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12/16/09
I'm still waiting Mikey.
12/16/09
Great game though.
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Nothing about the decision to use GameSpy or really any of the PC optimization issues.
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I would assume Randy would be at least somewhat aware of our issues, and not try to make listeners believe the problems were simply operating system and technical related.
Thanks for trying though!
12/16/09
He's deflecting the actual issues and making it seems like all the problems for the PC are more just like technical issues and compatibility problems.
Way to go Randy.
12/16/09
Will someone please ask him about his beef with Valve just to see how he blows off that too.
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Cheers!
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12/16/09
I'm currently a member, and can testify that there have been numerous tweaks and optimizations after the fact for Borderlands PC version.
My question and concern is not on the technical side of thing, as Borderlands runs fine on my OS and computer. My question, as well as many others, is more on the design aspect and the reason why on many things.
For instance, why/how was it decided to use GameSpy as the method for multiplayer instead of using the Steam interface for example?
Why after after delaying the PC version for a week after the console version, was the version still blatantly not optimized for PC users. e.g. Wonky driving controls, unintuitive interface for keyboard mouse, lack of basic video settings features, lack of voice controls.
You yourself stated in a previous interview prior to Borderlands release something like "Borderlands is being developed on the PC first and foremost and will be optimized as such." I was just disappointed as it didn't seem much thought was put into the PC version and optimizing for it.
Borderland is still a great game, and deserves major props. Just slightly annoyed at some aspects of the PC version.
Oh, and on the off chance you reply to this, what caused Borderlands not to be in the Games for Windows Live library. I hate how my achievements in the game don't go towards my XBL profile! :(
12/15/09
...That said, I still want someone to ask him why the hell we have to resort to draconian measures in order to link up to a game with anyone else and why we had to deal with screwy DRM issues for the DLC, and whether or not he's going to just join the list of people that release crappy-ass PC versions than claim the PC market is dead. (Which ironically is filled with devs that started and achieved prominence on the PC).
12/15/09
Maybe cut Totilo in half, grind up Fahey, maybe even chop some Ashcraft lettuce while you're at it!
12/15/09
Can I request a download link (.mp3) or a Kotaku podcast url for Zune ?
I would love to be able to auto download via Zune software then I can have Kotaku on the go.
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The problem is because when you have split screen, you have to process two separate worlds for each screen. Apparently, the console does not have enough processing power to get 2 people online with another 2, let alone four player local co-op.
I remember reading in their interview, if anyone has a solution, they are all ears.
12/14/09
That's what I plan to ask.
12/14/09
Seriously lots of companies wont even bother if they see that on a resume. If you want to work at a game company you have to think of what interests you most in game design and then major in something that applies to that, such as animation.
What these schools call game design doesn't prepare you enough to have any job really.
12/14/09
And techinical right now I'm an Animation major, Bachelors of Science. But our programs cross over, so the BS Animation degree has a lot of game related classes, kinda for the art side of video games.
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so that's the troll section of this post i guess. (sorry that came out a little pushy.)
i just started my fifth Character on Borderlands and haven't even STARTED going online yet. YES it's just another Unreal engine-d fps, YES the story is practically non-existent, YES the characters are a bit one dimensional, and YES Claptrap gets annoying. but god damn it for some reason i still can't stop playing. i got the platinum trophy weeks ago, but i'm still loving it, and i'll be the first motherfucker to get the Underdome when that comes out, Long-term storage FTW.
so to each his own. there were lots of good games that came out this year, but Borderlands is my favorite game of the year. hands. down.
12/14/09
What did Randy think of the VGAs?
Is Randy going to go MAINSTREAM on Spike TV?
See, important information.
12/14/09
It would be nice if it really was optimized, like how DA:O was arguably the best on the PC vs. the console adaptations.
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Borderlands on PC would like getting a 360 game port where the analog stick controlled a mouse pointer.
PC uses a mouse n keyboard, but only half of Borderlands seemed to realize that. Which is really aggravating having somethings be fine with mouse clicks and then a menus screen later is up n down keys or enter keys n such.
12/14/09
It's frustrating when things that you THINK would be a given, like using the mouse wheel to scroll up and down text in text boxes, doesn't work, and you have to use Page Up / Page Down instead. That's the kind of stuff I'm talking about.
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Now that that's out of the way...what's the deal with the not-ending?
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