version seems to have fulfilled the 'Love Letter' that they promised. Loads of settings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak7Sqs_ituU

Honestly never cared for that, game ran fine so wasnt bothered with fancy options.

Only thing was telling better guns from **** guns in the UI which is fixed on all formats seemingly.

tuxy · 19-09-2012 12:40am

dreamers75 wrote: »

Honestly never cared for that, game ran fine so wasnt bothered with fancy options.

Does anyone remember when most these so called fancy setting were standard on most PC releases?
If you don't then you would not miss them but if you do.....

dreamers75 · 19-09-2012 12:57am

tuxy wrote: »

Does anyone remember when most these so called fancy setting were standard on most PC releases?
If you don't then you would not miss them but if you do.....

PC game....latest release....running the thing was the biggest challenge. You dont miss anything.

Its the unreal engine 3 with shader effects, any PC gamers PC will chew that **** up. Not arsed about graphics in a decent game.

You become immune to the latest shader defraction dust technique in DX11...or whatever

once the game runs at the FPS it was made in...noone really cares.

Some do.....but they graphics enthusiasts not games players. im sure they have a score for it.

Kiith · 19-09-2012 9:50am

dreamers75 wrote: »

Some do.....but they graphics enthusiasts not games players. im sure they have a score for it.

Not sure i'd agree with that. I care about graphics, but am not a graphics enthusiast. I like being able to play a game at max settings on the pc. It's how the developers wanted the game to look for everyone, but weren't able to to it because of hardware constraints. Graphics are not the most important thing...far from it. But it's still nice.

Having these options is great, and it's a shame that it's not standard for games these days.

tuxy · 19-09-2012 10:38am

I was not just talking about graphics settings. It's nice for developers to consider that someone might like some mouse options while playing on pc.

B00MSTICK · 19-09-2012 11:13am

Cheapest pre-order I've seen is GMG with digital download - €36 using code GMG20-27J4Z-8NXHO

GK1001 · 19-09-2012 11:25am

How are amazon with deliveries of pre-orders?
Am I likely to get the game on Friday or is it more likely I'm looking at next week...trying to manage my expectations before they get to boiling point

tok9 · 19-09-2012 11:30am

Will i miss anything particularly impressive by not ordering this?

Only about 2 hours into the first game at this stage.

Kiith · 19-09-2012 11:40am

tok9 wrote: »

Will i miss anything particularly impressive by not ordering this?

You miss out on a class (Mechromancer), and a few items. You can get the class them after launch for a tenner though.

Includes the following in game content:

Gold Key: Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest
Vault Hunter’s Relic: Boost your gear-hunting fortune with the Vault Hunter’s Relic
Gearbox Gun Pack: Unique Gearbox Golden Guns to help you start your journey on Pandora
New Character Class: A free download of the all-new Mechromancer character class

tok9 · 19-09-2012 11:52am

Kiith wrote: »

You miss out on a class (Mechromancer), and a few items. You can get the class them after launch for a tenner though.

hmmm.. since I'll probably buy it soon I might as well get these, anyone know the cheapest for PS3?

Mr E · 19-09-2012 11:58am

Gold Key: Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest

I heard about this on Major Nelson's podcast. When you open the chest, you get a rare gun that is suitable for the level you are at. So if you open it when you get to Sanctuary, it will be an early level (which you will outgrow pretty quickly). But if you wait until you're level 10 or 15 or 20 before opening it, the gun's power will be matched to your level. Pretty cool idea.

kearneybobs · 19-09-2012 12:29pm

GK1001 wrote: »

How are amazon with deliveries of pre-orders?
Am I likely to get the game on Friday or is it more likely I'm looking at next week...trying to manage my expectations before they get to boiling point

Not great. unless you pay for delivery instead of going for SuperSaver Delivery. I tend to get stuff from them on the following Tuesday.

Glico Man · 19-09-2012 1:17pm

tok9 wrote: »

hmmm.. since I'll probably buy it soon I might as well get these, anyone know the cheapest for PS3?

Try HMV, they're the best atm for buying new games. Tend to be quite a bit cheaper than Smyths and Gamestop.

And yes, you better buy it!

Must get back to our co-op session too.

LiamKK1982 · 19-09-2012 1:23pm

GK1001 wrote: »

How are amazon with deliveries of pre-orders?
Am I likely to get the game on Friday or is it more likely I'm looking at next week...trying to manage my expectations before they get to boiling point

Not a hope of getting it on release day, you're looking at next Monday at the earliest. Have you tried Gamesnash, very reliable for release day delivery

tok9 · 19-09-2012 2:04pm

aaronh007 wrote: »

Try HMV, they're the best atm for buying new games. Tend to be quite a bit cheaper than Smyths and Gamestop.

And yes, you better buy it! Must get back to our co-op session too.

If I get it in HMV I won't bother pre ordering it but ya I agree, they are the cheapest around.

And yes, I wanted to play the other day but you weren't around

I'll be on tonight!

Big Knox · 19-09-2012 2:50pm

B00MSTICK wrote: »

Cheapest pre-order I've seen is GMG with digital download - €36 using code GMG20-27J4Z-8NXHO

Do you get a steam key with this?

Kiith · 19-09-2012 2:53pm

Big Knox wrote: »

Do you get a steam key with this?

Indeed you do.

Shiminay · 19-09-2012 3:04pm

Just got a final order in there with Get Games Go (€38) and my Steam Key's arrived, so that'll be getting preloaded tonight as soon as I get home.

Mr Freeze · 19-09-2012 3:58pm

My 360 version is in the post. Should have it friday morning. Have a dentist appointment at 10:30, defo gonna need a tooth or 2 pulled, so could end up doing all day session (use up a holiday day, instead of suffering at work) with my mouth full of cotton wool playing this.

Didn't get any codes emailed, I assume that's all in the box.

GK1001 · 19-09-2012 4:15pm

LiamKK1982 wrote: »

Not a hope of getting it on release day, you're looking at next Monday at the earliest. Have you tried Gamesnash, very reliable for release day delivery

No, this is the first game I've ever pre-ordered, usually just go bricks and mortar. Loved the 1st one and the pre-order pack looked too good to miss. Can't wait to get hold of it but I'll set the expectation level for Friday to very low.

If another title in the future comes up where a pre-order is a must I'll give Gamesnash a go.

Cheers

Pacing Mule · 19-09-2012 5:21pm

Mr Freeze wrote: »

My 360 version is in the post. Should have it friday morning. Have a dentist appointment at 10:30, defo gonna need a tooth or 2 pulled, so could end up doing all day session (use up a holiday day, instead of suffering at work) with my mouth full of cotton wool playing this.

Didn't get any codes emailed, I assume that's all in the box.

Yep comes as an insert with the manual.

Borderlands 2

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