Red Dead Redemption 2

[KillaCam]

You should keep the legendary pelts.

[Show spoiler] you can make clothes out of them if you have the cash

[LegacyCosts]

Definitely naming my horse Shadowfax

[thenexus6]

Reading alot of people not digging the game on Resetera.. only a few hours into the game and I see that might be the case for me eventually..

Massive open world, with too much to do. Alot of chores and mundane activities. Doesn't help the controls and aiming are averrage at best.

[un4gvn94538]

There's a free static theme if anyone is interested

[Zivouhr]

Well, I was on that train for over 8 hours as I had the game running while I slept, and when I returned to it later and switched the TV back on, I found something must have happened as Arthur was off the train, on his horse and without a hat on. I'm thinking Arthur either got too hungry and died, or there might have been a train robbery that I missed with the TV off. I was in the big city of New Orleans (not the name of the game city, but it's much like it). So eventually, something happens so you can't sit on the train forever.

I can confirm, the whole map is not open/unlocked from the start and will require missions to unlock. If you head out southwest, near Blackwater's land, you'll be

[Show spoiler]instantly shot at by a posse and killed. The lawmen take many bullets and don't go down easily it seems. I didn't have a chance on my horse with a rifle. Tried it 3 times to be sure, and no matter where I entered, Arthur got slaughtered in seconds. Pretty much like a roadblock but instead of a bridge block as in RDR1, it's the posse gang shooting Arthur to death.

Even so, the landscape is enormous, and easily proving this is the largest open world Rockstar games has made so far. This makes GTAV's mountain island like a tiny blip on the map.

Some of the controls are complex, but with patience, I'm getting used to it.

Very much enjoying exploration of RDR2.

Visited a movie theater, then a stage show with a few entertaining acts in the big city by the water.

Originally Posted by Mandalorian

There’s a mission where one of your gang members introduces you to the stables in Valentine. That’ll allow you to sell and buy horses. The pre-order horses will be available to purchase for free.

Okay, cool. Thanks. I traded in the work horse for the $15 horse, but next time I'll load up the code and then return to bet that Warhorse. Thanks. I saw the other horses were $450 up to.

A few stray wild horses out there. I want to see if I can lasso one and tame it. Then saddle it up.

[Batman90]

My fiancé brought me the collectors edition strategy guide I forgot to tell her I bought it off of iTunes though the app.

[Grim Reaper]

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/re.../1100-6462798/

Using these will block game saving/trophies/achievements.

[supersix4]

Only about 12% done with the story didn’t realize there were bronze gold and silver for completing missions, but whatever... Think this game does a better job of keeping you story focused than GTA4/5 even when I take side hunting trips. Love that you can loot everyone on a mission lol really helps rack up the $ I’m at about 1k $$$$ so far so it’s nice not feeling too broke for anything lol

[jayturner514]

A better list of cheats...
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming...t-codes-guide/

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by ratandjmt

If I have to continue killing deer for my camp everyone is going to starve.

I donated tons of meat but nothing changed lol

[supersix4]

I don’t think I’d really define it as slow paced just better more natural human motions which is inherently slower even when you compare it GTA4 and RDR1 they’ve come a long way since then lol

There is a learning curve but I mostly find it’s due to the structure of the weapon wheel I’ve also had instances early on where I’m trying to talk to someone and I shoot them cause RT feels more natural than LT.

Overall it’s like a lot of rockstar games so big it can be overwhelming... Feeding the horse and yourself aside from wanting to regain health is tedious I feel like that should have been an extreme mode like fallout has.

I love the game so far, but I can see how some gamers will just get annoyed with it or tired of it

Sometimes I feel like Bethesda is better at giving people a lot without making them feel overwhelmed

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by jayturner514

A better list of cheats...
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming...t-codes-guide/

After activating a cheat code, you cannot save your game, nor can you unlock Trophies or Achievements.

Why use cheats? You’d be wasting your time, since you can’t save your progress.

[Leonidas King]

How are you guys playing it?

Real close up camera, middle camera, furthest away camera or first person?

I prefer the real close up camera view because I like getting all the details. I switch it up to first person whenever I need to get back on foot (like when

[Show spoiler]setting up the train explosive

)

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

How are you guys playing it?

