Thanks so much for checking out the video! The response to the first episode was great, so of course I had to make a second part. I thought I'd be able to fit all of chapter 2 into one video, but apparently not-there's just so much information! What's your favourite mission from chapter 2? Are there any particular missions you're looking forward to hearing the history behind? Let me know!
I’ve probably played that mission close to a dozen times now, and it’s still enjoyable to me. Nothing will beat the first time though… what an odd mission… Good choice!
*Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern* was my favorite. It's the first time you get to see the strengh of the gang. Edit : I'm an idiot who doesn't know how to read.
For me it would be Pouring Forth Oil or Spines of America, the former because it's a good old fashioned train robbery and you do it together as a gang, and the latter because it shows Hosea at his best, making connections with Arthur as his help, Hosea as a character and his relationship with Arthur were some of my favorite parts in the game.
There are two types of RDR players, the ones that followed the story completely and never went to Saint Denis until chapter 4, and those who went there before even doing the first mission of chapter 2.
Is that related to the "breathing" theory that the universe is always either expanding or contracting, and that when it contracts completely it results in a bang?
Fun Fact: 11:26. Noshir Dalal (The man who plays Charles) wasn't in the day the scene in the bar was done. His stand-in was Benjamin Byron Davis (The actor of Dutch). He enjoyed being able to throw that chair. :)
I love how they used real historical facts for the surrounding area too. There's a tree that's mangled from about 10 or so feet off the ground. This was actually caused from pioneers cutting down trees while they were mostly buried under hard packed snow
You’re right, it’s probably some clever wordplay by Rockstar there-referring to a popular phrase about Morpheus while also referencing his morphine addiction. Good catch.
You got it. His pattern of abuse ricochets between alcohol and morphine. This is particularly apparent during random in-camp events during Ch 3. Rev Swanson will be a blathering goofus one day, and joyfully optimistic and composed on another.
I'm replaying RDR2 since yesterday and got to this mission and I thought the exact same thing man! Good to see someone else thinking this as well hahaha
Fun Fact: It states in the Red Dead Redemption 2 Wiki that Arthur actually gave Tommy brain damage. Losing his ability to speak. As to why he just mumbles in (A Quiet Time) when you try to talk to him.
@@twiddlerat9920Did he? Bill is the one who started the bar fight. Tommy just came down stairs and saw a bunch of guys from out of town beating up his friends.
Check out for the real history of the saloon of St-Denis based on "Lalaurie house" (wikipédia). Now I want to know the history of EVERY building of the town.
there is actually some of the same exact buildings irl but i forgot where they are but im also sure he will be making a pretty big part in the next few chapters
I’m have Autism, and 19th century American history is one of my special interests. Your videos on RDR2 and other history based games are incredible, and your channel has swiftly become one of my favorites on TH-cam. :)
Arthur: *blinks* Real Pixels: “blinking was first invented by-“ I’m just joking, this video is fuckin really good and well done, you actually explained A LOT more than you “needed” to, something most youtubers don’t do anymore
“Blinking was actually invented in the 2nd century, when the ancient Romans discovered that they could wink both eyes simultaneously. Ultimately, the timeline matches up, so it makes sense for Arthur to be blinking in 1899.” Thanks so much!
Bruh I was sitting there like "Yo I wonder if that guy made more history lessons on rdr2?" Only to find out that he literally posted this one hour before I checked lmaoo
I am a huge history nerd. Particularly late 19th and early 20th century. I bought this game because i was really interested in the history of the the wild west and just day to day stuff around this era. I learned a lot playing the game, but the way you explain the historical accuracy of RDR2 is just a whole new level. Thank you for posting these types of videos!
3:05 I’ve actually been to that house before, because my mom is very into Thoreau stuff, apparently he got tetnis and grew beans out there. He lived by a lake and it was a cool place.
Realizing that the polish guy lives alone is another kick of sadness, given the fact you need to take his Ring to complete the mission. Few games manage to hit right in the feels using NPCs you interact with on just one occasion.
Rdr2 has been sitting in my room for ages, When I first played the game I hopped straight on online and didn’t enjoy it, I decided to reinstall the game and it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played “I love it”. Im not finished the game yet but in nearing the end I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life once I’ve completed it “it’s that good”
Just do what I did, and play it again for the 13th time haha. Seriously, I'm on my 13th 100% playthrough and I'm still finding new things in the game. It never gets old.
