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Again, it doesn't necessarily need to work on ALL of them for some of us. We get that. However, because it does work on those "low level" or "weakest" griefers (who I might argue comprise many of those folks we encounter in RDO) that's actually a good thing in my book. Netnow66's situation is a little unique because he has always wanted a Free Roam experience that is completely passive. While I can appreciate that, it's not likely it will ever happen unless they introduce private sessions. ....but even by his own admission the new changes have even helped him avoid some griefers.

What can I say that hasn't already been explained. I know you don't get it probably because it doesn't offer anything you want. ....but it does for others and some of us have explained that ad nauseum to be honest.

My skills don't go beyond simple repairs, crafts and things non-structural. 😄 In other words, I wouldn't trust myself to repair a trailer let alone build anything that could end up harming someone if it fails due to my welds.

It was from a YT video that claimed the source was from a Reddit discussion that has since been pulled. I questioned him about it so let's see if he can fill in the blanks. His video makes it sound like it's been confirmed and yet I can find no other source other than his video and the now deleted Reddit thread. ....hence the "rumblings" description. This guy is a nobody and yeah, it could have just been clickbait. Gave him a thumbs down simply for the lousy commentating. 😄

IMO, it's ALL about the experience and the fact is, there are those of us whose personal experience is not what you describe. ......and just because something can happen doesn't mean it will happen more frequently or hasn't been mitigated by the new features either. Again, it's this idea that the game is broken because of these changes or the implication that things like griefing have been made worse because if it that I don't agree with it. For those who say they don't like the changes because of their own gameplay experiences I can understand. .....not the blanket statements that it just doesn't work. ....and who said they couldn't? Again, Defensive Mode can't be treated as a "passive" mode because it simply isn't. I know certain people wish it did and play as if it will keep them out of trouble without doing some of the work themselves but they are only gonna get griefed if they continue to ignore potential threats. You still need to exercise caution around those you don't know, choose hunting/fishing spots far away from your spawn points, use the app if you can, etc.. Your idea that since it can be done or that some still get griefed negates any benefit others claim to have experienced with it is where we completely disagree on this topic. ....and you're talking about your own level of tolerance. Personally, I would rather not be bothered by those "bottom-feeders" as I find them annoying. ....and the new features absolutely help with that based on those like me who have said so. I have yet to meet any of the "real threats" in my sessions since the last update or even after the proximity changes for that matter. I've said this before but I'm sorry your experience with the game has been so shoddy. Yeah, I wish there were other lobbies for folks like you who would prefer free aim, enjoy random encounters with griefers / hostile players, etc. ....but the fact is that R* has made Free Roam to be a one size fits all solution and I for one and quite content on the changes they have made so far. In fact, now that they seem to have fixed my blue-screen issues, I'm finally able to spend more time in the game and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

I was initially pretty jazzed that your weapons would be limited to what you could more "realistically" carry, which of course was implemented, but then kinda saddened that the same GTAO of weapon inventory management was included on your horse. Maybe it's just me, but I would have liked it more if players were also limited to what they could carry on their horse in regards to weapons as well. .....but then again, I wish ammo were more limited and so on which would require more thought on what you carry into a gun battle, more visits to camp and/or towns and outposts, etc. ....no explosive rounds, a weight system that affects stamina, etc. Maybe a hardcore mode that includes free aim but it would have to include other changes, removals and/or additions to components of the game like I mentioned for more "realistic" gameplay before I'd be interested in that kind of option.

I could see them doing add on like this also with properties if or when they become available. A gun storage cabinet, and other furnishings / upgrades like GTAO.

.......and yet there are those of us who continue to have an opposite experience with these changes. Sometimes features that "help keep idiots away" is all some of really need or were asking for. Trolls are going to trolls but claiming the system "does nothing" simply based on the fact that a few might find ways to work around it is groundless IMO. Using the defensive mode as intended rather than acting like it's a passive feature (which it's not) also helps mitigate griefing problems. It's not perfect but it works IMO/IME.

Well, items that are bought or gifted are available at the post office or your camp loot box. The only thing you are not able to do is transfer items out of your inventory to store elsewhere. ...which means found out looted items cannot be picked up if your inventory is full.

fyi... I checked my PM inbox /settings and couldn't find any reason why you shouldn't be able to send me a msg. No one os blocked. Might have just been a fluke?

Can't say I had the same experience you did. In fact, I hadn't actually had a real problem with griefing prior to any of the anti-griefing measures that were put into place even since the release of the game. I will say that avoiding randoms was a huge part of mitigating the chances of being trolled along with moving to areas away from populations and just as important, using the app (which was like having eyes in the back of your head). .....but I did have issues to the point where I quit several gaming sessions due to sheer annoyance. I do approve and welcome the new features and actually find that they have improved my in-game experience. I do feel that I have more freedom now to play the game the way I want, when I want. If I'm hunting, fishing or doing other activities where I don't wish to be bothered, I choose defensive mode. When I want to join a side mission that can involve other players as adversaries, etc. I choose offensive mode. I like the new changes and the direction R* is taking with this game.

Do you recall the source where you saw this?

This is another one of those components of the game you may not hear but might actually have a bearing on game play. I really wish R* was more open about these things. I like discovering some neat animations or features, but with others it would really help in my decisions and how I play.

There was some rumblings recently that Sony might be offering PSN access to folks for free. I guess the catch is that they won't get the PS+ benefits of sales, free monthly games, etc. I'll also wager they offer a bit more to to the members if they implement this. Now, I don't know if this is their plans for this gen of console or the next. .....or if this is even going to come to fruition or just rumor but I thought I'd mention it. Personally, I think PS+ is worth the yearly subscription fee but that's just me. Btw, played for about 2 hours last night without any CE crashes. I just had some weird, random stuttering at the end when we accepted a mission.

Just let me or another mod know. That's one of the reasons I didn't remove it and instead just closed it when you asked. I'll also check in why you're not able to send me a msg. I just a couple yesterday from someone else so not sure.

I don't like to play the PvP modes in a game like RDR but glad to see they are providing enough variety for folks who do.

I just buy them in large qtys and then go to the post office or camp whenever I need to replenish my on hand inventory.

Good deal Rage.

Hi Leonce and welcome to the forums.... First, I would try to log out and then back in (closing the game completely in the process). If that doesn't work, I would wait a day or so. .....and if all else fails, I would contact R* Support and ask them for assistance: https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadonline/feedback?redirect_lang=en_us

I found this on a website. It's not from an official source mind you: I'll keep an eye out to see if I can get my hands on the real McCoy. btw, these sources indicate that these are just the initial details but R* will be publishing official patch notes soon. I guess we'll see. Usually you'll see them mentioned here: https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/tags/716

Cool beans. I'll let you folks know tonight if it happens to me. Wish me luck. 😄

Thanks for the status updates. I'll likely try it out for myself tonight again. Most my CEs are within the first few minutes up to an hour and a half. Very random and I actually had one evening where I got no errors after almost two hours so this will be something we'll have to see over time if it's fixed or not.

The update should have only been around 150MB.

I have to figure that a character redo would make sense given it was added to GTAO. ....and of course, if they offer it at a price at a tidy sum of in-game cash or gold bars, it may be another excuse for some folks to buy/spend.

I believe you still keep those items to use with the new character (given GBs can be bought with real money), but if someone doesn't respond here with an answer that makes you feel confident enough to take the chance, I would recommend contacting R* support to confirm: https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507?redirect_lang=en_us&_ga=2.148202807.1680324459.1559059593-1642699919.1559059593