Can You Beat Borderlands 2 with Only Shields?

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  • čas přidán 22. 12. 2022
  • Shields. I use them. You probably use them. Roland really should have used them. But what do they really mean to the people of Pandora? There's no way that you could use them to conquer all of the trials and tribulations of Pandora, is there? Well, I love Borderlands 2 enough to take on this terrible question, so why not? The answer to these questions, you should hopefully find within the confines of the attached video. Mostly answers to the last one.
    Seriously, do yourself a favor, and don't do this to yourself. This challenge run was just painful. It's not as fun as it sounds. Maybe border-land on a different activity. Open the pan-door-a to other possibilities. Just give any thoughts of this one the ax-ton.
    #borderlands2 #challengerun
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Komentáře • 201

  • @LilGasmask666
    @LilGasmask666 Před rokem +899

    Love the commitment with the no uniques rule! Homie really see the flame of the fire hawk and said nah, we don’t need that. 👍

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +141

      Honestly, the Cradle was the one that I spent the whole run looking longingly at. Low capacity, high regen, incredibly short delay, and a ranged option with shockingly well scaling damage for a normal mode playthrough. The active choice to not use it was painful, but even the Bunker can be done without it, so I was _reasonably_ sure that I didn't need something better. That knowledge didn't really make it hurt any less.

    • @bugfriendz
      @bugfriendz Před rokem +22

      @@SpuddyCube black hole honestly would have made so much of the mobbing content easier

    • @FACE_OF_WOOD
      @FACE_OF_WOOD Před rokem +5

      Oh hey gas

    • @commanderhubert5659
      @commanderhubert5659 Před rokem +8

      gasmask certified video

    • @danielnicholson5517
      @danielnicholson5517 Před rokem +4

      Flame wouldn't have been that useful anyway but banning uniques is a good rule for challenges

  • @SgtMjRomero
    @SgtMjRomero Před rokem +152

    Fun Fact for new players about Overlook, Claptrap (as revealed in Claptastic Voyage) quite literally destroyed the town twice. The first time was him trying to go above and beyond during a Vault Hunter Festival hosted by Jack.
    During the festival he was tasked to manage the fireworks, which he replaced with explosives to create a more impressive display, and it knocked the stadium over the cliff face.
    2 was the job of delivering meds to the church where the stadium's wounded were being housed. He knocked over some rubbing alcohol, and burned down the church. With everyone in it. He was then promptly scorned so harshly he developed a memory denial subroutine.

  • @miqueagul
    @miqueagul Před rokem +377

    That bunker fight was painful to watch. Good job my dude

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +38

      It was agonizing. But I at least had a choice in what I was using vs something like giving Chat any amount of control or using Claptrap's action skill in general.

  • @Salted_Fysh
    @Salted_Fysh Před rokem +248

    The answer to 'where does Tina get stuffed animals on Pandora?' is she makes them herself because she's fucking badass and so are people who can do needlework.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +59

      Well... You've got me there on both counts.

    • @krabby3834
      @krabby3834 Před rokem +11

      Based comment

    • @SailorMusicCat
      @SailorMusicCat Před rokem +5

      as someone who can do needlework thanks to my mother. Thank you for the compliment! I agree...because my mother who is much better than me is DEFINITELY a badass.

    • @DeltaSignIsNotAvailable
      @DeltaSignIsNotAvailable Před 11 měsíci +4

      People who can do needlework deserve the best

    • @ode8416
      @ode8416 Před 4 měsíci

      I mean that’s what I assumed they would only need to be cloth stuffed with cloth

  • @Techhunter_Talon
    @Techhunter_Talon Před rokem +30

    The funny thing here is that the Warrior can drop the Impaler, a Spike shield that works even when you're shot.

  • @toxacid124
    @toxacid124 Před rokem +7

    ''To the eridium blight!... okay, nevermind the sawtooth cauldron!'' Every single run be like

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před 11 měsíci +3

      I love the game, but I hate that Cauldron. And every run, it's gotta rub it in...

  • @spawikcmnsu7137
    @spawikcmnsu7137 Před rokem +4

    man's just gave a storyline to the rules of a dumb challenge run for a 10 year old game about having a lot of guns

  • @allydrawsthings
    @allydrawsthings Před 11 měsíci +2

    doing this w/o flame of the firehawk is psychotic

  • @threemar3
    @threemar3 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I cannot believe you'd have the dedication to put this much time and energy into a seemingly silly challenge. I could never in a million years.

