The "save Quent or lose Quent" situation is from the Borderlands 4 game mission called "Unpaid Tab." After defeating a boss named Driller Hole, players have 60 seconds to save Quent or he will die. To save Quent, the player must:
- Use a grapple hook to pull 5 levers around a central platform.
- Destroy 3 glowing pipes connected to a pillar near the machine.
If all 5 levers are pulled and all 3 pipes destroyed within the time limit, Quent is saved from being turned into a Ripper. If the time runs out, Quent dies. The main difference between saving or losing Quent is in the mission's dialogue and story immersion. Saving Quent results in relief and positive dialogue among characters, while losing Quent leads to grief and blame, particularly from the character Zane. However, the mission rewards are the same whether Quent lives or dies. In summary, the choice impacts the story's emotional tone more than gameplay or rewards. Saving Quent is suggested for moral reasons and narrative satisfaction.
