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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 02:19:42 AM

Title: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 02:19:42 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKUwVYUKii4

(https://i.imgur.com/nj4ZyfW.png) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo) (https://i.imgur.com/VttoB23.png) (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345)

Bore Friends:
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 02:31:50 AM
"Pokemon GO Plus"

(http://i.imgur.com/L5i5AwT.png)

Optional accessory that lets you know when shit's going down. Can be worn like a watch.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on September 10, 2015, 08:18:33 AM
Damn thats dumb
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Great Rumbler on September 10, 2015, 08:48:58 AM
Damn thats dumb

Not really, Nintendo's going to make a fortune off this.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on September 10, 2015, 09:50:48 AM
Quote from: YuberMcGruber;178226261
If this game is actually good, i might start doing outdoor stuff more often
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: tiesto on September 10, 2015, 10:27:22 AM
Considering how hooked she's been on Pokemon Snap these past few days, my gf will be all over this.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 10:39:49 AM
Considering how hooked she's been on Pokemon Snap these past few days, my gf will be all over this.

:cody
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Yeti on September 10, 2015, 11:32:10 AM
It's a can't lose concept, but the actual screens they showed for 2 seconds at the end looked pretty lame.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 11:48:20 AM
It's a can't lose concept, but the actual screens they showed for 2 seconds at the end looked pretty lame.

To be fair, a lot can happen to a smartphone game in 5-6 months. I'm withholding judgment until it's out.

The CG trailer showed they clearly know what people want out of the experience.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on September 10, 2015, 12:27:55 PM
Seems pretty cool. I hope it works somehow even if you don't have reception so you could go poke hunting in the woods
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Positive Touch on September 10, 2015, 03:18:03 PM
Considering how hooked she's been on Pokemon Snap these past few days, my gf will be all over this.

yup my wife is a pokefan and says the game is pretty great. seems like she'll get some good milage out of it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 04:02:24 PM
All these Pokegals :rejoice  :quark

Except I'm a homo :goty :snoop
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: suppadoopa on September 10, 2015, 04:34:51 PM
All I see are the 151 mons.  :trash

c'mon not even Johto or Hoenn Pogeymans?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: qq more on September 10, 2015, 06:11:13 PM
All I see are the 151 mons.  :trash

c'mon not even Johto or Hoenn Pogeymans?
They'll likely work their way to include them. It's smart to go with the original 151 Pokemon first because that's what the mass are more familiar with. It's a smart way to grab attention of lapse fans.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 06:19:02 PM
All I see are the 151 mons.  :trash

c'mon not even Johto or Hoenn Pogeymans?

Game's out in like 4-6 months breh.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on September 10, 2015, 07:14:44 PM
Being original Pokemon only would be a selling point for me :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 10, 2015, 07:30:29 PM
Being original Pokemon only would be a selling point for me :lol

(http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png) (http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png) (http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Positive Touch on September 10, 2015, 07:39:41 PM
All I see are the 151 mons.  :trash

c'mon not even Johto or Hoenn Pogeymans?

Game's out in like 4-6 months breh.

oops i thought this was a thread for pokemon shuffle
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on September 10, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Being original Pokemon only would be a selling point for me :lol

(http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png) (http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png) (http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png)

Don't be mad you weren't old enough when Pokemania first hit, cutes.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: suppadoopa on September 10, 2015, 09:44:09 PM

Don't be mad you weren't old enough when Pokemania first hit, cutes.


I started with Yellow. And I think most 151 mons are boring.


Also don't care for a majority of gen IV and VI mons as well.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: qq more on September 11, 2015, 03:46:18 AM
Gen 1 designs are my favorite, not because I grew up with them but because I largely prefer simplicity in character designs. There's something about the much later entries that kinda misses the mark big time in regards to the designs. Especially Gen 4 onwards.

Gen 5 tried to be like Gen 1 but failed so miserably. A lot of ugly ass designs and the grand majority of them looked over-designed. The good designs (which were actually great but make up very few) did not make up for that terrible generation.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 11, 2015, 11:01:09 AM
Being original Pokemon only would be a selling point for me :lol

(http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png) (http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png) (http://i.imgur.com/wmKL5Gb.png)

Don't be mad you weren't old enough when Pokemania first hit, cutes.

I got Blue at release you fuckstain. :ufup

Don't be mad you're an old man yelling at clouds. :sabu
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on September 11, 2015, 01:25:14 PM
 :'( be nice to me, the new Pokemon are so hard to remember
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 11, 2015, 04:11:27 PM
Gen 1 designs are my favorite, not because I grew up with them but because I largely prefer simplicity in character designs. There's something about the much later entries that kinda misses the mark big time in regards to the designs. Especially Gen 4 onwards.

Gen 5 tried to be like Gen 1 but failed so miserably. A lot of ugly ass designs and the grand majority of them looked over-designed. The good designs (which were actually great but make up very few) did not make up for that terrible generation.

I loved most of Gen 5's designs. A few were ass (the genies were ugly as sin) but I thought it was a good attempt at making new designs out of similar species to Gen 1's. In all honesty, most Gen 1 designs were too simple. They have a lot of charm but if Gen 1 and Gen 5 swapped, Gen 1 designs would get raked over the coals without nostalgia goggles.



(http://i.imgur.com/Rv211KL.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/HnZCxxp.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/GwJq7Ti.gif)

:larry



(http://i.imgur.com/LgJ0iGp.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/E4YH3m6.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/2JwwzQq.gif)

:leon
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 11, 2015, 04:18:26 PM
Then again, I love all generations' designs about equally, with the exception of Gen 3 which I somewhat dislike. :expert
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: qq more on September 11, 2015, 07:22:52 PM
Gen 1 designs are my favorite, not because I grew up with them but because I largely prefer simplicity in character designs. There's something about the much later entries that kinda misses the mark big time in regards to the designs. Especially Gen 4 onwards.

Gen 5 tried to be like Gen 1 but failed so miserably. A lot of ugly ass designs and the grand majority of them looked over-designed. The good designs (which were actually great but make up very few) did not make up for that terrible generation.

I loved most of Gen 5's designs. A few were ass (the genies were ugly as sin) but I thought it was a good attempt at making new designs out of similar species to Gen 1's. In all honesty, most Gen 1 designs were too simple. They have a lot of charm but if Gen 1 and Gen 5 swapped, Gen 1 designs would get raked over the coals without nostalgia goggles.



(http://i.imgur.com/Rv211KL.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/HnZCxxp.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/GwJq7Ti.gif)

:larry



(http://i.imgur.com/LgJ0iGp.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/E4YH3m6.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/2JwwzQq.gif)

:leon
Eh, Voltorb is suppose to disguise as a Pokeball. I can't really fault his design, I think that was the entire point of its existence. I think Poliwrath is fine though.

As far as the those other 3 you've posted for Gen 5, I think the eagle looks neat. The worst looking one out of all of gen 5 are those weird cloud god pokemon on the other hand. So awful.

(On a side note, I really cannot stand Gen 5's sprite animations. The scaling and rotating is so bad.)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on September 16, 2015, 02:06:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L8qImFABck

:dead
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on March 24, 2016, 11:13:10 AM
New information and screenshots. (http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/)

(http://i.imgur.com/IZPZHVf.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8ryhTGw.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BznUhwz.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nJaDYfb.jpg)

Quote
Get on your feet and step outside to find and catch wild Pokémon. Explore cities and towns around where you live and even around the globe to capture as many Pokémon as you can. As you move around, your smartphone will vibrate to let you know you're near a Pokémon. Once you've encountered a Pokémon, take aim on your smartphone's touch screen and throw a Poké Ball to catch it. Be careful when you try to catch it, or it might run away! Also look for PokéStops located at interesting places, such as public art installations, historical markers, and monuments, where you can collect more Poké Balls and other items.

In Pokémon GO, you will gain levels as a Trainer, and at higher levels you will be able to catch more powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You'll also have access to more powerful items, such as Great Balls, to give you a better shot at catching Pokémon. Keep exploring and encountering Pokémon to raise your level!

There are other ways to add Pokémon to your roster, too. If you catch the same species of Pokémon enough times, you'll get the opportunity to evolve one of them. And as you explore, you may find Pokémon Eggs at PokéStops, which will hatch after you've walked a certain distance. When they hatch, you may find Pokémon you've never seen before!

Some wild Pokémon will appear only in certain places near where you live or around the world. For example, some Water-type Pokémon may appear only near lakes and oceans. If you're away from home, be sure to stay alert for Pokémon you wouldn't normally encounter!

At a certain point in the game, you'll be asked to join one of three teams. Once you join a team, you'll gain the ability to assign Pokémon you've caught to empty Gym locations or to a location where a team member has placed one of his or her Pokémon. Like PokéStops, Gyms can be found at real locations in the world. Each player can place only one Pokémon at a particular Gym, so you're encouraged to work with others on the team to build up a strong defense.

If a Gym is already claimed by another team, you can challenge that Gym using your own Pokémon. Using the Pokémon you've caught, engage in battle with the defending Pokémon at the Gym to claim control.

A wide variety of challenges are available that highlight many different categories, such as catching Pokémon and exploration. By completing these challenges, you'll unlock achievement medals that will appear in your player profile. Try your best to unlock as many medals as you can!

A portable device called the Pokémon GO Plus will enable Pokémon GO players to enjoy the game even while they’re not looking at their smartphones. The device connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and notifies the player about events in the game—such as the appearance of a Pokémon nearby—using an LED and vibration. In addition, players can catch Pokémon or perform other simple actions by pressing the button on the device. Pokémon GO Plus will be available soon. Check back for more details.

An early field test limited to Japan only is planned for Pokémon GO while the game is still in active development. The features, available languages, design, and overall appearance are not final. Please stay tuned for information about expansion of the field test to other markets.

Pokémon GO will be available for download at no charge on the App Store and Google Play. In-app purchases will also be available.