@@antthomas7916 theres different ways to play, a slasher ( kill enemies with knifes) be a bad guy, be a good guy, gunslinger, brawler the games replay ability is endless especially story mode online not so much because you cant rob trains, banks, stuff like that
"In the next scene we see Arthur drink some water. Water is a liquid composed of two parts hydrog...." I tease, but your ability to insightfully delve into any piece of this game and make it thoroughly interesting is remarkable.
“As you see here, Arthur is breathing. Breathing wasn’t invented until a few prehistoric animals came onto land for the first time around 440 million years ago” Great video, btw
“Breathing was actually invented upon the discovery of oxygen in the 1770s. Prior to that, noses and mouths were only used for smelling and tasting, respectively. Ultimately, it makes sense for Arthur to be breathing in 1899, so Rockstar has done well here.”
really impressive how much research went into all this from rockstar. and like always, really impressive work by you man researching all this! the fact that you pay attention to everything even the wooden pallet in the corner is great
Once you’re done with the main story of the game, I’d love to see you delve more into the more subtle parts of the game, like newspapers. For instance, in one attainable newspaper, an article mentions that there were “late spring snowstorms of ‘83”, and another referenced the invention of the electric washing machine (which is sadly inaccurate as they weren’t invented until 1908). I’d love to see you look into these smaller parts of the game to see if they’re to the same accuracy as the main story or not.
@@gplgs4640 it's one year before?? The exact year of the electric washing machine is unknown due to modern day inventions, but I would definitely say that this is accurate.
@@ayazak If you look up “when were electric washing machines invented”, it shows in big bold text that the year was 1908, one year after the year the RDR2 epilogue takes place
@@gplgs4640 Realistically, this would be accurate because if it's one year beforehand, the washing machine must in beta testing before it's fully released to the public. I would say this is indeed accurate.
5:30 - Interesting but when speaking of cattle towns in the Old West the first two names are Abilene where the great Wild Bill Hickock was town Marshal and Dodge City Kansas Where the Earp brothers along with Bat Masterson served as Deputy Marshals. Wyatt Earp left Dodge City where he is known to have killed only one man, though in the midst of the gunfire there isn't any hardcore evidence that it was Wyatt's bullet that killed the outlaw. Wyatt left Dodge in 1879 because he said ...and I quote: "Dodge has lost its snap." meaning that it was becoming tame.
It's amazing how many small things about this game get you to care about the characters. Just being able to bring in food for Pearson to make into a meal, then settling down to listen to Dutch or Lenny tell stories around the fire, or playing a few hands of poker with the gang as Dutch turns on his music in the background. Or, and this is more of a questy-thing, my favorite little escapade of going fishing with Hosea & Dutch. Just Arthur being able to enjoy a day with his adoptive fathers, catching fish, playful ribbing and singing songs. It makes how things turn just rip out every bit of your insides.
Even bigger props to the performance capture actor who played Javier (Gabriel Sloyer) who actually played guitar in performance capture with the reflective markers used to capture his movement on his fingers
Fun fact about gun cleaning specially in the days of black powder and early smokeless powders warm water and soap was an effective way to remove corrosive salts left behind from spent powders or primers which were hydroscopic meaning they soak up moisture thus leading to rusting as he mentions in the video oil is used after to further protect the firearm and to help with friction
The term Morpheus's embrace could also be a play on words to Swanson's morphine addiction. I am under the opinion that its probably both. And he still hasn't kicked the habit either. Great video man!!
That was my immediate thought too. It's where the term originated. Also, if you inspect Swanson's Bible and open it, he's got a syringe for injecting it. He's a morphine junkie, essentially.
@@FaithRox it could be a play on words that depicts both a spiritual reference and his addiction. The restraint in the writing opens both possibilities.
I remember bumping into a group of Chinese railroad workers in the game which I was really impressed by because this was the time when mass Chinese labourers came to the US to build infrastructure and work in mines. What I was also really impressed by was the fact that if you greet them they will reply in Cantonese which was predominantly spoken by the Chinese of the time as they came from the Canton region.
Only 1/10th into the video but I can already tell the amount of research and work that went into making this video! There's only so much a comment can give and do but it's definitly deserved! Thank you for making this and also, you've got yourself a new subscriber!
