Couple of questions about the Borderlands DLC (which you might have guessed already, given the title). I've been looking around on various other sites, but I can't seem to find any answers. Maybe someone around here can help me out?
Do I have to get them in order, or can I pick and choose? For example, do I need to have The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned before getting The Secret Armory of General Knoxx? Do I need to purchase Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot before getting the Armory? From what I've read, Mad Moxxi doesn't add much of interest to me, and I'd rather not buy it if I don't have to.
Yeah, I know not everyone likes Borderlands, and I freely admit the plot's thin at best. I really like the gameplay, the characters are amusing, and the art style is unique. I just like it, that's all. :P
Thanks in advance! :)
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DLC's are always pick and choose, I have yet to see a DLC set that required you to play them in order.
Edit: Scratch that, just remembered the Half Life 2 episodes.
Edited, Jul 27th 2010 8:10am by Shaowstrike
Edit: Scratch that, just remembered the Half Life 2 episodes.
Edited, Jul 27th 2010 8:10am by Shaowstrike
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You don't need any of the DLC to get/play any of the other DLC.
I can understand not wanting to pick up Moxxi if you didn't like the arenas, but Zombie Island and Knoxx are well worth it. Knoxx in particular is almost as big as the original game, making it the best 10$ I've ever spent on a game! :3
also: They need to hurry up and release DLC4! The CEO stated there would be more DLC after Knoxx and they started posting on their twitter account again a couple weeks ago. I can't wait!
I can understand not wanting to pick up Moxxi if you didn't like the arenas, but Zombie Island and Knoxx are well worth it. Knoxx in particular is almost as big as the original game, making it the best 10$ I've ever spent on a game! :3
also: They need to hurry up and release DLC4! The CEO stated there would be more DLC after Knoxx and they started posting on their twitter account again a couple weeks ago. I can't wait!
Excellent to know. Thanks!
I didn't hate the arenas, but they weren't my favorite fights (except as Brick; Berserk FTW!). Glad to know I don't have to buy Moxxi. I fully intend to pick up Zombie Island and Knoxx, I just wasn't sure if I HAD to get them in any specific order.
Another question: does it help to play them in any particular order, and should I complete Playthrough 2 before diving into the DLC?
Professor shintasama wrote:
You don't need any of the DLC to get/play any of the other DLC.
I can understand not wanting to pick up Moxxi if you didn't like the arenas, but Zombie Island and Knoxx are well worth it. Knoxx in particular is almost as big as the original game, making it the best 10$ I've ever spent on a game! :3
also: They need to hurry up and release DLC4! The CEO stated there would be more DLC after Knoxx and they started posting on their twitter account again a couple weeks ago. I can't wait!
I can understand not wanting to pick up Moxxi if you didn't like the arenas, but Zombie Island and Knoxx are well worth it. Knoxx in particular is almost as big as the original game, making it the best 10$ I've ever spent on a game! :3
also: They need to hurry up and release DLC4! The CEO stated there would be more DLC after Knoxx and they started posting on their twitter account again a couple weeks ago. I can't wait!
I didn't hate the arenas, but they weren't my favorite fights (except as Brick; Berserk FTW!). Glad to know I don't have to buy Moxxi. I fully intend to pick up Zombie Island and Knoxx, I just wasn't sure if I HAD to get them in any specific order.
Another question: does it help to play them in any particular order, and should I complete Playthrough 2 before diving into the DLC?
Zombie island is fine whenever, but you probably want to have completed w/e playthrough (of be of the same level as if you had) before you start Knoxx. My most recent playthrough I skipped playthrough 2 by taking extra time with Zombie Island so that I was the right level and went straight to Knoxx, but it was a little tougher than usual.
Professor shintasama wrote:
Zombie island is fine whenever, but you probably want to have completed w/e playthrough (of be of the same level as if you had) before you start Knoxx. My most recent playthrough I skipped playthrough 2 by taking extra time with Zombie Island so that I was the right level and went straight to Knoxx, but it was a little tougher than usual.