  • @IAmMyVeryOwn
    @IAmMyVeryOwn Před rokem +42

    Iconic concept and execution ☺️ I respect the power level cap you placed on yourself, but perhaps you might consider a follow up where you attempt raid bosses? Even if red text items are needed it would be interesting

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +11

      I appreciate that, and also the faith in me, but I think the best case scenario would be a loop of me dying.
      I don't have much experience fighting the raid bosses, but I know I'd be looking at getting to at least TVHM levels. Given how poorly normal mode went, and the lack of slag shields (aside from the antagonist), I think the best I personally would likely be able to do would be Master Gee cheese.

    • @animalicon3535
      @animalicon3535 Před rokem

      @@SpuddyCube even normal mode raid bosses montage with sjiekfs only at level 72-80 maybe even you being at OP levels would be entertain brother also sorry for spamming your feed making multiple comments but might help you in the algorithm hopefully but yeah normal raid bosses cap I believe 30-32? So being 80+ or sure there's a perfect level to make it entertaining instead of just 1 shotting or being 1 shotted you know?!?
      Also would a grog nozzle(s) only run be possible? Or basic repeater haha something like that sure there's weapons where it's a hard challenge but not impossible like dark souls 1-3 NG+7 max NG level hmmm
      Oh god what about a morning star grenade only run💀💀💀 or it's from pirates booty and it's a joke item grenades come back to where your standing that one would be *Nightmarish* or a *Nightmare*

    • @nemohimself2580
      @nemohimself2580 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@animalicon3535 someone (I think gas mask) already did a playthrough like that, but he had every Captain Blade item. Though listening to Spuddy comment on his own run might be interesting, and not being able to use any of the weapons would change things up.

  • @user-ok5jp7yc7p
    @user-ok5jp7yc7p Před rokem +2

    Your video has either made or broke my life thank you

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      You're very welcome or I'm sorry! Whichever is most applicable.

  • @chlorosokita596
    @chlorosokita596 Před rokem +2

    NGL, I liked the vid as soon as I heard your say ‘you need to get hit in the face as fast and as hard as possible’.

  • @glenseaman5057
    @glenseaman5057 Před rokem +11

    Great video! I’m always impressed with folks who come up with bullshit challenges to put themselves through and then have even more patience to edit the damn thing together AND make an engaging and funny script to keep me watching. We’ll done

  • @SgtMjRomero
    @SgtMjRomero Před rokem +3

    Playing as Axton, only to refuse Grit? You are a dedicated one

  • @AsmolGothPotat
    @AsmolGothPotat Před rokem +3

    the one use for spiderants. breaking cars

  • @austinchittam2373
    @austinchittam2373 Před rokem +7

    By far the hardest challenge run I’ve ever saw, bad ass

  • @uptowngrundy4778
    @uptowngrundy4778 Před rokem +3

    This guy deserves more subs like sheesh I could see my self watching this guys challenge runs all the time.

  • @ascubis2511
    @ascubis2511 Před rokem +4

    Bro you just earned yourself a subscriber, that intro with the rules was fantastic and I love how you jumped straight in without any extra stuff, love your stuff!

  • @GrmhRpr
    @GrmhRpr Před rokem +2

    This has to have been the coolest run i've seen in a very long time

  • @crocsarethepurestformofwea3122
    @crocsarethepurestformofwea3122 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Im glad Im not the only person who wonders about why Roland said he got caught taking a leak, when he's talking to you on an Echo when he does get caught

  • @TheBigKup
    @TheBigKup Před rokem +8

    Insane quality video you’re gonna be big if you keep this stuff up bro

  • @isamohamed931
    @isamohamed931 Před rokem +2

    This was such a fun watch. Absolutely love your personality!!!

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I'm really glad to hear it!

  • @gayforbrae5693
    @gayforbrae5693 Před rokem +3

    I also Love that brick (the guy who has a load of buzzards you know those fucking flying vehicles that don’t Need roads) sends you to get explosives to lower a bridge because you absolutely need to use the road there are no other ways around that obstacle
    He then uses the buzzards to detonate said explosives
    It’s a 20m gap
    Idk maybe all 6 vault hunters just happen to all have the same phobia of flying

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      It makes it worse to consider that Bloodwing died getting the Claptrap upgrade, and you could realistically get past the death wall via said buzzards. Or a ladder.
      Also, fast travel is canon, so... you couldn't have just had somebody enable it from the other side of the bridge for you to get to the Arid Nexus? Assuming that's how it works, at least. Save everyone some trouble.

  • @zenqi
    @zenqi Před rokem +2

    Great challenge and nice video dude!!