I came into this expecting little more than a sort of basic confirmation as to whether certain parts of the game were accurate or not; you not only do that, you also drop lore on each topic Amazingly well researched, and very thorough - You point out details that I never would have thought twice about, particularly the bit with the pallet... Got to learn a bit about the history of my job too; I'm a forklift driver lol
15:03 your comment about listening to uncle's singing is especially touching knowing that the man who sang the songs for the game passed away during development
I've wait 2 year to have 30min+ videos about every town, every character, every place of this game. Just look for the real history of the saloon of St-Denis based on Lalaurie House (dark shit) and you will understand how much this game has to tell about the real united states of 1899.
That’s really cool how you mention that because a while ago I was going by that saloon and to the building directly to the left of it a woman fell from the balcony, which makes sense because a woman did fall from that house irl
I love content like this! It really makes u appreciate the game you're playing with all the details and influence of real life situations, and also gaining knowledge of the history the game is trying to portray. It's just amazing how thoughtful Rockstar was with this game. And yet people still find things to complain about. Anyway, I thank you for your help with gaining knowledge of history. Appreciate all the work this must have took! Also your voice is great, I can listen to you talk about Red Dead and it's history all day. And I retain everything you say. Awesome stuff thank you!
Always good to see you back! It’s rare to see videos of this rare quality. Loved the video, but it I’d like to see a video on kingdom come deliverance next!
Great video as always! This is among the best content on Red Dead Redemption 2 out there, and gives such great meaning and appreciation towards the period aspects of what is ultimately a period-piece game. Well done, and looking forward to more!
I was watching the first video yesterday and thinking "this guy could make more of those videos" and today i wake up with a surprise. The quality is just amazing
I've always liked the history of each red dead but never really found much stuff talking about it. Thanks for giving these lessons man so now I can finally learn more stuff about it. Can't wait until chapter 4 and the mafia
I always thought that Swanson’s remark of “Morpheus’s embrace” was a reference to him trying to quit morphine. Seeing as in chapter 1 Arthur jokes on Swanson when he’s giving John some morphine saying, “I see your introducing him to your other hobby.”
this game made me really appreciate folk songs. they were very often rewritten on the fly and it's pretty likely that the gang either made their own versions or learned a slightly different version in their travels. i really like murder ballads in particular, but i can understand their omittance.
Valentine is the best town its really makes me feel im in wild west years and in first mission when they start a fight at the bar i knew i was playing the best game of my life
Man, you just keep delivering, huh. This series is something i look forward to with every new upload. I appreciate your hard work, this is excellent content.
Thanks for these videos. Just finished RDR2 for the first time and have been absolutely blown away by the game. Really enjoying this series, and your other videos. Keep it up please!
Oh now this is cool. Time to go check out part one. I just went down the Great River Road in Wisconsin for a vacation, and I couldn't stop thinking about RDR2 with all the old river towns, farms, and abandoned buildings. It's all so fascinating.
In the Wróbel mission the guy is saying that „Prusakom nie można ufać” which means that you cant trust Prussians (he was talking about Strauss). Pretty accurate in terms of the time the game is set
For that wooden pallet at the train station with Reverend Swanson, my guess is that its used whenever they're unloading cargo from trains. Most of these kinds of pallets were used as platform to load cargo on while its being lifted with a crane. Now I don't entirely remember if that station has a crane, but I'm pretty that's what it was used for.
Interesting facts, thanks for sharing. I like to physically buy my supplies in the General stores instead of using the catalogue, more immersive that way imo.
In small cattle towns right after the Civil War, Whiskey served in saloons was almost always ethanol mixed with sugar and chewing tobacco to give it flavour and then slightly watered down so as not to hit you in the gut like a grenade. There was no Scotch Whiskey or even Bourbon, this came much later in larger towns in the late 19th century.
Funny how Arthur gets offended by being called “pretty boy” when I spent a good 10 minutes picking an outfit to look as cool as possible before that mission
Thanks so much for checking out the video! The response to the first episode was great, so of course I had to make a second part. I thought I'd be able to fit all of chapter 2 into one video, but apparently not-there's just so much information!
What's your favourite mission from chapter 2? Are there any particular missions you're looking forward to hearing the history behind? Let me know!
I’ve probably played that mission close to a dozen times now, and it’s still enjoyable to me. Nothing will beat the first time though… what an odd mission… Good choice!
*Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern* was my favorite. It's the first time you get to see the strengh of the gang.
