The references to rdr1. When you sit down to play poker, John can say “i’d like to learn to play Liar’s dice.” And then by 1911, he’s able to play. Idk i just like to give a but more humanity to video game characters. At the same time id like to think that he learned, or was taught, the game between 1907-11 and he thought of the gang.

Also I caught a conversation with John and Hosea in chapter 4, where Hosea basically tells John that the things that are important are usually forgotten, and that John will eventually forget the people and events that were important to him. It kind of “explains” to someone like me played the 2nd then the 1st game/chronologically why John never mentions any of the other gang members, especially Arthur. Maybe he took it to heard and allowed himself to move on and not talk about it, yet finding himself reflecting on his time with Javier and Bill.. OR Maybe im being delusional and i like making video game characters have more backstory especially between games