Red Dead Redemption II

[2020Wellness]

gun rush is not the ideal way to make xp and cash- do large showdowns. Way better rewards, and more kill xp opportunities. My friend makes 1200-1660xp, and $40+ dollars per game because he wins basically every time and gets MVP, but even if you dont win if you get 20 kills or so youll make a ton of xp and you get gold and cash as well.

I'm gonna give this a shot, thanks.

[2020Wellness]

pretty sure i've gone as far as i could with this game (besides catching the fish and crap) this game really just plateaus after the epilogue. wonder when RS will release DLCs. online is still useless to me.

You completed the game. Of course it plateaus.

[jamalfudge]

Still on chapter 3 crew. Spent like two hours hunting the legendary buck yesterday while getting attacked by bounty hunters every 5 minutes.

I'm still on chapter 3 but think I'm near the end of it, just got through the part to escape the O'Driscolls' setup. I wonder how much I've already done in free roam, because I robbed Chez Porter early on and just robbed it again in a mission. I've already robbed the O'Driscoll ranch/hideout twice in free roam.

[rollerball]

Just got the game a few days ago and been doing some pvp with a friend. Wow I suck at this game, I keep on getting headshot left and right lmao. Rank 9 right now, trying to get used to the varmin rifle. Anyone got any advice lol?

[2020Wellness]

Just got the game a few days ago and been doing some pvp with a friend. Wow I suck at this game, I keep on getting headshot left and right lmao. Rank 9 right now, trying to get used to the varmin rifle. Anyone got any advice lol?

I recommend doing the pink missions on the map until you rank up high enough to get some ability cards. By rank 24 you can get Slow & Steady and I think Rank 28 may be a good match for it with The Unblinking Eye.

The reason you can't kill some people is because they have cards activated and it makes them stronger. Some people are basically unstoppable if they know you're coming. Look at their ranks to see what I mean. You'll see ranks in the 100s, which means they've play ALOT.

Also, shoot every animal you see, even if you don't skin it or take it to the butcher. Every kill in the game is XP for ranking up.

[rollerball]

I recommend doing the pink missions on the map until you rank up high enough to get some ability cards. By rank 24 you can get Slow & Steady and I think Rank 28 may be a good match for it with The Unblinking Eye.

The reason you can't kill some people is because they have cards activated and it makes them stronger. Some people are basically unstoppable if they know you're coming. Look at their ranks to see what I mean. You'll see ranks in the 100s, which means they've play ALOT.

Also, shoot every animal you see, even if you don't skin it or take it to the butcher. Every kill in the game is XP for ranking up.

Yeah that explains a lot, especially when I'm clearly getting multiple headshots but they're not not going down. I guess a grind is inevitable.
Thanks for the tips, I'll look into those cards.

[2020Wellness]

Yeah that explains a lot, especially when I'm clearly getting multiple headshots but they're not not going down. I guess a grind is inevitable.
Thanks for the tips, I'll look into those cards.

Online seems to be totally about grinding. IMO, they should make things you hunt and find worth a little more money because you go out on a hunt for 20 minutes and come back to make $20-30.00. Meanwhile, an upgrade to a card is $350 for the first tier and I think $750.00 for the third tier.

If you have a life away from gaming, you're never going to stand a chance against the hardcore gamers. Luckily there are plenty of people like you who are just starting up to join up with.

I also recommend forming an open posse right away each time you play online.

[PrimarisIn]

wow, i came back to chapter 3 after a 2 month break from playing and it keeps getting better. brb shootout at the braithwaite manor trying to find jack. hnnngh.

Spoiler!

[PepperedAngus]

Yeah that explains a lot, especially when I'm clearly getting multiple headshots but they're not not going down. I guess a grind is inevitable.
Thanks for the tips, I'll look into those cards.

If you are using the vermint rifle against higher rank players, the chances are they are using both slow and steady and never without one, and it takes one head shot just to knock off their hat (never without one- protects you from one headshot while wearing hat) and then they activate slow and steady (immune to headshot insta kill) and it takes multiple varmint rifle shots to kill them because headshots no longer outright kill. When tested I have seen anywhere from 7-12 headshots required to kill with the varmint rifle once someone is in slow and steady.