Holy shit you can make your own gyms and fight challengers. :lawd

Fricking Japan getting the field test even though Niantic is a US company... 😒

Still no ETA. :'(
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on June 10, 2016, 04:48:11 PM
The Verge: This is Pokémon Go, the ambitious AR game bringing pocket monsters to life (http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/10/11898470/pokemon-go-ios-android-niantic-ingress-ar-first-look)

(http://i.imgur.com/CC7uh71.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/0HHL4OB.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/JpXrORw.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/3IlAUQDl.jpg)

This looks fucking FIYAH :mouf
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: bluemax on June 10, 2016, 11:46:12 PM
One of my co-workers got in the Beta. She seems incredibly hooked to it. Someone else in the office described it as Ingress with Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: seagrams hotsauce on June 11, 2016, 12:22:15 AM
This is pretty cool. I would have gone fucking nuts for this in 4th grade.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on June 11, 2016, 01:20:20 AM
I... Kinda want this :larry
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on June 12, 2016, 02:23:07 AM
One of my co-workers got in the Beta. She seems incredibly hooked to it. Someone else in the office described it as Ingress with Pokemon.

It sounds like the skeleton is Ingress but they're doing a lot of work to flesh out the "single-player" and making catching Pokemon super quickly.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Stoney Mason on July 07, 2016, 01:15:14 AM
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

up for everybody now I guess.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: benjipwns on July 07, 2016, 01:24:58 AM
https://twitter.com/SquareEnixMtl/status/750790445312139264
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 07, 2016, 08:25:33 AM
Wouldnt let me catch a Squirtle in the tutorial, and a big GIGANTIC RED BANNER that says No GPS since I'm on iPad.

Deleted, will just wait for Pokemon Moon instead.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 09:49:30 AM
Downloaded before work, lookin forward to checkin it out

Caught a squirtle off my dashboard
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 07, 2016, 11:29:31 AM
Got Squirtle, Drowzee and Spearow.

Already can tell I'm gonna spend a fuckton on this game. Ugh.

Strongly considering getting GO Plus if it comes with a bunch of Pokecoins.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 12:04:18 PM
They will never get my money. :maf Caught a pidgey in the office. There's a poke stop down the road I'm gonna go to on my lunch :lol So can you battle fools or what? Pretty happy it's only the good Pokemon in this game :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 07, 2016, 12:28:02 PM
When you hit level 5 you choose a team (RBY) and then capture gyms. Not sure what the actual battling experience is like but it's pretty stripped down it seems, just like catching.

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Pretty happy it's only the good Pokemon in this game :doge

Yeah, the good ones...

(http://i.imgur.com/mcB3uJd.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/JW5I5ze.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/FlEzTFg.gif)

:doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 12:38:53 PM
No one wants to argue with you about it, sorry you were too young to catch the golden years

Caught an oddish :uguu
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: TVC15 on July 07, 2016, 12:54:23 PM
Is there a trick to catching stuff? There's an Eevee outside my office. I threw like 30 fuckin pokeballs at it and couldn't get it. I had this same problem with some bat pokemon last night.

I caught Bulbasaur in my bathroom, which means pokemon have been in the same room I've shit in.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 12:55:35 PM
As far as I can tell you have to kinda aim it with your flick

Went to the pokestop down the street and just got 3 pokeballs
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: TVC15 on July 07, 2016, 01:14:47 PM
As far as I can tell you have to kinda aim it with your flick

I was trying to do that. Is it bad to bounce the ball off the pokemon? I think I tried just about every throwing option. Getting it kinda close in front, close in back, going crazy with it, beaning the pokemon. Does it have something to do with CP? The Eevee had ?? for CP iirc.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 01:16:33 PM
Yeah I have no idea
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 07, 2016, 01:29:06 PM
No one wants to argue with you about it, sorry you were too young to catch the golden years

Caught an oddish :uguu

Bitch I had Blue at launch. Who the fuck you think you're talking to?

(http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/52b2f29469bedde62df15467/lebron-explodes.gif)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 07, 2016, 01:29:53 PM
As far as I can tell you have to kinda aim it with your flick

I was trying to do that. Is it bad to bounce the ball off the pokemon? I think I tried just about every throwing option. Getting it kinda close in front, close in back, going crazy with it, beaning the pokemon. Does it have something to do with CP? The Eevee had ?? for CP iirc.

I think you have to wait for the inner circle to get small.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: TVC15 on July 07, 2016, 01:39:03 PM
As far as I can tell you have to kinda aim it with your flick

I was trying to do that. Is it bad to bounce the ball off the pokemon? I think I tried just about every throwing option. Getting it kinda close in front, close in back, going crazy with it, beaning the pokemon. Does it have something to do with CP? The Eevee had ?? for CP iirc.

I think you have to wait for the inner circle to get small.

I was doing that. I'm not an idiot!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 07, 2016, 01:49:32 PM
I couldnt even get the game to throw the pokeball. Do you swipe? Tap?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Sho Nuff on July 07, 2016, 01:54:20 PM
Game is broken on Samsung devices so you can't flick the pokeball, good job idiots
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 07, 2016, 02:09:17 PM
I couldnt even get the game to throw the pokeball. Do you swipe? Tap?

Swipe up on it towards the Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 07, 2016, 02:11:19 PM
Yea, wasnt working on iPad then.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 02:28:18 PM
Real pvp has to be added to this at some point, right?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Trent Dole on July 07, 2016, 04:53:22 PM
Game is broken on Samsung devices so you can't flick the pokeball, good job idiots
Think I'm on a Samsung. :gloomy
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 07, 2016, 05:23:12 PM
Real pvp has to be added to this at some point, right?

The full battle system? Nah, but it might get a little deeper.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 07, 2016, 06:01:28 PM
No but being able to just battle it out with a friend seems like something they'd have to get to eventually, right?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Beezy on July 07, 2016, 10:38:04 PM
A convo between my best friend and his sister:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cmy5xe1XgAEY24I.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Huff on July 07, 2016, 10:56:35 PM
shits br0ke
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: headwalk on July 08, 2016, 11:21:51 AM
nintendo to take the stage at spaceworld and announce that the NX has already sold hundreds of millions of devices worldwide and that "you probably have one in your pocket right now".
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: kick51 on July 08, 2016, 05:58:51 PM
http://www.ktvq.com/story/32403198/wyoming-teen-playing-new-pokemon-game-on-phone-discovers-body


omg And she had just changed her ringtone to lavendar town that morning!!!111


Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 08, 2016, 06:35:20 PM
nintendo to take the stage at spaceworld and announce that the NX has already sold hundreds of millions of devices worldwide and that "you probably have one in your pocket right now".

"NX Anywhere"
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: D3RANG3D on July 08, 2016, 06:43:27 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/DBYnk2T.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 08, 2016, 06:56:37 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cm3Rv_hW8AA8LnW.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 08, 2016, 10:14:30 PM
Then the cop bought a dime bag from them and they banged in the bushes and went home.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: chronovore on July 10, 2016, 07:33:07 PM
http://www.ktvq.com/story/32403198/wyoming-teen-playing-new-pokemon-game-on-phone-discovers-body


omg And she had just changed her ringtone to lavendar town that morning!!!111

I guess her attack was super-effective.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 10, 2016, 07:41:09 PM
http://gizmodo.com/armed-robbers-used-pokemon-go-to-find-9-victims-1783416898

IRL Team Rocket.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: chronovore on July 10, 2016, 07:47:14 PM
http://gizmodo.com/armed-robbers-used-pokemon-go-to-find-9-victims-1783416898

IRL Team Rocket.

Anyone else immediately feel like throat-punching the guy with the neck tattoo?

Article notes that they're being referred to as adults even though the youngest is 16; yes, this is what happens when you use a firearm to rob people. They tend to take you seriously.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: tiesto on July 10, 2016, 07:50:05 PM
Been playing this quite a bit these past few days, and it's amazing how popular it is. Went to the Hudson Valley Balloon Festival and ran into a family with the dad (probably in his mid 30's, a few years older than me on estimate) playing the game... we were talking about how there's nothing in the area (even though a wide open farm in the middle of nowhere seemed like it would be hiding some good stuff) and then he was telling me how he was playing it for his daughter, and I'm like "yeahhh, suuuure ;)" and then the wife cracked up. But yeah, even my friends who are non gamers were playing during my other friend's bachelor party (no Bulbasaur at the strip club story though :( ).

Any way to get more coins without paying IAP?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: nudemacusers on July 10, 2016, 07:57:00 PM
Lol I live on a military base and there are kids and adults alike roving around catching Pokemon. Shits bananas.


Afraid to get this I don't want to lose my soul  :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 10, 2016, 08:45:34 PM
Is it possible to even "catch them all"?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 10, 2016, 08:48:40 PM
I guess you can get coins by holding gyms
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 10, 2016, 09:24:56 PM
Went on a 30 minute walk today and caught 30 Pokemon. Saw at least 6-8 other people walking around with their phones trying to catch Pokemon too. There are 3 Pokestops right next to me and in the last hour they've all had constant "Lure Modules" applied on them. Went from level 3 to 6 and chose Team Mystic.

Blue represent :rock

After an hour of play I had lost 47% of my battery. :lol Went from "maybe" to "definitely" on buying GO Plus so I don't have to have my screen on all the time. Apparently it lets you catch whatever Pokemon you encounter with one button press which is also a lot easier than the swiping. Speaking of I also spent $10 on coins to expand my Pokemon/item storage and buy some Incense. Apparently you find rarer Pokemon the higher level you are, so that’s an incentive to get Lucky Eggs.

I can already tell it's gonna take a lot to get my Gyarados though. 400 Magicandies. :-\

Anyways been having fun with this now that I had some time to actually put into it. Is it sad I want to leave early for work tomorrow just so I can take it slow and play this on the way? Of all the things to motivate me to wake up early. :P
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 10, 2016, 09:37:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/bcYaMIG.png)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Atramental on July 10, 2016, 10:23:21 PM
Could I use this to get girl's phone numbers n shit?

That's the only reason why I would install this, tbh. I haven't gave a shit about Pokemon since early middle school. :hitler
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: G The Resurrected on July 10, 2016, 10:27:08 PM
Well my walks have become a lot more fascinating these last few nights due to this game. Tonight I join the fray so I can fuck with the kids.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 10, 2016, 10:34:56 PM
Could I use this to get girl's phone numbers n shit?