Edit : I'm an idiot who doesn't know how to read.
@Michael C woops
For me it would be Pouring Forth Oil or Spines of America, the former because it's a good old fashioned train robbery and you do it together as a gang, and the latter because it shows Hosea at his best, making connections with Arthur as his help, Hosea as a character and his relationship with Arthur were some of my favorite parts in the game.
@@HEKVT Those 2 missions are a few of my favorite of chapter 2. Plus they both pay a lot
“PRETTY BOY! You got be kiddin me PRETTY BOY??”
Arthur I literally spent 30 mins in a barber shop before this quest .
I thought you couldn’t go to a barber until after that mission?
@@brodydunn9744 I went to the one in saint denis
@@frostycane5134 u rode all the way to saint denis nvm u prolly used a stage coach
There are two types of RDR players, the ones that followed the story completely and never went to Saint Denis until chapter 4, and those who went there before even doing the first mission of chapter 2.
@@Otakupatriot117 me
Best history class ever.
Agreed
Yeah
I just learned more in 31 minutes then I did in a year
This is better than anything about the wild west.
Yep
When he said "The beginning of the first mission, Arthur kicks Uncle..." and I was honestly expecting a ".... this dates back to 1250 b.c. when...."
This actually dates back 13.8 billion years, when the Big Bang kicked the universe back to life…
@@RealPixels holy cow XD
lmfao i was thinking the same thing
@@RealPixels no
Is that related to the "breathing" theory that the universe is always either expanding or contracting, and that when it contracts completely it results in a bang?
Arthur's offense at being labeled a "pretty boy" is justified, it's his version of being called gay in a Modern Warfare 2 lobby.
The disgusted tone that Arthur uses when he questions the pretty boy comment makes me crack up.
@@ConfusedRevolutionary pretteh BOAH
@@eoghanbannon-wright5689 You kiddin me
False. I heard no racial slurs being thrown by anyone.
@@quuaaarrrk8056 PRETTEH BOAH
Fun Fact: 11:26. Noshir Dalal (The man who plays Charles) wasn't in the day the scene in the bar was done. His stand-in was Benjamin Byron Davis (The actor of Dutch). He enjoyed being able to throw that chair. :)
We love Ben
Cool fact!
I love how they used real historical facts for the surrounding area too. There's a tree that's mangled from about 10 or so feet off the ground. This was actually caused from pioneers cutting down trees while they were mostly buried under hard packed snow
Hell yeah dude
Also the lightening tree
isnt "morpheus' embrace" a reference to his morphine addiction? He got off morphine and got on alcohol instead.
You’re right, it’s probably some clever wordplay by Rockstar there-referring to a popular phrase about Morpheus while also referencing his morphine addiction. Good catch.
You got it.
His pattern of abuse ricochets between alcohol and morphine. This is particularly apparent during random in-camp events during Ch 3. Rev Swanson will be a blathering goofus one day, and joyfully optimistic and composed on another.
Indeed, especially since he still has his syringe hidden inside his bible at the chapter 2 camp.
The drug morphine is named after Morpheus, for it's tendency to cause sleep.
I'm replaying RDR2 since yesterday and got to this mission and I thought the exact same thing man! Good to see someone else thinking this as well hahaha
Fun Fact: It states in the Red Dead Redemption 2 Wiki that Arthur actually gave Tommy brain damage. Losing his ability to speak. As to why he just mumbles in (A Quiet Time) when you try to talk to him.
Well he did repeatedly beat the guy which could lead to that
He deserved it
@@twiddlerat9920Did he? Bill is the one who started the bar fight. Tommy just came down stairs and saw a bunch of guys from out of town beating up his friends.
@@stanharold7641He beat up Micky
@@stanharold7641For one, he calls Javier a racial slur, and two, apparently he beat up Mickey
I love how RDR2 is still receiving this much dedication and interest in its development. It really is the game of its decade!
my pussy is the pussy of the decade, i think
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I hope that you will make w video called “how historically accurate is Saint Denis” since its such a big town I’m sure that such video would be great!
Check out for the real history of the saloon of St-Denis based on "Lalaurie house" (wikipédia). Now I want to know the history of EVERY building of the town.
