Kean_1

I have a feeling you can't capture wild horses and make them your own. ......only through purchase. At least for now. If you guys find out different, let me know because I'm interested.

I doubt most petitions ever show up on the radar of companies like R*. I think your best bet is through the tools R* has offered but that's your choice. Might be better to create a thread with your idea and encourage others to submit it as a suggestion through the tool R* has provided if they agree. .....but that's just me. Good luck either way.

I'm not trying to discourage discussion but you appear to want to get you message to R* and I was just making it clear that RDR2.org is not an official channel that will lead to change. .....which is why I provided the link. I've submitted several suggestions myself. There have been several folks who have mistaken this site as an official forum so I simply wanted to correct any misunderstanding if there was one.

You would have better luck submitting your request through R*'s official channels. They set up a website specifically for suggestions and reporting bugs, exploits, etc. https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/online/feedback?step=addb2b0b\

A lot of things get thrown around including misinformation and assumptions. Currently, there are no microtransactions but there will be. However, they say they will be cosmetic based as you can see with some of the clothing and customization options already in the game that require "gold bars". These "gold bars" will be what I am assuming people can buy to purchase such things. They can also be earned in-game although so far it seems gold nuggets are what you mostly come across (100 gold nuggets = 1 gold bar). I'm not expecting to earn enough gold bars in RDO to really buy anything but I guess we'll see how it goes.

I thought that too until I saw the additional options I had missed the first time around. I agree that they should have more head options but the fine tuning options that adjust depth, height, orientation, etc. of facial features does help quite a bit.

Actually, this is for requests as well as reporting bugs, exploits, etc.: https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/online/feedback?step=addb2b0b Fyi.... RDR2.org is not an official R* forum so anything discussed in this thread would simply fall on deaf ears as far as R* is concerned. R* does however want to hear your feedback and have provided a site (located at the above link) to do that already.

I'd suggest reporting the exploit to R*. https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/online/feedback?step=addb2b0b

Yeah, I agree. I'm not advocating for PvP vs. non-PvP modes but simply invite-only sessions as there are now in GTAVO. What those folks choose to do in those would be their business whether its coop, adversarial, role playing, etc. They should be able to switch as they wish IMO. ....also as GTAVO is currently set up. I also have little doubt that these will appear at some point in the game. I think it's obvious R* will go with the GTA model and keep certain money making opportunities in public sessions. I don't care for that model but it is what it is. My only hope at that point is that there is enough to do in private sessions so I don't have to wander into public one (if at all). The only way I can really enjoy public sessions will be if they begin to implement changes that will discourage random killing of other players (trolling / griefing) and further reward cooperative gameplay. Make encounters more natural feeling. Take away the player "radar" detection and make it proximity and LOS based. Take away the clear advantage random killers have in the game. I didn't like the griefing R* encouraged in GTAVO but I understood it. It made sense in that gameworld with it's "over the top", indulgent, tech laden and corrupt nature. ......not so much in the RDR universe.

Your best bet for now is to team up with friends if you can. ....safety in numbers.

As some of us already mentioned, most are fully aware that this is a beta and things will be added, removed, improved as time goes on. I even expect private / friends-only sessions to become available in the future. Folks are simply sharing their experiences and suggestions.

The big issue is that R* tries to blend coop and PvP together in public sessions without restrictions. Those who like to play cooperatively, engage in the activities, grind for cash, etc. simply become the prey for those who make it their life mission to kill other players. Trolls are at an advantage here. ....and I say "trolls" as there really is no benefit or reason to hunting down and randomly killing other players in this game. They do it out of simple enjoyment. .....to cause grief.

Unfortunately, that's the reality of how RDO will be without consequences for these types of actions. I can see people creating posses of kill squads that go around eliminating the weak simply for (as they see it) the fun of it. There is no challenge in actions such as this nor any benefit. .....it's simple, textbook trolling.

If you need someone to tag along and help mitigate the possibility of being trolled, hit me up. My PSN name is the same (Kean_1). I just got on last night and plan to go on again tonight. .....just trying to make some money to buy a better rifle at this point.

Yeah..... I expected increases in the cost of items and a decrease in what items are worth but it is lopsided. I'm sure there will be adjustments but I still expect cost to be higher online for balance / longevity reasons.

Really? That hasn't been my experience. I was killing several animals last night with friends. They seemed easy enough to find in my case.

R* simply said that to cover their butt if they have to clean the slate at some point. Funny how some of the game review sites and personalities have made a big deal about it. They had to say it in the event they need to make an update that would affect player stats, etc. Not particularly unusual in betas but I'll wager R* does what they can to retain player progress.

Just a friendly reminder to all...... Please feel free to join my Community on PSN named "Red Dead Redemption 2 - TeamUp" if you wish to find like-minded players to team up with. Don;t be shy. No commitments, just a way to help us all find folks to join with instead of taking our chances alone in RDO. Also, please feel free to send me a friend request if you wish. My PSN name is the same as my member name (Kean_1). I suspect that I will be on most nights and I'm always looking for others to join with while online. Had a blast last night with two friends. This was our first time in free roam and we got jumped by two trolls. ......we wiped them out. I don't think they realized we were together.

Sorry to say but your character is mute just like in GTAVO. You can adjust your whistle though. They do have more extensive options to change certain characteristics like your nose, ears, cheeks, jaw, chin, etc. You just have to select "X" when to further customize. I missed that the first time and started my character all over just so I could customize him even more.

That's exactly the reason. They staggered it to avoid issues with RDO being overwhelmed and at the same time added a little bonus to those who bought the Ultimate Edition and the rest who supported the game at launch.

Well then, that's different than how the campaign game world worked.

I would encourage you to submit your feedback to R* about trolling. I have. https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/online/feedback?step=addb2b0b Now is the time that they really listen to the community and if folks want to see certain things improved, added, removed, etc., submit your feedback. Get your voices heard. It's fine and dandy to vent here but this is just a fan site. .....not an official R* forum.

I had the opposite issue last night. My friends voted to do a "bad" thing while I chose to try and be the good guy. The vote was 2 to 1 and I became "dishonorable" because of it. All in good fun though I could really care less. .....although in the long haul I would prefer to be honorable.

I'm on PS4 and haven't had that issue myself. I was running around with two friends and completed 3 missions.

Yeah, I wasn't too thrilled about the on demand catalogue option (vs. requiring a visit to stores), but at least they make the player go to the post office and/or their camp to retrieve the items. .....still would have preferred making people buy only in stores but it is what it is. At least the ammo that you can carry appears to be limited.