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Yeah, not a fan of the CoD campaigns for that reason and in fact, MW was the first title in the franchise I've purchased in years. .....but the reason I bought the game was for the online content even though I did play the SP part and it was kinda fun.

Days Gone was really buggy when it came out. Still has some residual glitches but not any worse than other titles IMO. ....I got it at a deeply discounted price not long ago. I like the story although the gunplay feels a little disconnected not unlike R* titles feel to me. It's still fun though. I liked TLOU and even repurchased / played the remaster on PS4. However, I didn't buy TLOU2 because I don't particularly like the "on rails" experience although the story made up for it in the first iteration of the series and I didn't particularly feel engaged with the character(s) / theme / story in the latest one.

SPOTTED: LEGENDARY MUD RUNNER AND SNOW BUCKS Now in Red Dead Online Naturalists meandering in the Heartlands of New Hanover or the woods of West Elizabeth should sharpen their tracking skills and stay alert for a pair of Legendary Bucks. The fabled Legendary Mud Runner Buck - with its aggressive nature and piebald coat that sets it apart from the more common bucks living nearby - has been spotted in the south of The Heartlands by Flat Iron Lake. The vigilant and fleetfooted Legendary Snow Buck can often be found grazing near the Aurora Basin. Photograph, track, sedate and sample them in all their natural splendor and Harriet will be pleased to reward your efforts. Alternatively, hunt and skin the beasts before bringing their pelts back to Gus to adorn your trophies. These Legendary Bucks are said to be most active at daylight, during dry weather. You’ll receive 50% more XP (as well as Role XP) and monetary payouts for returning Legendary Buck samples to Harriet. And while Gus will not be able to craft coats from intact Legendary Buck carcasses, he will gladly purchase these carcasses and pelts from you for 50% more RDO$. GUS' STORE In addition to offering 50% bonus payouts on intact Legendary Buck carcasses and pelts, Gus will be positively thrilled to aid you in crafting either the Mud Runner Coat or the Snow Coat. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER FREE ROAM EVENT A brand new Free Roam Event invites all players to photograph animals in their natural habitats, competing against other photographers to rack up the highest number of points. Outscore your foes by photographing as many different animals as possible as closely as you can, paying mind to the quality of your composition. Prove your skills behind a camera to emerge as the victor for generous RDO$ & XP payouts. The best individual photograph taken during each event will also earn a reward. INTRODUCING THE HARDCORE SERIES No Ability Cards. No consumables. Just you, your opponent and your trigger. If you think you’re an expert gunslinger, the Hardcore Series is where you’ll meet your match. Keep an eye on the Featured Series tile for the occasional Hardcore Series in the weeks ahead. This week, jump into the Hardcore variations of Overrun, Spoils of War, Hostile Territory and Most Wanted. NEW EMOTES There is a selection of new Emotes available in the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue this week, including: Hypnotize, Sniff, Check the Time, Prayer, Cougar Snarl, Coin Bite, and Shrug. BONUSES, OFFERS & REWARDS Completing any Free Roam Event will pay out RDO$100 and a Reward for 5000 Character XP, including the newly added Wildlife Photographer Free Roam Event. Plus, take a photo using the Advanced Camera to receive a Reward for RDO$100. Speaking of discounts, Naturalists might be wise to take advantage of 40% off all tonics in Harriett’s Shop. While those on the hunt for fashion can take 30% off all craftable Coats in Gus’ Store, plus 30% off all Trinkets. If you haven’t jumped into Red Dead Online yet, play before September 21st to receive the following one-time gifts, and be sure to check the Benefits section frequently for new Offers and Rewards: Offer for 30% off any Novice or Promising Item in the Naturalist Role Reward for Free Sedative Varmint Cartridges Offer for 30% off a Revolver Reward for 2,000 Naturalist XP Reward for a Free Legendary Animal Pheromone Reward for a Free Ability Card Becoming a Naturalist and studying wild fauna in their home environment is a reward unto itself, but there are plenty of other perks, including the following one-time gifts: Become a Naturalist and get a Reward for a free Role Accessory, Outfit or Emote Sedate and sample any animal and get the Gila Monster Camp Flag Complete an Animal Sighting Mission and get a Reward for a unique colorway of the Farnholme Double Bandolier Purchase a Wilderness Camp and get a Reward for a Treasure Map Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for: 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones 6,000 Naturalist XP A free Wilderness Camp A free Katata Coat crafted from the Legendary Elk hide In addition, players connected to Prime Gaming will receive Offers for 50% off a Camp Dog, 50% off a Tent, and 50% off a Vest below Rank 15 - as well as 10x each of Special Health Cures, Special Snake Oil, Special Miracle Tonic and Special Bitters at their Camp Lockbox or any Post Office. Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Yeah, I like the game a lot. As far as the parallels to RDR, Nate Fox (GoT Director) said that game was their number one inspiration. "I would say the number one inspiration for the title was Red Dead Redemption -- not Red Dead 2 but Red Dead Redemption -- because they did such a fantastic job bringing the fantasy of being an outlaw cowboy to life." I haven't really paid attention to the camera angle so I guess it doesn't bother me as much. I did fear the combat would be "button mashing" but it's actually done quite well. I like that they didn't go overboard with the fantastical elements in the game as the world still feels grounded. I took a break from it to finish Days Gone first but I will be returning.

