Grand Theft Auto - Yep, I've been drinkin' again...

[James Roancrest]

GTA Online players should play Red Dead Online to see how barren and lifeless (and full of microtransactions) it is before they can complain.

Granted, the only reason I play RDO is that I can set Windows Defender to block specific UDP connections and have my own unofficial solo session.

 

[X Pac Heat]

GTA Online players should play Red Dead Online to see how barren and lifeless (and full of microtransactions) it is before they can complain.

That's the best part of RDOnline though.

Or do you want a pegasus that can shoot homing lightning out of its ass and UFOs?

 

[Miller]

Have they fixed the loading times yet?

 

[The Last Stand]

Have they fixed the loading times yet?

Yes, a fan solved that issue and R* made it into a patch.

 

[X Pac Heat]

Yes, a fan solved that issue and R* made it into a patch.

Allegedly fixed some exploits to do solo public lobbies as well from what people told me. But I haven't played in a year now so I'm not sure how true that is.

 

[James Roancrest]

That's the best part of RDOnline though.

Or do you want a pegasus that can shoot homing lightning out of its ass and UFOs?

By lifeless, I meant interactions with NPCs.

I would like some of the features from the story mode and other QoL improvements (e.g., better interactions with random NPCs; random encounters; more variety in face, hair, facial hair, and clothing options that feel authentic to the period).

Also, I would prefer to have a customizable character with a set voice and personality, but with a flexible morality that is determined by the player (i.e., Shepard from Mass Effect, V from Cyberpunk 2077, or Arthur Morgan from... well, yeah).

Bethesda is the best at making open world RPGs where the player determines their character's personality and backstory (albeit mostly through headcanon and playstyle). I would not trust BGS with deciding the player character's backstory and personality (e.g., see Fallout 4).

Rockstar can write really good protagonists, and I would prefer their writing and personality choices to having a mute character who never comments on the world surrounding them.

Note: Lifeless and barren can also refer to the small player count, though I prefer my "solo sessions."

 

[X Pac Heat]

I would like some of the features from the story mode and other QoL improvements (e.g., better interactions with random NPCs; random encounters; more variety in face, hair, facial hair, and clothing options that feel authentic to the period).

Also, I would prefer to have a customizable character with a set voice and personality, but with a flexible morality that is determined by the player (i.e., Shepard from Mass Effect, V from Cyberpunk 2077, or Arthur Morgan from... well, yeah).

Bethesda is the best at making RPGs where the player determines their character's personality and backstory (albeit mostly through headcanon). I would not trust BGS with covering these areas (e.g., see Fallout 4).

Rockstar can write really good protagonists, and I would prefer their writing and personality choices to having a mute character who never comments on the world surrounding them.

Why not just play single player then? It has all that. Just ignore the story after the prologue and do what you want.

 

[James Roancrest]

Why not just play single player then? It has all that. Just ignore the story after the prologue and do what you want.

Because I like making characters in my video games. Also, multiplayer has some clothes and guns that are not in single player.

Also, isn't it about time Rockstar didn't make a half-assed multiplayer?

 

[X Pac Heat]

Because I like making characters in my video games. Also, multiplayer has some clothes and guns that are not in single player.

Also, isn't it about time Rockstar didn't make a half-assed multiplayer?

You want to make your own character, that has a set personality and set voice, while playing alone in a multiplayer mode?

I don't know. I guess I just don't get it. It sounds like the game you want is there minus making a character that looks like you.

Also while I agree Rockstar should make a better multiplayer, I don't think adding immersive single player content like talking to the NPC's would be the way to do that. After all, the multiplayer part is meant to be about playing and interacting with other people.

 

[James Roancrest]

You want to make your own character, that has a set personality and set voice, while playing alone in a multiplayer mode?

I don't know. I guess I just don't get it. It sounds like the game you want is there minus making a character that looks like you.

Also while I agree Rockstar should make a better multiplayer, I don't think adding immersive single player content like talking to the NPC's would be the way to do that. After all, the multiplayer part is meant to be about playing and interacting with other people.

My problem is that I just see RDO as a gimped RDR2 with friends and other people. I say add the missing RDR2 features/elements to RDO to make it fun.

Rockstar has the money to do it, they have made enough money from GTA Online to fund a small country (probably).

I know what I want isn't realistic, it's just what I would enjoy in a Rockstar multiplayer.

Note: This is also what I wanted Destiny to be before it launched. A large open world with a compelling narrative that could be played solo or with friends. Not realistic, but it sounds neat imo.

 

[albert chan]

 

[The Last Stand]

Because I like making characters in my video games. Also, multiplayer has some clothes and guns that are not in single player.

In Red Dead Online, I created my player as an older, but sturdy White woman with gray hair. May or may not be Joan Crawford.

 

[JamesFargo]

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The psychology test a whole generation failed.

May or may not be Joan Crawford.

If you wanted to see Jane Russell brew moonshine, boy howdy, your oddly-specific wish is about to come true!