That's the only reason why I would install this, tbh. I haven't gave a shit about Pokemon since early middle school. :hitler

>tries to be badass by saying he hasn't cared about Pokemon since middle school
>asks about using game he's mocked to get girls' numbers
>is still actually a virgin

:nintendo
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 10, 2016, 11:45:38 PM
I caught a Rattata.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: naff on July 10, 2016, 11:58:27 PM
woah, people are actually enjoying this? I opened it and wandered up and around my fairly large backyard, maybe it's my Nexus 6P, but my dude wasn't moving and no pokemans appeared, i clicked on a pokestop which turned out to be a track sign at the top of a hill near my house where i walk my dog.   deleted it within 10 minutes after catching the first pokemon.

IDGI  :foxx
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: kick51 on July 11, 2016, 12:17:37 AM
In b4 sudden drop in popularity once it gets dethroned by a match 3 rhythm AR hybrid beast that found a more addicting hook.

Sometime mid next week
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 11, 2016, 12:18:20 AM
I had to switch AR off, made performance so much better and the game more fun.

Got my ass kicked in my first gym battle today. Good thing I have some Revives.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: G The Resurrected on July 11, 2016, 02:16:30 AM
Spent 2 hours walking around looking for a "nearby"  Pikachu...... fml
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: bluemax on July 11, 2016, 02:17:00 AM
In b4 sudden drop in popularity once it gets dethroned by a match 3 rhythm AR hybrid beast that found a more addicting hook.

Sometime mid next week

Does this game have any kind of hook besides the brand? Does it even have monetization? I don't remember Ingress having particularly lasting popularity after the first month.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: chronovore on July 11, 2016, 02:31:15 AM
Shit is still not active in Japan. I'm sure it will overwhelm ALL THE SERVERS EVERYWHERE when it does.

In the meantime, my poor trainer is wandering around a pastel wasteland.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 11, 2016, 08:43:24 AM
In b4 sudden drop in popularity once it gets dethroned by a match 3 rhythm AR hybrid beast that found a more addicting hook.

Sometime mid next week

Does this game have any kind of hook besides the brand? Does it even have monetization? I don't remember Ingress having particularly lasting popularity after the first month.

The hook is to keep and hold gyms for your team with strong Pokemon, which will get you free Pokecoins. Apart from "catching it all" of course, which is still intrinsically fun outside of the brand itself.

The only other way to get Pokecoins is to buy them with real money.

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--gLV061AC--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/fx6oljfq5chzm3d2attw.jpg)

With Pokecoins, you can buy:

- Pokeballs (self explanatory, though why they won't let you buy Great/Ultra Balls out of the gate is anyone's guess.)
- Incense (attract more Pokemon for yourself for 30 minutes)
- Lucky Egg (doubles XP for 30 minutes)
- Lure Modules (attracts more Pokemon for every player at a specific Pokestop for 30 minutes)
- Egg Incubator (three-time use version of the Incubater every player starts with)
- Storage expansion for Pokemon (+50 capacity)
- Storage expansion for items (+50 capacity)

I think that's it. All in all, very useful things to have but nothing that will say, let you buy a specific ultra-rare Pokemon to the detriment of non-paying players. It's entirely possible to play the game without paying a cent.

Shit is still not active in Japan. I'm sure it will overwhelm ALL THE SERVERS EVERYWHERE when it does.

In the meantime, my poor trainer is wandering around a pastel wasteland.

Should make it easy to claim a bunch of gyms then. ;)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 11, 2016, 09:52:30 AM
My girlfriend and I have already went on a morning walk thanks to this. We're planning on going for an evening walk as well around our neighborhood.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 11, 2016, 10:29:59 AM
Also - big cities are basically cheat modes for this. There are about a dozen stops with lures running 5 minutes in every direction of me.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 11, 2016, 11:13:25 AM
My office building always has a lure. Our elevator is a landmark. It is so easy to just catch Pokemon while at work.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Too bad I don't give a shit.
[close]
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Brehvolution on July 11, 2016, 11:13:58 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ds8gvBa.png?1)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Steve Contra on July 11, 2016, 01:35:23 PM
TVC caught two in my living room and my wife called us dorks
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 11, 2016, 03:34:46 PM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 11, 2016, 05:10:29 PM
- Not using my Google account
- Not on iOS

Guess I'm good. :ufup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 11, 2016, 05:53:00 PM
Just caught a CP 980 Nidoqueen.  :rejoice
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 11, 2016, 06:05:37 PM
Kiddo and I went to a park today with 8 pokestops, we were able to just walk in a circle and farm pokeballs. Everyone else in the park was doing the same thing and everyone was talking to each other and shouting "oh there's a meowth over here!!"

Shits hilarious
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 11, 2016, 06:10:40 PM
There's two Pokestops accessible from my desk at work... welp.

Just caught a CP 980 Nidoqueen.  :rejoice

 :o
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 11, 2016, 06:46:44 PM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

Well fuck.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: chronovore on July 11, 2016, 07:24:58 PM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

Well fuck.

Ingress too. I've revoked and deleted the app. Careless devs.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 11, 2016, 07:31:13 PM
You guys don't have blind faith in the twin gods of Google and Nintendo?

Whatever intern convinced them to do this game has got to be flyin high right now
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 11, 2016, 09:16:48 PM
What do you mean convinced? Isn't it a re-skin of Ingress? By the developers of Ingress?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 11, 2016, 09:29:21 PM
I meant whoever convinced Nintendo to let happen. Idk it was a throwaway dumb comment not related to the security thing. Despite that it's still a huge success.

Just got a Pidgeot tho  8)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on July 11, 2016, 09:52:14 PM
Caught three pokeymans today.  One was on the desk of my office :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Yeti on July 11, 2016, 10:06:54 PM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

Well I just deleted it off my phone until this gets corrected. Was kind of a shitty game anyways, nine times out of ten you can't even get it to load correctly, and then when you finally are able to, all you do is flick a ball at a Pokémon.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: archie4208 on July 11, 2016, 11:07:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nzPGfqX.jpg)

 :obama
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: tiesto on July 11, 2016, 11:48:52 PM
The funny thing is how much of an amateur production this is... there's like one music track that doesn't even loop correctly. There's very limited avatar customization, and what's there looks more like a Sims character than a regular Pokemon character. They could do so much more with this concept but have reduced it to its most basic, but I guess that's mobile gaming in a nutshell for ya.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 12:05:39 AM
There's no need to buy anything as far as I can tell yet.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 12, 2016, 12:11:35 AM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

Well I just deleted it off my phone until this gets corrected. Was kind of a shitty game anyways, nine times out of ten you can't even get it to load correctly, and then when you finally are able to, all you do is flick a ball at a Pokémon.

Deleting it isnt enough, you need to revoke the access on your gmail account too.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: bluemax on July 12, 2016, 12:30:52 AM
Went out at lunch in the busy part of Burbank, apart from my 5 coworkers playing this I must've counted at least a half dozen more people that were clearly playing it.

Already there are tons of think pieces on why this doesn't mean AR is here and why this is "succeeding" where other AR/location based games failed (because its fucking Pokemon) and how we shouldn't all pivot towards failure.

Of course the funny part was watching my coworkers exasperation as the game continually crashed or booted them because the servers are fucked. It's like these guys did 0 load balance testing.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 12:33:20 AM
To be fair, its popularity is insane. I'm sure they'll make enough off the whales to get the infrastructure right
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 01:24:53 AM
There's no need to buy anything as far as I can tell yet.

Correct. There's really no reason to buy items if you're in a city.

Pokeballs, Razz Berries, Revives, and Potions are free at Pokestops (which regenerate after 5 minutes.)

Lucky Eggs and Incense are sorta nice, but from my experience using them both simultaneously this morning, don't really move the needle a whole lot. And from what I've seen other people are more than happy to use Lure Modules (same thing as Incense, just for everyone) at various Pokestops anyways, giving you that benefit for free.

If you could only get Ultra or Master Balls with Pokecoins I'd probably be calling bullshit, but the structure as-is today doesn't lean heavily on "pay to win."
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: bluemax on July 12, 2016, 01:46:13 AM
To be fair, its popularity is insane. I'm sure they'll make enough off the whales to get the infrastructure right

But what percentage of people will still care by the time they fix all that?

The dropoff rate for this game is going to be insane. I mean Miitomo was pretty bad, but this game is probably gonna drop off by like 70%+.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 12, 2016, 02:31:39 AM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

Thanks, Obama.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 12, 2016, 04:54:52 AM
Nintendo should release their own console to convert people from this free app to customers that spend 400 euro just to play one game.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 12, 2016, 08:41:40 AM
Walrus you should know better then to engage with dufus about this sort of thing
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 11:48:59 AM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

For the record this is false. Or at least wildly inaccurate.

https://gist.github.com/arirubinstein/fd5453537436a8757266f908c3e41538

Essentially Pokemon GO is using an out of date API that causes Google to lie and say the app has "full access" when really all it has is your email and OpenID/OAuth access. Surprise surprise, everyone freaked out about nothing before all the facts came to light.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: qq more on July 12, 2016, 12:03:19 PM
Have they patched that out yet anyways?


Also shame I live in a middle of nowhere, not enough good signals on my road  :'(
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 12:10:41 PM
This game is an unplayable POS.

shut-ins (http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/mjlol.png)

Yesterday, after I purposely went out for a long walk to hunt Pokemon, the game froze on me probably 100 times in a couple hours. I spent more time closing and restarting the app than I did playing. There were at least a dozen instances, probably closer to 20 or 25, when the game froze right after I had caught a Pokemon. The screen just froze with the pokeball sitting there. Restarted the app, and guess what? No Pokemon. If you add up all the pokeballs I wasted on those encounters, it's probably over 100. Are they going to reimburse me 500 coins to buy those back? Probably not, though I may try to request it. I had probably a dozen pokestops fail to give me anything. Just spun the icon and got "Try again later."

Also got a couple "Your item bag is full." Of course they sell you a larger bag for real money. Of course they set an item limit that anyone who doesn't battle constantly is going to hit really quickly. Of course the game doesn't default to giving you pokeballs, which don't count towards the limit, if you can't carry any more potions and shit.

The curve mechanic is stupid as fuck. There are a large percentage of phone screens, mine included, that can't deal very well with the input sensitivity that determines whether the ball goes straight or veers off at the last second like some trolling telepath pushed it away. Good fucking luck if you're using a screen protector. Absolutely no one would mourn the curve mechanic if they removed it. It's very obviously there to make you miss more.