Just an fyi..... Rockstar doesn't have a forum and this site has no affiliation with them nor Take Two. They do have a feedback site but it's more of a suggestion box as they don't provide replies.

The USB ports are actually in the front (I have the original PS4). They are the high speed USB 3.0/3.1 ports. I bought an external 1TB Samsung T5 SSD. I got mine for just over $100 on sale IIRC. I think you can pick them up usually around $130 or $140. ....so yeah, since I discovered the SSD was actually faster than the internal HDD even thru the USB port, I have all my main games installed on that instead. It just needs to be formatted from what I remember so it works with the PS4. IIRC, you can do that through the system but it's been a while. EDIT: This is the SSD I am talking about although this price for $190 is way too high. I've seen it on sale from time to time around $139 so it's always best to shop around. May also want to check out the T7 and the differences between the two (T7 may be better and it looks like it's even cheaper): https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-T5-Portable-SSD-MU-PA1T0B/dp/B073H552FJ

@Gabe02, While I can appreciate you giving folks a heads up...... 1) We have a "no name & shame" rule (I removed the mention in you post). 2) This isn't the thread for it. I'd like to keep this about the recent patch and fix(es). I would suggest you or anyone else who runs into suspected cheaters, griefers, etc. to use the in-game tools when possible to report players and/or R* Support. My personal suggestion is to not engage with folks like this if possible. Report and move on to another session. Thanks.

Fyi..... The OP hasn't been back to this site since they posted this thread over 5 months ago.

August 14, 2020 PHOTO CHALLENGE The Community’s Top Naturalist Photos Will be Featured in Red Dead Online Talented communities of digital photographers in Red Dead Online have already been cataloging every nook and cranny of the territories, from fashion to sweeping scenery and beyond. With the addition of the Advanced Camera – now available for purchase in the Hunting & Fishing section of the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue – players can take in-game photographs with increased maneuverability and functionality. This purpose-built tool also features a selection of period-appropriate filters, with even more accessible via The Outlaw Pass No. 3. To celebrate this thriving community of Red Dead Online digital photographers and the newest Frontier Pursuit, The Naturalist, we’re launching an official #Naturalist photography challenge. Whether you’re mastering the art of the Naturalist or crafting specialist clothing items with Gus - one of the best forms of documentation is incontrovertible, photographic proof of your adventures. To join this challenge, eligible photographs can contain any of the new content from The Naturalist update – from new clothing and weapons to wildlife snaps and more. You can also feel free to photograph any wildlife that existed prior to The Naturalist update. Submissions demonstrating exceptional creativity, originality, quality of composition and artistic direction will be much more likely to be chosen. Chosen photographs will be added to Red Dead Online as Camp Flags, Bar Portraits or Photo Studio Backdrops – free to all players in a future update coming later this year. HOW TO ENTER Take a photo featuring any of the new Naturalist content or featuring any wildlife that existed prior to The Naturalist update, using the regular handheld Camera or the new Advanced Camera in Red Dead Online Upload your best work to Social Club Within the Pause Menu, navigate to Social Club and upload your favorite shots to your Social Club Profile Submit your entry On your phone or PC, log into Social Club and tag your photo with #Naturalist to participate. All submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 7th to be eligible TIPS While being a Naturalist isn’t a requirement to enter the challenge, the Blending Tonic in Harriet’s Shop may prove quite useful in getting closer to wildlife. Sedated animals can be repositioned using the Lasso so you can setup your shots Ask a friend to help you out, whether they’re acting as human bait for that perfect predator shot or reviving a sedated animal as you’re setting up your shot. Taking Legendary pelts to Gus can help you craft the perfect outfit for a solo or group fashion shoot using either the Handheld or Self Portrait feature. You may want to delete a few old photos from your reel in-game to clear some space before a shoot. For more tips on how to level up as a Naturalist head over to our Community Naturalist Guide. We'd also like to remind all hopefuls to please make sure your contact email information is up to date in your Social Club account settings so that we can easily let you know if your photo has been chosen. Best of luck to all – we’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s snaps! Contest is void in certain countries and where prohibited. See https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/events/contests for official rules and eligibility details.