  • @JAYDOG1337A
    @JAYDOG1337A Před rokem +8

    Would've been easier with Gaige, Blood Soaked Shields would completely refill your shield after every kill, perfect for Nova Shields.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +8

      I think I'd disagree. Nova shields often didn't get kills in one hit by the end of the run, so Blood Soaked Shields wouldn't have triggered as often as I would've liked. A higher level might have fixed that. It also costs health to activate, which hurts even more during the buffer time in between the shield going down and going off.
      Cooking Up Trouble and Discord were the only other options I could really find to help her heal outside of a moxxi gun. All three are at the very least tangentially using a gun, which didn't feel right by me.
      I knew going in that healing was going to be important, but it was _vital_ to the survival of the run. With that in mind, I think she would be the only vault hunter without some passive health recovery options. Granted, she has better shield support, and a couple of them only get said healing from their class mods, which is... less than ideal. I was definitely really restrictive with what I did and didn't do though.

  • @WhiteMagnums
    @WhiteMagnums Před rokem +4

    Nice video, respect for putting in that much time. You are a crazier or more dedicated man than me... One of the two.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +4

      I'm inclined to say the first one. Dedication tends to run into limits long before stupidity does.

  • @yukkahiro
    @yukkahiro Před rokem +3

    Wow i cant believe such a peaceful gentleman would commit such a crime as not paying a toll

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      Believe it or not, I wasn't even aware that was a thing until pretty recently. I'm ashamed...

  • @goldengoat9524
    @goldengoat9524 Před rokem +2

    the bad jokes are what do it for me, liked and subscribed

  • @sasaki999pro
    @sasaki999pro Před 4 měsíci +2

    Flynt: BRING ME THE VAULT HUNTER
    Axton: "Son you have the right to refuse his order and I can guarantee you WILL die if you touch me a-and theres no after life everything just goes black DONTDOIT-"
    2:22

  • @gacellie
    @gacellie Před rokem +3

    i love this comedic friendly commentary KEEP IT UPPP

  • @christophermoore6110
    @christophermoore6110 Před rokem +2

    I think the beginning of borderlands 2 is the most cool the beginning of any game has made me feel

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +2

      The games and their intros have such a wonderfully nostalgic feeling for me. For all of its problems, even the beginning of Borderlands three feels like coming home.

  • @DeathDragon1730
    @DeathDragon1730 Před rokem +7

    And i thought Gas mask was a masochist.

    • @LilGasmask666
      @LilGasmask666 Před rokem +13

      All borderlands players are masochists in a way 🙃

    • @DeathDragon1730
      @DeathDragon1730 Před rokem +4

      @@LilGasmask666 … yeah fair enough.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +6

      Honestly, his dedication to doing these kinds of runs at the maximum OP levels is incredible. I'm just hoping the energy drinks don't do any lasting damage.

  • @leilaumfleet5022
    @leilaumfleet5022 Před rokem +2

    The other Hunters know how to fix the beacon, Krieg just wills the bullets back out.

  • @ManiakPL22
    @ManiakPL22 Před rokem +4

    I just wanted to say thank you for that message at the end of the video. I forgot you did those and it geniuenly made me smile. Hope you see this message when scrolling thru your comments and also smile a bit.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +3

      Thank you! That means a lot. Bringing people joy is by far one of my biggest motivators, and it's awesome to hear that it helped to brighten things up! Absolutely made my day!

  • @rileyjones2301
    @rileyjones2301 Před rokem +2

    Great editing!

  • @Poison_Paradise
    @Poison_Paradise Před rokem +2

    "The dude's invincible!" I hate you. Subbed.

  • @phoenixcooper486
    @phoenixcooper486 Před rokem +3

    oh i know this is going to be good have a nice Christmas

  • @TJayMid
    @TJayMid Před rokem +4

    “craving validation i immediately trusted her again” me to man, me too.

    • @TheCrashunderride
      @TheCrashunderride Před 3 měsíci

      Look a lady with a Punk rock haircut and daddy issues asked me to do something for her.. I have weaknesses okay?

