Red Dead & The Art of Taking Your Sweet Time

[@timmm_]

'24 note: if you're seeing mid-roll ads on this video, they are added by a copyright claim. the music was allowed to be used when i uploaded the video, but got claimed in early '24. i'm very sorry about this. there are ways around it and i'm not making anything off the video anymore, but i've decided to leave it up unaltered for now, because i think the music adds to it. thank you for watching

[@Crumbledink]

When I first played RDR2 I spent at least a month on each chapter (except guarma) and it really made the bond of the gang feel so much more alive. I really pity the people who rushed on through.

[@jitteryjet7525]

I wished it was possible to skip Guarma, I resented wasting time doing it.

[@eg4441]

@@jitteryjet7525i sped through guarma too but i think that made it more fun. i didn't like being stuck with bill, who i didn't care for, and micah, who i hate with an unbelievable passion. it honestly felt right to speed through that section; i can't imagine arthur and the others being willing to linger there. considering how limited the map is i figure it's a chapter designed to be done quickly. i just dislike how long the intro is. i think they should've cut down on the beach wandering just a bit

[@Wolltazar]

@@jitteryjet7525 well, if they didn't do the unnecessary epilogue, Guarma could've been much better. then, I believe, none of us would want to skip it

[@floriart2739]

I took 1 week or 1 week and a half to finish it, i wasn't aware of gigantic th world was, i just bought the game i didnt see no trailers no gameplays.-. In my mind i felt i took my time, i wasn't rushing ، but rn i kinda regret i should'v took moooore

[@bobobobbyboy]

@@Wolltazarunnecessary? Did you forget what happened at the very end?

[@Ekoutsai]

”You’re alright boah”

[@jonathanwerner3664]

This is objectively the best comment.

[@Yourlibrarian]

Heh heh yeeehhhhh boooaaahhh.

[@dja1647]

@@jonathanwerner3664 second account?

[@price7715]

“Okay, ill catch ya later then”

[@Yourlibrarian]

@@price7715 +🤠

[@Thefalseexperience]

As a viewer of big sherpa. He is eternally grateful

[@lukethiazzi_]

Gotta be the best youtuber on this platform. Kudos to you Tim. Amazing performance.

[@timumbra2476]

Thank you

[@alex-q8-q9]

@@timumbra2476dat ain’t what he meant, Tim.😂

[@lukethiazzi_]

@timumbra2476 Yeah, good job to you, man 👏 🦉

[@timumbra2476]

@@lukethiazzi_ thank you my dude 🌚

[@Bradonkey99]

​@@timumbra2476teach us Tim. TEACH US

[@EmilyKimMartin]

I can proudly say that your content is one of, if not THE most special available on this platform. With production values rivaling those of indie films, some great scripts and an obvious passion for what you're doing, the only other content creator I can think of to rival your quality is Nexpo. Thank you so much for yet another great video. This was such a good watch-- and coming across your Kingdom Hearts video was one of the best things ever.

[@imnotimportant6831]

but tim rogers action button tho

[@imnotimportant6831]

Although now that I think about it timmm's cinematography is better than tim's imo... If timmm is even the one setting up these shots.

[@sterbebett]

KZbin needs an "Amazing" button for videos like this. What a channel.

[@VictorAugustus]

It already has: the super thanks

[@euphoricheavymetalpancakes8728]

I legitimately played for a year straight. Just this game pretty much nothing else. I got to the end and i still had sooooo much more to do. I took my time with everything, just taking in the scenery, fishing, hunting... and i still had so much more to do. This game is astonishing. I dont usually go a day without reminding my wife that its the greatest game of all time. Lol

[@lesran]

I took my time on it. 6 months or so. I did take over a year on the Witcher (with about a 2 month break included). To each his own but it just seems such a waste to me to not explore every bit of a world that was so well crafted.

[@EnclaveSgt]

And there's me murdering every npc I find

[@MrScratch69]

Same here. I got a lot of grief for being emotional over this game. I was so heavily invested in all the stories in this game.

[@VanBourner]

The hat but for me was the horse. I had Buell, the horse that old dying veteran gives Arthur for a promise to take care of him and treat him well. Well.

[@eladvolpert4980]

after watching your video about Ace Combat, which was the first video of yours iv'e seen, i knew i stumbled upon a diamond of a channel and instantly subbed and supported on Patreon, so i know this is gonna be goooood Edit: it was!