You have Pokemon that aren't even that strong escape multiple times even if you're using a raspberry and upgraded pokeball.

Then they have the balls to sell you 20 for a dollar. This when a shitty Pikachu can easily make you go through 20+ with multiple escapes. Should be 100 for a dollar at a minimum.

I'm probably done in a couple days if they don't at least fix the freezing and the pokestop errors. Simple fix: if the game freezes, you either get the Pokemon, or you get every item you used in the encounter back as though there had been no encounter.

As it is, the whole thing is set up in an incredibly mean-spirited way to get you to buy shit for real money at what are frankly pretty ridiculous prices.

(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/793/785/849.gif)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 12:11:00 PM
Have they patched that out yet anyways?


Also shame I live in a middle of nowhere, not enough good signals on my road  :'(

Not yet but an update is coming.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: demi on July 12, 2016, 12:32:14 PM
http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/11/playing-pokemon-go-is-potentially-a-huge-security-risk-if-youre-using-your-google-account-on-ios/

For the record this is false. Or at least wildly inaccurate.

https://gist.github.com/arirubinstein/fd5453537436a8757266f908c3e41538

Essentially Pokemon GO is using an out of date API that causes Google to lie and say the app has "full access" when really all it has is your email and OpenID/OAuth access. Surprise surprise, everyone freaked out about nothing before all the facts came to light.

Only virgins read github. Try explaining this to Dufus. Not happening.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 12:34:55 PM
I guess you might run out of pokeballs if you don't have a lot stops around you, I'm down to 6 right now. Thing is I know I can go to a park and stock the fuck up if I want to. Got a Horsea, Abra and Growlithe new for me today  :D
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 01:25:02 PM
Got Kingler, Muk, Jigglypuff, Shelder and Hypno today myself. Coworkers and I saw a Wartortle and spent 10 mins outside looking for it with no results. :(

My desk is right next to two Pokestops which means free items and +100 XP every five minutes lol:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LXCF9RsM35EKqf5_h0s69U2HCfq5YckBVbs_bHWS5L60StMoxhDqUZLyGkgoC2eS0C97MQGfTTvNUZ1pL1YQzBf_027ZLYUg5FqVA9TSeaomzLq3DTbBuFNZcQT-kFQCtPH915rwFM_7xUclASM3wbZK1OnktheW7IS49gOU8VmRFa13UiV1uVWCF9kA7X-Co2_zGvnnvj8VJXOsq5u4jA8CAcEj68VYjelxdc0naXIf640Qmf2Pl9YQq_w5Q_2vuQFBF4oN9d3b0R5Mw7LzkT807bVTxApnGKMEvWpCzVArHojd8eHXhaGVRlXSt-8aLe3sZC3vrtpaguv9Li32aDXMjClxDw0oO3gYjTbbOrzZhAMGNZ2ztWjfHLpCvjhNHh-47YPc06IgYYLTwPVlA9qoa6lQqUFWCwwUyxpnjJFptN_vuA2s6Ylqb-i5zozTVI6F7gL7MAwFXZU0Gu1MClcU_OURve_dA75R4UkM2FwQsgQ-cmaiGmcRzqC8KykBxYJ50TQWrrxCHxgixBUXgDOttUVaIAeLgzh1Iatsp7e2s2u9P9M3_0-jnh8_Qadl02ufE1daxzdLsNeCI747ssSTj9aYEn1g=s600-no)

Hoping the servers don't choke when all the west-coast fuckos get on tonight (seemed to happen around 9pm last night.)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 01:35:56 PM
I'm jelly. No stops or gyms at places I'm usually at anyway. Gotta pull over on the way to work for stops :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Mandark on July 12, 2016, 02:13:04 PM
Also got a couple "Your item bag is full." Of course they sell you a larger bag for real money. Of course they set an item limit that anyone who doesn't battle constantly is going to hit really quickly. Of course the game doesn't default to giving you pokeballs, which don't count towards the limit, if you can't carry any more potions and shit.

Dude you can just throw away items you don't want to make room.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 02:40:50 PM
>complains about not having enough pokeballs
>complains about having too many items

:nintendo
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Trent Dole on July 12, 2016, 04:11:58 PM
So is this like the most relevant thing Nintendo has done since the Wii? Everybody around me seems to be playing it.
In terms of audience reach, yeah.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: tiesto on July 12, 2016, 04:25:03 PM
It kinda sucks that rural areas are a dead zone for this game, you'd expect there to be some good shit out in the boonies but it's a ghost town...
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Positive Touch on July 12, 2016, 04:40:02 PM
how does the game determine what are landmarks? Google maps?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Smartphone AR game by former Google developers
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 04:54:12 PM
how does the game determine what are landmarks? Google maps?

Google Maps + years of Ingress player feedback
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 12, 2016, 07:17:23 PM
:drudge

If you're logging in with a Trainer's Club account on iOS, don't download the new update. (http://motherboard.vice.com/read/a-pokemon-go-bug-is-locking-people-out-of-their-accounts-pokemon-trainer-club)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 07:27:40 PM
Conspiracy to get people to turn over their Google accounts!!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 08:03:07 PM
Ugh my eevee became vaporeon, dumb
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on July 12, 2016, 09:46:13 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/sreQIyb.png)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Yeti on July 12, 2016, 09:59:49 PM
https://youtu.be/_8GodjNis_Q
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 12, 2016, 11:44:45 PM
Omfg :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 13, 2016, 07:00:27 AM
How to love this game:
- Live in a large city
- Work in office directly on top of a gym and pokestop in a neighbourhood full of tech people
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on July 13, 2016, 08:16:41 AM
This game is locking up a lot on me and its getting annoying.  It was also funny wandering around yesterday and there were groups of people at the pokestops and gyms.  People of all ages, sizes, and colors too.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 13, 2016, 08:25:03 AM
We went to the big park downtown last night and there were lures popping off everywhere and pretty much every second person was playing the game.

And this is in Canada where the game hasn't even officially launched yet. This might be the most "pirated" game of all time.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 13, 2016, 11:28:17 AM
Pokémon GO is now the biggest mobile game in U.S. history (https://www.surveymonkey.com/business/intelligence/pokemon-go-biggest-mobile-game-ever/)



(http://i.imgur.com/r1RUkml.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/q1MfJR9.png)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 13, 2016, 11:48:19 AM
Vince McMahon:

(http://i.imgur.com/oqpYfu2.png)


Israeli Prime Minister:

(http://i.imgur.com/cFXAT2S.png)


BBC News:

(http://i.imgur.com/F0F0Fl6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Yeti on July 13, 2016, 12:45:52 PM
That Meowth... :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 13, 2016, 12:51:35 PM
That Meowth... :doge

Oh shit :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Positive Touch on July 13, 2016, 03:20:34 PM
i don't get it
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: demi on July 13, 2016, 03:28:03 PM
Jews, money, coins, meowth
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Positive Touch on July 13, 2016, 03:35:04 PM
ah ok
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr Gilhaney on July 13, 2016, 08:34:07 PM
I'm ashamed to say I am catching them pokemons.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Positive Touch on July 13, 2016, 08:44:48 PM
what is the point of powering up pokemons
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 13, 2016, 09:09:35 PM
what is the point of powering up pokemons

Taking over gyms, which will get you free Pokecoins and stardust.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Samson Manhug on July 13, 2016, 11:32:25 PM
The Pokestop thing is really puzzling. How are there Pokestops on military bases and other restricted areas?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 01:08:16 AM
The Pokestop thing is really puzzling. How are there Pokestops on military bases and other restricted areas?

Most of it was automated from Google Maps.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: benjipwns on July 14, 2016, 01:40:08 AM
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pokemon-go-attempted-murder-fullerton-20160713-snap-story.html
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Javier Soch and Seth Ortega went to downtown Fullerton on Tuesday hoping to hunt monsters on the new "Pokemon Go” smartphone game.

Instead, the Marine Corps veterans helped police in the Orange County city catch a man who was bothering children at a playground. Investigators later learned the man, identified as Jacob Kells, was wanted for attempted murder by authorities in Monterey County.

“It’s not what we were expecting our day to turn out with,” said Ortega, who is pursuing his associate’s degree in automotive technology at nearby Fullerton College.

“The game, when it loads up on the screen, says to be cautious of your surroundings. Strongly follow that advice.”

Ortega, 24, and Soch, 26, who are roommates in Placentia, arrived downtown about 9 a.m. and played the smartphone game for an hour.
Quote
Soch said the experience has not diminished his enjoyment of the “Pokemon Go” game.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Samson Manhug on July 14, 2016, 06:59:30 AM
The Pokestop thing is really puzzling. How are there Pokestops on military bases and other restricted areas?

Most of it was automated from Google Maps.

Some of the Pokestops are inside buildings so this doesn't make sense. And again, I'm talking about restricted areas that Street View wouldn't have access too. It's puzzling.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: bork on July 14, 2016, 07:05:05 AM
Tried this last night.  Took the dog for a walk and we saw something that ended up being a gym nearby.  As we walked towards it (a church), we saw a car come very slowly around the corner and keep stopping.  There was a dude in there with his phone out right near where the gym marker was.  We go into the church parking lot and a cop car starts coming towards us.  There's a landmark where you can get stuff and he stops right in front of it for a minute, then speeds off.   :lol

Anyway, I really don't "get" this game.  It's more fun watching other people try to find this shit.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 14, 2016, 07:24:41 AM
I'll admit I will try this when it finally releases here in 10 years.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 09:20:56 AM
The Pokestop thing is really puzzling. How are there Pokestops on military bases and other restricted areas?

Most of it was automated from Google Maps.

Some of the Pokestops are inside buildings so this doesn't make sense. And again, I'm talking about restricted areas that Street View wouldn't have access too. It's puzzling.

Street View has gone inside many buildings, actually. Mostly shops and malls though.

It's possible the people inside the locations you're talking about were big Ingress players though, and they petitioned to Niantic to add portals there or whatever.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 09:23:26 AM
Me atm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKykZ5zmqU
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr Gilhaney on July 14, 2016, 09:55:55 AM
The Pokestop thing is really puzzling. How are there Pokestops on military bases and other restricted areas?

Most of it was automated from Google Maps.

