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Mysterious Writing #4: Head for the Grated Fence Alley. Walk towards the docks from the Mysterious Writing #3 location. There will be a covered alleyway. Go under the stairs and look to the wall on the right side. There will be a chair with writing in red above it. Interact with it to place it in the journal. This one reads, Oh sweetest of napes, May your blood Remain forever On my lips. Six there Will be before the Lust is sa


This is probably the most straightforward challenge that players have to complete as they just have to kill fifteen enemies with a long-barreled shotgun. Players will just need to purchase or find a long-barreled shotgun before riding out shooting up the local bandit c


Though Red Dead Redemption 2 was a pretty straightforward narrative surrounding Arthur Morgan and the Van Der Linde gang , it did offer points of decision. There were several points in the game where things played out differently depending on how the player decided to guide Arthur through it. It's unclear if GTA VI will have one main protagonist or not, but it's safe to assume that Rockstar Games likes to give their players some agency. With GTA 's track record there'll likely be some unsavory situations you put yourself


One of the most challenging aspects of **Red Dead Redemption 2 ** is for players to complete all of the Expert Challenges. Altogether there are eight different categories of Expert Challenges that players can try to complete and improve their in-game skills. One of the most difficult and fun challenges for players to make an attempt at are Weapons Expert Challen


Red Dead Redemption 2 _ was released over a year ago in 2019, and **_Red Dead Online ** still remains as popular as it was when the game launched. Rockstar Games has continued to add new elements, features, and upgrades to RDO's gameplay, but the full future of Red Dead Redemption 2's online mode __ still remains uncl


As cliche as "New Year, New Me" might be, I reprioritized my life. This time was different than any of my attempts prior, though, as every change I was making was in the interest of my son, instead of myself. "How can I be better for him?" "How can I make sure Declan grows up to be the person I truly believe he’s going to be - which is someone who is going to speak for those without a voice and change this Open world game crafting guide for the better?" These were the questions at the forefront of my m


With the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 set to release in 2020, gamers are wondering when Rockstar Games will reveal Grand Theft Auto VI . Their last major release, Red Dead Redemption 2 , was a critical darling, but those clamoring for the modern satire are still wait


The very first challenge tasks players with killing three enemies with a knife. The upside to this challenge is that it will most likely be completed during the story mission "Paying A Social Call" which forces players to stealth kill a bunch of enemies with their knife. If a player somehow manages not to complete this challenge during that mission, then it is relatively easy to sneak up behind enemies and kill them stealthily. It is not recommended to use the knife against armed enem


Players will need to be good with a bow to complete this challenge, as they need to kill nine unaware enemies from behind using their bow. Players who are smart and use headshots can pretty easily complete this challenge in one go. They just need to ensure that the enemies have their backs to them before silently taking them out with a


Nothing feels better than seeing an evil person get what they deserve. Many fans were likely upset when Arthur met his end and they were left with the knowledge that Micah got away with it. Thankfully in the game's epilogue justice was served and players were able to take Micah out with the help of Sadie. In some ways this makes Micah's end feel more earned and true to his character. He didn't die in a glorious manner at the hands of an altruistic figure, he was killed in the snowy mountains alone with no pomp or circumstance. The death he deserved it se


Red Dead Redemption 2 has a narrative that's entertaining, well-written, and executed exceptionally. It also happens to end in a place that feels frustrating and heartbreaking for the player. Arthur was a man of his word who believed in loyalty, as long as it didn't endanger others. By the end, it's clear the narrative wants to spotlight how delusions of grandeur and greed will often overpower loyalty and history between people. Arthur was a beacon of hope, and Micah was a beacon of cold-hard real


The final and possibly most difficult challenge will force players to kill a grizzly bear using only throwing knives, but they must do so without taking any damage. This means that players will have to face off against one of the toughest creatures in the game using one of the weakest weapons. Players will want to have a few dozen throwing knives in their inventory before taking this task on. To complete this, players should try to move around as much as possible to avoid taking dam
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70348/red-dead-redemption-2-how-to-summon-a-vampire/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:38:08 +0000 Bertie Lara https://stayclose.social/blog/70305/red-dead-redemption-2-5-things-wrong-with-sadie-adler’s-story-5-ways-she’s-/ Earning animal pelts and meat is extremely useful for a few of reasons. The first thing that players will be able to do with anything that they gather from dead animals is to turn them in to Pearson back at the camp. This will ensure that the camp has plenty of food to live off


