Rosewood Ridge Tutorials

1. Staff — Government
2. Server — County
3. Discord — Newspaper
4. In-county ID — Lucky / Special number
5. Going afk — Going in my head / Thinking about [something]
6. Lagging / Dropping Frames — Headache
7. Game Crashed / Relogging — Head popped / Popping my head
8. Server Restart — Storm
9. FPS — Blinks
10. Leaving the game — Riding out / Taking the train out / Taking a nap
11. Hackers/Modders — Wizards
12. VDM’s/RDM’s — Crazy people
13. NPC’s — Locals
14. Your other in-game character — Your other pair of boots
15. Staff Report/Open a Ticket — Make a prayer
16. Banned — Sent to Mexico / Deported
17. Monitor/Screen — Eyes
18. Press a button — Flex your “keyboard key name” muscle
19. Microphone — Voice box
20. Headset — Ears
21. Accidentally pushed the wrong button — Muscle spasm / Flexed the wrong muscle
22. Recording — Eyes rolling
23. Streaming — You got a Twitch in your eye
24. Clips — Memories
25. Recording video/clips or Streaming — Running eyes

Enabling In-Game Voice Chat

1. Press ESC to open the main menu
2. Navigate to SETTINGS
3. Select AUDIO
4. Toggle VOICECHAT to On

Why Voice Chat Matters

• Voice chat is vital for team coordination and immersion. You don’t need a fancy microphone—any basic headset or built-in mic will work fine.

Registering Your PO Box

1. Locate any mail box around the county (look for the black mailboxes boxes near train stations, streets, and town squares).
2. Stand close and press the G key to open the mail interface.
3. Click the “Register…” button to obtain a permanent PO number for your current character.
4. Make a note of this PO number — you’ll use it to receive letters from friends, customers, and business partners.

Sending Mail

1. Approach any mail box and press G to open it.
2. Select “Open Mail.”
3. Use the Contacts list to choose a recipient (or enter a PO number manually).
4. Write your message, attach items if needed, and press “Send.”
5. Check the Sent tab to confirm your letter went out.

Receiving Mail

• A small envelope icon appears in the bottom‑left of your screen when new mail is waiting.
• Visit any mail box, open it, and check your Inbox tab to read your mail.
• All mail remains stored until you delete it, so clear your inbox regularly.

Web Access (Read‑Only)

• You can review your mail at any time on the website: rosewoodridge.xyz/account?tab=Mail
• The web portal is read‑only—sending mail still requires an in‑game mail box.

Setting Up Your Camp

1. Visit any outfitters shop in the county to purchase camp objects
2. Open your inventory and select the camp item you wish to place
3. Find a suitable location for your camp away from towns and main roads
4. Position your camp object and use the scroll wheel to rotate it
5. When satisfied with the placement, click to set it down
6. Walk up to the object and press "R" to build/finalize it

Managing Your Camp

• To manage camp permissions or remove your camp, stand within your camp area and type /camp
• If your camp fails to load properly, use /camp_load to refresh it
• Your camp serves as a personal crafting area and safe space
• You can allow other players access to your camp through the permissions menu

Basic Hunting

1. Purchase a rifle, bow, or other hunting weapon from a gunsmith
2. Acquire appropriate ammunition for your weapon
3. Search for animal tracks and follow them to locate prey
4. Use stealth and approach animals from downwind to avoid detection
5. Aim for vital organs (head or heart) for clean kills
6. After killing an animal, approach it and skin it to collect pelts and meat

Hunting Tutorial Video

Watch this tutorial video to learn more about hunting.

How to Hunt in Rosewood Ridge

Legendary Hunting

Legendary animals can be found throughout the county. Speak with Gus to get information on legendary hunting locations.

