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haloiscoolisbak posted...

What did we think of the diversity within the gang of RDR2?

Just using this as an example. As a history nerd I just couldn't wrap my head around a 19th century cowboy gang just "not seeing colour" like that and having a bunch of black guys in their gang. It didn't feel realistic.

Now does that overpower the need to give representation to various races because they don't feature enough generally in media? Probably not.

I mean RDR2 goes out of it's way to show that Dutch is not a good example of comtemporary cowboys of the period.

He's obsessed with his own personal concept of "True Freedom" that he himself doesn't even fully comprehend. He accepts anyone in his gang that would be loyal to him. It makes sense that he doesn't judge based on race.

The game has no qualms showing that general society is racist. Look at the way the plot/NPCs treat the Native Americans, Javier, Lenny etc.

About the only historical mistep RDR2 makes is that Javier and Lenny are allowed at the bar next to Arthur. And that's nitpicking.