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The big Spring update that's coming will have some game changing mechanics in it.

Oh, gotcha.

If I'm not mistaken, it's been patched. Also, I heard R* had reset some other player's ill-gotten gains who were using other exploits so I would use any of these at your own risk. In other words, your effort may be for naught if you do. .....ymmv. Try YouTube if you're really interested in cheats, exploiting glitches, etc. I don't really think that's something management really wants to encourage or condone here.

Thanks. Yeah, regarding the updates. I still visit this site regularly in between other stuff I'm doing throughout my day (usually when I sit down for a minute, check email, etc.). I'm not going anywhere unless mngmnt has other plans. 😲 ....and about the quote, I was actually talking about the Division 2. That's what Creed and I have been playing lately. I'll be revisiting the game when the Spring update hits and maybe even before in between other games. It's just not my go to title at the moment but will likely always be one I play to some extent just like I do with GTAO.

Unfortunately, no. None that can provide a real time map that links to your console.

I do like the strategy change in this iteration of the series. Cover is absolutely essential and for what it is, I do enjoy it. .....but while tactics are necessary, they're also relatively limited or simplistic IMO. A lot of that has to do with limitations in the mechanics of the game though. For example, if crouching or the ability to go prone were introduced, this would certainly open up new ways in which you could approach engagements, use various bits of the environment for concealment/cover, sneak up on positions, etc. As it is, you are limited to available cover that you are allowed to "snap" to. Personally, that was one aspect of GRW that I loved even with it's flaws. .....especially the lethality. That was the most fun I had playing with friends in a game in a long time. A lot of freedom in the way you could approach objectives, choose roles, etc. .....but, TD1 and TD2 are still fun for me. Just a different kind of fun. ....and yeah, when working with a friend or two, it is satisfying when everything clicks. We usually establish fall back positions when possible and communicate as we push forward, suppress, flank, reloading, etc. The folks I play TD2 with were the same folks I played GRW with so we already have a rapport going and know how to communicate with one another. It's even fun solo as I've already got 43 hrs into it (and 21 hrs in coop). .....much, much more to go.

I've got 43 hours in solo play and 21 hours in coop play. For my solo character, I'm at level 24 and still have about 1/3 of the map to really explore. .....not including side missions and other activities I still dabble in within the other zones I've cleared. I'm taking my time and there's still tons of action. I try not to use fast travel too often and I get involved where I can in random activities (e.g. friendly engagements, faction fights, hostage rescues, wandering enemies, broadcasts, supply drops, etc.).

That's your choice. Good luck.

Like most games IME, seems I heard way more chatter back when RDO released as opposed to now.

After the Spring Update I'll have to re-evaluate what cards I'll be using given the new mechanics that will be in place for the defensive mode.

.....and this is precisely why I said your remarks wouldn't help @NDX47. Let's stop the baiting responses and personal jabs at this point. Stay on topic.

Yeah, definitely a different ball of wax. TD1 and TD2 are RPG looter shooters. In that genre, I think the franchise does it well as I'm not a big fan of Destiny and the like. Hell, I'm not even a huge fan of the Division but I like it better than most in that type of game. I would really rather be playing tactical shooters than looter shooters. Although they stopped short of delivering what could have been a really cool game, I thought Ghost Recon Wildlands was one the best things Ubi had released in a long time. .....until they started dumbing it down instead of building on what made it unique in the console market.

We have an active thread on the topic in General. I will merge this thread with that one.

It's the kind of stuff that looks great on paper but falls flat on execution. Most players out there playing online games either don't have mics or refuse to use them. .....and those that do either abuse it or would rather not deal with those people so they mute or use party chat. I can't tell you how long it's been since I actually heard someone else talk in RDO when playing Free Roam alone. I've checked my settings several times just to be sure.

@The_Liquor is right. This should be no surprise and what we should expect up to at least April 9th (next Tuesday). That is the end date of this schedule they provided to us. Whether that means the big Spring Update comes the next week after that or we should expect more, smaller updates, I don't know. For me, I'm neck deep in another game right now and haven't touched RDO for the last 3 weeks or so. I'm just waiting until the the big one drops. I'm in it for the long haul.

.....this doesn't help.

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I have nothing against the hunting, fishing, pickings herbs or even peaceful exploring in this game. That's not what my post was about. It's obvious that these activities are all part of the overall experience R* wanted to provide it's players and I don't mind it. I was simply saying that I personally don't see how a food share program works in all this or feel that it's even needed given the ease of acquiring ones own food. It also (IMO) doesn't fit into the whole idea of how people are required to work/grind for their items, money, etc. With food, you are required to either aquire it by hunting/cooking, looting/robbing or buy it through vendors. If you're hunting with friends, you can already share parts or whole kills.

I agree..... My own take on this whole food share idea is that it's really a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Gathering food is already ridiculously easy enough for anyone to do as is cooking. As for actual sharing, you can already do that with friends or randoms nearby (if you want to take that chance). I do it all the time when I have a good carass, large pelt, meat, etc. I'll let my friend take it or vice versa when we go hunting together. A good portion of the RDO experience is about the grind and some of the routines folks need to go through. .....and hunting, cooking and/or buying your own food from a vendor to maintain your character is part of that. The same an be said about leveling and earning enough money to create or unlock certain ammo types for yourself.

Whoa there folks. Let's all take it down a notch, eh?

@Marshall1288, Please note that you are allowed 1 recruitment thread. You still have one open from December. Please use that one to continue your enlistment. C'mon now. No need for that. There are several posses on here with their own unique themes and twists on how they play. I'm closing this thread. Please use your existing one to post new information about your group, etc. Below are the forum rules for reference:

Kinda ironic given his post was literally 1/10 the length of your reply.

As Dylbandit mentioned, this site should not be used for self promotion of your YT site, etc. This thread is also months old and I will be closing it down. Sharing your own videos is fine but its all in the intent.

I meant if you like creepy and enjoy HC survival.... In other words, The Forest is a creepy, HC survival game. .....not that you would be creepy for liking it. 😄

Not your fault. Moto Girl bumped it but even then, it's not a problem. Just joking around as it kind of surprised me when I got the notification regarding my old reply.