Talk:Roland

Roland, Discuss.

Roland, as in Roland Deschain of the Dark Tower
There's a fantasy series by Stephen King which features a man named Roland Deschain as a protagonist. He, too, has sworn to kill a man as he treks across an endless wasteland (called the desert, or midworld). And his ultimate adversary is called the "Crimson King". I haven't played Borderlands, but based on this wiki page I think it's likely that the character (and at least the character's name) draws inspiration from the Dark Tower. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Deschain

Roland's Ammo Backpack
most sources are stating that he has infinite ammo, but they are usually referencing this site. everyone else seems to think he has, not infinite ammo, but steadily regenerates it. He can run out, but will recover more be that the case. I checked a number of forums, but this one seemed to be the most clear: 

--CheezMcNASTY 18:18, October 14, 2009 (UTC)

Since the statement originated from an article about the game back in 2007 and there as been massive changes since that article it should be removed or rephrased. There do not seem to be passive natural abilities to the characters at this time and all of the video footage I've seen of Roland do not show his ammo recharging at all it would seem the ability is just from if you choose that tree option. I'll update the article and see if anyone disagrees. Gearbox's official forum does not have a response from a dev but there theory seems to be supportive of this.  Dejos 19:17, October 14, 2009 (UTC)

I have actually found that there are specific class mods that allow him to regenerate ammo, but no i have not seen roland normally regenerate ammo with out these specific class mods.( i dont know how to do that thing with the link so ill just sign my name) Yamistriton

he dose of sorts
i watched a 30 min gameplay vid and at one point thay show a expensive item called class mod something it was worth 6000 and had a few bonus effects best of all was 16 plus ammo a second he showed this bye firing of about 20 round and his ammo respawning it said it was a soldier only mod so thats probabley what it means sorry for typos

- Do you think you could link source for that? I'd love to see it Dejos 18:00, October 15, 2009 (UTC)


 * http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-borderlands/17-1498/ WarBlade 19:36, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! Yea I was just watching that. Pretty fantastic stuff. Someone should definitely start a Class Mod section. But I still think we shouldn't say "backpack" or "only class that doesn't have to worry about ammo" he is the only class though that can provide ammo for himself or teammates without needing to buy it or find it. Also did anyone else note that the class mods for him sometimes list as "Leader Class"

Dejos 19:42, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

--CheezMcNASTY 16:36, October 20, 2009 (UTC)yeah, he is considered the leader class. reason being that he can supply ammo for, heal, and regenerate the entire party through the scorpio turret. All of the other class-specific skills in the game are more focused on individual strength rather than aiding the entire party with health, ammo, revival, and defense.

Background
Atlas records state that Roland was honorably discharged from the Crimson Lance. Unfortunately, Crimson Lance doctrine states that the only type of discharge is dishonorable, which generally involves a bullet through the skull. When questioned about either his involvement in or departure from the Crimson Lance, Roland quickly changes the subject to loot, of wich he firmly believes there is always room for more. --Sgt rico2 04:55, November 22, 2009 (UTC)


 * Please do erase people's discussion contributions. Restoring now... -- WarBlade 06:51, November 22, 2009 (UTC)

I have a "Shock Trooper" mod that adds 27% elemental effect chance. Someone should add it to the list of stats on "Shock Trooper" mods.

Roland was a Crimson Lance Engineer?
The Scorpio Turret is only used by Crimson Lance Engineers. Is it safe to assume he is a Crimson Lance Engineer? --24.186.139.177 22:08, December 4, 2009 (UTC)

I'd say yes. most people have already drawn that conclusion. besides, he IS wearing pieces of lance armour. he looks 'lance engineer to me, and most people, I'd say. --TNT LotLP 22:10, December 4, 2009 (UTC)

Why dose the Skill Tree glitch out and have the picture covering soen of the info, it's really annoying.

Note of reference
Couldn't TC mean Take Care rather than Truck Commander since it's a small vehicle and he says it whether he rides pasenger or not -- anon8792


 * Tank commander... apparently. -- WarBlade 23:18, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

It means Tank Commander or Truck Commander and is used to not steer the vehicle but to keep on the lookout for traffic and other obstacles.

Roland Support Gun
When you level it up to the top it will start taking 700heath off but it has to be right top on the damage one so, it doesnt work leave a message and i will help you.

I'm ps3 nametag is CD_Scouser9_CD like i said send a message to CD_Scouser9_CD or Leave a message and i will help you do it.

CD Scouser9 CD 19:22, March 8, 2010 (UTC)

Daze - Page Locked
The page is locked so I couldn't add it myself, but I felt that it might be useful to know that Roland is the only character that does not have a skill that can daze.