I actually really enjoyed this detour, but not everyone did.
From a story perspective, I just found it all a little… pointless? The surprise was neat, but aside from that, they don’t really do much with it. The main characters all squabble about the same things, and the characters unique to Guarma don’t really factor into the story once you leave
You are correct. The trinkets require a mix of things from the legendary animals, things you can get as random “drops” from people, things you get from partially completing side-quests, and rare materials you can find hidden in the world.
When you’re selling valuables you’ve accumulated, it’s wise to check the crafting materials and make sure you didn’t pick up something you should hang on to - I believe there’s three items you can get from random pickups.
The respawning items at your tent come from getting specified items for your companions (ie. pomade for Bill, herbs for Ms. Grimshaw, pipe for Dutch, book for Jack, etc.). They leave you a gift at your tent as a reward, and those “gifts” will respawn after a while.
I’m on my second playthrough trying to do everything, and the area around my bed at camp is completely filled with stuff, haha.
All righty, my lackadaisical ass finally made it to chapter four. That was an appropriately apocalyptic chapter end, yes? Funny that they play with your expectations there, seems like it’s going to turn into a play on Red Harvest/Yojimbo/A Fistful of Dollars but no, things go off the rails quite unexpectedly. Still having just a high time working my way through this one.
Also, finding it oddly difficulty to track down a moose for its antlers. I ended up back near where the game started which led me to a legendary creature and from there to a really nice horse. Strange turn of events.
JeffL
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So, after shooting the Legendary White Bison about 3 separate times, only to have him run into the lake and sink to the bottom before I can push him or lasso him, etc. I pondered a bit. I was using the Rolling Rock rifle and Express ammo, hardest hitting weapon I have. So I did a reload and tried something else.
This time I came at him from the lake side, and armed dual Scholfield revolvers using express ammo. Got close then deadeyed and fired as many times as I could, which is a lot. He ran about 3 steps and fell dead just short of the lake. Apparently the multiple hits were more effective than than the one or two I could get with the Rolling Rock rifle with it’s slow reload.
Also, once again: people really get focused on getting graphics as good as possible, but I contend that sound in this game is at least as impressive and worth maximizing. With a good set of headphones it’s just a couple of levels better game. You can hear every little nuance they’ve put into the sounds (plus it’s much easier to locate sounds.)
Oh, no question: the soundscape in this game is amazing. The birdsong and animal calls, the rustling of shrubbery, the noise of the reins and the little metal bits they’re attached to on the bridle (multiplied when driving a team of horses pulling a wagon/carriage). Particularly impressive is everything surrounding the horses one rides (the hoofbeats on varying surfaces, the heavier breathing borne of exertion): they make you feel like you’re dealing with real, weighty beasts.
Yeah, I played about half the game with my bluetooth ear buds sync’d to my TV and it was just amazing. I should maybe invest in a good soundbar on this TV.
JeffL
1800
I found a good set of full headphones made a huge difference. I have to play sometimes without headphones, but then when I put them on (and I have a decent sound system) I hear a lot of little things I don’t hear without them.
Speaking of hearing things: Have any of you ever noticed, just once in a while, while having a Deluxe Bath and chatting up the lady helping with the bath, you hear a “Ka-CHING” sound? Like a cash register? I look and my cash didn’t go down at all. Is this Rockstar’s sly way of saying you got a little “extra deluxe” while her hand was under the water??
Matt_W
1801
I think that indicates when the bath is over and you’ve gotten the full stat benefit.
JeffL
1803
Huh. I only hear it about once out of 20 baths.
So, ELI5 (as they say) what the outfit mechanics are. Can you only have 4 custom outfits saved, period? Also, it appears you can only have three outfits saved to the horse. Is that a hard limit, or can I increase it with a bigger saddlebag?
Finally, what is the trick to creating an “average temps” custom outfit? Is it just adding a vest and neckerchief to a coat?
Oh, and regarding horses, I can’t seem to go higher than bonding level 4 with the Ardennes Warhorse that was a freebie included in the box shipped with the PS4 Pro bundle. Is that gated by story progress?
Which headphones do you have and how do you have them connected to PS4?
There are only 4 bonding levels, so you’ve already maxed it out.
JeffL
1808
I had the Turtle Beach Elite 800s, wireless, and they sounded great, but I kept having some kind of cutting out, so I moved to these:
Wired, got a long cable, love the hardware for managing the sound, volume, etc. - nice heavy solid feel to the amp box. They were recommended by several people, and once I got them I stopped looking at headsets. Made for the PS4 and connects very simply.
This may not help you, but my TV has a bluetooth receiver so I actually connect my headphones to my TV, not the PS4. It’s nice because then it works for when I want to watch like the Netflix app or swap sources over to play on the Switch. I assume most TV’s have a bluetooth receiver?
Thanks for the headphones recommendation, JeffL. Coincidentally I was just about to pick up a second pair of what I currently use on my PC (Sennheiser Game One) for my new PS4 Pro and am persuaded to go with the Astro now, even though it’s a little spendier, because it looks like it might be a better fit. Anyone know? I wonder if the mic is at least on par with the Game One, or ideally better.
I do love my soundbar, but as others mentioned it can be hard to pinpoint where specific noises are coming from, without headphones. Or people, come to think of it. Often someone will call out and I have no idea how far away they are or which direction to go unless I spot the flashing icon on the minimap.
Just took on a hideout (Shady Belle) for the first time. And I totally found it by accident, which increased the immersion. Also didn’t cheese it, or even have to reload any saves. What a rush that was! The area is worth getting acquainted with, as there are a ton of useful resources there. Plus the designated camping spot near the shore is super convenient, if you don’t mind the gator neighbors.
