authenticity module

by goldenplaysterraria·v1.0·Updated 2025-09-21

Remove unrealistic content from the game to improve game realism

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About this mod Machine translation

Remove unrealistic content from the game to improve game realism

Red Dead Realism

🎯 **Make Westworld more realistic and believable! **

This mod focuses on removing elements from Red Dead Redemption 2 that do not conform to historical facts and realistic logic, bringing you a more immersive western experience.

🔫 Gang system remake

  • The gang size in the original game is too exaggerated. Historically, Western gangs usually did not exceed 15 people.
  • Removed most unreasonably large gangs, leaving only:
  • A small number of independent criminals
  • Micah's Gang
  • The Van der Linde Gang
  • thug gang
  • ⚠️ Note: This modification is mainly for free mode and may affect some tasks

👔 Clothing authenticity adjustment

  • Removed the iconic costumes of the Ku Klux Klan (which historically only appeared in the early 20th century)
  • The original costumes of other NPCs are retained, but some unreasonable cowboy hats are planned to be removed in the future

🏗️ Props and items optimization

  • Removed in-game wooden pallet models with forklift holes (these did not exist in the 19th century West)
  • Some models may still exist due to technical limitations

👻 Supernatural encounter adjustments

  • **Supernatural content removed:**
  • vampire
  • Francis Sinclair (his belt loop history is inaccurate)
  • Agnes Dowd
  • **Supernatural content reserved (with reasonable explanation):**
  • Witch's Cauldron
  • Stranger's cabin
  • Ghost Train (could be interpreted as Arthur's hallucination)
  • ManBearPig
  • Alien doodles
  • Cave Giant
  • UFO encounters cannot be completely removed, but they will disappear permanently after being experienced once

🐎 Other suggestions

  • Some horse breeds are unrealistic and it is recommended to use specialized horse modules to replace them.
  • The history of some guns is inaccurate and can be adjusted using weapon mods
  • Player clothing can be achieved with additional mods for greater historical accuracy

💡 Usage suggestions

This mod is more suitable for free exploration mode and may affect some main quests. It is recommended to use it after completing the main plot to enjoy a more realistic western world!

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🌟 **Other Recommended Authenticity Mods:**

  • **Plot Armor** - Reduces the chance of being hit
  • **Hunting Grounds** - Adjust animal size and spawn frequency
  • **Remove Bullet Trail** - Removes unrealistic bullet trails
  • **Ambient Horses** - Increases horse variety and authenticity
  • **Realistic Loadouts** - Make NPC weapons more realistic
  • **No auto ammo pickup** - Requires manual ammo pickup
  • **Real Life Weapon Names** - Use real life weapon names
  • **Crime and Law Rebalance** - A more reasonable legal system
  • **Realistic Navigation** - Remove GPS system
  • **Just Fucking Bleed Already** - NPCs will bleed to death when hit.
  • **No Glowing Objects or Pickups** - Removes glowing effects from items

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
Red Dead Realism
File size
296.2 KiB