Red Dead Redemption 2: Discussion & Speculation (Part 2)

[pjw]

19 minutes ago, JuexRoastee said:

Has anyone seen the silver band around the wolf's right foot in the first trailer? First time I ever noticed it. I'm just speculating but could that be a trap/sign that we will be able to have animal traps in this game for hunting? Couldnt figure out how to upload a photo so you’ll just have to rewatch the first trailer to see what im talking about. Tell me what you think.

Just watched through the first trailer and didn't spot a wolf anywhere. Do you have a time-stamp for the bit your mentioned? Thanks.

[MVP]

"Extra Polish"

Edited July 11, 2018 by MostWantedMVP

[dkunit]

26 minutes ago, JuexRoastee said:

Has anyone seen the silver band around the wolf's right foot in the first trailer? First time I ever noticed it. I'm just speculating but could that be a trap/sign that we will be able to have animal traps in this game for hunting? Couldnt figure out how to upload a photo so you’ll just have to rewatch the first trailer to see what im talking about. Tell me what you think.

What time is it at in the trailer?

3 minutes ago, MostWantedMVP said:

 

"Extra Polish"

The Houser brothers are English actually.

Edited July 11, 2018 by dkunit

[JuexRoastee]

5 minutes ago, pjw said:

Just watched through the first trailer and didn't spot a wolf anywhere. Do you have a time-stamp for the bit your mentioned? Thanks.

0:43 maybe its a coyote

[dkunit]

1 minute ago, JuexRoastee said:

0:43 maybe its a coyote

Interesting. Though it is getting eaten, so it might be exposed bone.

[JuexRoastee]

23 minutes ago, dkunit said:

Interesting. Though it is getting eaten, so it might be exposed bone.

Nah man it’s shiny even though I don't know exactly what it is, it cant be bone.

[damienrayemusic]

1 hour ago, dkunit said:

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In A Few Weeks Or So 

 

by Rockstar Games 

 

coming later this fall 

[Zello]

36 minutes ago, dkunit said:

The Houser brothers are English actually.

Lies they're from sharkcardghanistan.

Edited July 11, 2018 by Zello

[ArthurMorgan]

There’s still a lot left for Rockstar to reveal: gameplay, character studies, Red Dead Online, side activities, potential DLC. I’m guessing August and September will be chock full of news once we’ve gotten this new GTA Online nightlife sh*t out of the way. When does that end?

[damienrayemusic]

11 minutes ago, ArthurMorgan said:

There’s still a lot left for Rockstar to reveal: gameplay, character studies, Red Dead Online, side activities, potential DLC. I’m guessing August and September will be chock full of news once we’ve gotten this new GTA Online nightlife sh*t out of the way. When does that end?

Word is that gta online nightlife is the last big push before RDR2. The drip feed will last till october but the two games will co exist. The update doesnt need to end for there to be any information. They know what theyre doing/i bet theyre working really long hours on finishing touches of RDR2. Theyll talk more when things are ready and complete. Unlike most devs. Thats why some of us are "defending" them. Its just common sense. None of us are entitled to CONSTANT communication/ news. I like their old fashioned ways holding surprises for us 

 

Edited July 11, 2018 by damienrayemusic
Be excited for gta online nightclub anyways itll be cool+NEW RDR2 TREASURE HUNT!!

[dkunit]

32 minutes ago, ArthurMorgan said:

There’s still a lot left for Rockstar to reveal: gameplay, character studies, Red Dead Online, side activities, potential DLC. I’m guessing August and September will be chock full of news once we’ve gotten this new GTA Online nightlife sh*t out of the way. When does that end?

Ideal schedule would be: Nightlife Info and release date reveal tomorrow, Release next Tuesday, 2nd Treasure hunt next Thursday. The week after that would be the last chace to show anything before the July 31st digital preorder deadline.

Edited July 11, 2018 by dkunit

[Spitta_Vercetti]

8 hours ago, luke73tnt said:

That better not be all the news we get this month

Rockstar moves at their own time 

1 minute ago, damienrayemusic said:

Word is that gta online nightlife is the last big push before RDR2. The drip feed will last till october but the two games will co exist. The update doesnt need to end for there to be any information. They know what theyre doing/i bet theyre working really long hours on finishing touches of RDR2. Theyll talk more when things are ready and complete. Unlike most devs. Thats why some of us are "defending" them. Its just common sense. None of us are entitled to CONSTANT communication/ news. I like their old fashioned ways holding surprises for us 

 

Facts 

[damienrayemusic]

1 hour ago, MostWantedMVP said:

"Extra Polish"

This calls for CD Projekt Red

[Hugoat]

My desktop needs a new artwork. Come on Rockstar!

[Kally G]

Yo guys, what's good. Have been trying to avoid this site as much as I ca to ease the pain of my impatience. However, I have been checking in here and there. News is around the corner, and I can feel it. 

 

Just wanted to say to those upset with the marketing, keep in mind this company has the best selling IP of all time, and if anyone knows how to market properly, it is Rockstar. They clearly have professionals on board who are making this sh*t happen (or not happen, depending on how you look at it). Must be a technique to keep us all hungry for info. I do agree that it sucks though. I would love to have more info at this point, but I'm still optimistic for news soon! 

 

 

[TheOriginalGunslinger]

2 hours ago, pjw said:

Anyone know what actually happens in the final 2-3 months of game development? Are game essentially done at that point, and it's just a matter of polishing, ironing out bugs, optimising etc? 

