djhmetfan2 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) It is now official Borderlands PS3 going offline next month - GameSpot edit !!! 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support Edited April 22, 2014 by djhmetfan2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubzy Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I got the GOTY back in summer 2013 and loved it so I wanna confirm, is the still totally possible post-shutdown? And if so, how much more difficult will it be? I know someone who's up for playing co-op anytime, so is there anything you'd recommend us knocking out? Thanks for anyone's help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) I got the GOTY back in summer 2013 and loved it so I wanna confirm, is the still totally possible post-shutdown? And if so, how much more difficult will it be? I know someone who's up for playing co-op anytime, so is there anything you'd recommend us knocking out? Thanks for anyone's help. Ask and you shall receive : http://www.ps3trophies.org/images/trophies/39/38.jpgAnd They'll Tell Two Friends Played in a co-op game with either an employee of Gearbox or someone who had this trophy WARNING: Do not delete your saves as the trophy is tied to at least one of them and not your PSN ID (credit to MsFuruba and stgermain for this info). Even when the servers are gone, you will still be able to get this trophy using the LAN method below but you must play with someone that got the trophy before the shutdown. Since the Stackable release is less common, it will be that much harder to find someone to setup a LAN with so beware. This trick may mean that this trophy could be considered as an offline one since you don't have to be signed into PSN to use a LAN. Whichever release you have, the trophy will pop during the load screen if you're joining someone or if someone joins you then it will pop moments before they spawn. After you click LAN, you have 3 choices: Join Game Host Public Game (I know it says public but I'm sure the LAN match should have a certain range) (it found nothing when I clicked Join Game) Select Character (You will default to a level 1 character, if you don't use this) (If the host starts will level 1 char, you will also start the game at beginning) If you click Join Game it will search and find nothing. After it has tried 1 time it will stay on that screen and give you the option to Host Public Game, you can also back up to the previous menu. You can also press to Refresh List. Player 1 (bcks007) picked Host Public Game. It brought me to the same exact screen as online mode, where you can jump into your game, i guess before the other person is ready or just wait there.(I waited there) Player 2 (snowballtheninja) selected Join Game It found bcks007 in about 1-3 seconds, very fast. Trophy popped in the waiting room. I didn't even need to go into the level to earn it. Credit to bcks007 and snowballtheninja for discovering this. The alternative to the above is xLink Kai, see here for more info: LINK We don't fully recommend this method because it's fiddly to setup, the program itself is unreliable and requires a certain level of networking knowledge so stick to the other LAN method as it's far simpler to setup and is guaranteed to work. Note: The description has a typo in it. i.e it says "Played in a co-op game with either an employee of Gearbox or someone who had this trophy", it should say "has". Edited November 16, 2014 by Terminator Update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gage Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) *2K says it is currently looking into the "technical feasibility" of transitioning Borderlands (PS3) and Civilization Revolution (PS3) to another network. But that's all we know right now. Of course, you'll still be able to play all of these games offline. Possibly might be up again after, but I wouldn't hold out for Borderlands. I got the GOTY back in summer 2013 and loved it so I wanna confirm, is the still totally possible post-shutdown? And if so, how much more difficult will it be? I know someone who's up for playing co-op anytime, so is there anything you'd recommend us knocking out? Thanks for anyone's help. As long as your get the viral trophy you can do all the co op stuff offline with two controllers, then then the rest solo. ^See Terminator's post above mine. I better get on it and get the viral trophy from someone. Edited April 22, 2014 by Gage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubzy Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Ask and you shall receive : Possibly might be up again after, but I wouldn't hold out for Borderlands. As long as your get the viral trophy you can do all the co op stuff offline with two controllers, then then the rest solo. ^See Terminator's post above mine. I better get on it and get the viral trophy from someone. Thank you Terminator for the method and thank you both for your responses! I appreciate it Regarding the actual topic at hand, though... isn't it weird that a still massively played game like Borderlands is shutting down? Seems like a waste of potential online play... Edited April 23, 2014 by Fubzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solstice Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Regarding the actual topic at hand, though... isn't it weird that a still massively played game like Borderlands is shutting down? Seems like a waste of potential online play... Well at last check it's not 100% confirmed that the servers will be shutting down. 2K have announced they're transitioning the servers for the game on PC, so it's possible they might transition the console servers as well. Although I wouldn't really count on it, it's just a (somewhat) distant possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have to admit to being very upset that Borderlands may not be saved, it's the 2nd most successful game 2k has ever published so discarding it like this is not cool . Alright so the online was wonky as hell but it was fun when it did actually work, that is if you could avoid the hackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shichibukai Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I have a question regarding the shutdown. I'm a bit low on time but would definitely like to get the platinum, but when it comes down to co-op games I mostly play with friends online, not via splitscreen. When the servers go down I guess I won't be able to anymore? Also what about DLC? How will the shutdown affect its trophies? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 You will still sort of be able to do that but it will only be via the LAN option, full online play will be impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Assault Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Is it possible to get a list of achievements that will be affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VersionII Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Is it possible to get a list of achievements that will be affected? And They'll Tell Two Friends One little bitty bronze trophy will stop ppl from getting plat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The won't be impossible to get post-shutdown because of the LAN trick but it will be harder because few people will be able to setup a LAN . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respectable Inn Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ok I don't know where else to post this but has anybody from the UK got this and willing to sell before the server closure? I'd try importing it from Japan but I'm worried about the time it will take to turn up and then the inevitable delay in customs. I meant to buy it sooner but have only just discovered that the servers are closing and as it is one of my favourite games I'd like to show my love for the game by platting the stackable Japanese GOTY version. Sorry in advance mods if this is in the wrong thread, I didn't want to make a new one and figured a lot of people would be viewing this particular thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ok I don't know where else to post this but has anybody from the UK got this and willing to sell before the server closure? I'd try importing it from Japan but I'm worried about the time it will take to turn up and then the inevitable delay in customs. I meant to buy it sooner but have only just discovered that the servers are closing and as it is one of my favourite games I'd like to show my love for the game by platting the stackable Japanese GOTY version. Sorry in advance mods if this is in the wrong thread, I didn't want to make a new one and figured a lot of people would be viewing this particular thread. Your best bet is Ebay or keep an eye on the Bargain Bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respectable Inn Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Your best bet is Ebay or keep an eye on the Bargain Bin. Cheers Terminator, I'll check the next couple of weeks, there must be somebody importing and selling it before the servers close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Assault Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have the achievement and am on every night after 10 pm EST if anyone needs it. It doesn't take long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x9zachattack5x Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Good riddance. Borderlands 2 is a lot more fun. I tried to get into to the dlc for this game but after playing Borderlands 2, this game is just boring unfortunately :/. Can't wait for the Pre-sequel!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettster777 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Were the servers not shut down? I just finished playing online with some people and its 6/1/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 They haven't closed yet but there is some speculation that they will close tomorrow when PSN goes down for maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac92123 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 They haven't closed yet but there is some speculation that they will close tomorrow when PSN goes down for maintenance. I put my last copy out on eBay, but if anyone needs the friend trophy for the Japan version I will be able to help them during the AM hours (GMT-8) of 6/5 if the servers are still up. PM me on this site and I will help you out......again if the servers are still up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) The servers were up yesterday when I last looked but I haven't checked them today yet . EDIT: They're still up according to a friend . Edited June 6, 2014 by Terminator Added extra info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashero Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Just checked today the JPN GOTY Edition - I was still able to host the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRAbrawler Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I have the GOTY edition. If its still possible to get the "And they'll tell two friends" trophy please help me out before servers do completely go out. PSN ID: IRAbrawler Mic: Yes Availability: I'll be constantly checking my ps3 so I can add and quickly get this trophy. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatting Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The servers were up yesterday when I last looked but I haven't checked them today yet . EDIT: They're still up according to a friend . Shouldn't the thread title be changed to avoid confusion? If they're still up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) I'll change it now . I wish I knew what was going on with these servers, are going down or not . EDIT: The servers are still up as of 14:08 June 15th 2014 . Edited June 19, 2014 by Terminator Added extra info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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