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I've had discussions with people that do that as well. It's certainly not something to brag about as they're missing so much of the overall game experience. Sometimes I'll just sit in an area hunting a specific animal. I'll have my baits and plenty of arrows and just move around a small area for hours on end taking in the sights and sounds and generally having an awesome time. I'm thinking its mostly the younger generation that's doing this mainly as a means to get to a MP element. Since there isn't one here yet it really makes no sense to just do the main campaign missions and nothing else. I plan to run through the story multiple times, I'm being nice for my first game but I'm being a killing machine for my 2nd!!!!!

Fun is different for everyone like @Poggy said. it can be fun just doing the story line. That's how i played RDR, i did the story line and had a blast just doing that. I loved the story, it was entertaining and captured me so i just played it through. Then i went back and played the side missions and whatnot that i missed along the way. Then went back and played again to get what i missed on the last play through. And then i did the whole game again, side content, etc along the way with the story line to refresh before RDR2 was released. I've played other games that had story lines and side missions and open world stuff like this, and they weren't near as fun, the side content got boring so i just played the story line and had fun. I can't go back and replay those, the story line wasn't captivating enough to suffer through it again. RDR2 i'll be playing numerous times through. First to do the other side of the hat, i'm playing red this first time, i'll play white next time. Then i'll have to play through and get gold in all the missions. Not to mention the hunting in this game is phenomenal. I've been loving it, it's mostly what I've done since the game was released.

Many reasons to race to the end. I've done it before just to see the ending, then replay and focus on everything else. This game i'm focusing on everything else first, then i'll finish the story line as i'm forced to, like My son is leaving for Job Corps next week, he rushed through just doing story line so he could see the ending before he had to leave, now he's playing through again doing the side missions and challenges until he leaves. I don't get the people that have to brag about it, what are they 10?

I don't get it either especially in a game like this that is obviously meant to be explored and soaked in. I also don't understand the bragging some do about such things as I simply don't care. It's a game and personally, I'd rather take my time and enjoy them rather than rush through. The only exception are those games I tend to find boring or annoying over time. FC5 was a good example of an open world that to me felt shallow and repetitive. I rushed through the last half and then uninstalled that mess. .......RDR2 is the exact opposite IMO so I'm taking my time.

lol :))))))))) HZD - HORIZON: ZERO DAWN i don't even think it has multiplayer .. :)))

Plus a lot of people don't seem to notice the search function on this or any forum.

the image quality of this game in ps4 pro is a microsoft arrangement with rokstar to boost the sale of xbox one x trash!

If we are just talking about the story, RDR2 is easily better. There were some things in GTA V I liked more but it had nothing to do with the story really. Overall, RDR2 is better.