[@alvaidaslaucis5544]

I have played countless titles, but the part at 43:34, was the first time a video game made me cry. The second half of the game in general made me feel a bit depressed. All the tension between the gang members felt like watching your family tearing apart and that last mission, and that damn song was all I needed to set the tear free.

[@MeaCulpa04]

When Ms tilly starts to tell Arthur I’ll miss you. 🥲

[@bambam2735]

As someone who is just now having their first play through of this game I love seeing how impactful this game has been for so many

[@TomatoToMaToes69]

Nice. Enjoy it. It really is a masterpiece storyline... The RDO online part sadly fell off the wagon real fast which was a shame, but the single player story mode was AMAZING... I wish they brought out DLCs for storymode, maybe a RDR3.

[@danielsancitd6987]

Damn, the cinematography, the storytelling, the edits, its just so good! Definitly a new favorite channel, thank you.

[@DeGreyMedia]

I’m literally blaming the KZbin algorithm for this. The amount of professional and entertaining content your channel shows is beyond exceptional! You really do deserve a Lot of Views bro, thank you!

[@wantlers]

Beautiful on-camera storytelling and top-tier production, as always. I've been considering revisiting RDR2 and this was the kick in the pants I needed. Appreciate your content and PLEASE stick with it! ❤️

[@timmm_]

thank you, that means a lot!(':

[@pip_screams]

I spent around 175 hours on rdr2 when I first played it but I still didn’t play it to its fullest potential. Yes I cried when I should have and I did sob for about two hours before, during, and after the credits but I still wasn’t as connected to the characters as I wish I had been. I’ve finally decided to play the game properly, all of the side missions, gang missions (hunting, robbing, etc.) it may not change how I react to the end but it will change how I look at the world and the characters that were so beautifully built upon. These games are magnificent and I have so much love for the characters and stories. I can not wait to see what beautiful story will be given to us in red dead redemption 3. This game is a masterpiece that anyone can love if they give it the chance.

[@DiabolicalJinx]

I played both games without any spoilers, and oh boi, was it a wild ride. I remember just having dumb fun with the first game, doing stupid stuff just cause I was bored, but when the ending was revealed, I felt bad for all the stupid shit I've done before it, feeling like I should have taken everything more seriously. So once I started playing the 2nd game I knew I wanted to take my time and experience the world fully, without jumping off cliffs every 5 mintues and setting people on fire just for the fun of it. By the time I got to the end of red dead 2 I was crying so much for 3 days, I never knew a game was capable of making me feel that devastated, but I'm so glad it managed to do that

[@alexmueller9837]

5:53 the editing and quality of this video is insane, this channel is going to blow up

[@b_jwright24]

Only 7 minutes in this video and it’s already spectacular. Props to you for making this Edit: The second play through on this game left me speechless. For instance, I was way up north exploring and witnessed a bear and wolf duke it out on a frozen lake. I just sat there motionless watching the game play its role.

[@niv1362]

I saw them fighting, but i got too close and the wolf started aiming for me. So i had to shoot both...

[@menuki95]

yeeep, thats a good boah! @@niv1362

[@wasitworthit1]

