RedDeadRedemption's Best of 2020 Winners (and 2019, too)!

/r/RedDeadRedemption's Best of 2020 Winners (and 2019, too)!
/r/RedDeadRedemption Weekly Question & Answer Thread - Week 05, 2021
I combined rd1 and rd2 Dutch
We all hate this guy but can we just appreciate how genius Rockstar is by creating such a amazing villain that we all hate ( Picture is not mine)
Nostalgia
I was trying to take a dramatic picture of my horse spooking at a snake, got this instead
It’s...art
When the RDR2 soundtrack kicks in
One of my favorite screenshot I took for John Marston
2 bros hiding in a graveyard five feet apart cause they’re not gay
Elegant Suit - From 1907 to 1911
I hate when this happens
"We lure an angry Dutch in to rescue ya..."
Arguably the bravest Arabian in the game
My personal reaction to hearing about Dutch's plan for the 4278th time
1 shot 2 kills . Sorry for the bad quality
It's over, Vampire. I have the high ground
My Sheriff Woody outfit. He's the rootinest, tootinest, cowboy in the wild, wild west!
Never waste your 50 cents ever again if you find yourself in Saint Denis, there is infinite beer in this spot (where my arrow is)
Roaming the heartlands isn’t for her, she’d rather be climbing in the trees
"I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter"
Somehow just skinned the water
When Rockstar said they intended the game to look like a painting, they weren’t lying.
Found a guy sketching a beatufi girl in Saint Denis ghetto
I found this fun little interaction between Arthur and Lenny
When you know some stuff's about to go down, just from the mission thumbnail
It‘s Meme Monday ladies and gentlemen

/r/RedDeadRedemption's Best of 2020 Winners (and 2019, too)!

Posted: 31 Jan 2021 07:31 PM PST

Thank you to everyone who nominated and/or voted in our Best of Contests! After tallying votes and making some adjustments (like switching categories, where applicable), the winners have been selected! There were so many great posts this year, I wish we could revisit them all.

As we look back at 2020 (and 2019), we also look forward to another great year here at /r/RedDeadRedemption. Happy 2021, everyone!

Outstanding Meme/Humor (2020)

- I'm gonna tell my kids this is Micah Bell by /u/kokopelli687

- You like jellybeans by /u/Anthony-kurt

- What a time to be alive by /u/GhostMic30

Outstanding Gameplay (2020)

- I just unintentionally punched Micah in the face by /u/koenpal

- Arthur is very determined to end the conflict with the law peacefully, at the Braithwaite. Still haven't reached the rope limit lol. by /u/thefunkybassist

- WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THIS BEFORE I'M LAUGHING SO HARD by /u/RealAlexCaruso

Outstanding Informative/PSA (2020)

- Studied the Hill Haven ranchers for a few hours and what I found out was amazing! by /u/MSlingerW

- How many of you RDR fans are real cowboys? I've been a professional horse trainer and bull rider for 19 years and have road, broke and trained about all the breeds the game has to offer! The only one I haven't been on is a Turk. Here are a few pics to prove it! by /u/Hooeson

- If you HATE fishing like me. Read this. This dude is the real MVP!!! by /u/nancyfring12

Outstanding Art/Creative (2020)

- As a lockdown project, I've been working on a set of cigarette cards for the Van der Linde Gang by /u/getawaytricycle

- I just finished an oil painting of what I think is one of the most memorable moments in gaming. Assault on Braithwaite Manor. by /u/Mighty6Tighty6Whitey

- I kidnapped every sheriff and dueled them at scenic spots - here's Sheriff Malloy by /u/weinablepeen

Outstanding Miscellaneous (2020)

- A while back I mentioned I bought the game for my Dad. It's now all he plays. Got him a cameo from Roger. He doesn't realize its actually him until my Mom tells him. He then watches again knowing. I will cherish this video forever. by /u/kleverone

- Using a tilt-shift effect, I've turned New Hanover into a miniature/sims looking world by /u/RDOGuides

- It's a little rough, but I was trying something new. by /u/lukesmart10

Mods' Choice (2020)

- At 75, my mother decided to play through "Red Dead Redemption 2" and I am so pleased to share her essay about the experience with all of you. Please enjoy: "Unsung heroes: Reconceptualizing a video game as a work of art." by Jessica Hoffmann Davis, EdD SPOILER ALERT by /u/benjaminbyrondavis

An absolute must-read. An all-time best /r/RedDeadRedemption post submitted by the one and only Benjamin Byron Davis, the actor behind Dutch van der Linde.

- Cowboah Lasso Shot by /u/Capt_Galahad

A mod-favorite screenshot. One of the coolest I've personally seen. Check out another of his amazing lasso shots while you're at it.

- Red Dead`s beautiful landscape (made out of 152 4k pictures) by /u/-Grognak-

An amazing screenshot showing off one of video games' most beautiful maps in stunning detail. Bravo -Grognak- for piecing all 152 images together!

- The Gangs All Here [OC] by /u/AntoineSaintJust

An adorable depiction of the gang in camp, drawn for a birthday cake but perfect for a wallpaper (or anything, really!)

- When nature gets close to ingame graphics :) by /u/PiXel_it_custom

An incredible custom-built Wheeler, Rawson and Co. wooden PC case. I am truly jealous of that craftsmanship.

- I'd also like to take just a moment to show some appreciation for Noshir Dalal (/u/noshirdalal), the actor behind Charles Smith, who continues to participate in this community (and many others on Reddit), which is just so cool. Thank you for spending some of your time with us!

And now, looking back at 2019, a year late. Entirely my fault and I apologize for the delay.

2019's MUST-READ AMA

In 2019 we hosted Benjamin Byron Davis for an AMA and it was AWESOME! If you missed it, go check it out!

- I am Benjamin Byron Davis the actor who plays Dutch van der Linde in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption series - Happy Labor Day everyone - go ahead and Ask Me Anything… by /u/benjaminbyrondavis

Outstanding Meme/Humor (2019)

- deluxe bath machine 🅱️roke again by /u/MC_Sandman

OP deleted their account, so no award will be given to this post and a third winner will be selected for this category

- [Spoiler] Uncle can't do anything right by /u/hypnoticzombie

- A man attempts to carry his bowl of stew from Valentine to Saint Denis. Will he make it? Or will an unamused God punish him for his hubris? by /u/RJskillz92

Outstanding Gameplay (2019)

- I learned Jedi moves! (just had to have some goddamn faith) by /u/lumbagoisdeadly

Outstanding Informative/PSA (2019)

- Thanks to the new PC players there are a lot of people asking for tips. Here is my spoiler free Strategy Guide for Story Mode. by /u/Dark_Gnosis

All common questions about the game should be directed here. This includes both single-player and online questions. When asking a question, it is often beneficial to share which mode you are referring to in order to get an accurate response. Also consider sharing any relevant information that may help someone answer your question.

All story spoilers must be displayed with the proper format:

>!RDR is a great game!<

gives you:

RDR is a great game

If you're not sure if you should use a spoiler tag or not, err on the side of caution and use one. Also, it's a nice gesture to visibly indicate the general nature of your spoiler before the tag, so people know what you're spoiling.