They've gotten the locations from a mix of ways it seems:

Quote
Whether it's your local church, an art installation, a public library, or just a big ol' water tower, Pokemon Go has chosen some … interesting locations for its Pokestops and gyms. They're not random, but they're also somewhat scattershot in their placement. One neighborhood could be bursting at the seams with Pokestops and gyms, while another could be a desolate wasteland. So what's the deal? It turns out, a lot of Pokemon Go's designs can be traced back to Google.

While Pokemon Go may be the first time many players have heard of developer Niantic Labs, it's a studio that traces its lineage back to Google (whose parent company is now known as "Alphabet"). Niantic was once part of Google, and its founder and CEO, John Hanke, worked on the technology that powers Google Maps. That tech was used in Niantic's previous game, Ingress. And Ingress, much like a Metapod becoming Butterfree, has evolved - in its own way - to become Pokemon Go.

Much like Pokemon Go, Ingress is a game of geolocation. Players must travel to specific locations to capture portals, which link with other captured sites to form zones controlled by whichever faction holds those points. Hanke and his team chose some of the first portals based on sites with historical or cultural significance, such as The Washington Monument, Big Ben, or longstanding museums.

Other locations were chosen based on geo-tagged photos from Google. For example, you might not have much interest in, or even know about, the world's largest ball of twine (located in Cawker City, Kansas by the way) but the fact that so many tourists take pictures of it and upload those pictures to Google would make it a prime candidate for an Ingress portal.

Many more portals were submitted as suggestions by Ingress players. Hanke recently told Mashable that there are approximately 15 million player-submitted portal locations, 5 million of which have been approved.

Ingress player data has revealed the most popular of these portal locations, and Niantic has turned those into gyms. The less popular (but still active and approved) locations have become Pokestops. "The Pokestops are submitted by users, so obviously they're based on places people go," Hanke said. "We had essentially two and a half years of people going to all the places where they thought they should be able to play Ingress, so it's some pretty remote places."

It can lead to some interesting situations where the landscape has changed over time. I can personally tell you of two stories, each revolving around water towers (look, I live in central Iowa, we don't have a lot of super cool landmarks, okay?).

One nearby Pokestop is assigned to an old water tower that existed during Ingress' launch window, but was torn down by the time Pokemon Go was released. So down the street is a Pokestop pointing me to something that no longer exists.

Meanwhile in Des Moines, a gym is assigned to a water tower stationed outside a nearby mall. That makes sense - the mall is a popular area, and the water tower is an easy-to-see landmark - however, the water tower is surrounded by a tall chain-link fence with barbed wire around the top, and a big "NO TRESPASSING" warning on the gate. Because of this, it's not possible to get close enough to actually interact with the gym.

That is, unless you fool the app by closing it and re-opening it, hoping the GPS signal will think you're on the other side of the fence - a trick I definitely did not do, and do not suggest any central Iowa players reading this try. Unless you are Team Mystic, in which case: we cool.

So if you're wondering why Pokemon Go seems to be telling you to go to church, or the local art installation, odds are that it's actually following in the footsteps of a tourist whose picture is circulating on Google or an Ingress player who suggested it. Maybe they were distracting themselves from a lengthy sermon, maybe it was a good place to meet up with fellow players, or maybe the world has changed since those days, closing off what once was.

I say, make up your own stories for these places. And good luck catching 'em all.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 14, 2016, 10:29:59 AM
I wish there was more I can do with the game when I'm not out and about. I know the point of the game is to go out and catch Pokemon, but I wish there was a more I can do with the Pokemon after I've caught them. Right now you can only transfer them, power them up, or evolve them. I'd like more things I can tinker with when I'm just sitting at my desk at work.

I also hope there are some "event" style scenarios like maybe a rare Pokemon shows up for a limited time in specific locations. Or a Pokemon trainer pops up randomly and whoever beats him gets a cool reward.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 14, 2016, 11:15:01 AM
The PokeStops out here in Toronto are 90% graffiti murals. You could actually use the game to plot some neat street art walking tours if you were so inclined.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 11:35:55 AM
I wish there was more I can do with the game when I'm not out and about. I know the point of the game is to go out and catch Pokemon, but I wish there was a more I can do with the Pokemon after I've caught them. Right now you can only transfer them, power them up, or evolve them. I'd like more things I can tinker with when I'm just sitting at my desk at work.

I also hope there are some "event" style scenarios like maybe a rare Pokemon shows up for a limited time in specific locations. Or a Pokemon trainer pops up randomly and whoever beats him gets a cool reward.

Considering this was in the original trailer (Mewtwo) I'm sure this will be the case.

It'd be cool if they added something like Pokemon-amie. I wouldn't use it, but it'd be something to do when there's no Pokemon around.

I'd like some kind of friends list and social feed that aggregates everyone's journals. It'd be a good incentive if I saw that so-and-so caught an Electabuzz yesterday at X location to go there myself.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 14, 2016, 11:39:18 AM
How fixed are Pokemon positions though? I keep seeing things where people are mapping where they find Pokemon but in my experience I'm going to the same places and getting different Pokemon
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
How fixed are Pokemon positions though? I keep seeing things where people are mapping where they find Pokemon but in my experience I'm going to the same places and getting different Pokemon

I assume it's about 50/50, sometimes the Pokemon move or it isn't the right time of day to catch them, but I do think it's likely that they're tied to an area in a certain way.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 14, 2016, 12:04:53 PM
I would like to see them work on the walking tracking -- I get they don't want people just driving around clocking mileage, but I've been walking and walking this morning trying to clear a final .03 km on a hatch


Edit: fittingly, this turned out to be a slowpoke :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 14, 2016, 12:46:04 PM
http://www.theonion.com/graphic/what-pokemon-go-53204

Quote
Q: Should I worry about the amount of information that I will expose about myself by using the app?
A: It’s never stopped you before

Q: Is some part of this game’s popularity among adults deeply, indescribably sad?
A: Yes
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: demi on July 14, 2016, 01:22:59 PM
Is "The Walrus" the "etoilet" of Pokemon GO?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 14, 2016, 01:41:05 PM
I can only imagine the rage of missing with a master ball

Also, I'm pretty sure the nice and excellent is about hitting it in the circle but doesn't necessarily mean anything about the chance of it capturing. Could be wrong
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 14, 2016, 01:56:25 PM
That's not cannon for a master ball :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 02:19:08 PM
I can only imagine the rage of missing with a master ball

Also, I'm pretty sure the nice and excellent is about hitting it in the circle but doesn't necessarily mean anything about the chance of it capturing. Could be wrong

Hitting it in the circle = Nice!, Excellent!, etc. are just XP bonuses I think

The only thing that increases catch rate is making the inner circle as small as possible.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 14, 2016, 02:37:54 PM
Yeah that is my understanding as well. Razz Berries don't seem to do a whole hell of a lot besides take the spot of a pokeball at a stop. Been just using them on everything
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 14, 2016, 03:48:20 PM
This not tracking my walking is starting to piss me off
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 14, 2016, 05:28:49 PM
https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/videos/vb.153080620724/10157309144940725/?type=2&theater

:dead
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 14, 2016, 05:57:13 PM
https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/videos/vb.153080620724/10157309144940725/?type=2&theater

:dead

Quote
Jordan Harris I voted for Obama. And I am so sorry to my fellow Americans. I thought it would cool to have a Black President I didn't realize he was going to let all His Muslim people invade Us! This time I am voting for OUR kids Future! #IAmWithTrump For A Stronger More Unified America! #IAmWithHim #Trump2016
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 14, 2016, 08:44:01 PM
https://twitter.com/MrChuckD/status/753276353391190016
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: benjipwns on July 14, 2016, 09:28:47 PM
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-i-wish-i-had-time-to-play-pokemon-go/article/2596482
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Donald Trump would like to catch 'em all.

But he's busy running for president.

In an interview with the Washington Examiner on Thursday, the Republican nominee said he wishes he could join in the craze over the new smartphone game "Pokemon Go."

"I don't, but people are playing it. No question about it," he said. "I do not. I wish I had time."
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr Gilhaney on July 14, 2016, 09:31:19 PM
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-i-wish-i-had-time-to-play-pokemon-go/article/2596482
Quote
Donald Trump would like to catch 'em all.

But he's busy running for president.

In an interview with the Washington Examiner on Thursday, the Republican nominee said he wishes he could join in the craze over the new smartphone game "Pokemon Go."

"I don't, but people are playing it. No question about it," he said. "I do not. I wish I had time."

(http://i.imgur.com/skzDcGO.jpg)

What kind of dank meme response do you think Hillary will hit Trump with?

I'm so excited to see it.

Can't believe they made politics great again.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: curly on July 14, 2016, 11:59:40 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/skzDcGO.jpg)

What kind of dank meme response do you think Hillary will hit Trump with?

I'm so excited to see it.

Can't believe they made politics great again.
https://twitter.com/CNBCnow/status/753689842291183616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (https://twitter.com/CNBCnow/status/753689842291183616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Trump's going to be our next president, isn't he  :fbm
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Positive Touch on July 15, 2016, 01:43:59 AM
i just checked twitch and there's people livestreaming this whole they wander all over the place. this is amazing.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: tiesto on July 15, 2016, 09:21:39 AM
This is the town I work in (and where my ex is from). It's a dumpy town but not to the point where I'd expected there would be a robbery over this:

http://longisland.news12.com/news/police-teen-robbed-at-gunpoint-playing-pokemon-go-1.12042757 (http://longisland.news12.com/news/police-teen-robbed-at-gunpoint-playing-pokemon-go-1.12042757)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 15, 2016, 02:13:43 PM
Welcome to four years ago :ufup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Brehvolution on July 15, 2016, 03:15:29 PM
Why do all player's faces where the level is look like Alyx Vance fro HL2?

(http://i.imgur.com/MGLwmRC.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 15, 2016, 03:16:54 PM
Way more interested in the slowbro pounding that slowpoke from behind
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 15, 2016, 03:45:27 PM
Way more interested in the slowbro pounding that slowpoke from behind

Where's the HSOWA :phil
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 15, 2016, 07:28:09 PM
Wtf I just read if you miss you can pick your pokeball back up by tapping on it....

And that you can summon Pokemon with no tracks next to them if you select them
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: curly on July 15, 2016, 08:10:38 PM
Wtf I just read if you miss you can pick your pokeball back up by tapping on it....

