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Well it most definitely has a stigma to it with some folks (dare I say most) who look at RP as a little weird to say the least (like me ). .....but again, I think it depends on just how far it's taken because people do take on roles in games already. For me, it gets plain weird when people go beyond the structure of the game like they do in GTA RP servers on PC. These folks create worlds where they assume roles as cops, average citizens, bad guys, etc. They have back stories and stay in character as they interact with each other. I don't know about most others, but when playing a game with friends, we sometimes pass the time talking about real life or game mechanics, updates and the like. We are not pretending that we are actually the characters we are. On the other hand, when playing milsim games like SQUAD (for example), simply playing the game conversations might sound like RP'ing (and to an extent perhaps it is), but it's part of the game and the way you need to communicate with one another to be successful. .....it's far from games like CoD. Some of those sessions can actually sound almost like real engagements. That kind of gameplay I don't mind as it simply feels natural to me. .....but then again, these folks are not pretending that they are not playing the game. They will ask each other how to perform certain actions, talk about respawns, glitches, aspect of the game (as a game), real life, etc. ......whereas in strict RP-specific gaming, it is common that such talk is verboten.

You know, it's kind of funny. I know RP has its fan base especially on PC but to me it's kinda goofy seeing people putting on an act to the extent that they do in some cases (like in GTAO). Especially in those situations where participants aren't allowed to break character, have to act like they are really in the virtual world they create, create backstories they have to stick to, etc. Where they go beyond the boundaries of the game / story / mechanics. ....and then there are games that tend to suck players further into that virtual world on their own. It's not necessarily RP in the way we are discussing but simply playing the game. I recently had that experience in DayZ where encounters and dialogue with other players can seem to be a little more tied into what's going in the game than IRL. Most conversations I have are regarding food, health, inventory status, navigation, trade, threats/extortion, etc. Thing is, we're not pretending it's not a game. Not sure if that makes sense but that's kind of my take on it. Personally, I'm not a fan of RP'ing in the sense of having it be a requirement. I guess it's just a matter of whether it feels forced or natural and a lot of that has to do with design. ....and to what extent. In a way, many games themselves are essentially RP experiences.

GTAV was a fun game IMO. GTAO can be fun too but in public lobbies, it's a really crap fest. I only play in private sessions with friends or in public but only after adjusting my MTU setting so it places me in a session typically by myself. Yeah, I read that the new Casino Update isn't available in about 50 countries. It's a shame.... The gambling is proving to be pretty fun and we're also enjoying the missions. I also got a free penthouse, some chips and some other benefits through their Twitch Prime promo. Been having a blast so far.

I think a lot of it is because the player lacks peripheral vision in FPV on a flat screen and you can only widen the FOV so much within reason. TPV helps gives you that situational awareness FPV lacks. On the other hand, I think FPV can also be more immersive especially in regard to gunplay or a sense of being the character from their viewpoint (you see what they would see). Personally, I've always found R*'s gunplay and player movement kind of jenky. I don't enjoy playing GTAV or RDR2 in FPV. The exception is vehicles in GTA because that is one area I think the game really excels in otherwise clunky mechanics and it can be fun driving or flying in that view sometimes. I do think franchises like Far Cry and Fallout do quite well as FPV titles in an open world. ....or milsim-like games such as SQUAD on PC, Hell Let Loose and Escape From Tarkov where TPV would give an unfair and unrealistic advantage in tactics. The upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 is going to be a FPV game and I'll wager it's going to be quite successful. Then there are games like Ghost Recon Wildlands where I think they blended the two perspectives quite well. ADS brings you into FPV but it's essentially still a TPV game. In the end, I think it really boils down to how the developers design their games and a players personal preference. I know folks who only like PFV games and others who prefer TPV. .....and then there are folks like me who like both. I also think both can do well in an open world environment but again, a lot depends on design, genre, etc. CoD campaigns are essentially on rails and that severely limits my choices and the replayability of the game for me. I was ok with that back in the day but not so much anymore. Unless that changes in the new game, I'll be making a hard pass most likely and perhaps waiting for a steep discount before I even consider it. Even if it were a semi-open world, that would be better than the experience of previous titles IMO.