• Legendary animals have unique pelts that are valuable for special crafting recipes
• Use tracking skills to find clues indicating legendary animal presence
• Higher quality weapons provide better pelts and more animal parts

Selling Animal Parts

• Bring animal pelts, meat, and parts to any butcher in towns
• Pelts and carcasses can be stored in your inventory or placed on your horse
• Carts and wagons can hold larger animal carcasses in their inventory
• Different animals yield different values - legendary animals are worth more
• Prices vary based on pelt quality and animal rarity

Acquiring Carts & Wagons

1. Carts and wagons can be crafted at Wheelwright locations found in major towns, or purchased from stables.
2. Different types of carts (small, medium, large) require varying amounts of materials like wood and iron.
3. Some specialized wagons might have job-specific crafting requirements or be available for purchase.

Understanding Capacities

• Buggies

  Wagon Name	Inventory Capacity	Carcass Capacity
  Buggy 1	125	65
  Buggy 2	125	65
  Buggy 3	125	65

  Carts

  Wagon Name	Inventory Capacity	Carcass Capacity
  Cart 1	125	65
  Cart 2	125	65
  Cart 3	250	85
  Cart 4	250	85
  Cart 5	125	65
  Cart 6	500	100
  Cart 7	250	85
  Cart 8	250	85
  Hunter Cart	500	300

  Coaches

  Wagon Name	Inventory Capacity	Carcass Capacity
  Coach 1	500	100
  Coach 2	500	100
  Coach 3	500	100
  Coach 4	250	85
  Coach 5	250	85
  Coach 6	250	85
  Stage Coach 1	500	100
  Stage Coach 2	500	100
  Stage Coach 3	500	100
  Stage Coach 4	500	100
  Stage Coach 5	500	100
  Stage Coach 6	500	100
  Stage Coach 7	500	100

  Standard Wagons

  Wagon Name	Inventory Capacity	Carcass Capacity
  Army Supply Wagon	900	150
  Bounty Wagon	850	150
  Chuck Wagon 1	900	150
  Chuck Wagon 2	900	150
  Gatchuck	900	150
  Supply Wagon	900	150
  Wagon 1	900	150
  Wagon 2	500	100
  Wagon 3	900	150
  Wagon 4	900	150
  Wagon 5	250	85
  Wagon Armoured	1000	150

  Specialized Wagons

  Wagon Name	Inventory Capacity	Carcass Capacity
  Coal Wagon	250	85
  Log Wagon	250	85
  Oil Wagon 1	500	100
  Oil Wagon 2	500	100
  Police Wagon	500	100
  Utilli Wag	250	85
  Wagon Circus 1	500	100
  Wagon Circus 2	500	100
  Wagon Dairy	250	85
  Wagon Doc	500	100
  Wagon Prison	500	100
  Wagon Traveller	250	85
  Wagon Work	250	85

Getting Started

1. Visit a Fishing Shop to purchase a fishing rod and spinner bait
2. Note: Old fishing rods from Gunsmiths are deprecated and won't work
3. Find a suitable fishing location near bodies of water
4. Equip your fishing rod and cast your line into the water
5. Wait for a fish to bite, then follow the prompts to reel it in

Types of Fish & Rewards

• Different fishing spots yield different types of fish
• Fish can be sold to butchers for money
• Some fish can be used in cooking recipes
• There's a chance to find pearls while fishing (these have special uses)

Mining

1. Purchase a pickaxe from a blacksmith shop
2. Locate mining areas around the county - all mining nodes are in cave systems near unusual rock formations
3. Approach a mining node and interact with it using your pickaxe
4. Collect valuable minerals like rocks, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, nitrite, lead, copper, platinum, and uncut sapphires
5. Sell your findings to blacksmith shops or use them in crafting

Gold Panning

1. Purchase a gold pan from a blacksmith shop
2. Find a suitable river or stream with gold panning spots
3. Equip your gold pan and interact with the water
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to pan for gold
5. For more efficient gold collection, craft a Gold Cradle Stand at a blacksmith
6. Using the Gold Cradle Stand will also produce sand, which is useful for crafting glass

Water Canteen System

• Purchase or craft a water jug/canteen
• Fill your canteen at water sources by interacting with them
• Use your canteen to drink water when thirsty
• You can also use water sources to wash yourself and reduce your "cleanliness" meter

Tutorial Video

Watch this tutorial video to learn more about gold panning.

