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How's TL2 compared to Diablo 3? (haven't played either yet)

TL2 is cheaper at $20 compared to Diablo's $60 but Blizzard seems to be updating the game a lot. As much as I dislike the always-online drm, it seems that Blizzard is really using the data at least. I enjoyed the original TL, Diablo 2 and Titan Quest. Is TL2 just a bigger TL?

There won't be many updates to Torchlight 2 because it's PVE, not PVP. A lot of Blizzard's updates aren't even good. Plus Torchlight 2 will have mods in the future.

Originally Posted by icedrake523 There won't be many updates to Torchlight 2 because it's PVE, not PVP. A lot of Blizzard's updates aren't even good. Plus Torchlight 2 will have mods in the future.

And as an added bonus, TL2 doesn't have an item system that was designed around profiting from a real-money-auction house.

Originally Posted by icedrake523 There won't be many updates to Torchlight 2 because it's PVE, not PVP. A lot of Blizzard's updates aren't even good. Plus Torchlight 2 will have mods in the future.

Torchlight 2 has a ton of mod support and a more laidback atmosphere to... everything.

In the long run it will probably see more content, but lack the tight, more hardcore nature of Diablo III. (Hardcore as in highly competitive, not hardcore as in you die once and lose your character. Both games have that.)

TL2 will be an autobuy for me if they ever implement 360 controller support. I work on a computer from 7:30-5 6 days a week I can't come home and click a mouse a million times for fun.

Originally Posted by vince_carter TL2 will be an autobuy for me if they ever implement 360 controller support. I work on a computer from 7:30-5 6 days a week I can't come home and click a mouse a million times for fun.

Originally Posted by Meeza "Whoo that was awesome!" hahahah, I felt that way when I first equipped the hand cannon, knocking back enemies and just blowing shit up was sooooooo satisfying.

Funny that I'm using the hand cannon too. I feel totally ridiculous and awesome. Enemies stunned from the blast. Sweeeet.

Originally Posted by Showstoppa42 It's an actual upgrade. Every year, the Railworks team gives out the base game for free to owners of the previous version. Railworks 3 was actually called Train Simulator 2012, so you could say that this is Railworks 4. New features in the 2013 version include Xbox 360 Controller Support, Multiplayer, Leaderboards, and Steam Workshop Integration, to name the biggest features. Note that buying the game on Steam for $29.99 is actually a bundle which includes Train Simulator 2013, Isle of Wight Add-On, London to Brighton Add-On, Northeast Corridor Add-On, and Sherman Hill Add-On. Owners of last year's version only get the 2013 upgrade for free, not the DLC. However, buying the bundle is way cheaper than buying the DLC separately.

Thanks for the background on that!

Originally Posted by walkonshadows I just remembered to check the CAG giveaway system and there are still codes for: Ravaged Beta (PC/Steam) Grab a code for the Ravaged Beta (PC), a post-apocalyptic first person shooter. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/codes.php?codeid=6

That musta worked! It's outta stock now.

Originally Posted by utopianmachine What's happening in Torchlight II? No idea. Clicky clicky dead thing! Cannon boom! loot loot loot! I'm satisfied, nevertheless.

Played a little bit of the demo. Sold! ...I'd inject it if I could. The TL2 demo reminded me more of Diablo 2 than TL1... I think it was the way treasure and coins would explode all over the ground and the mass coin pickup.
I bit on the $16 deal steam key deal from Gamefly -- made a new gamefly account just to use 1GFT82012 again.

Originally Posted by laseractive I want to get this so much, but with Borderlands 2 I just won't have time to play it. Hopefully there is a deal on it by the time I completely burn myself out on Borderlands 2.

Flip side! I'm hoping for a nice Borderlands sale by the time I finish click-click-clickety-click.

Originally Posted by hal I'm finding that Borderlands 2 makes an even better singleplayer experience than Borderlands. Either one can be annoying (YMMV) if you are playing with people that want to do nothing more than charge through every level hitting buttons and racing for red chests. I like to play it more slowly and really get into the level and story and the two styles don't mesh well unless you have like-minded friends.

That's how I like to play too =) Zerg Zerg doesn't do it for me. I'm curious, are you experiencing any issues with over-leveling? (This was a problem in BL1 if you actually did the side quests.)

Originally Posted by Englando IV And as an added bonus, TL2 doesn't have an item system that was designed around profiting from a real-money-auction house.

This! My personal feelings are that too much game design was sacrificed/bent around driving the all mighty RMAH.

Originally Posted by sunghost Yeah.. I played the demo and preferred the gameplay in RE5.

Ouch.....