That's a good example right there... Many cars have been using standard imperial sized spark plugs for years like 5/8" or 13/16" for example. I have to use a 5/8" socket to replace the 16 spark plugs in my 2010 Challenger R/T. ......using my 3/8" socket wrench and extensions. This is one example of some legacy parts or sizing that tend to stick around in the automotive world while other components have made the switch. ...but yeah, everything else so far has been metric on my Challenger as I recall up to this point. I haven't needed to do any repairs on my car up to this point so it's just been brakes/rotors, filters, plugs, tire rotations, bulb changes and the installation of a Mopar CAI up to this point (about 100k miles). btw, my wifes 2008 Forester (one of the models made in Japan vs. Indiana) is all metric but it also has 5/8" spark plugs. My '69 Charger is all imperial and my all original '86 4Runner is all metric from what I recall except the spark plugs which are 13/16" IIRC (22RE). I used to be a lot more active in major repairs on my vehicles but these days with my back and leg, it's simply not worth the pain. In fact , I just paid my mobile mechanic to have a bushing replaced on my wife's LCAs and an axle that I would have happily done myself a few years back. My house is almost 30 years old. I still find myself breaking out imperial wrenches for plumbing, lawn equipment, some appliances or other things that I might be working on. For the most part however, yeah, more stuff is metric these days than imperial.

I would suggest submitting this to R* Support. With the video proof, they might feel it's warranted to compensate you. https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507?redirect_lang=en_us&_ga=2.21542898.815282651.1563992022-1944196769.1563992022

Summer is ending? It just started a month ago. We're only 1/3 into it at this point. We still have until late Sept. I agree that RDO is lacking content which is why I'm playing other games at the moment including GTAO and the new Casino update. EDIT:. Looks like Vader and I were typing out responses at the same time.

......and posting it here will get you somewhere with Sony / R*? That was my point. That particular link was to R* where they do review the feedback especially if it is submitted through Support. I wasn't making any guarantees you would get the response you wished for however or a refund, etc. Sorry you're frustrated but there isn't much any of us can do especially if you've already given up on the game. ....which in that case it's really just a moot point. So, I'm guessing you're just venting which is fine.

Just an fyi.... RDR2.org is in no way affiliated with Sony, R* or 2K. This is an RDR2 / RDO fan forum. Sorry you were not satisfied with the game but other than simply venting, it won't do much good to post here complaining about R* & Sony if your intention is to get their attention. If you want to provide feedback to R*, I would suggest submitting it through the following website here: https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadonline/feedback?redirect_lang=en_us That is the only direct link I know of to communicate with them.

You know you can choose the region you want to spawn in as well, right? That should get you closer to where you want to be if it keeps spawning you in Tumbleweed in new sessions.

Thanks Moosh. I was at the doctor (nasty spider bite) and it appears R* posted this on Twitter and their newsfeed about an hour ago. I created the typical thread for it here:

DAILY CHALLENGE STREAK AWARD AND FREE ROAM EVENT REWARDSPLUS NEW TWITCH PRIME BENEFITS, CLOTHING, DISCOUNTS AND MORE Wandering the vistas and mesas of the frontier is its own reward, sure, but honest-to-goodness buried treasure? That is a bounty all its own. All Red Dead Online players who reach a 3-day Daily Challenge Streak (one Challenge per day) by July 29th will receive a bonus Treasure Map. Treasure Maps can be accessed in the Documents tab of your Satchel and contain high value rewards - often including RDO$ and Gold - for those who seek them. Joining any Free Roam Event will pay out additional rewards this week, with 30% extra RDO$ & XP for participating. Meanwhile, it pays to work as a group with extra benefits to playing in a Posse - earn 30% bonus XP on all activities while playing in a Temporary or Persistent Posse. Plus you can start up a Persistent Posse for 50% off to ride with up to 7 players and earn extra benefits. If you haven't got a stitch to wear this week, the Wheeler, Rawson and Co. Catalogue has got you covered with plenty of new wares. Try two new colors of the burnished leather Gibbston Pants or slip into a pair of Blackburn Boots – also available in two color-ways and are permanent additions to the Catalogue. Meanwhile, for players with more formal engagements to attend: the dapper Fanned Stovepipe Hat and the dashing Irwin Coat are both available while stocks last. A visit to your local Fence and Gunsmith is also recommended, with 25% off essential ordnance provisions like the Incendiary Buckshot Pamphlet, Small Game Arrow Pamphlet, Studded Explorer Gun Belt and the Sharpshooter Gun Belt. You can also take 25% off the Potent Predator Bait Pamphlet to craft your own bait. Twitch Prime members who have linked their account to their Rockstar Games Social Club profile can lay claim to the Tasman and Danube outfits, the boisterous "How Dare You"emote and the high-powered Carcano Rifle, all for free and with no Rank locks. Likewise, Twitch Prime members who play Red Dead Online this week will receive an additional 10% discount on all of the discounts listed above: 60% off the Permanent Posse fee and 35% off the Incendiary Buckshot Pamphlet, Small Game Arrow Pamphlet, Potent Predator Bait Pamphlet, Studded Explorer Gun Belt and the Sharpshooter Gun Belt. Visit here for more details on linking your Rockstar Games Social Club and Twitch Prime accounts, and stay tuned to the Newswire for more Red Dead Online news in the coming weeks - including details on the next major update, coming later this summer.