  • @IhminenOfficial
    @IhminenOfficial Před rokem +3

    Well you and your damn bucket indirectly woke up people at my house cause I laughed loudly after the bucket incident. ”I dunno what the bucket did to him”. It appears that hindering the flight characteristics of a missile is a necessary modification

  • @SoggyCoffeeAddict
    @SoggyCoffeeAddict Před rokem +18

    The bunker fight was absolutely hilarious when me and my little brother played it, first time going through the game. I stood up on the highest point of the arena there and just kept throwing out turrets as axton cause I came into the fight with no ammo and wanted to save my money for an achievement. My little brother was stuck somewhere and all of the loaders focused him but couldn't actually get to him so they just stood there, and we very slowly won the fight cause bunker couldn't do enough damage to me to even deplete my shield. Also sometimes I'd accidentally recall my turent

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +5

      I remember fighting it ages back, long before I knew how to properly build characters or avoid incoming damage. I got really used to just sitting under the arena slowly chipping away at its health.
      It's weird to think about how much time has passed, how many memories I have surrounding the game itself, and the people I've played with.
      Life is a weird journey, and the stops along the way are what you make of them, I guess. This one was the "greatest defense bot ever built" and a rather newly painful memory.

  • @morosleviwalker61
    @morosleviwalker61 Před rokem +3

    First and only video I’ve seen of yours so far, but my current opinion is that you’re criminally underrated. That was an extremely entertaining video about a challenge run you could’ve made really boring. Props brother.

  • @xanderleahy1686
    @xanderleahy1686 Před rokem +2

    Love the storytelling

  • @theblackshawarma3605
    @theblackshawarma3605 Před rokem +2

    Starting this video I was 100% sure bunker would be the run killer. Fucking awsome content dude

  • @finalkingdomtg4900
    @finalkingdomtg4900 Před 5 měsíci

    Loved this, im sorry you went through so much hell. But I enjoyed watching it. If you farmed a black hole shiald, it would have made things much easier.

  • @jiujitsuthoughts4365
    @jiujitsuthoughts4365 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video ❤

  • @Goopy731
    @Goopy731 Před rokem +2

    This must've been literal mental torture to make.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      As someone who has played this game more times than I can remember across multiple platforms and multiple years of my life... Yeah, this was the worst experience I've ever had with it. It was fun in that sort of, "I never have to do it again" sort of way. Otherwise, I seriously can't recommend this on any level. Something like melee only is a fun challenge. This is just agonizing.

    • @Goopy731
      @Goopy731 Před rokem +2

      @@SpuddyCube Yeah I figured as much, it's been a while since I've played. But gl on future challenges.

  • @bigworm150
    @bigworm150 Před rokem +2

    Petition to save this man from self-torture

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +3

      I can not be stopped! Except for with things like losing power, game crashes, etc... But aside from all of the things that can stop me, I can't be stopped!

  • @HEXAN-tv9eu
    @HEXAN-tv9eu Před rokem +4

    741 SUBS ONLY??!!! this is some top teir stuff, I thought you had a platform the size of the other big BL2 creators, hopefully you can get a big platform one day cause spending over 24 hours on a gimmick run is some amazing dedication

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +3

      Thank you! I'm honestly amazed to see that anyone wants to take the time to watch these, so seeing a number as big as seven hundred is incredible from where I'm sitting. I feel grateful, to say the least.
      I definitely don't think of myself as a Borderlands creator though. I love the series, and have been revisiting it for years now in my personal time, and I really want to maintain that love for it by keeping some healthy distance. Variety is the spice of life, ya know?
      That being said, a large part of me wanted to play something completely unrelated for my next run, and... When it came time to choose, I just... really want to play more Borderlands right now. So that's going to be my life for the next couple of weeks before I decide the one after that.

  • @ItsSirKy
    @ItsSirKy Před rokem +2

    Underated vid respect

  • @rainydays4649
    @rainydays4649 Před rokem +2

    here mate, take my like. It won't fully compensate this pain you received from Bunker fight, but at least your efforts won't be pointless

  • @obieldenook1142
    @obieldenook1142 Před rokem +3

    Congrats on the win and holy smokes that looked painfully hard. Getting LilGasmask commenting was awesome too. Noice! Eager to see more.
    Merry Christmas too, btw. :D

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +2

      Thank you! It was! I think I've had an easier time playing casually in OP levels.
      Between him and Miqueagul, it was incredible to see such a positive reception. The Borderlands community as a whole has been really kind, and it's felt really good to hopefully be adding something to it, how ever small.
      And I hope that the new year treats ya nicely when it comes around!