I completely agree. I had always taken my time with each play through, but didn’t slow down. Earlier in the year I got into RDR2 online with my brother in law, and was able to dress my character how I always wanted to dress Arthur, learn where specific animals, plants, and herbs are. But I’d say only until maybe a little more over the last two months when I’d be trying to kill the time on bounties I would just hold “A” on my horse or wagon, and go through a one whole day cycle, took my Hud off, would just stroll the entire way to 3-5 towns over, and learn the map, and routes by landmarks. When you’re at a full gallop on horse in Saint Denis you can easily go in and out of the city in 2-3 minutes, but you slow your walk/ gallop down and when in comparison to all the smaller towns, you really get a scale for the size of the city. I had multiple routes memorizes from Saint Denis that would cut through, Rhodes, the heartlands, Roanoke, that would lead to Valentine, Strawberry, black water, Amarillo, taking two in-game day cycles, and when you casually take that stroll coming into Valentine from Cumberland Forest, as oppose from the heartlands you truly get to appreciate the immersion, and sense of realism they were going for. You gotta remember that was a time when people went out, and said “I’ll be back in a week”, have to pitch a tent, hunt, make a fire, sleep in a tent, wake up, eat, pick up, get going for a few more days, worry about your horse giving out, your wagon breaking down, have your stage coach/ Wells Fargo being robbed, potential of being killed and your family never knowing about where you are, etc. So if you can put yourself in the shoes of someone in the situation? Coming around that Bend after making your way through the heartlands, pass the the oil fields, along the tracks, up and around the Cumberland forest, and seeing lights, and multiple buildings, noise, civilization in between the wilderness you get that relief sort of like “Ahh finally here. Let’s go to the store and reup, get a haircut, take a shower, go to the bar, play cards, interact with npc’s, look for collectibles, rent a room, especially if you try to avoid sprinting. This game wants you to take your time because you’re essentially living out the last few months as Arthur which is why the games is always giving the reinforcements with all the animations that go into getting off/on your horse, hitching your horse, taking a drinking, skinning an animal, picking up an item, weight system, horse condition, picking an herb, eating a herb, etc. it constantly slows things down in a mundane way. Where as in assassin’s creed is just a button tap.

[@anthonyduffy6953]

Rdr2 is as masterpiece. Possibly the greatest and most emotional story ive ever experienced in film, book or game.

[@mattgiannecchini15]

Its still my favorite game of all time 5 years later. RDR2 made me feel the freezing winds in The Grizzlies, the humidity in Saint Denis and Lakay, everything. Imo Rockstar will never top RDR2

[@Chapandrapa]

Rdr2 is my favorite game of all time on which i've spent 1200+ hours on and this is probably the best video i've ever watched, the camera movement, the editing, the story telling and more was just amazing. After watching the video i checked how many subs you have and was suprised how its only 33.4k, when i saw the view count i was even more shocked of how its only 12k views. You deserve so much more man.

[@alex-q8-q9]

Dude. Just DUDE. This video is insanely GOOD!! The quality is so good! The real life images and the narration are so fitting and well made. I cannot believe that this channel is such a hidden gem. Millions to come! Seriously.

[@darknessdescends6701]

I know many other comments have already echoed this but I just want to say that you are one of the most singular voices on this platform, man. There's no pretension in your work, no incessant need to chase KZbin trends. You just let your passion speak for itself. One of the best things that has happened to me all year has been discovering your channel. I am truly grateful for your work and look forward to whatever else you decide to make.

[@chuylisten4115]

playing red dead 2 the most of my times was hunting and skinning trophy for gear and doing camp fire in the woods was good

[@articor5132]

Stumbled across this video in my recommended, this channel feels like a gold mine, keep up what you're doing man (and yes I've only watched the first 3 minutes so far, and I'm already blown away)

[@serenahiggins1849]

Today at the end of stream Big Sherpa talked about this video. I came here immediately after, had to stop halfway through to do stuff, and just finished watching it. This is a video with so much love out into it. The production value is incredible. I love the establishing shots and the editing with the RDR2 map overlayed at parts. I really enjoyed the history of the production of the franchise. You presented everything so well, and in a very watchable way. Funnily, on Sherpa’s channel there is a membership emoji that is inspired by the phrase, “Easy to code, bro.” A joke on his channel about how people will call things in games, (especially this game), not impressive or easy to code. It’s truly beautiful to see people appreciating RDR2 in such a genuine way. I’m really glad sherpa was able to get you to revisit this game. It’s truly one of the deepest worlds in all of gaming, of not the most deep and intricate and impressive world. I really really enjoyed this video and I will hopefully see a lot more! You’re truly a very impressive creator!!!

[@LeviAva]

Ha, hey serena

[@BenthewildchildE750]

I am going to play with low honor specifically for the ending. Your video is fantastic.

[@bigsherpa]

Bro is such a vibe 💪🏻

[@JSowder21]

The production quality of this video is incredible. An absolute masterpiece.

[@b-wak]

If you had sounded like Sir David Attenborough, I’d be convinced this video was produced by BBC/Discovery. Great job! PS: Arthur without facial hair always seemed wrong to me for some reason.