Real close up camera, middle camera, furthest away camera or first person?

I prefer the real close up camera view because I like getting all the details. I switch it up to first person whenever I need to get back on foot (like when

[Show spoiler]setting up the train explosive

)

Furthest away perspective for me.

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

How are you guys playing it?

Real close up camera, middle camera, furthest away camera or first person?

I prefer the real close up camera view because I like getting all the details. I switch it up to first person whenever I need to get back on foot (like when

[Show spoiler]setting up the train explosive

)

Furthest away.

[NARMAK]

I'm currently stuck playing poker loads of the time for pity change lol. Decided i should go to the main quests after all, that's where the money is. I'm gonna try getting the side quests done but a little observation; when i had a side quest fail and reloaded the little 'random' people, they're appearing again at different times and theywantt you to take them to different areas.

I couldn't find the legendary bear again after i died and reloaded the game so maybe i need to use the bait again. The games also not as great on the graphics as i thought it would be. The textures and hair are very poor in many places outside of the main character.

[Zivouhr]

Overall though, the graphics are very impressive IMO with all of the artistic design, lighting, shadows and landscape, buildings and animals. But some pedestrian characters aren't as refined.

The options are better than expected.

I'm currently happy that on foot, you can select to toggle the RUN button on or off, so you don't have to keep holding down as you run. Just tap it once, then he'll keep running till you stop. This was clearly a concern in the past, otherwise they wouldn't have added such a feature. Good move, Rockstar! I hated trying to run by holding X and somehow control both analogs at the same time. It won't work with the horse though.

I have Arthur conditioned so well now that he almost doesn't get tired for miles when running non stop. Only up hills does he tire out.

Originally Posted by Batman90

My fiancé brought me the collectors edition strategy guide I forgot to tell her I bought it off of iTunes though the app.

You could always save it as a collector's item if it has good pictures in there/artwork. I imagine she might be happier if you don't tell her you have the digital guide, giving her gift to you more value.

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

How are you guys playing it?

Real close up camera, middle camera, furthest away camera or first person?

I prefer the real close up camera view because I like getting all the details. I switch it up to first person whenever I need to get back on foot (like when

[Show spoiler]setting up the train explosive

)

Good question. The camera views are how the game is experienced, but I use the close up 3rd person view 90% of the time, then zoom out now and then to medium and far, and indoors, I'll go first person, or on the horse while in town.

I'll use the Cinematic camera and hold X so the horse stays on the trail, during follow missions.

[dirkblack]

Originally Posted by Batman90

So has everyone given their horses names yet? I named mine Dollar.

Kara’s Beauty. After my Daughter.


Also now that I’ve become used too the controls and I can relax a bit, I’m absolutely loving it, Scenery is the best I’ve ever seen in any game.

Yes, it is slow, but that’s how I love playing games, although I can appreciate that to others this could be a game Breaker.

Still, half way into chapter 2 and it’s far and away one of the best games I’ve ever played.

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Overall though, the graphics are very impressive IMO with all of the artistic design, lighting, shadows and landscape, buildings and animals. But some pedestrian characters aren't as refined.

The options are better than expected.

I'm currently happy that on foot, you can select to toggle the RUN button on or off, so you don't have to keep holding down as you run. Just tap it once, then he'll keep running till you stop. This was clearly a concern in the past, otherwise they wouldn't have added such a feature. Good move, Rockstar! I hated trying to run by holding X and somehow control both analogs at the same time. It won't work with the horse though.

I have Arthur conditioned so well now that he almost doesn't get tired for miles when running non stop. Only up hills does he tire out.



You could always save it as a collector's item if it has good pictures in there/artwork. I imagine she might be happier if you don't tell her you have the digital guide, giving her gift to you more value.



Good question. The camera views are how the game is experienced, but I use the close up 3rd person view 90% of the time, then zoom out now and then to medium and far, and indoors, I'll go first person, or on the horse while in town.

I'll use the Cinematic camera and hold X so the horse stays on the trail, during follow missions.

Yeah I didn’t tell her and the pictures do look really great in it.

[AndyD]

Originally Posted by Batman90

So has everyone given their horses names yet? I named mine Dollar.

Hoof Hearted

Second horse I named "My Other Horse"