Non Game-Breaking saves! Starting from a clean Chapter 2, ending with unique Marston clothing, a Fox Trotter and Gambler/Herbalist complete!
Here is my collection of Chapter 2 Saves, the aim is not to complete as much as possible. The aim is simply to remove the parts of the game I find tedious doing on new playthroughs whilst leaving a vast amount to explore and complete.
I did not die at all during the process of making these saves, for those OCD driven you can confirm this by looking at the the Character Stats in the Trainer Menu, I also played Arthur honorably, spared all lives and have not killed or robbed or been the slightest bit naughty.
Each Version carries over from the previous Version, i.e. Version 5 has all the features of Versions 1-4
Versions:
Version 1 (Intro Completed)
-Legitimately obtained all Gold Medals in Chapter 1
(Collected Letters in Cornwall’s Cabin)
-Fresh into Chapter 2, no strangers, missions or random events completed
-Double Action Revolver from GTA V
-Entire Map Revealed via Rampage Trainer (Surely, Arthur would have bought a map that he didn’t have to draw as he explored)
-Max Length Hair and Beard added with trainer
-Active Camp Item Requests: Hosea – Crime Novel, Dutch – Pipe (Rider Spurs), Mary-Beth – Pen, Pearson – Rabbit (Scout Jacket)
-Master Hunter Challenge 1 completed only (Got sick of Dutch moaning about food whilst I was trying to trigger Item Requests)
Version 2 (Cosmetic and Extras)
-Marston’s exclusive clothing and gear available in wardrobe for Arthur!
-ONLY Weapons added are Throwing Knives, Tomahawk, Fire Bottles and free guns such as Varmint Rifle etc
(NO WEAPONS HAVE BEEN CUSTOMISED)
-All cosmetic upgrades purchased at the Camp (Do not confuse this with upgrades made at the Ledger)
-All Satchel upgrades including the Legend of the East Satchel
-All Trapper Outfits and Clothing purchased (NO Legendary Animals hunted)
-All Trapper Saddles purchased
-All Store bought Outfits and Clothing purchased
-All crafted Trinkets and Talismans owned, I did not include those that are found or the one gifted from Rains Fall
-All Stolen/Found Hats and Masks, with the exception of the Exotic Hat, (incase this causes a mission related bug, which I doubt it would but to be safe)
-All Plumes needed for Exotics quest (Plus one extra incase the mission bugs and you need to discard one to hand in)
-All 144 Cigarette Cards in Inventory (Deadeye XP Received for collection even though they were “purchased”)
-The Legend of the East Gun Belt and Equipment in Wardrobe!
(Outfit is NOT unlocked, see “Notes” section)
Version 3 (The Fox Trotter)
-“Polite Society, Valentine Style” – Gold Medalled Legitimately
-“Americans at Rest” – Gold Medalled Legitimately
-“Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego” – Gold Medalled Legitimately (Needed to unlock the Stable, I did NOT Hunt the Bear after the mission)
-“Arcadia for Amateurs” I,II and III completed (In order to obtain the Fox Trotter in Chapter 2)
-Fox Trotter is main Horse, Special Edition Thoroughbred and Raven Black Shire Horse in Stables
-Max Bonding on all owned Horses
Version 4 (Accomplished Gambler)
-“Who is Not without Sin” – Gold Medalled legitimately
-“The Noblest of Men, and a Woman” started in order to unlock the FFF Table in Valentine (No Mission Progression)
-Gambler Challenges completed legitimately, loadout equipment has not been purchased from the Trapper!
Version 5 (Accomplished Herbalist)
-Herbalist Challenges completed while retaining LOCKDOWN and WANTED STATUS over New Austin and Blackwater
(Did not encounter any Law so NO NPC’s were killed or attacked hence no differences to honor)
-Some places such as “Painted Sky” have been marked on the map due to Herb Locations
-Poison Arrow and Poison Throwing Knife Recipes Collected and Unlocked (Herbalist Challenge)
-Mysterious Hill Home has been inspected (I had to go there for Recipe, no other locations “Inspected”)
-Special Miracle Tonic Recipe Collected and Unlocked (Herbalist Challenge)
-Herbalist Equipment has not been purchased at the Trapper!
BONUS VERSION (REQUESTED)
-All of the features of Versions 1-5
-20/20 Dreamcatchers, Ancient Arrowhead picked up and Cave Painting inspected
-9/10 Rock Carvings
-29/30 Dinosaur Bones
-Remaining Carving and Bone Locations marked on the map in game!
-NEITHER respective Stranger Mission has been started, You MUST start them before being able to inspect the remaining Carvings and Bones!
(This way you can experience all cutscenes related to both Strangers)
-Random events and Encounters remain UNTOUCHED just as in previous Versions
LATE CHAPTER 2 VERSION
-All of the features of Versions 1-5 and the Bonus Version
-Gold Medals for the following missions (Legitimately Obtained);
Good, Honest, Snake Oil
Paying a Social Call
The Spines of America
A Quiet Time
Blessed are the Meek?
We Loved Once and True – III
The First Shall be Last
Pouring Forth Oil – II
A Fisher of Men
Pouring Forth Oil – IV
An American Pastoral Scene
(Money Lending and Other Sins III has NOT been completed, we know what that means!)
-Camp is fully upgraded at the Ledger now too!
-More Camp Item Requests activated ready for you!;
Pearson – Compass
Javier – Oleander
Jack – Comic Book
Jack – Thimble
Bill – Hair Pomade
I know that a late Chapter 2 Save is not entirely desirable however this save file is more for those who want to free roam in Chapter 2 like you usually would in the Epilogue whilst still being able to interact with the gang.
As this version was never intended for download I have customized my weapons to my liking, though nothing fancy.
I have not robbed the Homestead with Javier however I did “Go Hunting” with Charles. Chance Encounters stays at 0/25!
Other than anything listed in all other versions of my save games, the rest is left for you to explore!
Notes:
The Legend of the East outfit is not unlocked, however many components are available in the wardrobe. If you want it unlocked as an outfit and don’t want to complete challenges then I recommend this mod: Auto Challenges
I have not explored any of the map in any versions so you can freely and freshly explore everything
(With the exception of collecting Recipe Pamphlets for Herbalist Challenges in V5)
Although you have the “Off-Hand Holster” that Micah gives you already equipped in Version 2 and onwards, I have play tested this mission and it does not cause any issues whatsoever.
Please note that using “John’s Holster” may result in the infamous knife glitch that floats on the player’s lower back, considering how long this issue has been present in the game, I doubt we will see a fix anytime soon. This is not caused by these saves or any fault on my part, it exists in the vanilla game.
In my experience, sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t.
During the creation of Version 4, I accidentally teleported to the Barber in Blackwater, got spotted and had a bounty of 5 dollars? I teleported out of there before any drama happened, If you worried Arthur was a naughty boy, He wasn’t, wrong place at the wrong time. Hence the “Bounty – 500” stat displayed when using Rampage Trainer.
Last time I checked, the “Ranters and Ravers” in Progress had been progressed, I believe this is due to hearing “GAVIN!” being yelled whilst on 2/3 5 Card tricks for the Gambler challenge. I was not about to reload and do that again. Mickey in Valentine could also have progressed it further as I needed to pass him to enter the FFF Table in Valentine. NOBODY has been spoken to however.
Mods Used to create the Save Files:
YOU DO NOT NEED THESE INSTALLED FOR THE SAVE TO WORK
Rampage Trainer – Hair and Beard Length, Teleporting to avoid Random Encounters, Map Reveal, Throwing Knives/Tomahawk/Fire Bottles
Montensteins Saved Games Versions 1-5