Red Dead Redemption 2 was a game that had a slower pace to it. This was obviously a reflection of the setting, as Western tales are known for being drawn out and taking their time. GTA VI likely won't follow suit as the modern open-world franchise delivers action at a breakneck speed and paces its narrative in a way that feels similar to a Hollywood f


With GTA Online being such a runaway success in terms of popularity and revenue, it seemingly killed the idea of Rockstar Games ever making single-player downloadable content. Their last two major releases didn't receive any story DLC despite their previous entries receiving industry-leading DLC content. GTA IV will have a single-player campaign to some extent, but don't expect it to be as locked-in and intimate as Red Dead Redemption 2 's. Money speaks and Rockstar likely looked for a way to integrate GTA Online into the single-player portion of the g


Red Dead Redemption 2 takes place in a fictional recreation of the Old Wild West in the United States. Players take control of Arther Morgan alongside the Van Der Linde gang. The gang is being actively pursued by the authorities and as the game progresses the group shrinks smaller and smaller with each encounter. The game is a massive Open world game Cheats-world title with tons to explore and discover. Similar to the Grand Theft Auto series, players can find themselves wandering the land to see every inch of the carefully crafted world from Rockstar. The game also features an online mode for players to team up, recruit players, and go on missions together. This is truly the Grand Theft Auto of the wild west. The game takes place along 5 different made-up states, New Austin, West Elizabeth, Amberino, New Hanover, and Lemoyne, each with their own distinct traits and characters to interact with. The game contains spooky easter eggs like the ability to encounter a vampire in the wild. This guide will help players by providing steps for summoning the vampire in Red Dead Redemptio


A neat water cooler moment that took place while the world dove into Red Dead Redemption 2 was whether or not you as a player were taking care of Arthur Morgan's hygiene. Players who got distracted, or just didn't care, could end up with an Arthur who had long hair and the beard of a cave


The difference between Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto is that the former is one that all ties into one another, whereas the latter is more of an anthology series taking place in different cities and times. It'd be hard for Rockstar Games to find a point in their protagonist's lives that was more interesting than the events they went through in the game they starred in. GTA VI might take place in Vice City or another city set in a retro era, but don't expect it to be a prequel to a previous en


There is another factor in earning perfect pelts though. Players will need to ensure that they use the correct weapon and that the kill is clean in order for it to be considered perfect. This means that players should try their best to aim for the lungs or heart when trying to kill anim


When stacking Red Dead Online up against GTA Online , it was doomed from the start. Once you replace a modern world full of cars and technology with horses and bows, the vibe is going to be different. Some fans have argued that they felt Red Dead Online was never a focus of the Rockstar Games team as it seemed to not be handled with the same care and attention as GTA Online had been. GTA Online has made Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar a lot of money, so it will likely be the point of entertainment and focus in GTA


It seems that with every new AAA release Rockstar Games puts out they push the envelop when it comes to world detail, among plenty of other game development facets. Red Dead Redemption 2 managed to crush the level of intricate detail in GTA V , which seemed like an almost impossible task. The world in RDR 2 feels handcrafted in a way that clearly displays how the studio developed a work ethic and culture focused on crunch. The moment Rockstar Games unveils gameplay for GTA VI don't be surprised if it once again ups the a


When players first learn how to hunt animals, they will be taught to use their bow to bring down deer cleanly. The bow is a great weapon as it is silent and makes for very clean kills compared to something like a shotgun. Players who want to bring smaller animals like birds and rabbits a little easier though can actually invest in the varmint rifle. This will enable players to get clean kills with those kinds of creatures as well but is much easier to use than a