Saint Denis is basically New Orleans in the late 1800s/early 1900s
there is actually some of the same exact buildings irl but i forgot where they are but im also sure he will be making a pretty big part in the next few chapters
@@notok7840 the buildings are mostly based off of the French quarter in New Orleans
First of all bro your in the wrong game
Just gonna go ahead and call 100k subs for this channel real soon
Fresh sub here, reporting in.
Not even fucking close
same, amazing channel
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It didn't go as good as you predicted @Prozzie, unfotunately
Tremendous video essay my dude. I learned a lot! Thank you for your hard work.
Yo it's bearded fallout man
Shut up
Virgin Mantis vs Chad Elijah
@@This-jy6wn Elijah is overrated
I’m have Autism, and 19th century American history is one of my special interests. Your videos on RDR2 and other history based games are incredible, and your channel has swiftly become one of my favorites on TH-cam. :)
Me too.
Not trying to be rude or mean, just asking
What your autism has to do with any of this?
@@ShadesMF Fishing for likes gotta get Dopamine somehow
@@ShadesMF I think there's a theory that autism causes people to have obsessions
@Evelyn J. ok, thanks
Arthur: *blinks*
Real Pixels: “blinking was first invented by-“
I’m just joking, this video is fuckin really good and well done, you actually explained A LOT more than you “needed” to, something most youtubers don’t do anymore
“Blinking was actually invented in the 2nd century, when the ancient Romans discovered that they could wink both eyes simultaneously. Ultimately, the timeline matches up, so it makes sense for Arthur to be blinking in 1899.”
Thanks so much!
Bruh I was sitting there like "Yo I wonder if that guy made more history lessons on rdr2?" Only to find out that he literally posted this one hour before I checked lmaoo
Don't forget to hit rhat bell
I am a huge history nerd. Particularly late 19th and early 20th century. I bought this game because i was really interested in the history of the the wild west and just day to day stuff around this era. I learned a lot playing the game, but the way you explain the historical accuracy of RDR2 is just a whole new level. Thank you for posting these types of videos!
3:05 I’ve actually been to that house before, because my mom is very into Thoreau stuff, apparently he got tetnis and grew beans out there. He lived by a lake and it was a cool place.
Realizing that the polish guy lives alone is another kick of sadness, given the fact you need to take his Ring to complete the mission. Few games manage to hit right in the feels using NPCs you interact with on just one occasion.
You don't actually have to loot the ring, the cabinet to the left of the ring has a platinum pocket watch and other items with more value combined.
You don’t have to take the ring.
Rdr2 has been sitting in my room for ages, When I first played the game I hopped straight on online and didn’t enjoy it, I decided to reinstall the game and it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played “I love it”. Im not finished the game yet but in nearing the end I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life once I’ve completed it “it’s that good”
Just do what I did, and play it again for the 13th time haha. Seriously, I'm on my 13th 100% playthrough and I'm still finding new things in the game. It never gets old.
@@antthomas7916 theres different ways to play, a slasher ( kill enemies with knifes) be a bad guy, be a good guy, gunslinger, brawler the games replay ability is endless especially story mode online not so much because you cant rob trains, banks, stuff like that
I haven't played a minute of RDR online - heard only bad things.
@@antthomas7916 I gave up after being eaten by the Florida Panther the fifth time... no zoologist trophy for me :(
@@grunchlk lay bait and use scent lotion, stay back and use a scoped rifle.
"In the next scene we see Arthur drink some water. Water is a liquid composed of two parts hydrog...."
I tease, but your ability to insightfully delve into any piece of this game and make it thoroughly interesting is remarkable.
trying to reach the word count
Real Pixels: Drinking dates back as far as 20 million years ago then first homonids developed instincts for consuming water in order to survive.
Does Arthur actually ever drink water in the game tho?
@@bobbobinson2649holy shit wait does he
@@kappnk9821 idefk lol
“As you see here, Arthur is breathing. Breathing wasn’t invented until a few prehistoric animals came onto land for the first time around 440 million years ago”
Great video, btw
“Breathing was actually invented upon the discovery of oxygen in the 1770s. Prior to that, noses and mouths were only used for smelling and tasting, respectively. Ultimately, it makes sense for Arthur to be breathing in 1899, so Rockstar has done well here.”
@@RealPixels lol
@@RealPixels who am I to argue with a historian
"unsurprising really..."
@@RealPixels amaze
Love the idea of Kieran pointing out that, "actually Bill, they're not Gelding tongs" because I am sure Bill will just be defeated by logic!