    • @obieldenook1142
      @obieldenook1142 Před rokem +2

      @@SpuddyCube Thanks a lot. You too with the New Years. :D I missed Miqueagul's comment. lol. Wow.
      Adding a Beating Borderlands with Shields really isn't a small feat. I found out the Antagonist shield can bore with Zer0 and even God-Bore Bunker. Maybe you can work an idea out with that. :)

  • @theinfamouspotato72
    @theinfamouspotato72 Před rokem +15

    Great video I don’t know how you only have 700 subscribers also a tip for the bunker, the buzzards can damage him so if you wait long enough they can kill him without you having to do anything

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +5

      Thank you! And I did consider it a few times, but they do so little damage. I was worried that I'd end up with something like the game crashing well into an attempt. It took over an hour _with_ a shield, so I know it'd take even longer without, but I'm not sure how long I'd have to leave the game running for them to stand a chance.
      And then there's the issue of having to still pay attention in case of loaders, so I couldn't even go make food or something while it would be going. There's probably a place or two to sit without that worry, but the enemies there are really inconsistent.

  • @tlozfreak888
    @tlozfreak888 Před rokem +2

    "No more hurt"
    Not for him, no...

  • @halveleven
    @halveleven Před rokem +2

    You're a mad man

  • @tarikulislam686
    @tarikulislam686 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Borderland was build by the psycho for the psycho 😍😍😍

  • @wickedraptor2651
    @wickedraptor2651 Před rokem +2

    its a real good thing you chose to ban uniques. because i'm playing through BL2 right now with two friends and this is literally one of their intermediary builds
    BBQ krieg with firehawk shield

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      Other than the method by which you have to farm for said shield, Firehawk Krieg just seems conceptually fun. I more or less always gravitated toward his melee tree. It's something I still need to try some day.

    • @wickedraptor2651
      @wickedraptor2651 Před rokem +1

      @SpuddyCube yeah outside of the farming. Its a nutty build with how much damage and healing you can stack

  • @GelatinCoffee
    @GelatinCoffee Před 4 měsíci +1

    i got emotionally damaged the first time i played this and learned that you can't play as a clap trap unit like you could in the pre-sequel 😔

  • @jrockz133t
    @jrockz133t Před rokem +1

    Great to see people's games also crash when a cutscene plays over dialogue or entering doors

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I swear, it's normally more stable. When I'm trying to record though, it just doesn't like running.

  • @SlowerIsFaster139
    @SlowerIsFaster139 Před rokem +2

    The amount of suffering to make this video. Damn.

  • @OmegaSaurus
    @OmegaSaurus Před rokem +2

    Amazed that you wouldn't use any uniques, that's insane

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      They always feel like a sort of weird subject. World drops mean you could theoretically always have the most meta possible option available at any given time at the appropriate level. But that's obviously extremely unlikely. There's probably a more logical middle ground between all and none, but none is by far the easiest to explain.

  • @specta7735
    @specta7735 Před rokem +2

    if you dont get 10k subscribers soon. then i... well I cant do anything. but I hope you get more subscriber. cause you deserve it

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I never really thought I would get this far, so I'm both shocked and ecstatic with how well the channel is already doing. I like your enthusiasm though!

  • @phenexgaming6094
    @phenexgaming6094 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Respect

  • @1213bigshot
    @1213bigshot Před rokem +2

    Dam fine rescue at the gulag?

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      More like a "mediocre at best" rescue, am I right?

  • @aaronsprojects9622
    @aaronsprojects9622 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Did we really need a borderlands 2 pacifist run?
    Yes we did

  • @buddybleeyes
    @buddybleeyes Před 10 měsíci +2

    I dont normally like challenges that start in the dlc areas, but i'll deffo give you a pass for this one! Looking forward to see if its possible to finish the game like this! Edit: aww man, you reminded me how good BL2 Tiny tina is- she was written in the right way. wonderlands and BL3 really ruined her character for me :(

  • @thedarkluminary
    @thedarkluminary Před rokem +1

    You made a bomb content

  • @Serp1313
    @Serp1313 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Answer: No. Again, the pipes at Angel Core prevent a win.

  • @mitchellbarton7915
    @mitchellbarton7915 Před rokem +4

    Him: "A fine weapons destroyer like Markus"
    Lol
    Edit: "And he kicked the bucket. I don't know what the bucket did to him though."
    Me: *wheezing*

  • @daneromero367
    @daneromero367 Před rokem +1

    This guy is the gaot

  • @jaysonwilkerson83
    @jaysonwilkerson83 Před 11 měsíci

    Ya know, I have actually never seen a Badass Constructor construct another bot. Weird.