Man, been playing the hell out of Borderlands 2 since I have nothing else to do recovering from surgery. According to Steam I put 44 hours into it so far, but I'd say 3 hours were just afk as I would eat lunch or take a 10 min break here and there. I'm not sure how close to the end I am but I think I am close, probably a few more hours and I'll have it beat. I've done every side mission and explorer and loot everything

Fun game, playing as the Siren again, though Maya isn't as good as Lilith, she is still cool. I really hope Gearbox puts the original characters out as DLC, I'd be Lilith ASAP, she is/was by far my fav class, I didn't like any of the original classes besides her actually. I plan to try Zero out after beating BL2 though.

Anyways, great game, if you liked Borderlands 1, you'll love too. More of the same, with just more of everything and lots of nods of mentions of stuff from the first one. While the first one didn't really have much of a story, all of its characters had their own thing and such if you found the echo devices and did the side quests, in BL2 they make reference to a lot of that stuff which just puts a smile on my face while playing

I don't play any game whatsoever with keyboard/mouse, but Torchlight wouldn't make much sense with a controller, even I play that game with a mouse. I mean if they turned into some kind of twin stick shooter controls that could be great, but the game isn't really set up that way. I think that'd be the only good way to controler-ize it.

Originally Posted by Solid-Snake-Eyes I don't play any game whatsoever with keyboard/mouse.

I, I don't even...

My policy on BL2 co-op is mostly single player for sidequests, and co-oping more linear events like the story missions or the slaughter domes. The story missions are pretty long and linear, and pretty awesome with 4 players, with less chances for people to rush ahead of you and trigger 6 different sidquests or get lost exploring too much. I'll likely be playing my alts as straight co-op.

Originally Posted by KaOTiK I, I don't even...

Maybe they play lots of racing and sports games on the PC and have never touched an MMO.

Or you know Dark Souls.... I've never seen a game just destroy kb/m set ups quite like it. I mean the faster you move the mouse the slower the screen rotates and vice versa. And for some reason they used the END key to go to the menu. I understand nearly no developer besides those of visual novels in japan make PC games, but really? The END button?!?!?

Originally Posted by Solid-Snake-Eyes I don't play any game whatsoever with keyboard/mouse, but Torchlight wouldn't make much sense with a controller, even I play that game with a mouse. I mean if they turned into some kind of twin stick shooter controls that could be great, but the game isn't really set up that way. I think that'd be the only good way to controler-ize it.

Originally Posted by Kaltic Maybe they play lots of racing and sports games on the PC and have never touched an MMO. Or you know Dark Souls.... I've never seen a game just destroy kb/m set ups quite like it. I mean the faster you move the mouse the slower the screen rotates and vice versa. And for some reason they used the END key to go to the menu. I understand nearly no developer besides those of visual novels in japan make PC games, but really? The END button?!?!?

Yeah, Dark Souls controls with kb/m are atrocious, it made me break down and buy a 360 controller. I agree, some games/genres are better for a controller though.

I'm gonna have a really hard time figuring out what to use with a controller and what to use with a mouse. I love FPSs with an Xbox controller, yet they also work pretty damn good with kb/m. A lot of FPS games just don't feel right with a controller either... What is everyone using for BL2?

I've got a nice Razer 360 controller and a rather crappy mouse though, so it looks like it's time to start looking for a gaming mouse. Any suggestions? (I guess I'll probably get another Razer.)

Originally Posted by KaOTiK Yeah, Dark Souls controls with kb/m are atrocious, it made me break down and buy a 360 controller. I agree, some games/genres are better for a controller though.

Doesn't bother me much. I don't have to buy a console, and I just have an XBox 360 controller for windows games that play better with a controller.

Originally Posted by Idiotekque I'm gonna have a really hard time figuring out what to use with a controller and what to use with a mouse. I love FPSs with an Xbox controller, yet they also work pretty damn good with kb/m. A lot of FPS games just don't feel right with a controller either... What is everyone using for BL2? I've got a nice Razer 360 controller and a rather crappy mouse though, so it looks like it's time to start looking for a gaming mouse. Any suggestions? (I guess I'll probably get another Razer.)

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Originally Posted by asheskitty Played a little bit of the demo. Sold! ...I'd inject it if I could. The TL2 demo reminded me more of Diablo 2 than TL1... I think it was the way treasure and coins would explode all over the ground and the mass coin pickup. I bit on the $16 deal steam key deal from Gamefly -- made a new gamefly account just to use 1GFT82012 again.

Yeah, it's a really fun game. Glad to see you jumped on the awesome TL2 bandwagon. We have cannons.

Originally Posted by Solid-Snake-Eyes I don't play any game whatsoever with keyboard/mouse, but Torchlight wouldn't make much sense with a controller, even I play that game with a mouse. I mean if they turned into some kind of twin stick shooter controls that could be great, but the game isn't really set up that way. I think that'd be the only good way to controler-ize it.

Torchlight makes complete sense on KBM, and the buttons for everything feel right on. I for inventory, C for character stats, S for skills, P for pet stuff. It's completely perfect and is no way daunting.

So yeah, don't let the KBM requirement keep you from such an awesome game.