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Thinking about when Dutch said, "Arthur needs to rest" when I played the mission "A Rage Unleashed" (for the first time) about a week ago.

This post contains spoilers btw!

I know that people have interpreted this differently, some saying that Dutch is trying to belittle Arthur because of his condition and stuff but to me, I don't think that was Dutch's intention (at least his main intention anyway)

First off, let's cover something really quick. Is Dutch even aware that Arthur is sick? Ever since they got back from Guarma, Dutch has been neglecting his relationship with Arthur even more, and this is especially prevalent in chapter 6 since he barely even goes out of his way to talk to him unless he needs him for something. Even then, Dutch hasn't been discussing his plans with Arthur anymore, and the only person being told anything is Micah, as we saw at the end of the mission, "Just a Social Call." (Not to mention their actions at camp too)

(Also, yes, I am aware that he has been using Arthur as "the work horse" for several chapters now, but their camaraderie has significantly diminished, which has altered their relationship. Remember Chapter 3? They went fishing with Hosea simply to bond with each other, and Dutch initiated it as well.)

I think that Dutch definitely recognizes that Arthur is sick, he just isn't aware of the severity of it and the same goes with Micah. I included Micah here as well because, as we know, he started calling Arthur "black lung" which btw, is a lung disease that coal workers dealt with because of their working conditions. Although black lung (CWP) is serious, due to Micah's character, I'm sure that he says it because he is trying to tease/be mean towards Arthur like he always does and isn't actually aware of his actual condition.

On another note, Dutch is definitely aware that Arthur hasn't been the most agreeable with his proposals. In the mission "Just a Social Call" Dutch essentially lies to Arthur because he told him that he was simply going to talk about things with Cornwall and after he shoots and kills him Arthur then realizes that Dutch was actually trying to get revenge which, if he knew that in the first place, he wouldn't have agreed to meet up with them so easily. (Even though Dutch denies it, it's clearly obvious that he did intend to get revenge as shown with his past actions towards Angelo Bronte and Mrs. Braithwathe)

I think that Dutch told Arthur to "get some rest" simply because he didn't want him to get involved with Eagle Flies and the finer details of his plan since Arthur was completely against encouraging the war. Arthur has already shown that he is willing to go against his orders when he went to save John, and I think Dutch could possibly fear this because it could ruin his "big, wonderful plan" or whatever. Arthur is the only person standing in the way of that as of now. (Aside from John, he hasn't really done as much compared to Arthur other than disagreeing with Dutch. Their relationship could be a whole other post, though. Also, fear might not be the best term to describe how Dutch feels, but it is possible that he does feel like that)

As we know, Dutch has an ego and cares about how other people in the gang view him. It's clear that he wants everyone to believe in his plan. In fact, I think he's even struggling to believe in himself because of how ludicrous he's been. Deep down, he knows he's wrong but refuses to admit it to himself. Because of this, unfortunately, it almost feels as though Dutch has kind of given up on Arthur and is just trying to keep him at bay from losing any more faith and acting out against him again. He knows that he wouldn't agree with his newer plans because the "old Dutch" wasn't like that. (Again, people have definitely talked about his past issues, which, if you'd like me to discuss, let me know!)

Is Dutch even self-aware of his actions? Although I think he is, feel free to debate about that in the comments.

I'm still pretty early in chapter 6, so my thoughts may definitely change in the future, but thanks for reading my ramble! If you want to add anything or would like to correct anything, feel free to let me know. :D

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On the topic of being restored to health, I wish you could just take a provision and just feel better like imagine how unserious life would be if we got sh0t and thought, "oh no big deal" and ate a couple of cans of fruit (I honestly need to start cooking more)

I have no idea what I'm talking about tbh also this post is about rdr2

i should wake up and automatically be restored to full health, that's how sleeping should work, what is this horseshit

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Snow & Colter/Chapter 1 RDR2

I wonder what it's like for people to play video games that feature snowy areas if they have never/rarely experienced snow before in their lives.

I know that many people may not care at all, but with games like RDR2 that are so immersive, I wonder if the experience ever felt special to them in some way. Kind of like how a lot of people feel drawn to the sunsets/sunrises in RDR2 since they are really well depicted and many people don't experience them often in real life. (In my experience, most of the sunsets/sunrises I've seen were in photos rather than irl)

On the topic of snow, I know Colter is known for being practically the most hated chapter because many people think it's slow, boring, and limits what you're capable of doing which I somewhat agree with but, and maybe this is just me, I think that Colter kind of adds to the transition of beginning chapter 2.

Since Colter takes place in the snowy mountains and it's supposed to make the player better understand how the Van Der Linde gang is doing because they are going through a difficult time in their lives which is figuratively reflected through the harsh weather. Once you start chapter 2, there's this sense of excitement to explore the vast world you've been waiting for and that's why I still find some value in chapter 1.

Then again, I am in my first playthrough, so I might feel the same way that others do once I start my second or third playthrough.

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No because I bought some alcohol markers a while back and I lowkey kinda regretted the purchase for a while because they would suck so much when I drew with them. They wouldn't blend like at all because they dried way too quickly and then it would end up looking bad because the single color on its own would keep on layering on itself. The markers are off brand, so I wasn't sure if that's the problem.

I've been using sketch book paper (dry media) and I decided to use my cheaper sketch book (the paper weighs less) and for some reason it works so much better with the markers??? Like it's still sketch paper but it actually blends properly and I'm honestly shocked rn because I have no clue why.

Anyway, just a reminder that paper matters so so much when doing art and that it can actually make such a huge difference!

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Where do people find sunrises/sunsets in rdr2 is there a master list of locations or something online because in the 100+ hours that I've been playing I haven't managed to get a single decent photo of one

I heard that there's specific locations that are the best for taking photos (I obviously can't validate that though 😭) so if I ever find out what they are, I'll try and make a post about it so more people can have pretty sunset/sunrise photos.

If any of you know good locations, I'd appreciate it!

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Responding to an ask I got on my old blog...

Screenshot of it here ⬇️

If we're talking vegetarian soups that's a pretty valid answer because you can dip a good grilled cheese sandwich in tomato soup and get the delicious cheese and tomato combo not to mention all the yummy herbs that kick it up a notch but...

It's a shame that you fail to recognize the belovedness that is miso soup. 😔

I absolutely love the texture of the tofu and seaweed in the soup and some people even put mushrooms which would definitely be suitable! Also call me silly and childish but I like stirring the miso soup and watching the particles get mixed around lmao. I also just really like green onions and they're a lovely garnish too.

Hey, and what about Tom Kha? (I know that traditionally it isn't always vegetarian but there's definitely vegetarian options)

I'll admit, it isn't my favorite soup, but I don't regret the experience at all. The flavor was so unique and complex that it was indulgent! Plus, I love how the coconut milk makes it creamy to balance out some of the strong flavors.

Also, there's some lentil soups that can be pretty good too!

All in all, tomato soup is delicious, but I wouldn't say it's the only good soup out there. Soup is prevalent in so many cultures that there's practically a soup out there for everyone. So respectfully, I kindly disagree with your point. ☺️

Have a lovely day! I do hope that you further delve into your soup endeavors once more in the future so that you'll find more soups that are palatable for your taste. ♥️

(none of these are my photos btw)

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