[@Sketchy_2]

It's crazy to think Red Dead could've been a capcom IP

[@otterdonnelly9959]

I only play Red Dead Redemption 2 like 1 month out of the year for the past 5 years and I still haven’t 100%’ed it. I just get lost every time I play. How people talk/feel about Morrowind/Oblivion/Skyrim I never felt. I DO feel that way about RDR2 though. Whole heartedly.

[@John-996]

same RDR2 and Kingdom come are those games for me.

[@ArashiKageTaro]

This video needs waaaay more views than this. One of the most insightful essays on the greatest game ever written

[@geminicricket4975]

(49:18) Heh, heh... my last playthrough of Red Dead 2 is still in Valentine. I won't accept that final collection mission from Strauss. Instead, I just wander the world, finding what mischief I can; doing what's fun/interesting; finding all the maps, strangers, legendary animals and anything else I can while keeping Arthur safe from Mr. Downs. Oh, and Michah's still in jail and is gonna stay there. Arthur lives! ;)

[@mickeynotmouse]

Truly a fucking Masterpiece

[@AkiNik]

Each video is a cinematic masterpiece, I NEED a playlist of the songs you use in these videos, especially this and stalker

[@igorbrown3756]

The Playlist from the stalker vid was pure gold. I'll have to rewatch it now

[@cmdworld2]

What the hell your production quality is insane. Maybe the best I've ever stumbled across. I cannot believe you don't have millions of subscribers, you really deserve it. I hope the algorithm is kinder to you soon -- I would love it if more people found your stuff Tangent: the phrasing you used wrt "the world wanting you out" was very impactful to me, and clarified some of the ways in which RDR2 really left a personal imprint. Sometimes it feels like every power in the world wants me and those like me to disappear, wants to wrap me up in a clean little bow and wipe me from history. I'm not gonna roll over and let it happen, but at the very least, I can make sure they miss me, and you know what? I will. Thank you.

[@serenahiggins1849]

Big Sherpa started another playthrough of Red Dead Redemption 2 and I had to come back and watch this incredible video. Especially at this moment where I am frantically scrambling to get things done so I can leave the United States. I’m rushing so much and I literally see nothing to stop and appreciate at the moment. But this. I can play in the background as I do the things I need. And it’s is calming. Thank you Timmm.

[@MelancholyOfNep]

Rewatched this video a few times since it came out, and I honestly think that "the least you can do is make it miss you" line is something I'll carry with me for a good long while. Thanks as always for the amazing videos Timmm, it means a lot to many of us.

[@michaelthomas3152]

I love watching people talk about rdr2. But I think this video is my favorite. It feels like a love letter to the game and was absolutely amazing to watch

[@matthewalden]

Most youtuber that produced this quality of a content have millions of views. This is such an amazing video essay without a doubt would hopefully get more than 32.6k subs you have currently. You are most certainly worthy of it.

[@lexinicole4317]

What an underrated channel and video. The cinematography here is… wow: way higher quality than I’ve come to expect from KZbin

[@dashadypolar814]

boost this guy in the youtube algorithm

[@Shark_Woody]

The fact that I followed a path similar to what this man said about rushing through. Recently downloaded the game again. Went from 80 hours to 260 and counting. Restarted the story. Just got when Arthur goes to the doctor. And to see this video on my timeline. Yea I’m blessed to have found this channel. Good video man

[@Dani-MLG]

The production quality is one of the best i have ever seen. The essay perfectly encapsulates the meaning of the whole red dead series and the message it sends to the players. Amazing work, would definitely want to see more of your content in the future.

[@WahrerKuroKiba]

*Finally* got around to watching this and the Ace Combat video. Man, I love your videos and I really appreciate you putting subtitles. Not just the normal youtube subtitles, but also the engrained ones for everyone in the biking scene. Much love

[@Shark_Woody]

“Because when the world wants you out. The least you can do is make it miss you” damn that shit hit deep

[@mnmfreak502]

Unparalleled in terms of detail. Greatest game ever made.

[@tsunderemerc2963]

Red Dead is one of the few games ive ever played that really makes you want to just stop and smell the roses

[@ladas3509]

Excelent videoediting.. Probably the most cool videogame analysis I've seen. Great job

[@PeterPlayerOne]

Brilliant. Never played it but you elegantly explained why it's really worth experiencing, not that that was what you were going for. Thanks timmm, you're very impressive and enjoyable.