If you're planning on navigating the confined and heavily populated areas of whatever urban metropolis GTA VI takes place in on horseback, you better think twice. One reason people love GTA is that you get to drive cars you could never in real-life, whether that be a high-end sports car or a garbage tr
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70305/red-dead-redemption-2-5-things-wrong-with-sadie-adler’s-story-5-ways-she’s-/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:50:21 +0000 Bertie Lara https://stayclose.social/blog/70218/red-dead-redemption-2-10-things-to-do-once-youve-finished-the-story/ Ever since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 , there have been numerous stories documenting the toxic work culture at Rockstar Games. Sources have told journalists like Jason Schreier that the studio embraces crunch in a way where employees felt like they would be doing their co-workers a disservice if they didn't pitch in as well. The studio recently released a statement stating that they're working on making a healthier work environment, and Schreier has even heard from anonymous employees that things have been improving since the allegations originally surfa


This might come as a surprise to players who devoured every second of Red Dead Redemption 2 's narrative, but plenty of people skipped the post-game epilogue. Many consider it to be an essential part of the game's overall story, but the slower pacing of the game and the culmination of Arthur's story had people reach a point of internal conclusion. If you're one of these people, do yourself a favor and play the epilogue. It expounds on the story and helps tie the second game into the first in a meaningful


Red Dead Redemption 2 takes place in a fictional recreation of the Old Wild West in the United States. Players take control of Arther Morgan alongside the Van Der Linde gang. The gang is being actively pursued by the authorities and as the game progresses the group shrinks smaller and smaller with each encounter. The game is a massive Open world game news-world title with tons to explore and discover. Similar to the Grand Theft Auto series, players can find themselves wandering the land to see every inch of the carefully crafted world from Rockstar. The game also features an online mode for players to team up, recruit players, and go on missions together. This is truly the Grand Theft Auto of the wild west. The game takes place along 5 different made-up states, New Austin, West Elizabeth, Amberino, New Hanover, and Lemoyne, each with their own distinct traits and characters to interact with. The game contains spooky easter eggs like the ability to encounter a vampire in the wild. This guide will help players by providing steps for summoning the vampire in Red Dead Redemptio

Now that the player has collected all of the Mysterious Writings, Arther will create a star symbol on the map to reveal the location of the Saint-Denis Cathedral. Head over to this location between 00:00 and 01:00. Head to the southern side of the cathedral and there will be an alleyway. Walkthrough the alleyway and find the vampire above a bleeding corpse. What the player does next is up to them. They can either fight the creature of retreat. If the player stays too long, the vampire will attack. Fortunately, the vampire goes down fairly eas


GTA Online has been a force in terms of revenue for the developer and publisher, but will Arthur Morgan's Western tale influence the next GTA title? Let's now look at five ways Red Dead Redemption 2 will influence GTA VI and five ways it definitely wo


A neat water cooler moment that took place while the world dove into Red Dead Redemption 2 was whether or not you as a player were taking care of Arthur Morgan's hygiene. Players who got distracted, or just didn't care, could end up with an Arthur who had long hair and the beard of a cave


Gamers can assign a flavor to their moonshine while it is being distilled. People will, of course, want to choose the most profitable flavor if the ingredients are available. However, there are no mixed flavors of moonshine. Selecting a different flavor will replace the initial flavor that was chosen. If the new flavor is worthless, players will miss out on a decent amount of cash when they sell the batch. Additionally, the ingredients for the initial flavor will be lost. Once a flavor is selected, it is best to stick with


With Rockstar Games doing a better job at getting their games to PC after launch, the community has built interesting servers where players roleplay in-world as characters. It has been an ongoing trend with the Grand Theft Auto franchise , but the same thing has begun to happen with Red Dead Redemption 2. If you've ever wanted to take your love of outlaws and the Wild West to the next level, join a roleplay server on PC. Alternatively, you could simply roleplay in your single-player world as w


When stacking Red Dead Online up against GTA Online , it was doomed from the start. Once you replace a modern world full of cars and technology with horses and bows, the vibe is going to be different. Some fans have argued that they felt Red Dead Online was never a focus of the Rockstar Games team as it seemed to not be handled with the same care and attention as GTA Online had been. GTA Online has made Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar a lot of money, so it will likely be the point of entertainment and focus in GTA