Whenever we first hop into a new highly anticipated game, we let ourselves be swept up by the experience. Having waited so long, we bet most Red Dead Redemption 2 fans are eager to get acquainted with the game as quickly as possible. However, this is a game that doesn't do a lot of handholding, and some systems simply aren't explained. While you'll get the hang of these mechanics with time, there are a few things best known before or when you start playing. Note: These tips are completely spoiler-free. We're only focusing on gameplay elements and mechanics you should know about from the start. Take Your Time First, let's tackle the mindset with which you go into the game with in the first place. Some games are really fast-paced and almost outright require you to rush to complete objectives as quickly a possible. Red Dead Redemption 2 is not such a game. Even more so than its predecessor and much more so than GTA, this game is to be savored like good wine not downed like a shot. Many of the game's systems and mechanics encourage you to ease into a steady pace of play where you take your time to explore, to learn, to understand and to take in everything that is happening. However, if you end up trying to rush with progress, you'll end up souring the experience. While there never is 'one right way' to play any game, there are wrong ways, and in this case trying to fast-track your game sessions is definitely the second. How to Upgrade Cores Red Dead Redemption 2's core system is a tad complex, and isn't really explained in-game. In fact, this is something we dedicate a whole guide to in and of itself which goes into greater detail. Basically, your cores are Health, Stamina and Dead-Eye. These are three little circles above the mini-map and the filled outline represents the amount of each. To upgrade these, which you will definitely want to do, you need to "use" them. It's a bit like real life, you need to use your muscles to strengthen them. With Dead-Eye and Stamina, this works easily. Just often perform stamina-consuming acts like sprinting and occasionally you'll get small Stamina upgrades. Same for Dead-Eye - just use it and it will be upgraded. Health is a different matter, since "using" it doesn't work. You can't get shot by lawmen or get mauled by bears and end up healthier than before. Cores also passively drain over time adding a kind of survival mechanic, as these are separate from your actual bars. You need to eat occasionally to prevent your health core from draining completely. This is what you can use to upgrade them. For a more comprehensive look at Cores, check out our guide (coming soon). Always Loot You can loot a lot of things in Red Dead Redemption 2. We suggest you do. Loot everyone, loot everything. If you adhere to this, you'll likely always have enough money, ammo and supplies throughout the game. Little dark crosses mark lootable items on your minimap, which become lighter and greyed out once looted. X marks the spot, and never ignore the X. Check Your Log Often Pressing left on your D-Pad will open your log, which tracks all of your non-mission activities. If you want to avoid grinding these activities later on, occasionally open your log to check what objective happen to be nearby. Completing them organically while on your way to other goals will make things more fun. Refill Dead-Eye With Chewing Tobacco Health and stamina regenerates on its own, but Dead-Eye does not. You need to pay attention to keeping it filled before encounters. Shooting enemies adds small amounts of fill, but the best and quickest way is by using chewing tobacco. It's a common loot item that goes into your consumables, so you should have pockets full of the stuff if you follow our looting tip. Use Your Bandana If you find yourself in the mood for a bit of premeditated criminal activity in Red Dead Redemption 2, make sure to wear a bandana. This doesn't have any negative effects, but it does hide your identity meaning what you do won't get bounty hunters sent after you. Local lawmen will still chase you if you are caught in the act, however they won't know that Arthur Morgan did the dirty deed, thus keeping your notoriety from increasing. Check out our other guides to learn more about how the game works. The post Red Dead Redemption 2 Tips For Beginners appeared first on RDR2.org. Read the full story

Last night talking with another player and he asked if I beat the game yet. I said no, I am trying to do as much as I can in one experience. He then tells me that he beat it in under 48 hours. He then wants to brag about how he finished it before me. I personally don't care I am enjoying the game. So other then being rude. Why is it players feel a need to rush through the game? By the way, he did no side missions, hunting, fishing, or anything else that was not part of a mission.

Hello! I've bought Xbox one X and Red read redemption 2 bundle the other day. I was watching ton of reviews and digital foundry videos. Everybody saying Xbox one X version is very stable, performance is so good and so on... However i experience stuttering or fps drops often. Game is very smooth out in the wild with occasional stuttering , nothing annoying. But when in cities i get often stuttering and its so easy to notice, and i'm not even been to Saint Denis, i'm talking about smaller cities like Valentine and especially Strawberry (There i get a lot of stuttering). Also i noticed stuttering every time i'm looking at camp fire, also in some of the shops. Do you think its my new Xbox one X? Do you guys have stuttering free experience? Hows in Strawberry city for you? (That area stuttering the most for me). Maybe its just me used to games that are very stable 30 fps? But according to reviews this should be a stable 30 fps game. And Digital foundry said that on Xbox one X games stutterers only 4 time the whole play through. Thanks in advance!

The previous TV I was using had a weird issue. Where it would lose the signal on some Cable channels. You'd change the channel and see it fine for a brief period. And then it would go blank like it lost the signal. Change it to a different channel it was fine. The cable guy came over to check it out and he said it was an issue with my TV's HDMI port. Looking at the back of my TV, the HDMI port stuck outward towards the wall. So gravity was constantly tugging the HDMI cable downward, at a 90 degree angle. With the cable dangling where the TV sat on a TV center and looping down to the cable box underneath it. Also, moving things around could also cause strain on it. Over time this appears to have damaged the port. Soon after that, I got a new TV. This was in 2015. I checked the back. It's HDMI ports face downward. This looks to be easier on the TV's HDMI port.