  • @tynitious8631
    @tynitious8631 Před rokem

    Bro really be playing as Rick Sanchez

  • @Luke-mi6gb
    @Luke-mi6gb Před rokem +1

    I'd have been really curious to see how unique shields would have helped this run. And I think melee should be allowed at least.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I think allowing unique shields would maybe change up a lot of the early game with Flame of the Firehawk, and a lot of the late game with the Cradle. Its damage is shockingly high in a new game cycle, it has good range, and is really easy to lose/recover for the purpose of doing damage. Otherwise, there are things like the Impaler that could theoretically be really helpful, but farming for it would be nightmarish. You'd be looking at getting it from a world drop, which would be less than ideal.
      As for melee, I don't really think it fits the spirit of the challenge. With it, Krieg is definitely the ideal, since he's just a monster in terms of melee damage. Alternatively, it has been proven that you can beat the game with essentially only melee on even Salvador. Simply put, I don't want to side step the challenge. I haven't tried it personally, but I think even without melee support, it's just better than using a shield.

  • @hluvss
    @hluvss Před rokem +2

    You sound like hardman from suits, good vid tho.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I can't say that I'm familiar, but thank you all the same!

  • @edenengland1883
    @edenengland1883 Před rokem +1

    Maya wouldve been a good choice for this considering she gets a free second layer of Incendiary nova shield

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      It would run up against rule one in my personal run. In a more lenient ruleset, it could be helpful.
      I do though think Maya runs into the issue of having a few helpful skills spread across all three trees. A lot of points would be spent on things like increased rate of fire to get access to healing. At least in my experience, healing was the backbone of the whole run.
      I think Backdraft and Sustenance are just too far into their respective trees to make it worth it, vs Axton having a lot of front loaded health and shield buffs.

  • @demonintellect9834
    @demonintellect9834 Před rokem +1

    You remind me of Jessie Eisenberg with the way you speak and your sense of humor. That is a compliment if you like him as an actor. If not then sorry, I guess?

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I know the name and face, but I've never seen any of his work, personally. So I'll choose to take it as a compliment!

  • @kingkurly7652
    @kingkurly7652 Před rokem

    Wanna see this but with uniques

  • @OlaftheGreat
    @OlaftheGreat Před rokem +2

    *_p a i n_*

  • @zacharycamp3331
    @zacharycamp3331 Před rokem +1

    I feel Maya would be the best for this since her kit for elemental still counts for shields

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I think Sustenance makes her a good contender. The added damage from a couple of her class mods would be helpful. I think one of the biggest issues is splitting her focus between skill trees to get healing/shield buffs.
      In practice, I absolutely could be wrong, but Axton's survivability is a heck of a draw. I think I'd still stand by him being the best choice for the ruleset.

  • @TheRavenofSin
    @TheRavenofSin Před rokem +1

    I feel like any class that boosts elemental damage would have been better since most spike and nova shields deal elemental damage.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      The biggest contender in that regard would be Maya, but I found her health regeneration to be much slower than Axton's. Her skills are also a bit more spread out for direct shield buffs. The damage absolutely would be helpful, but he seemed more sustainable. At least in theory.

  • @insertusername9755
    @insertusername9755 Před rokem

    Spike and nova shields are cool idea, but they become unviable quite quickly.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      Yeah... Can confirm. They lose their luster fast. They didn't quite lose all viability, as I hope I've proven. But hot dang, are they upstaged by most means of dealing damage.

  • @Markm8
    @Markm8 Před rokem

    “Yes you can beat the game gearless”

    • @miqueagul
      @miqueagul Před 10 měsíci

      As a guy who has beaten this game gearless on 4 different characters, this is harder

  • @OutrightRegent4
    @OutrightRegent4 Před rokem +1

    So I am unfamiliar with both borderlands challenge runs and exploits. How did you get to the mordecai area and sanctuary to buy a shield without first having to do all the previous story missions?

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +2

      Just before leaving Claptrap's Place, there's a fast travel station you can use. You can also fast travel to any of the DLCs as soon as you start the game. Fight for Sanctuary takes place in a separate instance of Sanctuary with most of the area blocked off, so the game recommends completing the story first, but none of it is mandatory. It is honestly kind of weird that you can, given that it takes place after the base story, but there isn't anything stopping you.
      The "defend Sanctuary" objective is also the first objective, so it's more or less right there to be used as much or as little as you want/need. Once you complete the objective though, you can't go back to the area, so it's important to be careful if you're using it like I was... So you don't mess it up like I did.