[@briansterling5912]

Honestly wasn’t expecting a fully realized, professional documentary and figured I’d move on quickly when I saw the runtime. Well, I watched every damn minute and loved it. I’m so glad someone so competently described how I felt about this game. Well done sir.

[@Sushine]

Its insane how underrated you are dude. Discovered you from your stalker video and holy shit am I glad i did. You're gonna blow up soon dude, no joke.

[@Silly-Wizard]

Most underrated youtuber you make the most detailed deep dives in this platform goodjob

[@reccemdown]

What a great video. From the first words to the last, i was completely invested. Love that your hat was a reference all along, and i smiled so big when you put it on at the end and said that last line. Bravo! 👏🏼

[@Mooselover1011]

I had a similar experience on my first versus second playthrough. I rushed through the first time, trying to get to New Austin as soon as possible. My second playthrough I took my time and it was a totally different experience.

[@n475ch3]

Absolutely fantastic video. More people need to see this.

[@CoollMackan]

Easily one of the best videos on RDR2

[@NoImNotJonsAltWhatDoYouMean]

WOAH! Now I rarely cry to media but this video is the damn closest to making me cry. This video is the nearest a KZbin video can be considered 'LifeChanging' ESPECIALLY that ending monologue. I have seen thousands of videos but this is easily the most well written on the platform. 10/10 You have gained a new lifelong fan. This deserves WAAAY more views than it currently has. I cannot stress enough of how much I feel this video is a masterpiece.

[@seaque.]

10:48 that spray cut after mentioning San Andreas is brilliant.

[@sj_lute]

This was an amazing production. From the writing to the music to mixing game footage in, to the performance. Stellar! Thank you!

[@renaigh]

I got killed by one of those falling trees.

[@edoardobrusamarello4804]

This man always makes the most poetic and incredible videos

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

Tbe writing is good, your perspective is great, but your video production skills are phenomenal, I'm so impressed with how slick this is, such a well structured abd paced video as well.

[@matthiasbang8776]

just from the intro alone the quality is astounding man keep it up

[@BenqInferno]

Another top class. The editing, the fluff, the production overall. Great job!

[@boredgaming8777]

The production quality of this is phenomenal.

[@jesterdk]

Found your vids through the last one (big PS2 Ace Combat fan), watched a bunch of them right now, and I'm 8 minutes into this one so far. Just had to stop and say that I really love the way you make videos. Just chill and neat. Also wherever you live/film is just gorgeous Positive Vibes!

[@thecowardford]

This is what I've been saying, thank you. RDR2 is meant to be played slow, this is why the movement is the way it is. Once you give into it, it really becomes the most immersive game to ever exist and those details finally start rearing their heads.

[@blouburkette]

Tim, as always I am left weeping and spellbound. A master of your craft. Keeping on going, my man; you got the magic.

[@tomascardenas2375]

Wow que gran calidad en este video realmente encontrar tu canal fue un milagro dentro de un mar de videos mediocres encuentro esta joya increíblemente pulida. really good video keep up the good work.

[@FayeHunter]

Oh, wonderful! I'll have to watch this three times like i did the Ace Combat one! Thank you for the content.

[@bigzed7908]

"May I stand unshaken Amid, amidst the crash of the world."

[@youri8858]

Rdr2 is still my favourite game I play every day❤

[@ianmcdonald3053]

I fired up red dead redemption 2 for the 1st time in a few years, I hadn’t exactly rushed through my 1st play through but by the time i got to playing with John well it just didnt feel right, I’ve started a a new play through, taking my time, exploring every detail just as you speak of. Im about 100 hours in and im still in chapter 2, anytime i finish a mission or side mission i go and spend a day in camp, do chores and sit around listening to the gang talking to eachother, so much dialogue id missed, finer details, like Hosea having a cough and keeping Lenny awake at night. The world is the most immersive I’ve ever experienced in gaming. I grew up on TV shows like the Lone Ranger, champion the wonder horse, bonanza and the Wild West was always somewhere my imagination would wonder off to as a kid. This game takes me back to my imagination, allows me to be a gun slinger, bounty hunter, fisherman, hunter the gambler! This game really is like nothing else I’ve ever played and believe me I’ve been gaming since the days of two sticks and a square ball got hit back and forth across the screen and it was crazy addictive, Rockstar gave me the ability to play out my childhood imagination and that’s priceless as a 50 year old man. I now know i was born in the wrong era! Great break down by the way, had to sub and will take a look at other vids thanks for sharing your experience!