Still on chapter 2, bro.

Welcome to the wild west @DeaD_GooN

Lol.... Yeah, hunting is not my bag either but still one of those skills I wish I had learned. I have my old Ruger MkII and 10/22 for when my kid gets older but yeah, the airsoft route is beginning to look like a good route for an intro. The only rifle I want now is an M1A Scout then I'll be happy.

Do not worry, like I said I had to complete that entire chapter before the alligator showed up, he only showed up in Chapter 6.

I'm the opposite, i have more fun playing single player than online. I get too frustrated my old reflexes can't match the kids playing online 24/7 lol makes it less fun for me. Of course i'll have to check it all out when it goes online, gta5 was fun for a while.

That's what i did with my boy. Airsoft/BB gun when he was 6, .243 youth at 10 to go hunting with me. Then when he decided hunting wasn't for him i swapped out the stock on the .243 and it's mine Can't have too many rifles... His first hunting trip was a draw hunt for Pronghorn. They're worse than rabbits around my brothers ranch. So we went there to hunt some in his fields. First time we saw a herd we snuck up on them and used the brush around a power pole as cover. Till my son sat down on a thistle and yelped and scared them away. Jump back in the truck, drive across a couple fields to the next herd, he slams the truck door on accident and they go running off. found a 3rd herd in a field a few to the south. Had a great big Case tractor in the corner we hid near for cover. Had a perfect line on a doe broadside but then he got buck fever. Sit and aim and fidget, aim and fidget, then the doe turned and trotted off and he called it. "Dad my butt hurts and i'm done, lets go home" lol Gotta love those first hunting trips

That's a big step. While not old (mature) enough in my mind yet to wield a firearm (he's a little younger than yours), I still quiz my son on the 4 basic rules that all children should know about when they encounter them "in the wild". .....stop, don't touch, get out of the area and tell a family member / adult. As he gets older we'll be talking about the 4 basic rules of gun safety when handling firearms. My dad taught me on BB guns in our backyard. Nowadays I have been entertaining the idea of Airsoft guns as a decent alternative for instruction. I have my old Ruger MkII and 10/22 when he's ready to move up to the real thing. .....fun times.

it does not matter what it is .. ALL of them looks better with rdr2 even fallout76

so real.. that it looks like you have problems with your eyes

Come on... grow up! It's seems that sharpness is the only thing that matters for you guys. That's insane. I have also switched to HZD and, aside from the reality crisp graphics, it's doesn't look anything like RDR2. RDR is WAY better, more real, more detailed and way more jaw-dropping. I acknowledge that RDR2 is indeed blurry though.

You are not alone, I bought it twice and a brand new console for it so I am even bigger sucker

Thanks Well, I hope they fix it too. Too bad that I have almost finished the game. I learned to ignore the stuttering. It was really hard and cost me a lot of nerves but now I can enjoy the game. I am also like you playing on my PC mostly in 144 Hz, so not stable 30 fps with bad frame pacing was a REAL PAIN for me. Trust me. I even bought Xbox one X because I thought its gonna be butter smooth there. NOPE! It hurts even more when you compare RDR2 performance to Spider-Man for example. SM also runs in 30 fps but the gameplay is butter smooth. I think this all is caused by this frame pacing and I also cannot understand why R* didn't do it properly. Well... we have to wait 5 years when 60 fps is a standard.

Totally confirmed. Same guy. Same post. Two different thread titles. Apparently he wasn't satisfied with answer you gave him.