  • @johandori7795
    @johandori7795 Před rokem +1

    So, how did you break the Mordecai farm in Fight for Sanctuary? Y'know, so I and anyone else who doesn't know the specific dangers can avoid doing that.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I'm not honestly sure if it's a time or kill based objective in this case, but either way, I essentially just let the game run a bit too long. Once Mordecai completes the objective, it's too late. You need to periodically save and quit to reset it, and I just... didn't do that in time. Once the objective is complete, you're screwed.
      I'm not personally aware of any visual or auditory indicators that you're getting close, so I was going entirely off of how I was feeling. Then I got way too comfortable waiting. I even tried closing out the game during the fade into the cutscene, but it wasn't good enough. I got plopped out on the surface of Pandora.
      I honestly think the run as a whole would have gone over more smoothly had I cut my losses and restarted from scratch. Farming experience with a shield is agonizingly slow.

  • @daviddenner8121
    @daviddenner8121 Před rokem +1

    How did he kill the sarcastic slab?

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      So I have good news and bad news...

  • @gayforbrae5693
    @gayforbrae5693 Před rokem +1

    Don’t you need to have beaten a seraph guardian before the vendor would even talk to you though
    Even if you did spend a literal year on the Tina Slot machine idk if you’d actually be able to use the crystals

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      I could be mistaken, but I believe you only need to get the crystals to unlock the vendor. It might be worth rechecking, but I'm also really not confident that gap can be cleared without something like a grenade jump.

    • @gayforbrae5693
      @gayforbrae5693 Před rokem +1

      @@SpuddyCube I mean I replayed it recently and when I checked the vendor after beating terry vermi and crab fella (I thought crabbo dropped seraph but apparently no)
      Idk the vendor just said something like ‚my wares are only available to those who have beaten a seraph guardian‘
      I guess it’d be easier to code it to be a ‚if seraph Crystal quantity > 0 allow purchases‘ rather than having to define seraph guardians and then check if ones been killed or no
      But idk

  • @Kantstoner
    @Kantstoner Před rokem +1

    Your commentary sounds so unique! How many takes do you usually need to get it down at such speeds?

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! It really depends on the line I'm reading at the time as well as when it is in the recording process. I tend to get more into the flow of it by the end, so sometimes only one. Other times, I write what _should be_ really simple lines that I stumble over probably around eight times.
      I think I usually speak quickly in general, so it's more a matter of getting through without misspeaking. I'm not very good at speaking without screwing up one thing or another, so I usually only keep about a quarter to a third of my recorded audio. So... Somewhere in that ballpark.

    • @Kantstoner
      @Kantstoner Před rokem +2

      @@SpuddyCube It's really nice to get some insight. I'm not a native speaker of English so speaking quickly or even just getting everything right is the biggest challenge for me at the moment. I would absolutely love to talk to you sometime

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      I don't think I'd worry too much about the rate at which you speak over annunciation. I personally run into the issue of not pronouncing things clearly enough in my day to day life. As a native speaker, it's a really hard language to get down, and it seems like you're doing really well!
      As far as talking, a large part of me has toyed with how I could interact with people a bit more actively. Between life and runs, it can be hard to find time to stop to respond to folks, but it's always really rewarding to do so when I can.

    • @Kantstoner
      @Kantstoner Před rokem +1

      @@SpuddyCube I think a really interesting concept that many people could use more and also utilize better is body language. A little tip I like to give to people is using one's eyebrows. It really helps people to come across as more native and friendly. And by the way can we just admire for a moment that we're having a good conversation in a CZcams comment section? How awesome is that!

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      It's definitely an important thing to figure out, but it's weirdly complicated. There are so many subtle cues. So much nuance that it can be really hard to pick up on if you don't already have some basis of understanding. Even aside from more universal things like certain facial expressions, there's the difference in body language across different cultures, and it can be pretty daunting. I applaud anyone who can manage to get it down well enough for it to feel natural.
      As far as the comment section, I've come to find that there's generally good conversation to be had wherever people are, and of course where you're comfortable. You never know the kinds of folks you'll meet.

  • @-Solaris
    @-Solaris Před rokem

    Gaige could be good to do a shield only run too, with her skill that regarges her shield whenever she kills.

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      The big issue with Gaige is that she lacks any form of healing without using a gun. Health loss was a pretty major issue, and all of the other hunters have at least some form of passive regen. Also, a lot of the time, it was taking more than one hit to kill enemies. For prolonged boss fights, it wouldn't help as much as just having a more consistent rate/delay buff, I think. But again, the big issue being that I was already trading health to deal damage, and I couldn't afford to have that loss be permanent.

