So You Bagged a Beast in Red Dead? How to Be the Camp's Most-Wanted Meat Man (or Woman!)
You're out ridin' the dusty plains of Red Dead Redemption 2, sun beatin' down, varmints scatterin' at your approach. Suddenly, BAM! You take down a buck with a shot that would make John Wayne himself weep with pride. But hold yer horses, partner! Don't just go skinnin' that critter and leavin' its carcass to rot like yesterday's stew. This magnificent beast deserves a more noble end: fuelling the ever-hungry bellies of your fellow Van der Linde gang members.
Butchering for Beginners: Donating Your Kill to Camp
Here's the lowdown on turnin' your impressive huntin' skills into camp cred. It ain't rocket surgery, but there are a few dusty trails to avoid.
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Step One: The All-Important Pearson Approach (Who's Pearson? The camp's resident (and possibly grumpy) cook.) First things first, you gotta mosey on over to Pearson, the fella who keeps the camp fire cracklin' and the stew pot bubblin'. You'll find him usually fussin' around near the butcher's table.
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Step Two: The "Donate" Dance This here's where some greenhorns get confused. You don't just plop that carcass down on Pearson's table like a surprise birthday present. Instead, approach the butcher's table and hold down the "donate" button (consult your handy dandy instruction booklet if your memory ain't what it used to be).
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Step Three: The Grand Carcass Carousel A menu will pop up, filled with all the loot you're carryin'. Now, here's the key part: you gotta find that juicy carcass amongst all the pelts and feathers. Don't worry, it won't be labelled "mystery meat surprise."
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Step Four: The Glorious "Donate" Delivery Once you've selected that perfect buck (or deer, or boar, you get the idea), a simple tap of the "donate" button sends that critter straight to Pearson's capable hands. Voila! You've just become the camp's newest hero (or at least earned yourself a grateful grunt from Pearson).
Bonus Tip: Don't be a pelt hog! While Pearson appreciates a good carcass, consider skinning perfect pelts before donating. You can fetch a pretty penny from trappers with those high-quality hides. Just remember, a skinny camp ain't a happy camp!
The Art of the Donation: A Few Words of Caution (and Merriment)
Now, there are a few things to keep in mind to avoid bein' labeled the camp's resident "mystery meat donator."
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Fresh is Best: Pearson ain't keen on three-day-old roadkill. Bringing in a carcass that's seen better days might earn you a glare that could curdle milk. Hunt fresh, donate fresh, that's the motto!
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Size Matters (Sometimes): While Pearson can handle most critters, don't come waltzin' in with a freakin' grizzly bear you wrestled barehanded (unless you're lookin' for a serious "atta boy" and a possible Darwin Award nomination). Stick to deer, boar, pronghorn, that kinda stuff.
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Legendary Eats? Not Quite: Those fancy legendary animals you hunt down? Pearson ain't got the stomach for 'em. Head to the trapper for those bad boys, they'll fetch a much higher price than a camp stew ingredient.
There you have it, partner! With these simple steps, you'll be donating carcasses like a seasoned pro and keepin' your fellow outlaws well-fed. Remember, a happy camp is a safe camp (well, mostly safe) and a full belly makes for better trigger fingers come shootout time. Now git out there and hunt somethin' delicious! Just maybe lay off the legendary beasts for Pearson's sake, alright?