General Gameplay FAQ

ennui · June 26th, 2009, 03:27 PM

If it's not here, it probably doesn't have an answer yet.

This is not the place to ask questions that you want an answer to. This is for collecting questions that we already know the answers to.

What are the classes?
Siren (Lilith): uses phasewalk and becomes invisible/invincible, moves fast
Berserker (Brick): loves to punch, huge and strong
Sniper (Mordecai): hangs back and lets high-caliber sniper rifles and pet bloodwing pick 'em off
Soldier (Roland): uses a turret and supports his fellows

Character customization? Skill Trees?
Each character class has three different skill trees that emphasize different playstyles within the class. Details regarding skill trees are not complete. We know Roland has a support tree that can create healing bullets, and that Brick has a tree that pumps up his melee damage. You'll be able to name your character as you choose, and customize visual appearance somewhat. You'll also be afforded a way to reinvest the points you've spent on talents.

FPS or RPG?
Both! Borderlands combines FPS combat with RPG character development and loot. The gameplay itself is FPS, not dice-rolls. The characters have skill points and can suit many playstyles, and loot comes out of everything. It's very satisfying. Some other games have begun to experiment combining these genres - Borderlands is the first to approach from an FPS vector and layer RPG on top.

Is the game linear or open?
Pandora is a big place with lots to do. You can follow the main story or go off on your own in search of the best gun, the toughest enemies, or the best place to drive. There are many side quests to complete, but in order to "finish" the game, you'll need to play the main questline someday.

Are there AI buddies?
No, you can play by yourself or with friends, but you do not have AI mercenaries.

How does the game scale? Does it?
Balance is currently undergoing iteration to find the perfect fit. Whether you are playing single-player or full-on 4-player co-op, you'll find the game rewarding and challenging - that's the intent. We do know that all of the world does not directly and strictly scale to your level - you'll be able to measure your growth by going back and kicking the ass of those skags that gave you so much trouble early on.

Is there a level cap?
Yes, there will be a level cap. 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!

How many enemies?
Borderlands features lots of enemies. These enemies include quite a few base categories, and many many significant variations on those themes. There are estimated to be 150 kinds of enemies to fight.

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.

What are all those numbers coming from enemies' heads?
Those are damage numbers, showing how much is being inflicted by each shot.

What is the quest system like (especially in co-op)?
The host sets the progress on the main quest. If you are behind the host in the main quest line and want to progress in the main quest, the other player will need to join your game to catch you up. When you receive side quests, you will both get them so long as you are eligible for the side quest.

Does it Blend?
Well, yeah, I mean I guess it would. Probably.

For more Borderlands FAQs, see:
The General Borderlands FAQ
Loot and Vehicle FAQ
Online and Co-op FAQ

**haTts** · June 26th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Does it Blend?

Pawl the Cone · June 26th, 2009, 05:26 PM

OMG, Will it Blend! Best reference ever, that made my day!

koekje4life · June 28th, 2009, 12:11 PM

I lauged hard at "does it blend".

Chao7 · July 3rd, 2009, 06:25 AM

everything blends... except chuck norris

Captain Yarr · July 30th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Ok first ting I have to say is why the hell did the developers change a great lookin game to japaneese style anime crap? i watched a video on inside xbox and what do i find? i find that geabox has made a game i was looking forward to into final fantasy with lots of guns, don't care if i get banned, flamed, removed or whatever for this but it's just what i think. won't be buying this game anymore!

ennui · July 30th, 2009, 03:50 PM

This is not the appropriate place for this, and I am banning the user for blatant disrespect and making no attempt to read the rules or find the proper place to make a constructive post. No comments in this thread, please.

Aleph · October 4th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Not sure if this is the place for it, but perhaps we could post known information here about class mods and artifacts, since there have been a few new topics posted about these recently?

This would include:

1. Class Mods and Artifacts are different things.

2. Known Class Mod names according to TheMaster:

Roland
Commando
Support Gunner
Tactician
Leader

Brick
Berserker
Skirmisher
Centurion
Titan

Mordecai
Survivor
Gunslinger

Lilith
Tormentor

TheMaster · October 4th, 2009, 10:03 PM

That seems to be an old list and I don't think this is the proper place for it.

fIASCO · October 5th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Anyone have a clue about whether or not you'll be able to hold the gun left-handed, instead of the default right-handed?