Bill: "In my hands, they're what i say they are"
kieran destroy bill with facts and logics
@@andrewtatereal3168 debate me, bill Williamson!
Let's say, hypothetically, they are not Gelding tongs
@@skyhawkslcb18 "That's what the cultural Marxist SJWs want you to believe!"
Valentine is my favorite town, it has great access to open fields and thats good for hunting. If you head to emerald’s ranch you can find bison.
"In this scene you see Arthur wear clothes...
Clothing dates back all the way to the paleolithic period almost 100,000 years ago, and-"
This dudes voice is so calming I almost forgot I’m being chased by the Murfrees
How'd it go with the murfrees?
@@amitgabay3721 I think he died.
really impressive how much research went into all this from rockstar. and like always, really impressive work by you man researching all this! the fact that you pay attention to everything even the wooden pallet in the corner is great
It’s a good day when Real Pixels uploads
cringe
you’re like those bots on sssniperwolf videos
@@josephganbat8188 bruh you actually watch her tho
@@ajcalle8227 bruh she’s the most subbed female youtube ofc i watch her
@@josephganbat8188 probably cause she's a woman
I love how you put the fitting Music for every Mission in the background.
Once you’re done with the main story of the game, I’d love to see you delve more into the more subtle parts of the game, like newspapers. For instance, in one attainable newspaper, an article mentions that there were “late spring snowstorms of ‘83”, and another referenced the invention of the electric washing machine (which is sadly inaccurate as they weren’t invented until 1908). I’d love to see you look into these smaller parts of the game to see if they’re to the same accuracy as the main story or not.
@@leonrififi3543
? 1911 is when the RDR1 main story takes place. The RDR2 epilogue is in 1907.
@@gplgs4640 Oh shit you’re right, my bad
@@gplgs4640 it's one year before?? The exact year of the electric washing machine is unknown due to modern day inventions, but I would definitely say that this is accurate.
@@ayazak
If you look up “when were electric washing machines invented”, it shows in big bold text that the year was 1908, one year after the year the RDR2 epilogue takes place
@@gplgs4640 Realistically, this would be accurate because if it's one year beforehand, the washing machine must in beta testing before it's fully released to the public. I would say this is indeed accurate.
22:48
"You d-don't know t-the correct way to do it!"
Bill:WHAT!?"
This channel is the definition of quality before quantity. Well done.
Never stop making these
Jack o diamonds has always been my favorite camp song in the game, interesting to learn it originated from Scotland, would've never guessed
5:30 - Interesting but when speaking of cattle towns in the Old West the first two names are Abilene where the great Wild Bill Hickock was town Marshal and Dodge City Kansas Where the Earp brothers along with Bat Masterson served as Deputy Marshals. Wyatt Earp left Dodge City where he is known to have killed only one man, though in the midst of the gunfire there isn't any hardcore evidence that it was Wyatt's bullet that killed the outlaw. Wyatt left Dodge in 1879 because he said ...and I quote: "Dodge has lost its snap." meaning that it was becoming tame.
It's amazing how many small things about this game get you to care about the characters. Just being able to bring in food for Pearson to make into a meal, then settling down to listen to Dutch or Lenny tell stories around the fire, or playing a few hands of poker with the gang as Dutch turns on his music in the background. Or, and this is more of a questy-thing, my favorite little escapade of going fishing with Hosea & Dutch. Just Arthur being able to enjoy a day with his adoptive fathers, catching fish, playful ribbing and singing songs.
It makes how things turn just rip out every bit of your insides.
Props to Javier for managing to play the guitar wearing gloves
Even bigger props to the performance capture actor who played Javier (Gabriel Sloyer) who actually played guitar in performance capture with the reflective markers used to capture his movement on his fingers
The amount of research that has gone into these videos is extremely impressive, good work man
Can’t wait for the entire game to be reviewed by you. I’m gonna binge it for a whole weekend
Fun fact about gun cleaning specially in the days of black powder and early smokeless powders warm water and soap was an effective way to remove corrosive salts left behind from spent powders or primers which were hydroscopic meaning they soak up moisture thus leading to rusting as he mentions in the video oil is used after to further protect the firearm and to help with friction
Yes! Another video! You can just feel the quality in these. You need more subs!
That’s so kind, thanks so much!