Gold Panning and Water Canteen System

Getting Started

1. Visit the seed vendor in Valentine to purchase seeds
2. Purchase a garden hoe (only required for some seeds) and watering jug from a blacksmith
3. Find a suitable location for your farm (away from public spaces)
4. Use the garden hoe to prepare the soil (only required for some seeds)
5. Plant your seeds in the prepared soil
6. Use your watering jug to water the plants regularly
7. Harvest crops when they're fully grown

Available Crops

• Standard crops: Corn, Wheat, Vegetables, Coffee
• Special plants: Cannabis (legal for crafting joints)
• Illicit plants (require specific knowledge): Coca, Opium Poppy, Magic Mushrooms

Basic Horse Care

• Purchase horse treats and stimulants from stables
• Feed your horse regularly to maintain its cores
• Use the hoof hook to clean your horse's hooves when they get dirty
• Excessive running will wear down horseshoes - monitor their condition
• Purchase horse revival kits for emergencies

Horse Training & Breeding

To engage in horse training or breeding activities:

• Purchase a Horse Trainer License or Horse Breeder License using /license
• Visit designated horse training/breeding facilities
• For training: Interact with wild horses and follow the on-screen prompts
• For breeding: Own two compatible horses and visit the breeding facility
• Horse pregnancy lasts approximately 6 hours (real-time)

Crafting Horse Items

Horse trainers can craft special items:

• Horse reviver - essential for reviving injured horses
• Horse treats - improves bonding and horse cores
• Horse care tools - for maintaining your horse's health

Basic Crafting

• Most crafting requires specific workbenches or campfires
• Purchase a campfire from general stores for personal crafting
• Gather required materials from activities like hunting, mining, and farming
• Approach the appropriate crafting station and interact with it
• Select recipes from the crafting menu

Specialized Crafting

Blacksmithing

• Obtain a Blacksmith License using /license
• Visit blacksmith shops to access specialized crafting stations
• Craft items like nails, tools, gold pans, glass, and refined metals
• Use materials from mining (rocks, ores, gems) in your recipes

Doctor Crafting

• Doctor crafting tables are located in medical offices
• Craft medical supplies like bandages, syringes, and medicines
• These items are essential for healing and reviving players

Distilling

• Obtain a Distiller License using /license
• Visit distilleries in Armadillo, Valentine, Rhodes, and Emerald
• Craft various alcoholic beverages using plants, water, and other ingredients
• Moonshine can only be crafted at special moonshine shacks

Getting Started

1. Always /bandanaon to hide your identity
2. Keep weapons and supplies hidden in your horse or camp
3. Scout the area before committing any crime to avoid witnesses

Moonshine / Drug Dealing

1. Buy alcohol at any saloon or craft moonshine after purchasing a Distiller License (/license)
2. Approach locals, right‑click, and look for the sell prompt (G key)
3. If locals refuse, clear your bad reputation with a Reputation Token at the church
4. Law must be on duty before illegal sales work

Drug Crafting & Sales

1. Find the Black Market Dealer (secret location) to buy drug supplies
2. Locate the hidden Drug Table to craft products
3. Visit rosewoodridge.xyz/recipes for exact formulas
4. Stay discreet — only trusted criminals share these spots!

Bank Robbery (Quick Guide)

1. Buy lockpicks from the Black Market Dealer or random finds from looting locals
2. Secure a hostage — keep them fed and watered
3. Lockpick the bank door (W‑A‑S‑D mini‑game)
4. Negotiate escape terms with law (e.g., 3‑second head start)
5. Use horse stimulants for long getaways and break line‑of‑sight

Tutorial Video

Full walkthrough of moonshine dealing, drug crafting, and bank robbery basics.

How to Be a Criminal in Rosewood Ridge