And that you can summon Pokemon with no tracks next to them if you select them

The pokeball thing is confirmed fake
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 15, 2016, 11:11:21 PM
This is "mew is under the truck" playground shenanigans all over again.

Didn't think I'd see it happen again with the internet being a thing.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr Gilhaney on July 15, 2016, 11:46:04 PM
https://vimeo.com/174821377

 :anhuld
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Atramental on July 16, 2016, 12:40:36 AM
Total. Fucking. Madness. :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Positive Touch on July 16, 2016, 12:55:50 AM
ok i love video games and have done countless ridiculous things bc of them but seriously wtf people
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 16, 2016, 12:58:32 AM
A herd of Wild Andrexes appears.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: qq more on July 16, 2016, 02:47:52 AM
This is "mew is under the truck" playground shenanigans all over again.

Didn't think I'd see it happen again with the internet being a thing.
Indeed. :lol Seriously, between VC release of the 90s era games and a week old mobile game, the latter sure invoked more nostalgia somehow.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 16, 2016, 12:50:43 PM
https://vimeo.com/174821377

 :anhuld

You can just evolve an Eevee brehs. :lol

You can even control what it'll evolve into: https://m.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4t0cpo/psa_how_to_force_your_eevee_to_evolve_into_your/
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 16, 2016, 01:19:54 PM
finally came out here, but cant login

nintdoh
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Rufus on July 16, 2016, 01:23:29 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZB1AgJw.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 17, 2016, 11:40:09 AM
I don't want to see these people's cellphone bills
 :holeup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Positive Touch on July 17, 2016, 12:29:14 PM
t-mobile gave everyone free data for pokeymans go
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 17, 2016, 12:52:01 PM
Doesn't really seem to be using much data for me
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on July 17, 2016, 01:20:08 PM
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/07/14/attention-pokemon-chasers-police-fire-officials-want-you-to-stop-calling-911/

I say let the Pokemon Go players into jail :cody
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 17, 2016, 03:19:07 PM
this eats battery
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 17, 2016, 04:24:11 PM
Doesn't really seem to be using much data for me

Yeah, just a couple megabytes for most of my sessions.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr Gilhaney on July 17, 2016, 05:55:31 PM
https://twitter.com/MIMI_LEGEND/status/752321702089097216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 18, 2016, 07:21:20 AM
Been watching the Pokemon cartoon and bought Pokemon Y because of this. need mah fix
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 18, 2016, 09:32:44 AM
Been watching the Pokemon cartoon and bought Pokemon Y because of this. need mah fix

Coworker bought a 3DS and is trying to get all the DS and 3DS mainline games because of this, too.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 10:40:19 AM
My co-worker downloaded a Yellow rom for his phone :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Brehvolution on July 18, 2016, 10:50:52 AM
Drove my kid around to pick up a few. I'm now part of the problem. :fbm
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 18, 2016, 11:19:33 AM
I still have Red, Blue and Yellow. Somehow I never knew there was a Green. It makes sense to me now but for some reason I always thought the original games were only Red and Blue.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 18, 2016, 11:40:42 AM
I still have Red, Blue and Yellow. Somehow I never knew there was a Green. It makes sense to me now but for some reason I always thought the original games were only Red and Blue.

Green was Japan only.

The original release was Red and Green. The Japanese Blue was released later in 1996 and was the Crystal/Emerald/Platinum-like "third version" which fixed some bugs, rebalanced things and changed all the Pokemon sprites. The international Red and Blue in 1998 are based on the Japanese Blue.

Sprite comparison here: http://orig04.deviantart.net/3e75/f/2012/296/0/e/pokemon_green___red_blue_comparison_sprite_sheet_by_fimxscootaloo-d5iqjvd.jpg

Hence why the remakes were FireRed and LeafGreen (although I still think they should have renamed it for America.)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 01:03:57 PM
I got a Pokemon at a gym that's at a backwoods fly fishing shop. Been there 3 days now :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 18, 2016, 03:46:58 PM
ok i love video games and have done countless ridiculous things bc of them but seriously wtf people

frealz

I mean really- going outside? #nope
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 05:05:26 PM
The distance tracker has been broken for days and the game isn't fun without it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 05:08:22 PM
If anything the distance tracker has been working better for me last few days. How very inconsistent
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 05:09:15 PM
Really? I see a lot of people saying the same thing as me: I can't get any Pokemon to show less than 3 "feet"
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 05:12:06 PM
Kotaku seems to have written about what I'm talking about:
http://kotaku.com/pokemon-gos-three-step-glitch-makes-tracking-pokemon-im-1783854268
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 05:14:17 PM
Oooooh yeah same shit here, actually, thought we were talking about distance walked for eggs, sorry
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 05:20:13 PM
Really shitty. I liked seeing a rare Poke in my tracker then hunting it down. The only way you can play the game at the moment is squatting on lures and catching everything you see like an MMO Chinese gold farmer. Lame.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 05:21:22 PM
And it's frustrating to see Niantic put no emphasis on community management. It's basically complete radio silence from them on everything.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: curly on July 18, 2016, 05:23:38 PM
I think I've been getting the 3 steps thing too, but I never used the distance tracker anyways because for some reason my phone refreshes more slowly than everyone else's  :( I don't see new pokemon until a minute or two after they show up for others, coupled with the still shitty servers it makes the game nearly unplayable a lot of the time
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 18, 2016, 05:45:21 PM
The steps were kinda useless anyways. It's more useful to track their position in the list in order to triangulate their whereabouts.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 05:49:48 PM
Yeah I didn't ever successfully use the tracks, maybe I'm just dumb tho  :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 06:03:29 PM
Come on dude. I love this game too but I'm not going to apologize for broken functionality.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 06:04:50 PM
I'll assume you mean Andrex, I'm not apologizing for it being broken. I wish it was fixed and even more clear / in depth / functional for finding those lil guys
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 18, 2016, 06:05:36 PM
Broken shit is shitty, for sure. But as someone who works in tech I have nothing but sympathy for their engineers and IT people tbh. This is the biggest mobile game of all time, plus they got DDOS'd last Saturday on top of it.

They get a pass from me for now.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 06:11:02 PM
Not you Cats, Andy.

Andy: I get that and totally agree, but a game this size should really have some line of communication with its audience (ie a community manager). Acknowledging issues and keeping people in the loop goes a long long way. This isn't a tiny start up, and this isn't a tiny independent mobile game.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 18, 2016, 06:15:41 PM
Fucking Diablo 3 has MULTIPLE community managers. No pass on this shit.

But, who are we kidding- Fandrex gonna Fandrex from now until the end of time.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 18, 2016, 06:26:31 PM
I wish the pokemans had a visual indication of when you were walking towards or away from them at least.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 18, 2016, 06:29:35 PM
I work in Community Management, so maybe that's why the whole thing frustrates me. People just want to know what's going on with the game they're in love with.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: demi on July 18, 2016, 06:31:35 PM
Sounds like a common problem. These devs cant just blurt out what they're working on with big daddy (Nintendo) overseeing.

Bungie has the same issue with Destiny. Massive had the same issue with Division.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 18, 2016, 06:47:19 PM
Fucking Diablo 3 has MULTIPLE community managers. No pass on this shit.

But, who are we kidding- Fandrex gonna Fandrex from now until the end of time.

The fact that you're even posting in a Pokémon thread proves I won. :umad

Sounds like a common problem. These devs cant just blurt out what they're working on with big daddy (Nintendo) overseeing.

Bungie has the same issue with Destiny. Massive had the same issue with Division.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 18, 2016, 08:09:32 PM
Fucking Diablo 3 has MULTIPLE community managers. No pass on this shit.

But, who are we kidding- Fandrex gonna Fandrex from now until the end of time.

Ya, but Diablo 3 is a game though.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: I'm a Puppy! on July 19, 2016, 10:57:06 AM
I think I've said it before, but the thing that scares me most about Pokemon Go is that fact that it's rather easy to tell how rushed it is, that really this is just a step beyond beta. But look at how popular it is. Can you imagine what it's going to be like when they have a system that stays up, they fix the bugs, enhance it to allow trading or battling or release another region? I mean if we're at these levels of hype for what we have? When they fix it it's going to be insane. Of course, if they don't fix it soon they'll lose a bunch of momentum and a bunch of people will leave, but still. It's crazy.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: bork on July 19, 2016, 02:10:01 PM
I think I've said it before, but the thing that scares me most about Pokemon Go is that fact that it's rather easy to tell how rushed it is, that really this is just a step beyond beta. But look at how popular it is. Can you imagine what it's going to be like when they have a system that stays up, they fix the bugs, enhance it to allow trading or battling or release another region? I mean if we're at these levels of hype for what we have? When they fix it it's going to be insane. Of course, if they don't fix it soon they'll lose a bunch of momentum and a bunch of people will leave, but still. It's crazy.

It's a mobile game.  By the time they fix it, the popularity will have waned and everyone will have moved onto the next fad.

:idont
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 19, 2016, 02:15:29 PM
And then they'll add trading.

And then they'll add battling.

And then they'll release a limited-window legendary Pokemon.

And then they'll release Gen 2.

Using "fad" in the same breath as Pokemon is... contrary to history.

Will it remain as big as it is now forever? Nope. But it's probably not going to go away quietly any time soon either.

How long is the P&D thread here, again?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 19, 2016, 02:43:10 PM
Gen 2 hitting is my quit point  :-X
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 19, 2016, 03:27:34 PM
Someone used a lure in front of my appartment  :lol

(http://i.imgur.com/9U4miel.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 19, 2016, 03:44:41 PM
There was a big lure party at the CN Tower last night.

Every person in this pic is playing Pokemon GO

(http://www.blogto.com/upload/2016/07/2016719-poke.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: I'm a Puppy! on July 19, 2016, 03:55:28 PM
And then they'll add trading.

And then they'll add battling.

And then they'll release a limited-window legendary Pokemon.

And then they'll release Gen 2.

Using "fad" in the same breath as Pokemon is... contrary to history.

Will it remain as big as it is now forever? Nope. But it's probably not going to go away quietly any time soon either.