Nothing yet but could be any minute or perhaps not at all. Today is the big Casino update for GTAO so that could be the reason for the delay.

UPDATE: Had a new member join and post the following screenshot. Unfortunately, their post also included a questionable username and derogatory remark which we simply won't tolerate here. However, I will repost the screenshot showing that the Carcano rifle was indeed mentioned at least on that screen at one point. I would use this and submit a trouble ticket to R* Support if you have not seen that rifle awarded to you in your package @Venusiren et all:

Yeah..... America is a mixed bag but metric is a bigger part of people's lives here than some think. ....although the impact can vary from person to person. As for cars, I would say most new cars are metric as legacy components give way to newer ones, etc. I still have well used imperial as well as metric tools in my chests / cabinets but I've been buying and using those tools over the past 30+ years. Many things I work on around the house still use imperial but yeah, many things on my vehicles are metric even on my '10 Challenger (although there are still some imperial sized bolt heads, etc. too).

The usual folks are still around and even some new faces although I'm sure others are taking a break too. Once the Summer Update hits, I'll wager it will pick up a bit.

Hi Kilgore and welcome.

Just to let you know, RDR2.org is not affiliated with R* or 2K in any way. If you're having issues and other members are not able to help, I would suggest submitting a trouble ticket through R* Support here: https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507?redirect_lang=en_us&_ga=2.34181985.1353800036.1563733077-1555388379.1563733077 Sorry you're having problems.

btw, I would also like to point out to make sure you have completed the links required. I recall when I did it I thought I was done when I actually wasn't. Here's the site: https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rewards/twitchprime

Do I have a problem? 😄 No, no problem here HuDawg. Just discussing your topic. I understand folks need to vent (some obviously more than others ) and that's fine. Look, most of us have problems with the game to some extent but if I were as fed up with a game/developer as you seem to be with RDO/R*, I would have cut my losses long ago. .....but kudos to you for hanging in there. As for the lack of meaningful content / updates, I also think they are being too slow with the releases but then again, I have no idea what their development process is like, business strategy, etc. I do have faith that R* will continue to improve the game though and that's why I stick around. .....because if I didn't, I would have walked away for good months ago. In the meantime, I take occasional breaks from the game if I feel bored, frustrated and/or simply disinterested just like I do with GTAO. In fact, I haven't played RDO for a few weeks myself. ....although I'll probably hop into a session this weekend and check out the casino update for GTAO next week.

I like it too. We hope you stick around, share your experiences and make yourself at home here. It's generally a really great group of friendly, welcoming people willing to help one another.

Hi @Deadwooddrunk and welcome to the forums. Here is a link to R* Support: https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507?redirect_lang=en_us&_ga=2.231282204.287940896.1563566736-913701957.1563566736 Personally, I would go ahead and submit a trouble ticket through them to see if they can help.

....and all I'm saying is that you don't need to be among those mindless cattle as you call them if you don't want to. ....easy peasy.