Can you save Winton Holmes?
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Unfortunately, it is not possible to save Winton Holmes from being killed by the cougar, as this event is a scripted part of the game’s storyline. The player’s actions, such as following him down the left path or searching the right side of the cavern, do not alter the ultimate outcome of Holmes’ fate.
Introduction to Winton Holmes
Understanding the Scenario
The scenario involving Winton Holmes and the cougar is a pivotal moment in the game, highlighting the unpredictability and danger of the wild west.
FAQs about Winton Holmes and Related Topics
General Information
- What happens if you follow Winton Holmes down the left path? If the player follows Winton Holmes down the left path, he will instruct them to search the right side of the cavern, and the cougar will not appear to kill him until the player leaves him alone.
- Is there any valuable item associated with Winton Holmes? Yes, a gold nugget can be found in the left saddle bag of Winton Holmes’ horse.
- What can you do with the white cougar pelt in RDR2? Sadly, there is no alternative to selling this pelt to the butcher, but the coat made from regular cougars and one black bear is valuable.
Debt and Missions
- Is it absolve debt or claim RDR2? The player can choose to absolve the debt by letting the man keep the locket or claim the debt by taking it, affecting the player’s honor level.
- Where is Chick Matthews’ debt? The Chick’s Treasure Map location is marked on the map, leading to a large tree where the debt can be found.
- What is the money lender in RDR2? Leopold Strauss is the money lender, and collecting debts from borrowers is part of the game’s side missions.
Game Mechanics and Storyline
- Can John get Dutch’s money? During the mission “American Venom”, John finds a chest left by Dutch containing the Blackwater money, which is then split among John, Charles, and Sadie.
- Can you steal Dutch’s money as John? If the player chose to go with John, Dutch’s chest will remain under the wagon in Beaver Hollow, untouched and inaccessible.
- Should I cut Chick Matthews free? Cutting Chick Matthews free allows him to hand over his map, but if not looted then, it will be impossible to loot him afterwards.
Character Interactions and Consequences
- Can you avoid Leopold Strauss missions? No, the Leopold Strauss missions become mandatory in Chapter 2, and the game will force the player to play the Thomas Downes mission if they try to put it off.
- What should I do with Wrobel? The player can loot Wrobel’s belongings to make up for the debt, and the game will notify when enough loot has been collected.
- Do you lose Arthur’s money? If the player leaves Arthur’s money in the Aberdeen Pig Farm and returns as John, all the money will still be there.
Storyline and Character Development
- How much was John Marston’s loan? John Marston’s total bank debt for his land and construction is under $2,000.
- Does John Marston get redemption? John Marston achieves redemption by sacrificing himself to save his family.
- What happens to Dutch after he kills Micah? Dutch Van der Linde walks away unharmed after helping John and Sadie put an end to Micah, and his fate is left unresolved in Red Dead Redemption 2.