*Patiently waits for Zello to drop on by and give us the scoop on what goes down with Dan, Sam and the rest of the gang* 

 

I miss his story along with the memes lol

 

 

Edited July 11, 2018 by TheOriginalGunslinger

[damienrayemusic]

2 hours ago, Not Kmart said:

They are probably just finishing polishing. Editing the gameplay trailer, launch trailer, etc..

Artworks will release sometime in the coming weeks and new screens.

I think you're right on the money with that one. Speaking of that, you got some for me boi? 

[Dick Justice]

The way I see it, the later the Gameplay Trailer comes the less time we have to wait after it. I don't want to see gameplay, get insanely hyped and then still have to wait 100 days. That just makes the wait more excruciating than it already is. Give me the gameplay trailer at 60 days out, the online trailer at 40 and the launch trailer at 20 and we're pretty much set. 

[joshua969]

5 minutes ago, Dick Justice said:

The way I see it, the later the Gameplay Trailer comes the less time we have to wait after it. I don't want to see gameplay, get insanely hyped and then still have to wait 100 days. That just makes the wait more excruciating than it already is. Give me the gameplay trailer at 60 days out, the online trailer at 40 and the launch trailer at 20 and we're pretty much set. 

Not to mention, I’m sure there’ll be more website previews, screenshots, and artwork along the way too.

Edited July 12, 2018 by joshua969

[luke73tnt]

9 minutes ago, Dick Justice said:

The way I see it, the later the Gameplay Trailer comes the less time we have to wait after it. I don't want to see gameplay, get insanely hyped and then still have to wait 100 days. That just makes the wait more excruciating than it already is. Give me the gameplay trailer at 60 days out, the online trailer at 40 and the launch trailer at 20 and we're pretty much set. 

I want the gameplay ASAP 

[vKing]

f*ck i'm so hyped. This game is going to change the gaming industry forever and set the bar even higher then what it already is for AAA developers. It's gotten to the point that i've started to dream about the game. Well, jokes on you guys, i got to play the game for like 3 seconds in my dream while you guys still have to wait for the gameplay trailer. AWW THAT SUCKS GUYS 

 

THE RED DEAD FEVER IS GETTING WORSE GUYS, PLS SEND HELP.

 

[Jason]

2 hours ago, pjw said:

Anyone know what actually happens in the final 2-3 months of game development? Are game essentially done at that point, and it's just a matter of polishing, ironing out bugs, optimising etc? 

Pretty much, but it differs from developer to developer, they were still adding things to V very late going by interviews. Rockstar will likely be deep in the crunch period now, which is a kinda infamous period of game development where devs are doing some pretty gruesome overtime to finish the game. So when you finally get the game in your hands you might want to light a candle for all the social lives the games development killed. 

[Hugoat]

While we are discussing here, people playing RDR2 from beginning to end several times in Rockstar studios...

[Kally G]

6 minutes ago, Hugoat said:

While we are discussing here, people playing RDR2 from beginning to end several times in Rockstar studios...

As much as I'd love to be that guy testing the game over and over, I feel like it might ruin the overall experience for me anyway. Still wish I was playing it right now haha

[arno_cat]

At least we have t-shirts incoming

 

Edited July 12, 2018 by arno_cat

[Cutter De Blanc]

I have so many questions about this GAME!!!

Like what sizes will the promotional T-Shirts be available in!?

WHAT COLOR WILL THE PROMOTIONAL T-SHIRTS BE AVAILABLE IN

WILL THEY JUST SAY RED DEAD ON THEM?

ARE THEY MADE FROM 100% COTTON

THESE ARE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS BEFORE I BUY THE GAME

[Jason]

Game testing is less playing the game in full from start to finish and more playing the same section over and over and reporting on it in detail like some sort of Hell.

[dkunit]

4 minutes ago, Jason said:

Game testing is less playing the game in full from start to finish and more playing the same section over and over and reporting on it in detail like some sort of Hell.

Yeah, I've heard from a friend in the business that play-testing is one of the most excruciating parts of game development.

Edited July 12, 2018 by dkunit

[saintsrow]

10 hours ago, Emmi said:

The word you are looking for is 'Collectors Box'

$99

"Does not include game"

Not available until 10/28/2018.

https://www.gamestop.com/collectibles/toys/red-dead-redemption-2-collectors-box-only-at-gamestop/164128

 

Not the kind of little pre-release marketing collectible I had in mind. 

 

OTOH, what's the price of T-shirts these days? Probably half the price of the game, screenprinted on a shirt that costs 50 cents in bulk, imported from some third world sweatshop.  Somebody somewhere is making some real paper.  

 

 

 

 

9 minutes ago, dkunit said:

Yeah, I've heard from a friend in the business that play-testing is one of the most excruciating parts of game development.

That's why they leave it for Online.

 

 

14 minutes ago, Jason said:

Game testing is less playing the game in full from start to finish and more playing the same section over and over and reporting on it in detail like some sort of Hell.

Otherwise known as grinding Contact Missions in GTA Online.

 

Edited July 12, 2018 by saintsrow

[saintsrow]

13 hours ago, joshua969 said:

@saintsrow  I remember those viewers...gave me an idea.  How about putting out miniature versions of the Viewfinders from the 70's and 80's with screenshots of the scenery or wildlife from RDR2 ?

 

Yes, exactly, this would be a unique marketing gimmick for RDR2.  And if Rockstar simply made actual stereoviews, people could view them on their phones, with Google Cardboard. 

 

Way back on page 802 of this thread, in the ancient days of February 2018, I made some examples of stereo pictures.  I hope we can take these kinds of photos in game.

 

Stereoviews would uniquely combine the themes of 3D virtual worlds with the old west of the 1880s, when this technology was hot.  

 

Edited July 12, 2018 by saintsrow