Red Dead Redemption sequel?

Due to the success of Red Dead Redemption, only a retard would assume that Rockstar isn’t going to make a sequel. While RDR was one of the most acclaimed games of all time and showed how to make a great western game, there is always room for improvement. Now i ask, will the developers @ Rockstar listen to some ideas from a few loyal followers? Here’s hoping, and here’s some ideas.

Gun Customization: Back in the old west, you lived and you died by the gun. That means these people came up with more than a few versions of firearms. Why not be able to upgrade calibers of weapons? and what about special weapons like a Derringer or the gun from Quigley Down Under? In fact, i’m sure they can come up w/ some creative new weapons as well.

Companions/Sidekicks: The Lone Ranger had Tonto, so why can’t you get a sidekick as well that you can call upon? The trails are long and lonely, and hardly anybody ever rode alone at all times. It only makes sense to have some backup.

Ranching: The ranching missions were pretty easy and sort of enjoyable, why not have the choice of helping run a ranch? The ranch would also serve as a way to make some extra cash.

Swimming: I remember how pissed i was when i figured out you couldn’t swim in Vice City. And it was the same thing w/ RDR. Its not asking a lot for a guy to know how to swim.

Player Customization: This will be a big one, but its worked for Saint’s Row and Mass Effect, why not have the next story center around a young up-and-coming gunslinger. After all, John Marston wasn’t in Red Dead Revolver, so its not that big of a deal. Lets create our own character and make our own story in the wild west.

Indians: Am i the only one who noticed that there were hardly any indians in RDR? How about getting Crazy Horse a little screen time next go around ok? maybe even have a little cowboys and indians minigame/multiplayer action.

Trading: bartering and trading was a huge part of the economy in the old west, so it made no sense that RDR didn’t have it as an option. It would be cool to trade with other citizens, as well as indians. “Hey chief, here’s some firewater, now you mind if i have some of that gold?”

Gold/Mining/Treasure: The treasure part of RDR wasn’t as fulfilling as it sounds, plus you can’t really mine or anything, all you do is follow a map. Lets try and improve on that.

Western Legends: The whole time i played RDR, i wondered to myself “why are there no famous people in this game?” It would be awesome if they could throw in Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Clay Allison, Doc Holliday, Tom Horn, Bat Masterson, Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid or even fictional legends like The Man with No Name, The Magnificent Seven, Pecos Bill, Bret Maverick, and so on. It would definitely lend some genuine legend to the story. Imagine being a young gunslinger running into Wyatt Earp in Dodge City.

Saloons, Saloons, Saloons: If you were a man in the old west, you went to the saloon for a good time, in RDR, all you could do was play a few games and take 3 or 4 shots before you stumbled around drunk. Now i think the ability to have a barfight would be awesome, and maybe even throw in a security/bouncer minigame. Also, maybe if a cowboy wants a little female companionship, he should be able to go pay for some.

Trains: All you get to do is ride the train…why can’t you rob it? It only makes sense to me that this would be one of the most fun things to do in the old west.

Posses: Back in the old days, you could round up a posse to go after a bounty or to get some revenge or just shoot out the lights in town to have some fun. Like in a lot of other games, you should be able to recruit some “assistance” when you feel the need to.

Boats: the big wrecked ship in the game is the closest you come to a riverboat. now after that, why not have a riverboat saloon or ferry?

Clothes: The old west wasn’t exactly fashion week in Paris, but you should still have more choices than the last game. Also, i don’t remember people in the old west unlocking clothes, they just went in the store and bought them….or they stole it from someone else. Also how about some fur clothes? I mean if i get to kill a buffalo, i want to wear it, not sell it to the general store.

I know this sounds like a lot, but it will only make it a better game. As for my final parting request, here’s the name: Red Dead Retribution.