The counter to this is use the lancaster repeater or the bolt action rifle or springfield so you need less shots to kill. A rifle will kill in 2-3 body shots regardless of ability cards used for defense.

The bottom line is a high rank player has 3 passive cards, all ranked up to tier 3 and simply outclasses a low rank player in terms of power due to the ability cards and also probably having hours of practice in pvp. Make sure you look at peoples rank before you start conflicts you wont be able to handle. Dont grief people who are hunting or just logging in and idle, because I know as a high rank player myself, I immediately go dumpster the person who did that for as many kills as it take to get them to leave session or parley to teach them the lesson that you dont simply go shooting everyone you see in free roam.

If you really want to shoot everyone and gain ranks quickly enter large showdown pvp lobby and practice while you rank up. You wont win much until you get higher rank, but the rewards are still worth it and thats the place to hone your skills.

[Vandamwtc]

Is online worth trying? Doing a second play thru atm. Also the pearl grip bug is annoying as hell.

[wasp9166]

Is online worth trying? Doing a second play thru atm. Also the pearl grip bug is annoying as hell.

never played a day , f em

[2020Wellness]

Is online worth trying? Doing a second play thru atm. Also the pearl grip bug is annoying as hell.

I think it's pretty fun. The grind for money is a little slow for my taste, but I'm still putting in time on it when I want something to do.

For instance, upgrading an ability is $500.00 and that can take hours to earn through hunting and missions. You have to do that a couple of times for each ability and you eventually can have up to four abilities activated at once. You can see how that would add up.

I still like the overall experience though.

[2020Wellness]

I'm loving the online experience of this game. I see it get plenty of hate online, but there's always people out there who need something to bitch about. Anyone else grinding away to get that rank up in their spare time?

[ohiostate124]

I'm loving the online experience of this game. I see it get plenty of hate online, but there's always people out there who need something to bitch about. Anyone else grinding away to get that rank up in their spare time?

I dont think that applies here. Enjoying RDO seems to put you in the minority.

[2020Wellness]

I dont think that applies here. Enjoying RDO seems to put you in the minority.

Nah, it's an ADD generation thing I'm seeing. Rockstar brings new things and people complain it's not enough after a few minutes...... It's just a 'more more more' attitude all the time.

[LieutenantGains]

Finally finished epilogue II, fuk brahs what a game. Easily one of the best I’ve ever played. brb really focusing on challenges now.

[AlwaysFocus]

I havent even finished solo.

Whats online like?

[wasp9166]

I havent even finished solo.

Whats online like?

cash grab, don't bother

[2020Wellness]

I havent even finished solo.

Whats online like?

Amazing.

[LieutenantGains]

I havent even finished solo.

Whats online like?

Played it twice and never bothered again.

[TheBannedBrah]

Amazing.

The online is absolute dog ****, cmon bro.

[woodzyspl]

Story mode was art

Online has been biggest disappointment for the year. Back on gta online lol

[2020Wellness]

The online is absolute dog ****, cmon bro.

I have fun playing it every day, not sure what else to say.

Graphics rock, there are things to do, pvp is fun, good community, and more.

So far so good.

[xoyr]

Offline the game was pretty fun and stunning graphics, online not so much. I find there wasn't much to do and it was pretty basic, compared to GTA. Though, I haven't actually played in a good couple of months, so maybe they've added more things.

[2020Wellness]

50% more Cash and Gold this week during race and showdown series.

[Slurgie]

Is this game worth picking up?

[2020Wellness]

Is this game worth picking up?

Not sheriff cereal.

[jamalfudge]

Is this game worth picking up?

Yes

[2RDEYE]

Is this game worth picking up?

probably the best western rpg ever

i have no idea how people think that boring ass game with no soul called god of war can stand toe to toe with rdr2

[Slurgie]

Not sheriff cereal.

Yes

probably the best western rpg ever

i have no idea how people think that boring ass game with no soul called god of war can stand toe to toe with rdr2

I dunno. I remember reading the reviews when it first came out and people were chitting on it left and right saying it's a huge grind/time waster, and that everything, even mundane tasks take a long time to do.

Reviews like those caused me to completely ignore the game when it came out.