Canyon Sunrise

Canyon Sunrise

 

Blackwater Sunrise

Blackwater Sunrise

 

Red Dead Online Progress

Diablo Ridge

I've managed to get up to level 150 on RDO for PS5 and now I've taken the plunge into the PC version. I'm up to level 25 at this point and having a lot of fun. Of course, having a new PC that runs everything at max level on graphics helps a great deal. Some of the scenery in this game is second to none. I'm sure there will be many screenshots to come. And now that I have a machine that can run Warcraft in ultra graphics mode, I may have to reactivate for a month to get some screenshots in there as well.

Brawling in RDO

Trying to melee (fists) on PS5 was a learning experience for me. I was constantly getting my ass kicked by just about anyone. It's amazing the different skill-levels of random NPCs. Some are clearly more skilled at fighting. I'd suggest starting out with late night drunkards leaving saloons and such around Saint Denis. I found the dock workers can be a challenge. The warehouse workers near the industrial area will gang up on you and kick your ass quickly. It can even turn into a regular boxing match. A good way to get someone pissed off is to lasso them off their horse - just be careful not to get shot first.

Here are the default basic functions.

Attack: "O" on PS, "B" on Xbox will throw a punch.

Block: Holding "R2" on PS, RT on Xbox will attempt to block incoming attacks. Timing these can create openings for counter-attacks.

Grab: Pressing the "Triangle" on PS or "Y" on Xbox will attempt to grab or grapple the apponent. While holding them, you can throw or choke them as well.

Dodge: By pressing the "Square" on PS or the "X" on Xbox, while moving the left thumb (LT), you can perform a dodge as well as create openings for more counter-attacks.

There are many combo attacks and using the surrounding objects can help as well (throwing people out windows and up against walls). Keep at it and keep your guard up.

Read Dead Online

So, I've been grinding away in RDO lately and just generally not interested in anything Blizzard has to offer. I played a little Diablo for old time's sake, but it got old fast. I'll be running around Blackwater for the time being.