I don't... I can't.... Your photo haunts my dreams
well im 2 years late but after the first video i think this might be my new favourite series of videos on youtube, well done
Love how deep you are researching history for these videos hope u would make videos with other chapter as well
Was just rewatching a video of yours yesterday hoping you would
Post soon, and here you are. Incredible quality, Love it
The term Morpheus's embrace could also be a play on words to Swanson's morphine addiction.
I am under the opinion that its probably both.
And he still hasn't kicked the habit either.
Great video man!!
That was my immediate thought too. It's where the term originated. Also, if you inspect Swanson's Bible and open it, he's got a syringe for injecting it. He's a morphine junkie, essentially.
Was this a riddle? I thought Morpheus' Embrace is a very clear message about being a morphine addict, and not some double entendre.
@@FaithRox it could be a play on words that depicts both a spiritual reference and his addiction.
The restraint in the writing opens both possibilities.
I remember bumping into a group of Chinese railroad workers in the game which I was really impressed by because this was the time when mass Chinese labourers came to the US to build infrastructure and work in mines. What I was also really impressed by was the fact that if you greet them they will reply in Cantonese which was predominantly spoken by the Chinese of the time as they came from the Canton region.
Only 1/10th into the video but I can already tell the amount of research and work that went into making this video! There's only so much a comment can give and do but it's definitly deserved! Thank you for making this and also, you've got yourself a new subscriber!
Thanks so much for the kind words! It means a lot. 😊
I was trying to find a video exactly like this, thank you bruh
I hope this video blows up so that there’ll be more episodes in the future
I came into this expecting little more than a sort of basic confirmation as to whether certain parts of the game were accurate or not; you not only do that, you also drop lore on each topic
Amazingly well researched, and very thorough - You point out details that I never would have thought twice about, particularly the bit with the pallet... Got to learn a bit about the history of my job too; I'm a forklift driver lol
I have been refreshing your channel two or three times a day waiting for this. And it's here!!!
15:03 your comment about listening to uncle's singing is especially touching knowing that the man who sang the songs for the game passed away during development
I've wait 2 year to have 30min+ videos about every town, every character, every place of this game. Just look for the real history of the saloon of St-Denis based on Lalaurie House (dark shit) and you will understand how much this game has to tell about the real united states of 1899.
wait, the serial killer Lalaurie, depicted in American Horror Story?
@@grunchlk Nah just check on Wikipedia. Lalaurie from American horror story is based on the story of the real Lalaurie family from New Orlean.
That’s really cool how you mention that because a while ago I was going by that saloon and to the building directly to the left of it a woman fell from the balcony, which makes sense because a woman did fall from that house irl
saint denis should be a really good section
@@grunchlk yep
Growing up my grandfather used to sing me old songs from back in the day
I love content like this! It really makes u appreciate the game you're playing with all the details and influence of real life situations, and also gaining knowledge of the history the game is trying to portray. It's just amazing how thoughtful Rockstar was with this game. And yet people still find things to complain about. Anyway, I thank you for your help with gaining knowledge of history. Appreciate all the work this must have took! Also your voice is great, I can listen to you talk about Red Dead and it's history all day. And I retain everything you say. Awesome stuff thank you!
I'm on my 4th playthrough and have found a 5th song at the party for Sean. Javier sings a song entirely in Spanish while playing the guitar.
Always good to see you back! It’s rare to see videos of this rare quality.
Loved the video, but it I’d like to see a video on kingdom come deliverance next!
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to get back to that game-still need to finish it! Too busy replaying Red Dead Redemption 2, usually. 😬
@@RealPixels
Looking forward to it🙌🏻
Great video as always! This is among the best content on Red Dead Redemption 2 out there, and gives such great meaning and appreciation towards the period aspects of what is ultimately a period-piece game. Well done, and looking forward to more!
The mountain man comment makes much more sense when you grow out Arthur's beard.
That thing gets *HUGE*
You should make a video called "How Historically accurate are the war stories in Battlefield 1 ?"
Pretty sure there's already a few out there, and if there isn't, well, I'd be surprised
No
A lot of it isn’t
This is so interesting, I can tell how much work you put it and it pays off. These videos are beautifully made and really interesting.
Really appreciate the music syncing with the credits at the end!
Great video
bro your videos are actually class, you deserve way more subs.
The amount of detail put in this is unreal...much appreciated 👏🏾
That image of the bar fight is badass. The bartender is grabbing the man behind the bar’s gun while the other two patrons shoot him.