[@rafaelflorentin9566]

This video has been recommended to me by KZbin for some days now, I'm glad that I finally watched it, as a filmmaker, this gave me a lot of inspiration for some projects I'm making, would love to know more about the production behind these videos...

[@MrSplffShdy]

Took me nearly 3 years to finish RDR2 so the title really grabbed me.

[@RhiannonlivesforRamen]

Not what I expected at all from this video, I expected only love for the living world of Red Dead 2 but this is brilliant. Your editing is beautiful and as much as I love hearing about the history of games anyway, you've managed to tell it with alot of heart and that's a hard task to handle when biographing. You should be very proud! I adore RDR2, I feel like I lived in that world for so long and grew so attached to Arthur, It was hard to get on board with John as I hadn't played the first game. I struggled to get into RDR1 having played that first, I definetly have more motivation to try again.

[@jaygeedrums]

This is one of the most well edited and composed videos I’ve seen , hope you get more recognition brotha

[@superspiderdum]

who thought a freaking video about a video game could COMEPLTELY BLOW MY MIND (:

[@Doughboy_540]

hands down one of the very best video essays i have ever seen/heard. this is truly a masterpiece

[@John-996]

Really great video i have seen few videos looking back at how amazing the World of RDR2 is it really set a new bar for living breathing open Worlds along with having one of the most interactive and reactive Worlds out there. Inmy first playthrough i spent 5 mouths playing did alot of exploring and still was blown away on my second playthrough by how much i had missed and even on my 5th playthrough found so many new things. In my second playthrough i came across so many new things but one exsample of playing the game slow was coming across a random with Jaiver who was off to rescuse bill from bounty hunters, during my third playthrough i was gone from camp so long the gang came to look for me. On my 5th a came across and encounter with someone Crying that i had killed Wesley. There also so many great random camp interactions like a group of guys showing up to camp in chapter 2 and uncle calling out dutch it is a game that is meant to be played slowly.

[@tomhall8687]

Every one of your videos is a journey that draws me in and captivates for the entire runtime. Awesome work!

[@itsjawzz]

the quality of the first 5 seconds of this videos alreadys exceeds 99,9% of the YouiTube quality. My sincerest compliments, Tim.

[@timetellersunion3711]

It’s like I’m watching the Garand Thumb of gaming, it’s so good these videos

[@sp00k48]

i wish i could go back and play it all over again and played it right

[@alanoskan9281]

Your videos are the only videos I don't play in the background. You are an amazing creator, and I wish you all the best❤

[@HakoTaco1]

The production quality is through the roof, expressed my thoughts better than I could. You earned a sub.

[@corvoattano9198]

bless you man.. you made me question myself, my life with this and all it was for a game, just a silly cowboy game like the movies I watched when I was a little kid.

[@H2_mb]

Damn! This is underrated! At first I clicked, watched a bit, thinking it was a video made a while time ago with a huge like and view count, but then I checked, and I was surprised. This is one of the best videos I have viewed on this platform. Great story-telling, great script, the cinematography, summary of events, and time span of the video is great. The cinematography is breathtaking as well! You know just the shots to use from the game, at just the perfect times. Hope you gain a HUGE following in the following times, cause you sure as shit deserve it. Great job.

[@Prawdziweschabowe]

The best swedish youtuber, he is a hidden gem

[@MutedGrowl]

Arthur Morgan, is without a doubt, the greatest video game character of all time.

[@tvx208]

I'm leaving another comment on another video because god damn, dude. Your creative style (the editing, the visuals/locations) is so unique, so inspiring. Your perspective on these games and the stories you build alongside them never cease to amaze me either. Keep up the great work man, every video's a banger lol. One of my favorite channels for real

[@GiggaWizzard]

I have a plan Authoor!

[@coffeeCollie343]

Your content is always amazing. The production value is so well done that it feels like a high budget documentary.

[@KidCypherTV]

I literally never felt more broken than when Arthur left. I never cry over fictional characters, but I sure did for Arthur, and John

[@toxiclegend3286]

This is genuinely one of the BEST videos I've EVER seen!!

[@preyo6511]

Amazing work, from script to editing to performance. This channel is gonna blow up.