How long is the P&D thread here, again?
Exactly. So long as Nintendo doesn't take too long to fix their problems this is only going to get bigger.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mandark on July 19, 2016, 03:56:21 PM
With no major awards shows coming up or sports going on (sorry baseball), Pokemon Go has been a godsend to the people who need to tell everyone about what they're not interested in.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 19, 2016, 04:04:07 PM
With no major awards shows coming up or sports going on (sorry baseball), Pokemon Go has been a godsend to the people who need to tell everyone about what they're not interested in.

(http://cdn29.elitedaily.com/content/uploads/2016/07/11115403/twitter1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on July 19, 2016, 11:09:35 PM
I guess it's launching in Japan soon. The internet here is already stuttering in fear.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 20, 2016, 12:34:12 AM
Saw Electabuzz on the tracker. Wandered aimlessly until he disappeared. I think I'll stop playing until they fix this.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 20, 2016, 01:39:27 AM
So this exists: https://pokevision.com

You can scan an area and see exactly where the Pokemon are and how long they'll be there. Since it's cheaty I'm refraining from using it, but I used it to test and confirm my suspicion that tracking is broken beyond just showing three steps for everything. The order of the listed Pokemon does not properly indicate how close they are to you relative to the other listed Pokemon.

TLDR: The tracking is broken worse than everyone thinks. Shit's junk.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 20, 2016, 11:39:57 AM
That Poketracker is a godsend. Actually makes the game have some amount of strategy. ("Should I ditch this meeting to get that Dratini?")
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 20, 2016, 11:43:28 AM
all I see are fucking pidgeys
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 20, 2016, 12:14:45 PM
WRATH NO

NO WRATH

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/20/top-saudi-clerics-ban-pokemon-go/87330916/
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 20, 2016, 12:46:17 PM
That pokevision site ain't doin shit for me  >:(
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 20, 2016, 01:45:05 PM
They might have just killed it.  :-\
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 20, 2016, 02:39:55 PM
Y does niantic hate freedom!? That site would have been the shit. :maf
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 20, 2016, 04:13:18 PM
Lmao.

They just pushed an update and the only thing in the patch notes is "minor text fixes"

Niantic... this is legendary status trolling.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 20, 2016, 04:36:12 PM
Haven't been able to get in the app after the update  ::)

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 20, 2016, 04:36:45 PM
PLZ TELL US AGAIN HOW GREAT THIS GAME IS TASTY
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 20, 2016, 04:47:57 PM
PLZ TELL US AGAIN HOW GREAT THIS GAME IS TASTY

I can't even believe you're playing it. :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 20, 2016, 04:50:22 PM
I might when they get out of alpha testing
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 20, 2016, 04:53:43 PM
I don't think anyone is playing right now..

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 20, 2016, 05:04:06 PM
I don't think anyone is playing right now..

:dead
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on July 20, 2016, 08:37:42 PM
https://techcrunch.com/2016/07/19/pokemon-go-launch-in-japan-postponed-after-email-leak/

 :-\

FWIW, Nintendo's stock has doubled in price since the game's launch, and with the announcement of McDonalds Japan's official gym tie-in, their stock went up 10%.

Praying for zombocalypse so I can at least destroy the mindless shambling hordes instead of being socially required to route around them.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 20, 2016, 10:04:17 PM
Errythang looks like it's back, pokevision workin
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 21, 2016, 11:41:52 AM
Oh no, 3 step is still a thing.

And Niantic remains completely silent... except for:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i.imgur.com/8Ae0tnl.png)
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Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 21, 2016, 03:12:44 PM
Pokevision is so bad ass
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 21, 2016, 04:34:11 PM
The only review that matters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuUfDXFZh6Y
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2016, 12:21:38 AM
That's Dunky?!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 22, 2016, 01:52:10 AM
That's Dunky?!

Yeah, he's been on camera in a couple other videos; think for his PAX East vlog. Surprised you didn't run into him there. (jk, he obviously attended events around actual games, unlike you :teehee )
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 22, 2016, 11:25:56 AM
(Pokemon Y) The process to evolve Evee to Espeon is fucking annoyingly obtuse since you  have to raise the friendship ranking with it to a specific level then wait until you're in the daytime hours and then level Evee up once.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2016, 12:34:36 PM
That's Dunky?!

Yeah, he's been on camera in a couple other videos; think for his PAX East vlog. Surprised you didn't run into him there. (jk, he obviously attended events around actual games, unlike you :teehee )

:confused

I went to more panels than I was out at the floor for sure though. I did see Sky Williams, considered getting a selfie with him but decided against it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2016, 12:50:31 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDVyQYMzzv8

Good shit.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: qq more on July 22, 2016, 12:52:43 PM
(Pokemon Y) The process to evolve Evee to Espeon is fucking annoyingly obtuse since you  have to raise the friendship ranking with it to a specific level then wait until you're in the daytime hours and then level Evee up once.
Looking this up. If you give Eevee a Soothe Bell, it'll increase the friendship stat by x1.5.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 22, 2016, 12:53:25 PM
That's Dunky?!

Yeah, he's been on camera in a couple other videos; think for his PAX East vlog. Surprised you didn't run into him there. (jk, he obviously attended events around actual games, unlike you :teehee )

:confused

I went to more panels than I was out at the floor for sure though. I did see Sky Williams, considered getting a selfie with him but decided against it.

ACTUAL GAMES
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 22, 2016, 01:48:31 PM
(Pokemon Y) The process to evolve Evee to Espeon is fucking annoyingly obtuse since you  have to raise the friendship ranking with it to a specific level then wait until you're in the daytime hours and then level Evee up once.
Looking this up. If you give Eevee a Soothe Bell, it'll increase the friendship stat by x1.5.

Got that, I'm hoping to grind this over the weekend. I have my team pretty well scoped out I just need a psychic Pokemon now.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 22, 2016, 02:42:31 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDVyQYMzzv8

Good shit.

Is there a summary somewhere? Hate watching videos for info  :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2016, 03:09:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J95GYXeFRaQ

:dead :dead :dead
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDVyQYMzzv8

Good shit.

Is there a summary somewhere? Hate watching videos for info  :doge

- Trainer level cap is 40
- Egg level cap is 20
- Wild Pokemon cap is level 30
- Curve Balls and Accurate Throws confirmed to buff capture rate
- Future incubators might reduce KM needed to hatch eggs
- Moves have accuracy and critical hit rate
- Pokemon have capture and flee rate
- Move damage goes up with trainer level
- Pokemon get harder to catch as you level up
- Mew is "mythic," three birds are "legendary"
- Charge meter is filled by 0.5 by each point of damage dealt (super effective moves charge it faster)
- Level 39 -> 40 takes 5 million XP
- Level 1 -> 40 takes 20 million XP
- Pokemon have an evolution modifier and an HP modifier when they evolve, HP and CP go up a set amount for the multiplier
- Defending Pokemon at a gym attack every 1.5 seconds
- Master Ball does exist in the code
- Legendary Pokemon have a spawn right, but no catch rate (need Master Ball?)
- STAB from the main games is in GO
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 22, 2016, 03:47:28 PM
Thank you! What's STAB?

Missed out on my first sandshrew and my first tangela today because I ran out of balls  :'(

Edit: same type attack bonus. I can google :)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Great Rumbler on July 22, 2016, 04:09:12 PM
That's Dunky?!

He's done a lot of videos with his girlfriend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRNDtTP0aQY
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Rufus on July 22, 2016, 04:12:42 PM
Is that really her voice...?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 22, 2016, 04:44:24 PM
Was probably molested

http://loveline.wikia.com/wiki/Little_Girl_Voice
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Rufus on July 22, 2016, 04:47:58 PM
Didn't know that was a thing. :/
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 22, 2016, 11:22:32 PM
OMG WHAT HAVE I DONE

(http://i.imgur.com/ZSUkEME.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: benjipwns on July 23, 2016, 01:07:53 AM
Is that really her voice...?
She talks a bit more "normally" in other videos where she's not as front and center/hosting as in those eating/gift ones. Dunkey uses a different voice in their videos vs his own where he's off-camera.

I don't mean to imply it's an act or anything just that like most everyone her "performance" voice exaggerates in some form. I notice this more with YouTubers probably because they're amateurs generally.

Personally, I know I change my cadence to be flatter when presenting or whatever vs. a personal conversation. It makes the deliberately bad jokes better.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Rufus on July 23, 2016, 06:14:15 AM
Oh, I know about that. Her's just seemed extremely put-on.

Other people's Youtube cadence is starting to annoy me, though. Supergreatfriend's 'spooky' voice and the way he trails off his sentences is starting to annoy me, but his videos are good. :goty2
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Madrun Badrun on July 24, 2016, 10:46:03 AM
Didn't know that was a thing. :/

from http://loveline.wikia.com
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Rufus on July 24, 2016, 10:52:28 AM
Well, it does seem like a strange source, but Dr. Drew has talked to hundreds if not thousands of people, so I'm not going to count out a pattern he detected.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2016, 05:05:46 PM
Pokevision now lets you filter Pokemon.  :o
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and a 20-year old fad
Post by: Sausage on July 25, 2016, 01:41:08 AM
I like Pokemon and all, but I'm annoyed by how obssessed I am with this game.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 25, 2016, 10:08:18 AM
I finished Pokemon Y after playing basically nonstop this weekend. I really didn't expect to sink into it as hard as I did. Forgot how much I enjoyed these games.

I want more but I don't want to burn out by immediately playing another right after then end up not wanting to play Sun/Moon when it comes out.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 25, 2016, 10:37:03 AM
I finished Pokemon Y after playing basically nonstop this weekend. I really didn't expect to sink into it as hard as I did. Forgot how much I enjoyed these games.

I want more but I don't want to burn out by immediately playing another right after then end up not wanting to play Sun/Moon when it comes out.