August 14, 2020 LEGENDARY RED STREAK AND MIDNIGHT PAW COYOTES Track Down Two Legendary Animals in Red Dead Online Gaze up at the moon and you might hear a distant chorus of howls – a Legendary Red Streak Coyote has been spotted around Pike's Basin, and is known for stalking the rocky cliffs and barren floor of the canyon. Lately, the Legendary Midnight Paw Coyote has also been brazenly roaming the lands southeast of Strawberry. With unique yellow eyes and black fur, it is easily distinguished from the more common coyotes in the area. Harriet is eager to learn more about these mysterious animals, so study the creatures and bring the samples back to her storefront to earn prompt payment and gain XP for the Naturalist Role. If you've been feeling the chills of the long nights out on the open plains, however, Gus will gladly aid you in turning these unique pelts into clothing. GUS’ TRAPPER STORE These two Legendary Animals allow for the crafting of the Red Streak and Midnight Paw Coats, both of which should turn heads as you celebrate your triumphs at the Smithfield Saloon. The Babin Hat will also become available should you turn in the requisite materials. To sweeten the deal, craft either of these new Legendary Coyote Coats before August 18th to receive an additional Reward for a free Coat of your choice. NEW ADDITIONS Plenty of new items have been permanently added to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue, including: Molina Blouse Corrales Shirt Hinxman Hat Filera Hat Penstock Pants Daventry Jacket Blackgrave Coat BONUSES, OFFERS & REWARDS Players who track and hunt down all of the Legendary Animals requested so far in Harriet's Sighting Missions will receive a reward for a free Horse ranked 40 or below. Bounty Hunters and Traders also stand to make a pretty penny, thanks to a 50% bonus RDO$ payouts until August 18th. Meanwhile, those looking to pick up either of these pursuits can take 5 Gold Bars off the cost of both the Butcher Table and the Bounty Hunter License, as well as 30% off all Bounty Hunter and Trader Outfits, Horses, Weapon Skins, the Bounty Wagon and Hunting Wagons, and all Rifles (except the Elephant Rifle). If you haven’t jumped into Red Dead Online yet, play before September 21st to receive the following one-time gifts, and be sure to check the Benefits section frequently for new Offers and Rewards: Offer for 30% off any Novice or Promising Item in the Naturalist Role Reward for Free Sedative Varmint Cartridges Offer for 30% off a Revolver Reward for 2,000 Naturalist XP Reward for a Free Legendary Animal Pheromone Reward for a Free Ability Card Becoming a Naturalist and studying wild fauna in their home environment is a reward unto itself, but there are plenty of other perks, including the following one-time gifts: Become a Naturalist and get a Reward for a free Role Accessory, Outfit or Emote Tranquilize and sample any animal and get the Gila Monster Camp Flag Complete an Animal Sighting Mission and get a Reward for a unique colorway of the Farnholme Double Bandolier Purchase a Wilderness Camp and get a Reward for a Treasure Map Visit the Social Club Events page for a rundown of all the latest special bonuses, and you can also view current active Offers and Rewards at any time via the in-game Benefits menu or at the Offers and Rewards section of the online Wheeler, Rawson and Co. Catalogues. Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for: 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones 6,000 Naturalist XP A free Wilderness Camp A free Katata Coat crafted from the Legendary Elk hide In addition, players connected to Prime Gaming will receive Offers for 50% off a Camp Dog, 50% off a Tent, and 50% off a Vest below Rank 15 - as well as 10x each of Special Health Cures, Special Snake Oil, Special Miracle Tonic and Special Bitters at their Camp Lockbox or any Post Office. Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Updated again for PC (last line): Red Dead Online 1.21 Title Update issues including connection problems, low animal spawns and others Created August 11, 2020Updated August 14, 2020 FollowPrint Question: Why were there issues with Red Dead Online including connection problems, low animal spawns and others? Answer: An update to Red Dead Online intended to provide security improvements and address connection errors unintentionally introduced a range of issues including connection problems, low animal spawn counts, difficulty pitching Camps, entering Moonshine shacks as well as others on PS4 and Xbox One. We have reverted back to the previous version on those platforms, initially launched on July 28. This should address these recent issues and restore stability - meanwhile we will continue to work to eliminate any remaining issues through future updates. [Update August 14, 2020]: The rollback has now also been applied to Red Dead Online for PC.