If you're planning on navigating the confined and heavily populated areas of whatever urban metropolis GTA VI takes place in on horseback, you better think twice. One reason people love GTA is that you get to drive cars you could never in real-life, whether that be a high-end sports car or a garbage tr
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70218/red-dead-redemption-2-10-things-to-do-once-youve-finished-the-story/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:21:49 +0000 Bertie Lara https://stayclose.social/blog/70217/red-dead-redemption-2-10-things-to-do-once-youve-finished-the-story/ Ever since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 , there have been numerous stories documenting the toxic work culture at Rockstar Games. Sources have told journalists like Jason Schreier that the studio embraces crunch in a way where employees felt like they would be doing their co-workers a disservice if they didn't pitch in as well. The studio recently released a statement stating that they're working on making a healthier work environment, and Schreier has even heard from anonymous employees that things have been improving since the allegations originally surfa


This might come as a surprise to players who devoured every second of Red Dead Redemption 2 's narrative, but plenty of people skipped the post-game epilogue. Many consider it to be an essential part of the game's overall story, but the slower pacing of the game and the culmination of Arthur's story had people reach a point of internal conclusion. If you're one of these people, do yourself a favor and play the epilogue. It expounds on the story and helps tie the second game into the first in a meaningful


Red Dead Redemption 2 takes place in a fictional recreation of the Old Wild West in the United States. Players take control of Arther Morgan alongside the Van Der Linde gang. The gang is being actively pursued by the authorities and as the game progresses the group shrinks smaller and smaller with each encounter. The game is a massive Open world game news-world title with tons to explore and discover. Similar to the Grand Theft Auto series, players can find themselves wandering the land to see every inch of the carefully crafted world from Rockstar. The game also features an online mode for players to team up, recruit players, and go on missions together. This is truly the Grand Theft Auto of the wild west. The game takes place along 5 different made-up states, New Austin, West Elizabeth, Amberino, New Hanover, and Lemoyne, each with their own distinct traits and characters to interact with. The game contains spooky easter eggs like the ability to encounter a vampire in the wild. This guide will help players by providing steps for summoning the vampire in Red Dead Redemptio


Now that the player has collected all of the Mysterious Writings, Arther will create a star symbol on the map to reveal the location of the Saint-Denis Cathedral. Head over to this location between 00:00 and 01:00. Head to the southern side of the cathedral and there will be an alleyway. Walkthrough the alleyway and find the vampire above a bleeding corpse. What the player does next is up to them. They can either fight the creature of retreat. If the player stays too long, the vampire will attack. Fortunately, the vampire goes down fairly eas


GTA Online has been a force in terms of revenue for the developer and publisher, but will Arthur Morgan's Western tale influence the next GTA title? Let's now look at five ways Red Dead Redemption 2 will influence GTA VI and five ways it definitely wo


A neat water cooler moment that took place while the world dove into Red Dead Redemption 2 was whether or not you as a player were taking care of Arthur Morgan's hygiene. Players who got distracted, or just didn't care, could end up with an Arthur who had long hair and the beard of a cave


Gamers can assign a flavor to their moonshine while it is being distilled. People will, of course, want to choose the most profitable flavor if the ingredients are available. However, there are no mixed flavors of moonshine. Selecting a different flavor will replace the initial flavor that was chosen. If the new flavor is worthless, players will miss out on a decent amount of cash when they sell the batch. Additionally, the ingredients for the initial flavor will be lost. Once a flavor is selected, it is best to stick with


With Rockstar Games doing a better job at getting their games to PC after launch, the community has built interesting servers where players roleplay in-world as characters. It has been an ongoing trend with the Grand Theft Auto franchise , but the same thing has begun to happen with Red Dead Redemption 2. If you've ever wanted to take your love of outlaws and the Wild West to the next level, join a roleplay server on PC. Alternatively, you could simply roleplay in your single-player world as w


When stacking Red Dead Online up against GTA Online , it was doomed from the start. Once you replace a modern world full of cars and technology with horses and bows, the vibe is going to be different. Some fans have argued that they felt Red Dead Online was never a focus of the Rockstar Games team as it seemed to not be handled with the same care and attention as GTA Online had been. GTA Online has made Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar a lot of money, so it will likely be the point of entertainment and focus in GTA


