Can You Avoid Getting Tb In Rdr2

Let's talk about Red Dead Redemption 2. Specifically, let's wade into the murky waters of a certain cowboy's lung capacity. Can you, the player, cheat death and dodge the dreaded TB?

The short answer, probably not. But hear me out! I have some… *unconventional* theories.

The "Official" Story

The game's narrative seems pretty set in stone. Arthur Morgan gets sick. He slowly deteriorates. Get ready for a box of tissues, folks.

Rockstar, those magnificent sadists, designed it this way. A core part of the story revolves around mortality. And cough syrup… lots of cough syrup.

My Problem with This

Look, I love a good story. I really do. But I also love defying expectations. And in this case, defying game mechanics.

Why should I passively accept a predetermined fate? Shouldn't I, as the player, have some agency? This is an *open-world* game, after all!

The Unpopular Opinion: It's Worth a Shot!

Okay, so maybe we can't completely avoid the inevitable. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try, right?

Here's my strategy, and it's based purely on wishful thinking and a desperate need for control. We're going to exploit every loophole we can find.

Step 1: The Immaculate Cowboy

This is where the fun begins. We're talking hygiene on overdrive. Think Howard Hughes, but with chaps.

Bathe religiously. Seriously, every chance you get. Ditch the mud. Avoid questionable water sources.

Consider it preventative medicine! I'm convinced that Arthur caught TB because he was constantly covered in swamp water and the blood of his enemies. It's just common sense, right?

Step 2: The Germaphobe's Diet

Forget the stew. Only eat perfectly cooked, sterile-looking meals. Think bland, easily digestible foods. No raw fish! No questionable meats!

Only the purest water will touch our cowboy’s lips. We are going to avoid those questionable saloons.

Maybe, just maybe, a strong immune system will at least delay the onset. It's worth a shot, even if it's a long shot. A very, very long shot.

Step 3: The Power of Positive Thinking (and Exploiting Glitches)

This is where things get really interesting. What if we could… glitch our way out of it?

I'm not advocating for save file editing (though, who am I kidding?). But what if we could find a way to trigger a different event? Or maybe even skip the fateful encounter entirely?

Okay, I know this is a stretch. A massive stretch. But remember, we're operating on pure, unadulterated hope and a healthy dose of denial.

In Conclusion: Embrace the Absurdity

Look, I'm not promising miracles. I'm fully aware that Rockstar probably anticipated every desperate attempt to circumvent their carefully crafted narrative.

But isn't that part of the fun? To push the boundaries? To test the limits? To scream into the void and demand a different outcome?

So go forth, my friends! Try to avoid the TB. Fail spectacularly. And then, maybe, just maybe, discover a new way to experience the game. Or at least get a good laugh out of it.

Even if Arthur still coughs his way to the sunset, at least you can say you tried. And that’s what matters, right? Right?