Here.... Note the last line from today: Red Dead Online 1.21 Title Update issues including connection problems, low animal spawns and others Created August 11, 2020Updated August 14, 2020 FollowPrint Question: Why were there issues with Red Dead Online including connection problems, low animal spawns and others? Answer: An update to Red Dead Online intended to provide security improvements and address connection errors unintentionally introduced a range of issues including connection problems, low animal spawn counts, difficulty pitching Camps, entering Moonshine shacks as well as others on PS4 and Xbox One. We have reverted back to the previous version on those platforms, initially launched on July 28. This should address these recent issues and restore stability - meanwhile we will continue to work to eliminate any remaining issues through future updates. [Update August 14, 2020]: The rollback has now also been applied to Red Dead Online for PC.

Fyi.... RDR2 is a fan site with no affiliation with R* nor Take Two. They have no presence here that we are aware of. Having said that, sorry for your troubles but all I can suggest is to reach out to their Support if no one is able to chime in with a possible fix for your problem.

UPDATED 8/13/20 Answer: An update to Red Dead Online intended to provide security improvements and address connection errors unintentionally introduced a range of issues including connection problems, low animal spawn counts, difficulty pitching Camps, entering Moonshine shacks as well as others on PS4 and Xbox One. We have reverted back to the previous version on those platforms, initially launched on July 28. This should address these recent issues and restore stability - meanwhile we will continue to work to eliminate any remaining issues through future updates.

Red Dead Online 1.21 Title Update issues including connection problems, low animal spawns and others Created August 11, 2020Updated August 12, 2020 Print Share Question: Why am I currently experiencing issues with Red Dead Online including connection problems, low animal spawns and others? Answer: We are aware some players may currently be experiencing a range of issues including connection problems, low animal spawn counts, difficulty pitching Camps, entering Moonshine shacks and others. We are currently developing fixes to address these and will share more information as it is available.

,..same here.

It's a known issue since the last patch folks have been having problems. Apparently, R* also knows per someone I'm assuming found out through their Support. I'm am going to merge threads. ATTENTION: I am combining all of the complaints about the unplayability of RDO after the latest patch. R* is working on it: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-11-rockstar-working-to-fix-red-dead-online-after-fans-call-it-unplayable

Yeah, it's a known issue. The gaming media has already recognized it and someone said R* has told them (I'm assuming via Support) that they are working on it.

The gaming media has already caught wind of this and I now see articles beginning to pop up like this one from Push Square: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/08/red_dead_onlines_latest_update_has_broken_the_game My point is that at least the issues after this latest patch are in the spotlight which means R* is likely well aware the havoc it's caused. My personal opinion is that affected players should be submitting trouble tickets to reflect the issues they are encountering which will help keep the spotlight on the problem and help show them just how widespread it is. .....otherwise folks are just pissing in the wind.

Maybe it's time to take a break from the game then? I mean, why torture yourself?

I was always a fan of the Schofield's but it's more of a sentimental thing for me. .....same reason I usually pick 1911s in other shooters.

Hi Nexus and welcome.

That's quite a wall of text..... Sounds like you didn't even get through the beginning of the RDO experience. ....and yeah, it pairs you up with randoms in that mission which I hate but once in, you can play a lot of this game alone. Its been a very long time since I had to go through that part of the online game so I don't remember what options there are, etc. where I can provide any helpful advice. ......but I guess that's all a moot point now? btw, you missed out on the best part of the game IMO which was the campaign. It gets way better once you get through the initial few hours and opens up.

If trademarks are an issue, then maybe t-shirts with just the outlaw from the site logo.

.....now that @Foxtrot has tagged Lonestar, he should be chiming in at some point.