June 26th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#1
ennui softy loving parent, a fun time is a great time Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 5,223	General Gameplay FAQ If it's not here, it probably doesn't have an answer yet. This is not the place to ask questions that you want an answer to. This is for collecting questions that we already know the answers to. What are the classes? Siren (Lilith): uses phasewalk and becomes invisible/invincible, moves fast Berserker (Brick): loves to punch, huge and strong Sniper (Mordecai): hangs back and lets high-caliber sniper rifles and pet bloodwing pick 'em off Soldier (Roland): uses a turret and supports his fellows Character customization? Skill Trees? Each character class has three different skill trees that emphasize different playstyles within the class. Details regarding skill trees are not complete. We know Roland has a support tree that can create healing bullets, and that Brick has a tree that pumps up his melee damage. You'll be able to name your character as you choose, and customize visual appearance somewhat. You'll also be afforded a way to reinvest the points you've spent on talents. FPS or RPG? Both! Borderlands combines FPS combat with RPG character development and loot. The gameplay itself is FPS, not dice-rolls. The characters have skill points and can suit many playstyles, and loot comes out of everything. It's very satisfying. Some other games have begun to experiment combining these genres - Borderlands is the first to approach from an FPS vector and layer RPG on top. Is the game linear or open? Pandora is a big place with lots to do. You can follow the main story or go off on your own in search of the best gun, the toughest enemies, or the best place to drive. There are many side quests to complete, but in order to "finish" the game, you'll need to play the main questline someday. Are there AI buddies? No, you can play by yourself or with friends, but you do not have AI mercenaries. How does the game scale? Does it? Balance is currently undergoing iteration to find the perfect fit. Whether you are playing single-player or full-on 4-player co-op, you'll find the game rewarding and challenging - that's the intent. We do know that all of the world does not directly and strictly scale to your level - you'll be able to measure your growth by going back and kicking the ass of those skags that gave you so much trouble early on. Is there a level cap? Yes, there will be a level cap. 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! How many enemies? Borderlands features lots of enemies. These enemies include quite a few base categories, and many many significant variations on those themes. There are estimated to be 150 kinds of enemies to fight. 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. What are all those numbers coming from enemies' heads? Those are damage numbers, showing how much is being inflicted by each shot. What is the quest system like (especially in co-op)? The host sets the progress on the main quest. If you are behind the host in the main quest line and want to progress in the main quest, the other player will need to join your game to catch you up. When you receive side quests, you will both get them so long as you are eligible for the side quest. Does it Blend? Well, yeah, I mean I guess it would. Probably. For more Borderlands FAQs, see: The General Borderlands FAQ Loot and Vehicle FAQ Online and Co-op FAQ Last edited by ennui; October 6th, 2009 at 12:04 PM.

June 26th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#2
haTts In the Box Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gearbox Posts: 259	Re: General Gameplay FAQ Does it Blend?

June 26th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#3
Pawl the Cone Isn't wearing hockey pads Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 294	Re: General Gameplay FAQ OMG, Will it Blend! Best reference ever, that made my day! __________________ "Everyone knows that a really evil person will take the good option in a creative facade of benevolence while slowly building their power base and public confidence then just when you least expect it, BAM! Off-world slavery" Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw on moral choice in gaming.

June 28th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#4
koekje4life Awesomeness at it's best. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Behind you, sappin' your sentries. Posts: 51	Re: General Gameplay FAQ I lauged hard at "does it blend". __________________ ~If plan B fails, use a minigun.~

July 3rd, 2009, 06:25 AM	#5
Chao7 Epic lootz Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 36	Re: General Gameplay FAQ everything blends... except chuck norris __________________ XBL Gamertag: Chaos1028

July 30th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#6
Captain Yarr banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Re: General Gameplay FAQ Ok first ting I have to say is why the hell did the developers change a great lookin game to japaneese style anime crap? i watched a video on inside xbox and what do i find? i find that geabox has made a game i was looking forward to into final fantasy with lots of guns, don't care if i get banned, flamed, removed or whatever for this but it's just what i think. won't be buying this game anymore!

July 30th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#7
ennui softy loving parent, a fun time is a great time Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 5,223	Re: General Gameplay FAQ This is not the appropriate place for this, and I am banning the user for blatant disrespect and making no attempt to read the rules or find the proper place to make a constructive post. No comments in this thread, please.

October 4th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#8
Aleph Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 264	Re: General Gameplay FAQ Not sure if this is the place for it, but perhaps we could post known information here about class mods and artifacts, since there have been a few new topics posted about these recently? This would include: 1. Class Mods and Artifacts are different things. 2. Known Class Mod names according to TheMaster: Roland Commando Support Gunner Tactician Leader Brick Berserker Skirmisher Centurion Titan Mordecai Survivor Gunslinger Lilith Tormentor

October 4th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#9
TheMaster Spycrabs Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,653	Re: General Gameplay FAQ That seems to be an old list and I don't think this is the proper place for it. __________________ "It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor."

October 5th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#10
fIASCO ThunderCat Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Re: General Gameplay FAQ Anyone have a clue about whether or not you'll be able to hold the gun left-handed, instead of the default right-handed?

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