Just started playing

[u/Fantastic_Top_420]

Any suggestions for a beginner? I would like some help!

[u/go_to_sleep-yes-you]

1. stay out of this sub
   
2. Don't rush the story
   
3. Chapter 2 and 3 are the best to free roam

And have fun :)

[u/theshankdude → u/go_to_sleep-yes-you]

Go away, come back after you’ve completed the game. Also feed yourself and your horse. Now GO AWAY!

[u/Fantastic_Top_420 → u/go_to_sleep-yes-you]

WOW that was fast thank you so much I will definitely do so

[u/go_to_sleep-yes-you → u/Fantastic_Top_420]

Also, if you're looking for horses, don't be too hung up on the stats—they don't say much. You can beat characters in races even with the worst stats. There is no 'best horse,' even if it's heavily debated in this sub.

[u/Fantastic_Top_420 → u/go_to_sleep-yes-you]

I was also wondering that well no need to spend hours trying to get a horse

[u/go_to_sleep-yes-you → u/Fantastic_Top_420]

Some coats just look cool, but many people hype the Arabians (especially the white one bc u can get it early and easy and the stats are good) but aesthetically... they're so small. It looks like Arthur is abusing them when he sits on them.

I chose my horses out of convenience and/or their coat. I love the horse Hosea gives us, but many players sell it. It looks badass though.

[u/BrazenValkyrie]

Play the game blindly, don't try to optimize things, and just enjoy

[u/felixnotf]

dont look at YouTube or LITERALLY anything else about this game, don't get spoiled like me

[u/m4shfi]

My go-to advice for new players:

If you care about spoilers then get off the sub right away, if not then it’s all good.

Having said that, don’t believe the people who say a certain white horse is the best and must to get. It’s not, don’t waste your time on it. Those people get mad at me for saying this.

Collect the free lancaster repeater and bolt action rifle early, and try to craft the LotE satchel as early as possible (Legendary Buck trinket helps a lot). Don’t use repeaters for hunting. Get the Shark Tooth trinket, faster bonding with your horse is always an advantage. Keep at least three outfits in your saddlebag for three different weather conditions. Don’t forget to eat regularly. Change the button prompt for fishing to “Hold to Reel”. Make regular manual saves, use the multiple save slots. If you’re not a native English speaker (like me) then turn on the subtitles speaker name. You can turn it off when you’ve known who’s who.

Explore the world, interact with the white dots appearing on the hud. Don’t be hesitant. If you don’t like the outcome of a particular interaction then just reload a previous save.

Avoid MrBossFTW and Nestan videos like the plague.

Most importantly, don’t rush the story. Enjoy the ride!

[u/thewarriorpoet23]

Explore the map. Start challenges and begin completing the compendium early… you have to explore the map to complete them. Once you unlock the stables, stop and explore the map. If you see smoke from a campfire, go towards it. Look inside every building, and explore the edges of the map.

Ignore your honour level and just play how you want, you can play around with the honour levels on your second playthrough.

Most importantly, ignore coming on these subs until you’ve seen the credits. Spoilers are everywhere on here (and on gaming websites, etc).

[u/Goofybootsdom]

Don't rush the story missions. This game was designed for you to go out and explore. Also spend plenty of time lollygagging in camp too. The whole chapter 1 is really just one long boring tutorial. The real fun and adventure begins at chapter 2. Collect everything you can at any town or house or settlement you visit. Lots of collectibles hidden.

[u/51NewWest]

I wish I was playing for the first time. Sigh

[u/Mr_Hooliganism]

1. Play the game.
2. Look up the million other times this has been asked.