If you're planning on navigating the confined and heavily populated areas of whatever urban metropolis GTA VI takes place in on horseback, you better think twice. One reason people love GTA is that you get to drive cars you could never in real-life, whether that be a high-end sports car or a garbage tr
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70217/red-dead-redemption-2-10-things-to-do-once-youve-finished-the-story/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:21:42 +0000 Bertie Lara https://stayclose.social/blog/63602/thegamer-dad-navigating-fatherhood-gaming/ The RDO Moonshiner role is very similar to the Trader role. A prerequisite to becoming a Moonshiner is to be a Trader first. Upon reaching Trader Level 5, or completing a sell mission, the player is given the option to start Moonshin


Mysterious Writing #5: This one is located near the Soup Kitchen. Head past the cathedral and into the dodgy saloon in Saint-Denis. Players can find this in the northeastern part of Saint-Denis. Here, a red building will be labeled as the soup kitchen. The writing is on a red wall in white text. Interact with it to register it. It reads I drink from theMaiden and I live Again in the dead The heart of theRing of bl


The death of Cole Phelps comes out of nowhere. After uncovering the suspect of a series of arson cases, Cole and Jack Kelso confront him in a sewer system. They capture and end up killing the suspect, but Cole is unable to escape the sewer before floodwaters pound into

Madam Nazar is a one-stop-shop for all of the Moonshiner herbs. All of the herbs for sale are only one dollar each. Considering how much moonshine sells for, that is not a bad deal. Gamers will want to pick up as many free herbs as they can while traversing the map, but Madam Nazar is always there just in case. It will often be worth the price to avoid having to fast travel, ride to the location of the herb, and search for


Choosing a good location for the shack is important because moonshine can be damaged during transport. Places like the Grizzlies have too many bumps and winds on the roads, and product will be damaged along the route. Tall Trees and The Heartlands have the flattest roads , making deliveries a lot easier. Bayou Nwa is a great location too, although the foggy bayou is not exactly the most aesthetically pleasing location in R


Mysterious Writing #3: Head over to the Antique Alleyway. This is on the west side of Saint-Denis located near a long row of shops to go to. There will be an alleyway right next to the antique shop with a courtyard on the opposite side. A small prong will be sticking out of a building behind the Gunsmith marker on the map. There will be a small stone window nearby some scaffolding. Jump through and the writing will be on the wall, written in red. Interact with it to put it in the journal. This one reads, With one long kiss, I draw the life, From her and await, The Outpost of Advancing


It may be better to wait awhile so the emotional beats can hit you in their truest way possible, but if you're itching to hop back in, don't hesitate. The beauty of playing a second time is that you're not obligated to see it to the end since you've done that alre


Here's the thing ⁠— some people love experiencing the same entertainment over and over while others prefer a one-and-done approach. If you happen to be the former, what's preventing you from starting the game from the beginning and embarking on Arthur's journey once ag


For starters, the player will need to find all of the Mysterious Writings hidden around the Open World Game DLC map. There are 5 Mysterious Writings for the player to find. It does not matter the order of collecting them, it just matters that the player has successfully documented them in their journal. Here are the locations of all 5 Mysterious Writings in Red Dead Redemptio


This death is special because it has a lot of meaning for Final Fantasy's signature character, Cloud. Zack Fair has to defend Cloud against an army of Shinra infantry but ends up getting mortally woun


Ultimately, Desmond had to release Juno, an Isu scientist, to save the world but he died in the process. This death was a bit of a dud because the present-day storyline was convoluted, making it less impactful than it should have b


There are plenty of roles in the game that are better suited for co-op play. While RDO is more fun with a posse, the RDR2 Moonshiner role is a solo gig. Those completing Moonshiner tasks with friends are wasting their t


As serendipity would have it, though, about 40-minutes into the "conversation," the restaurant’s power went out completely, allowing the meeting to end before I threw the lemonade that I was nursing in the face of the loser sitting across the table from me. We left without a hug, a handshake, or any plan to speak again; like it would have even been a possibil


The convoluted time-traveling of Bioshock Infinite reveals that the main antagonist is one and the same as the protagonist. In order to stop Comstock from being born, Elizabeth drowns Booker, effectively eliminating the game from existe


The Van der Linde Gang may have ended in a very abrupt manner, but not everyone was met with the fate of death or prison. Numerous members went on to live a life much different than the crime-related one they used to have. If you were invested in these characters, you're going to want to see what happened to them. Understand though,, that if you want the complete story, you're going to have to make sure and play Red Dead Redemption as it takes place after the events of its seq
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