He's going to have his own .22 before he has his own phone. I need to see that he can be responsible enough to respect his possessions and treat them with the care they warrant. Next summer, I'll take him to the farm and he'll get to shoot for the first time. He already helps me clean my gun and pack my kit when I go deer hunting every year, and he should be ready for the increased level of responsibility.

What I did was turn off the sound and watch some Netflix on my laptop. I think #8 took me two hours or something. #9 was actually more mentally draining (and it took close to three hours) for me because it really requires you to pay attention. Plus I suck at dominoes. The last challenge was a piece of piss. Just go all in every time. If you want to get 100% I absolutely recommend getting it done ASAP because I tried ignoring it but I was just filled with dread everytime I started the game. Some of the gambler challenges and EVERY SINGLE PART of ”Duchesses and other animals” are easily one of the worst things I’ve ever done in a game. And that’s coming from a guy who things RDR2 is the best game ever made. But now I’ve got my 100% completion (saved gang hideout for last so I could go out with a literal blast) and I feel so free! For the first time I feel like exploring at my leisure.

You and me both brother. I think we will have better luck in the classified ads on Craigslist. 😭

I have seen the question pop up a number of times on here as well as other sites. I think people are just confused or not getting the answer they wanted. Either way, you are correct on this.

Welcome to the forum DeaD GooN. Interacting with family only on occasions makes sure you still have a family. I know from experience. My family basically fell apart after my grandfather died. Hope you enjoy it here man, look forward to seeing you online.

I don't think it's a fair comparison at this point because we have only experienced half (or less) of the game in that we haven't seen RDR2 Online as of yet. Folks will have their reasons for supporting one over the other, but for me, the pacing of the story mode in RDR2 is vastly superior. With few notable exceptions, the pacing is languid and allows me as a player to just soak in the ambiance that the game creates, enveloping me in it's atmosphere and titillating my appreciation for world building, story telling, and taking advantage of my appreciation for small nods and winks--there's so many of these that I couldn't even begin to elaborate on them here, but I play almost every day at this point for multiple hours a day, and I'm STILL only in Chapter 2, but still finding new things. I mean,

These things happen with old age... Have you tried the magic pill I keep getting emails about for some reason?

agreed. I just had to replace my HDMI cable for this when i got my new xbox one s (i'm too cheap to buy the X still) a few weeks ago. My other Xbox One S my son is now using worked fine on that cable, but it gave me these weird color flashes on the new one. So either bad cable or in the OP's case possibly a loose connection.

Actually weapon doesn't matter on Legendary, you won't ruin their hide like you would shooting a regular animal with the wrong gun trying get the perfect hide. Use your biggest gun, shoot it in the head till it drops. or the ass. doesn't matter.

From what i'm reading online (gameshedge.com hunting guide) there's 4 quality grades for meat. Best Big game (gators, wolves, bears, moose, etc.) High Quality Exotic Bird (Parakeets, Parrots, Pelicans, etc.) Tender Pork (various pigs) Mature Venison (Deer and pronghorn) Prime Beef (Cattle, Buffalo, Oxen) Game Meat (Rabbits, Ducks, Pheasants, etc.) Succulent Fish (trout, salmon, other such game fish) Good Quality Crustacean (Shellfish) Flakey Fish (Perch, Bass, etc.) Plump Bird (Turkey, Geese, Chicken, etc.) Grisly Mutton (sheep, goats) Low Quality Gritty Fish (Bluegill and other trash fish) Herptile Meat (Frogs, Iguana, etc.) Gamey Bird (small birds) Stringy Meat (rodents and other small varmints) I read somewhere else while looking for this list, that perfect animals will give high quality, ie that prefect buck might give you big game, or a large bluegill (caught with the lure or special lure) might give flakey fish. I haven't paid enough attention to verify this. I'll have to check that out tonight while i'm out hunting.

Pretty simple to walk to the collection box and drop in a few pieces of the junk you collect from killing O'Drisculls or whoever. I never get this as I've done all the camp upgrades in the ledger, and working on the hunting upgrades for the camp.

