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I hope we get more information soon but in the meantime I've had nothing better to do than take a closer look at the screens and information we received in the Red Dead Redemption II Frontier, Cities & Towns feature. I always miss something so feel free to post below any small details you noticed in these recent screens. I may be wrong but this is the first time to my knowledge that we've seen Arthur with a secondary holster, I wondered for a while whether dual-wielding would require two holsters because I never saw one on his person until now. Arthur looks a bit naked without his gun and gun belt, this may just be for a particular cutscene or maybe if you wanna mingle with high society you have to leave your guns behind. Mount Hagen looks amazing and I can't wait to travel through areas such as this. I'm thinking the name "Mount Hagen" might be a reference to Ross Hagen who for those who don't know was the voice actor for Landon Ricketts in Red Dead Redemption, Hagen died in 2011 nearly a year after the game's release and this seems like a nice way to honour him. We've seen Javier Escuella wearing this poncho before in the third trailer but you get a better look at it here and it looks a lot better than the ponchos we had as John Marston in Red Dead Redemption that were cut off at the shoulders, hoping to get my hands on one of these pronto. It's a tad weird to see Bill Williamson without a beard, I'm somewhat hoping this is the extent of it as I don't know if I could handle seeing Dutch clean shaven. This shot of the Arthur, Micah and Sean walking through the town of Rhodes looks great, in the back you can see a statue which I'm assuming is of Brigadier-General Sherman M. Rhodes. In Red Dead Redemption one of the many Treasure Maps you can follow will lead you to Rhodes' Gold, the description of which reads "Gold bullion given to Brigadier-General Sherman M. Rhodes". My assumption is that if your actions during the Civil War earned you a bar of gold bullion it's not that much of a stretch for someone to name a town after you. I think this shot is one of the best, the way Arthur's trousers/pants look when soaked through as well as how the two Alligators' eyes are glowing in the low light adds so much realism.

Morality and role playing? Time/setting appropriate?? No flying horses?!

True, but this gives folks a chance to let the story breathe and really enjoy it before they feel compelled to jump into the online so they don't fall too far behind. It's a good idea, as far as I'm concerned, because it incentivizes folks to pick up the game on Black Friday for the Holidays.

Old Bay is the duct tape of the spice rack; it can do just about anything (except dessert). Putting a pizza in the oven? Toss on some Old Bay! Grilling chicken wings? Dust them with Old Bay! Serving dip at your next party or social function? Blast that sucker with a spoonful of Old Bay to tantalize the taste buds! Kebabs? MORE OLD BAY!!!! Herr's sells chips, cheese puffs, and cheese curls absolutely smothered in the stuff, and every time the local discount chain gets them in (Herr's isn't local in Northeast Ohio), I buy them by the case. I don't know whether to be proud of the accomplishment, ashamed at how much time I spend here, or a strange combination of both. You know what will help me sort through this important decision? Orange Mocha Frappachino some fries seasoned with Old Bay.

Rob has been confirmed.

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!! ARE YOU JUST SO EXCITED??!!!!

I have to agree with people. It would be annoying having to rely on being in a group to make money but I see why they did it in the past, so they could encourage random people to work together but it ended up just becoming tedious. I'm really hoping there are ways to do it on your own or at least with one other friend at bare minimum.

I don't want to be forced to work with people in order to make bank. There should be options for those of us who like to run at it solo. I get the concept and all but I would be disappointed if it comes down to me not enjoying the game cause me and my pals have different work schedules.

Damn they really did go all out with the minimal details. I feel like I am not going to have a life for a long time once this game comes out.

To be honest, I will probably end up as one of the 3 Amigos

As long as there are ways to make cash without having 3 other people play. That was the main failing for me for the heists - you have to sit for an hour waiting for 3 more players to connect, then when they do, one just quits within 5 minutes of playing. There aren't enough souls in my timezone for this to be a good option so having ways to make money on my own, for me, is a must.

I like the fact that Rockstar are putting a focus on incorporating role-playing and morality but I can't lie that I had a slight chuckle when I read the IGN Q&A and saw that this was one of the things they are focusing on, I guess their not blind to the fact that they built the platform for one of the most toxic multiplayer communities to ever grace the world of gaming.

Hey, if my camp needs a cook, then that's how I'll acquire one. Preferably one with all his fingers and toes--no need for "secret ingredients"