    • @-Solaris
      @-Solaris Před rokem +1

      @@SpuddyCubeou’re right.
      I thought you might be able to heal with anarchy stacks but nope, you need to reload and that could be a bit difficult without a weapon 😅
      Edit: I just had an idea 💡
      No idea if it works, it depends if the reduced mag sice of the Infinity counts as full or not. If it does then you could regen health but not fire a single shot.
      If it works, I might try this run myself

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      When I was originally theory crafting builds, I did consider Gaige up until I found out that Cooking Up Trouble doesn't work without a gun in hand. If memory serves, it needs to at least have one bullet in said gun to work, though you might be able to trigger Discord.
      If you're allowing yourself to hold a gun but not shoot it, she's the best character for it. Without that... I seriously can't recommend this run. But I was being extremely strict with what I could and couldn't do. I think the Bunker might still be the biggest pain of the run. If you're wanting a better experience, I'd recommend allowing for unique gear, and then maybe pick up something like the Cradle from Henry. I didn't get to test the throw distance well, but I think it might have a longer range than most nova shields.

  • @payday_allday5753
    @payday_allday5753 Před 6 dny

    4:25 where did that launcher come from? there were no midgets left and badmaw doesnt drop weapons?

  • @probably4943
    @probably4943 Před rokem +1

    I prefer playing this video on 0.75 speed

  • @user-hf3hd3pw1p
    @user-hf3hd3pw1p Před 10 měsíci

    wouldn't gaige made more sense since she has the skill to recharge the shield after a kill?

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před 10 měsíci

      You'd think so, but healing pretty quickly became significantly more important than things that effect your shield. Of all of the hunters, Gaige is the only one without any means of healing without using a weapon in some capacity. I would argue that for that reason, she's the worst for the ruleset.

  • @juliet4093
    @juliet4093 Před rokem +1

    A borderlands 2 video without the awesome physx on makes me sad

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      Oh, they're gorgeous! I had them on for a while when playing casually, but my game kept crashing until I disabled them. My framerate was generally really steady, but it would still just close out far too often. I would love to be able to turn them back on, but a crash during some boss fights would really hurt on an emotional level.

    • @juliet4093
      @juliet4093 Před rokem +1

      @@SpuddyCube hmm odd, I find it strange how many people report crashes with it, I've never seen it, it seems very random

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      The beauty of non standardized computer parts. It's anybody's guess as to whether or not parts are fully compatible with each other/any given software. It's by far what I miss most about playing games on consoles. My setup should be able to handle it. Mayhap I need to tinker with it more.

  • @mecyskazimierascaponka3399

    Alternetively you could've run gaige with blood soaked shields and a novas

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      The biggest issue with using Gaige over Axton is her lack of health regen of any kind without using a gun. Her skills are also a bit more spread out across her trees, requiring about ten to be sunk into skills that don't serve any purpose for the run.
      With regards to how long the XP farming took... I've never gotten particularly fast results with it.

  • @turbo558
    @turbo558 Před 11 měsíci

    Okay…Hear me out.
    Columbus from Zombieland, but hes playing borderlands lol Am I wrong??

  • @mecyskazimierascaponka3399

    How did the mordecai farm take you hours? With your rules it should've taken you no more than an hour

  • @GilTheKing-yx7gz
    @GilTheKing-yx7gz Před rokem +2

    Now do op10

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      I'm not convinced that this ruleset could even get through UVHM... Might need a bit more leniency if ever such a run is going to see the light of day.

  • @CraftingDj
    @CraftingDj Před rokem

    What if you used an explosive weapon and blast your feet to pop shield

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      It didn't really feel like it would be in the spirit of the run. It also runs the risk of damaging enemies, which would necessitate a reset. It could theoretically make things better if you're wanting an easier experience with it, but I also can't imagine anyone wanting to start up such a run seeking ease.

    • @CraftingDj
      @CraftingDj Před rokem +1

      @@SpuddyCube true but in case of Bunker it might of helped assist the trauma of that

  • @slinky1381
    @slinky1381 Před rokem +1

    I love your voice

  • @evpache
    @evpache Před 11 měsíci

    This man sounds and talks like Quentin Tarantino to a t

  • @acatonasofa5276
    @acatonasofa5276 Před rokem +1

    Next time do it shield less

  • @xenostra
    @xenostra Před rokem

    The unfinishahle challenge unless you have pc

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem +1

      I don't really follow. What would prevent it from working on console?

    • @TheGodIvy
      @TheGodIvy Před rokem +1

      @@SpuddyCube as far as i know, nothing. So to be petty i may try this out myself (a console player) since im just as confused as you are

    • @SpuddyCube
      @SpuddyCube  Před rokem

      @@TheGodIvy If you do, then I wish you luck. Especially with the Bunker. It's a painful experience, but a doable one.