This is fascinating. You put so much effort into these.
This channel: "then Arthur steps out of the hotel into the mud. Mud... has a surprisingly long history, dating back to Ancient Egypt..."
I was watching the first video yesterday and thinking "this guy could make more of those videos" and today i wake up with a surprise. The quality is just amazing
I've always liked the history of each red dead but never really found much stuff talking about it. Thanks for giving these lessons man so now I can finally learn more stuff about it. Can't wait until chapter 4 and the mafia
I always thought that Swanson’s remark of “Morpheus’s embrace” was a reference to him trying to quit morphine. Seeing as in chapter 1 Arthur jokes on Swanson when he’s giving John some morphine saying, “I see your introducing him to your other hobby.”
Your production and attention to detail is amazing! Great video
this game made me really appreciate folk songs. they were very often rewritten on the fly and it's pretty likely that the gang either made their own versions or learned a slightly different version in their travels. i really like murder ballads in particular, but i can understand their omittance.
I couldn't dream about more fitting content for my mad mind (i'm obsessed with this game).
Swanson is also a Morphine addict, you can find his needle, armband and the rest of it inside his Bible in camp. Hence “Morpheus’ embrace”
It was wild to hear “Berryville” in that song the girls were singing because I live there
I didnt know that it was a real place.
15:00 uncle could also be making his own lyrics :P
U are making my day so much better dude❤️
Valentine is the best town its really makes me feel im in wild west years and in first mission when they start a fight at the bar i knew i was playing the best game of my life
Valentine, the very embodiment of civilization.
-Uncle.
I took the "the arms of Morpheus" to be a play on words. Also meaning morphine. The good reverend isn't just a drunk. He is high on opiates.
Man, you just keep delivering, huh. This series is something i look forward to with every new upload. I appreciate your hard work, this is excellent content.
Been waiting on this for a while. Amazing job brother. Keep it up
Thanks for these videos. Just finished RDR2 for the first time and have been absolutely blown away by the game. Really enjoying this series, and your other videos. Keep it up please!
Please make a complete series of all the chapters I love this so much!
I absolutely adore this series. Im learning a lot since most of my history knoledge is based on European history. thank you for the great videos!
Oh now this is cool. Time to go check out part one.
I just went down the Great River Road in Wisconsin for a vacation, and I couldn't stop thinking about RDR2 with all the old river towns, farms, and abandoned buildings. It's all so fascinating.
I also thought of rdr2 when I went to New Orleans and the Louisiana bayous
Really underrated channel the amount of research and time you put into this is amazing I hope you get more views and more subs best channel on TH-cam
I was just rewatching your video on Sister Calderon and this dropped, you made my day sir !
Amazing video! Can't imagine the work this takes
In the Wróbel mission the guy is saying that „Prusakom nie można ufać” which means that you cant trust Prussians (he was talking about Strauss). Pretty accurate in terms of the time the game is set
Love these videos so much, the amount of research you do is insane, thank you for these videos! Looking forward to the next
So much research must have gone into this video. Well done man
Exactly what Ive been looking for since the game came out. Thank you so much
"Morpheus' embrace" means to be on morphine or heroin or probably laudanum in his case.
I may sound like a broken record. But, once again: great video, you deserve many more subscribers and I am proud to be a supporter on patreon :)
Thanks so much for your continued support! It means a lot to me. 😊
I've heard plenty of broken records and you don't sound like them.
For that wooden pallet at the train station with Reverend Swanson, my guess is that its used whenever they're unloading cargo from trains. Most of these kinds of pallets were used as platform to load cargo on while its being lifted with a crane. Now I don't entirely remember if that station has a crane, but I'm pretty that's what it was used for.
Interesting facts, thanks for sharing.
I like to physically buy my supplies in the General stores instead of using the catalogue, more immersive that way imo.
In small cattle towns right after the Civil War, Whiskey served in saloons was almost always ethanol mixed with sugar and chewing tobacco to give it flavour and then slightly watered down so as not to hit you in the gut like a grenade. There was no Scotch Whiskey or even Bourbon, this came much later in larger towns in the late 19th century.
Funny how Arthur gets offended by being called “pretty boy” when I spent a good 10 minutes picking an outfit to look as cool as possible before that mission
this video really deserves to blow up - good job man