Is there a quick easy way on a PC to exchange greetings with NPC's on the trail

[daleslad]

I've tried the usual way but by the time I've brought up the menu and clicked on R but I'm to slow and I've already passed them.

[Pctechnik]

Pctechnik waves at Daleslad

Kill their horse.

1) It'll slow them down

2) Trigger a change of direction. 8 out of 10 times it'll be within 90 degrees of the direction you are going (They would head away from you)

3) You can meander up to them and have plenty of time to say "Hi"

You're welcome!

[Dr. Peeper]

I don't think so, pretty sure it's tied to the focus mechanic. Same mechanic that makes the damn NPC's turn into you.

[Bloodysod]

Hold down your right mouse button and press R.
Just don't have a gun in your hand. They take that as a threat for some reason.

Also you need to be quick about it or your horse will turn that way and trample them, which they also take personal.

[daleslad]

Thanks I've tried the normal way but if I'm trotting past another rider who is also trotting going the other way by the time I try to answer it is too late. No big deal, what I'd rather be able to do is have a quick reply button to respond to their smart ass remarks without having to kill them.
I don't know if this built into the game or not but my horse seems to take a delight in getting me into fights. I'll be trotting up the trail at a good clip and have to pass another rider going in the same direction but riding much slower than me. Just as I am beginning to pass him my horse slows down and starts to keep pace with the rider. I have to give my horse the spurs to get it moving again.

[BioPhreak]

Yes you have to assign emotes and then use the emote button to either use one of your favorite ones or bring up the emote wheel and use any assigned ones. Note sure the default on PC as I use a controller on PC and it is Right Button.

I've had some NPCs say 'Hello' or wave. Most don't care but a rare few will say or do something.

Fun Fact if you assign a smoking emote, you can smoke the cigar or cigarette forever if you hold the emote button down.

[daleslad]

I love this game but I do wish they had more information for PC users. I try to find as much information as I can from online videos etc. but 99 % of it is written for non pc users.