Not in every way, there are some things that GTA 5 did better. And there are some things that RDR2 did better. But i liked RDR2 more than GTA 5.

I am guessing this is an issue with one of your wire then. I had this happen with an HDMI cable before. It would do it once in a while and then suddenly all the time. I had no idea what it was till I spotted the wire. It got damaged somehow, I am assuming my bearded dragon had something to do with it that little bastardo. lol

Alligators down south in the swamps give big game meat, and they are ridiculously easy to hunt and are down there in huge numbers.

Came for the thread title, leaving disappointed.

Real men hunt cougars and grizzlies with their bare hands. Let us know how you get on with that

Hmm that is a bit strange. Have you looked up your TV to see if it was an issue with your TV? Maybe it is an issue with one of the wires?? I am really not sure dude. I never had this happen to me before.

I have shot my share of fellow gamblers and dealers in the game. It's... therapeutic.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a huge game with myriad mechanics, features, activities, locations, characters and systems. We've been doing our best to cover the most important, the most complex or the most beneficial systems in the game with extensive guides, but there are some features that, although requiring explanation, are just too small for their own post. Some mechanics are minor, self-contained or just don't demand much explanation. We've collected tips and tricks related to these mechanics in this post, which we'll be updating constantly with new entries. If you're wondering about a small tidbit of game design in Red Dead Redemption 2 that isn't covered in a dedicated guide, you'll likely find answers here. For tips to start you off on your journey if you are a first-time player, check out our beginners' guide. Recover Hat Red Dead Redemption 2 is all about realism. This extends to clothing as well, meaning that Arthur's outfit isn't a static character skin. Instead, your hat, for example, is its own physics object, and just like in real life, it can fall off. In fact, Rockstar put so much effort into accurate hitboxes for characters that it is possible to have your hat shot off your head without actually taking damage, provided the hat is hit somewhere where your head isn't fully in it. If you lose your hat for any reason, it won't magically re-appear on your head. You need to go and retrieve it manually. If this is impossible because you had to make a speedy escape or the hat got destroyed, burned, fell into a canyon, whatever, you need to return to your mobile inventory horse to re-equip it. Go within range of the horse and bring up the horse wheel to get the hat back. Recover Legendary Pelt Legendary pelts can be a pain to acquire. Once you've gone to all the trouble of tracking down a legendary animal and got its pelt, you'll want to make sure you cash in on the effort. Like your hat, you can also lose the pelts carried by your horse or by yourself. However, in the case of legendary pelts, you don't need to worry - the game has a failsafe that automatically teleports the pelt to a trapper so your effort isn't wasted. Rockstar focused on realism, but they knew that pissing off players isn't a good tactic. Warning Shot Red Dead Redemption 2 offers players multiple ways to deal with arising conflicts. Instead of fighting being your only recourse, you can try to negotiate or intimidate enemies. When it comes to the latter, giving off a warning shot might prove to be persuasive. To do this, hold down the LT/L2 button and then tap up on the D-Pad before you shoot. Note that if you fire in the vague direction of your opponents but miss on purpose, they'll assume you wanted to shoot them but you suck at aiming, so that won't count as a warning shot. Quick Loot As we stated in our beginners' guide, you should loot everything. Always. However, you probably have things to do and places to be, so to make the act of looting less tedious simply hold the Square/X button to auto-loot everything from a container instead of doing it one by one. Aiming In first-person view, tapping down on your D-Pad will aim down your weapon's sights. Doing so in third-person will have Arthur look through his weapon's scope, provided it has one. Instant Map Cut out the middleman when you need to look at your map. If you hold down the Options/Menu button instead of pressing it, you'll open the map immediately instead of having to navigate through the menu system. Riding Melee If you want to play polo with the heads of your enemies, you can always use melee attacks from horseback. Simply hold and release Circle/B to perform a melee attack while riding. Dress Appropriately If you don't want to waste precious fill from your health and stamina cores, dress according to the weather. Being underdressed in the freezing, snowy mountains or wearing a fur coat out in the sun is going to deplete your cores faster than usual. Maintain Your Weapons Weapons get dirty and degrade over time and with use. Buying a better holster will slow the process but won't eliminate it. Occasionally, take the time to clean and maintain your weapons to prevent debuffs from lowering damage or firing rate. We'll update this list over time. Other Useful Guides Fast-Travel Unlock & Use Dual-Wielding Map Unlock Trapper Locations Horse Autopilot Control Tweaks Cores Guide The post Red Dead Redemption 2 Quick Tips & Tricks appeared first on RDR2.org. Read the full story