So Knoxx is kind of "end-game content" then?
Just mentioning it because I didn't see it mentioned yet...
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
PentUpAnger wrote:
Just mentioning it because I didn't see it mentioned yet...
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
Oh god you just had to bring that up didnt you. /empties pockets.
Rykhorne wrote:
Professor shintasama wrote:
Zombie island is fine whenever, but you probably want to have completed w/e playthrough (of be of the same level as if you had) before you start Knoxx. My most recent playthrough I skipped playthrough 2 by taking extra time with Zombie Island so that I was the right level and went straight to Knoxx, but it was a little tougher than usual.
So Knoxx is kind of "end-game content" then?
PentUpAnger wrote:
Just mentioning it because I didn't see it mentioned yet...
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
Pretty good deal. Too bad I play on PC... I've been keeping my eye on Direct2Drive (since that's where I bought Borderlands in the first place). Honestly, though, $10 isn't an unreasonable price, IMO.
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Rykhorne wrote:
Professor shintasama wrote:
Zombie island is fine whenever, but you probably want to have completed w/e playthrough (of be of the same level as if you had) before you start Knoxx. My most recent playthrough I skipped playthrough 2 by taking extra time with Zombie Island so that I was the right level and went straight to Knoxx, but it was a little tougher than usual.
So Knoxx is kind of "end-game content" then?
Yeah, vanilla playthrough 2 goes from levels ~37 to ~50, and Knoxx picks up 50-61.
Kewl. I'll pick up Zombie Island first, then. Thanks so much! :D
PentUpAnger wrote:
Just mentioning it because I didn't see it mentioned yet...
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
All three DLCs are half price on XBox Live's Deal of the Week this week. The Deal started Monday and I 'think' it ends Sunday, but don't hold me to it.
...and there goes ten bucks. (I skipped on the Underdome, I don't care for the arena fights).
Downloaded Zombie Island last night... first impression: "Oooh,zombies! ... OH GHOD ZOMBIES IN MY FACE!!"
Pure awesome. :D
Pure awesome. :D
Steam has Borderlands on sale for $10 til Thursday, and the 3 DLC for $3.33 each ($10 for all 3). My question is this - I have not actually finished the original game. Would the DLC enter itself in prematurely into the story, or does it really matter?
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The DLC is probably like Fallout's in which you can do it at any time you choose and it doesn't interfere with the game's main story.
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Plot wise Moxxi is completely separate from main storyline, Zombie Island is completely separate minus one small spoiler in the opening CS, and Knoxx has couple spoilers/references but would be difficult w/o finishing either the main story or Zombie Island.
Vataro wrote:
Steam has Borderlands on sale for $10 til Thursday, and the 3 DLC for $3.33 each ($10 for all 3). [...]
I'd be all over this deal, except I bought my copy through Direct2Drive, and I don't believe DLC from Steam would play well with another company's DRM... :(
Vataro wrote:
[...] My question is this - I have not actually finished the original game. Would the DLC enter itself in prematurely into the story, or does it really matter?
You have to specifically go to the DLC's areas via the Fast Travel network. It won't interfere with the main storyline unless you want it to.
I haven't played Knoxx yet, but I'd recommend finishing the original game before delving into Zombie Island. The storyline there picks up after the main plot finishes.
Rykhorne wrote:
Vataro wrote:
[...] My question is this - I have not actually finished the original game. Would the DLC enter itself in prematurely into the story, or does it really matter?
You have to specifically go to the DLC's areas via the Fast Travel network. It won't interfere with the main storyline unless you want it to.
I haven't played Knoxx yet, but I'd recommend finishing the original game before delving into Zombie Island. The storyline there picks up after the main plot finishes.
Exactly what I wanted to hear. I went ahead and bought all 3, but need to now actually start playing the game again :P.
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Rykhorne wrote:
I haven't played Knoxx yet, but I'd recommend finishing the original game before delving into Zombie Island. The storyline there picks up after the main plot finishes.
Just make sure to watch out for that schemey dr zed, whos definetly NOT dr ned.
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