Reporting back from Strawberry: I've had no issues. I ran around for a long time in various places, tried carrying a lantern at night for more lighting and shadow calculations, tried getting into a massive gunfight, jumped on buildings, swam in the stream... nothing really seemed to cause any problem. Like I said earlier, I did see some very minor slowdown in Saint Denis, but nothing in Strawberry.

Agree with some of the others, the most important thing imho is to just take it slow, really, really slow. Almost forget about the story, and do story elements as you feel like doing them, try not to be all "type A" about reaching "the ending". This is a game to be enjoyed, and think of the story "ending" not as a reward, or a puzzle to be solved, but as something you'll reach someday after you've enjoyed all the game has to offer. Focus on exploring, studying the animals, learning to hunt, fish, take care of yourself, think of it more as going out for an evening ride after work on your horse to take in the sunset, and pick up a few herbs, maybe shoot a rabbit along the way. Just experience it and take it in. There is no hurry to "finish" this game. Most games have goals, you might want to acquire as much money as possible, or as much resources ... but in RDR2 I don't feel that is really the point. There are a ton of technical tips about doing specific things that could be talked about, but my tip in general would just to be opportunistic - as someone above said, loot when you can, and always be aware of the things you need to progress in any category. There will be all kinds of objectives that you can have, but instead of working towards a specific one, my advice is to just enjoy the game and always have all of the next steps to your objectives in mind so that you can be opportunistic and take advantage of situations as they arise. Maybe you need a certain kind of animal to progress at something, or maybe there is a certain action you have to take to advance a skill, or a challenge to gain some resources, my advice is don't be so driven to "complete a project" and just have all of your projects in mind and enjoy finding pieces to the puzzles as you run across them.

I'm on an X, and it's almost always rock solid. I notice a few dropped frames when running around certain streets in Saint Denis, but not enough to be annoying really. Maybe your machine is downloading game updates in the background or something?

I'd like to go visit the islands.

My own tips for starting the game: 1) Get the special edition/ultimate edition so as to get the extra stuff. The guide is also very useful. 2) First thing to do is change the settings: auto-run, aim adjust, targeting, hold mechanics etc 3) Approach the game with a careful mindset. Take your time and drink it in. Play slow. 4) Long free roam play is best done when you hit chapter 3 - you'll have unlocked loads of important stuff by then. Consider all of chapters 1 and 2 prolonged tutorials. 5) Be really careful to avoid accidental crimes: walk don't run in towns; be careful to put gun away; hitch horse and don't ride fast near people; etc etc. The controls make it easy to accidentally get into a fight, and the bounty system is harsh - especially when you have little cash early in the game. 6) Play through the first parts of the game as a good guy - the law is deadly and you wont be able to afford to pay bounties. It is much, much easier to avoid trouble at first. Play smart and generally white hat until later. 7) Manually save fairly often. 8 When riding, have you varmint rifle and/or bow ready, pick off game as you ride and skin it for extra supplies and cash just as you go about your business. You will be doing a LOT of riding to start with - might as well get stuff as you go. 9) Get the Dutch and Arthur camp upgrades early. 10) Run, jump, pat horse, feed and brush horse, swim, etc as you go to build player and horse cores and bond. Don't forget to wash, eat, rest, change clothes.

Well worth the 8 year wait and the waiting line to buy it at midnight, love this game,