Smart choice. I remember when I played Platinum right after beating SoulSilver, was pretty burnt out but still finished it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 25, 2016, 11:37:58 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka1WZG3Lt78

- More customization coming to Pokestops - example was free healing from Pokemon Centers
- Game is only 10% of their original vision so far
- Breeding is coming... eventually... in some form
- Three Legendary Birds are tied to the teams... somehow, will find out more after full global rollout is completed
- No word on three step glitch
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 25, 2016, 02:11:36 PM
Starting to lose interest, as is everyone in my office. Game's fun but once you've filled out a good chunk of the Pokedex it starts to lose its appeal. Looking forward to new functionality/existing functionality working.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Yeti on July 25, 2016, 04:40:19 PM
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--BzMB6WOb--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/syvlnwwfycooa82eq5hx.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 25, 2016, 06:12:41 PM
Fire chicken for life
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 25, 2016, 10:00:34 PM
Fire chicken for life

Blaziken? :yuck
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 25, 2016, 11:40:31 PM
They should rename this game "Grinding Pidgeys for Two Weeks until you're high enough level to start catching usable Pokemans"
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2016, 12:02:16 AM
They should rename this game "Grinding Pidgeys for Two Weeks until you're high enough level to start catching usable Pokemans"

Just like the games!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 26, 2016, 01:06:53 AM
Fire chicken for life

Blaziken? :yuck

I don't understand the question

http://m.imgur.com/gallery/Og6CT
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: bluemax on July 26, 2016, 03:46:40 AM
I downloaded this game over the weekend. It truly proves that branding matters more than having a remotely decent product.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: eleuin on July 26, 2016, 10:02:54 AM
first egg hatched and its a fucking drowzee  :beli
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2016, 10:07:18 AM
first egg hatched and its a fucking drowzee  :beli

Longer eggs hatch rarer Pokemon.

(http://i.imgur.com/Pj5RGrB.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Positive Touch on July 26, 2016, 11:00:05 AM
i gotta walk a 10k to get snorlax? what kind of sick joke is that??
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2016, 11:09:31 AM
i gotta walk a 10k to get snorlax? what kind of sick joke is that??

It's to make sure you don't become a Snorlax. :ufup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Positive Touch on July 26, 2016, 11:16:21 AM
I ALREADY AM A SNORLAX GODDAMMIT FREE MY KIN
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 26, 2016, 11:31:07 AM
I'm a fan of the 2km eggs. Hatch quickly and best chance I have of getting the starters evolved. Or at least one pikachu. Or a gyrados, haven't seen a single magikarp outchea
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2016, 11:47:04 AM
Got fed up with all the crap in Pokevision's UI so I installed this user style (https://userstyles.org/styles/130606/pokevision-crap-remover) and it's fucking nirvana. :aah
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Take My Breh Away on July 26, 2016, 03:25:22 PM
Pokétariat comrades in Team Valor seized the gym on Karl Marx's grave :lol

(http://i.imgur.com/NgG4ZCxl.png)

https://twitter.com/sarcastathon/status/757942196989489152
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2016, 03:57:24 PM
Kara where you at
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: tiesto on July 26, 2016, 08:45:21 PM
What team should I join?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 26, 2016, 08:50:17 PM
Blue seems to be the most popular. I'm red. Yellow is dumb
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2016, 08:51:50 PM
My choices, just cause

1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. Red
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: eleuin on July 26, 2016, 09:38:40 PM
Blue seems to be the most popular. I'm red. Yellow is dumb

 :confused
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 27, 2016, 07:03:56 AM
Already deleted this, game is pretty trash tbh.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: chronovore on July 27, 2016, 09:40:51 AM
http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/27/12294496/pokemon-go-plus-delay-september
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 27, 2016, 10:21:50 AM
http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/27/12294496/pokemon-go-plus-delay-september

Goddamnit :-\
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Samson Manhug on July 27, 2016, 05:01:00 PM
Already deleted this, game is pretty trash tbh.

Yeah this game isn't fun. Maybe if it had a fall release, but it's too hot for this nonsense. I would like a game based on this that is an RPG, though.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: curly on July 27, 2016, 11:37:47 PM
Walking around and catching stuff with other people is pretty fun. Plus I've supposedly walked 60 km because of this app  :yeshrug
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 28, 2016, 12:41:55 AM
Think I just prefer normal hiking or walking

Already deleted this, game is pretty trash tbh.

Yeah this game isn't fun. Maybe if it had a fall release, but it's too hot for this nonsense. I would like a game based on this that is an RPG, though.

yeah if there was a real game there somewhere... then yeah
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: I'm a Puppy! on July 29, 2016, 01:09:20 AM
any word on when they're going to fix the 3 step problem?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 29, 2016, 01:43:23 AM
any word on when they're going to fix the 3 step problem?


...have they even acknowledged that it exists yet? Do they have anyone talking about anything? Niantic seems to be such a fucking shitshow. Look, all I want to do is track down every fucking Psyduck in Atlanta, you pigfuckers.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 29, 2016, 02:13:39 AM
In other news:

http://gawker.com/werner-herzog-would-you-die-for-the-pokemons-would-yo-1784489295

Quote
When two persons in search of a pokémon clash at the corner of Sunset in San Vicente is there violence? Is there murder?

I want to live in Werner Herzog's world.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 29, 2016, 07:38:27 AM
I assume the 3 step issue is entirely intentional. Which is why they haven't fixed it. Not having to track the distance of every Pokemon to every player probably lightens a significant load on the servers.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: tiesto on July 29, 2016, 09:21:36 AM
Caught a Snorlax when walking around Port Jeff last night. Seems like 90% of the people walking around were on their phones playing this.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 29, 2016, 03:15:18 PM
Just started doing gyms nearby. Finding it super effective to place my flareon on a gym of my team that already has like a high level snorlax or whatever, and then training over and over with my lower cp vaporeon. Huge underdog bonus
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: bluemax on July 30, 2016, 04:34:24 AM
Went to a baseball game with coworkers tonight, half of them spent most of the game on their phones catching pokemon and visiting the pokestops. Several of them even have fucking battery packs to charge their phones because of Pokemon Go.

I'm bored of the game after less than a week.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 30, 2016, 12:05:25 PM
Caught a Magmar last night thanks to Poke LIVE :aah
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 30, 2016, 02:05:42 PM
No iOS version :(
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 30, 2016, 04:40:24 PM
No iOS version :(

Poke Radar?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 30, 2016, 05:33:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ILcJgTF.png)

Welp brehs, this is it. I've reached final-stage Nintardism. Don't bother sending help, there is none left for me.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: chronovore on July 30, 2016, 05:42:37 PM
Went to a baseball game with coworkers tonight, half of them spent most of the game on their phones catching pokemon and visiting the pokestops. Several of them even have fucking battery packs to charge their phones because of Pokemon Go.

I'm bored of the game after less than a week.

Fucking casuals, amirite? (I'm actually assuming these are other dev professionals.)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 30, 2016, 06:54:06 PM
I caught a Pikachu today!!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 30, 2016, 09:18:20 PM
Hoping to get different Pokemon while in Denver next week. Maybe there's even a pokestop at my hotel  :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Human Snorenado on July 30, 2016, 09:19:19 PM
A friend was just in Denver a week ago and said she caught a bunch of rock type pokemans.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 30, 2016, 09:20:02 PM
Bitchinnnnn
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 30, 2016, 11:56:46 PM
I caught a Pikachu today!!

Hatched one and caught another last week. :miyamoto

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Now the struggle to catch enough for the superior Gen 1 electric rat, Raichu. :brazil
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Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: bluemax on July 31, 2016, 02:24:45 AM
Went to a baseball game with coworkers tonight, half of them spent most of the game on their phones catching pokemon and visiting the pokestops. Several of them even have fucking battery packs to charge their phones because of Pokemon Go.

I'm bored of the game after less than a week.

Fucking casuals, amirite? (I'm actually assuming these are other dev professionals.)

These are people who work on casual mobile games!

(Most of them are the target age for Pokemon Go)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 31, 2016, 03:12:57 AM
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/30/pokmon-go-update-fixes-the-footprints-tracker-by-removing-it-adds-avatar-adjustment-and-other-tweaks/

:lol Basically a joke now. Should just buy Pokevision and integrate it IMO.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on July 31, 2016, 05:32:49 PM
Sitting at an airport bar that's within reach of two pokestops 8)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on August 01, 2016, 09:40:48 AM
Not only did they remove in-game tracking, but they cease and desisted pokevision...
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Reb on August 01, 2016, 10:25:51 AM
Spent this Sunday in a Amsterdam park with multiple places where 3 pokestops overlapped.
The spots were packed with lawn chairs, blankets and who knows what.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on August 01, 2016, 12:06:30 PM
Not only did they remove in-game tracking, but they cease and desisted pokevision...

Pretty much not worth playing until it comes back. :goty2
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on August 01, 2016, 12:14:25 PM
Pfffffft throw it away
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: benjipwns on August 08, 2016, 02:27:08 AM
the Nintendo body count continues:
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-san-francisco-shooting-pokemon-go-20160807-snap-story.html
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A 20-year-old man was shot and killed while playing ‘Pokemon Go’ near San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular tourist destination along the waterfront, authorities said Sunday.
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It’s unclear if the shooting was related to “Pokemon Go,” which has surged in popularity since it was released this summer.

The app uses a player’s smartphone camera and GPS technology to guide him to real locations to “collect” Pokemon, or “pocket monsters,” in real locations. Players point the camera and virtual characters appear against the real-world backdrop. Then players toss a virtual ball to capture that character.

The game has drawn crowds to parks, boardwalks and promenades in search of rare Pokemon. Players have found themselves targets of assailants or witnesses to crimes.

Last month, two men focusing on the smartphone game were robbed and carjacked in Northern California. In Fullerton, two former Marines helped nab a man wanted for attempted murder in Sonoma County. And in San Francisco, a brother and sister were robbed of their smartphones while playing “Pokemon Go.”
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Joe Molotov on August 08, 2016, 09:50:42 AM
"collect" "pocket monsters"
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on August 09, 2016, 03:39:33 PM
http://kotaku.com/niantic-is-testing-a-new-nearby-system-for-pokemon-go-1785001335

Fucking finally. This looks decent and might get me back into the game again.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on August 09, 2016, 04:56:52 PM
I got a warning that popped up saying I was going too fast while sitting in a chair :lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: I'm a Puppy! on August 10, 2016, 09:41:36 AM
Dunno if I believe that update. If they couldn't deal with the step system I don't see how they could make it work like that. I hope they can, but I doubt it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: chronovore on August 11, 2016, 07:39:22 PM
Caught a Pikachu this morning.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Reb on August 12, 2016, 04:23:17 AM
Caught a Pikachu this morning.

Ah, so it was you at the bathroom window.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: chronovore on August 17, 2016, 09:01:51 AM
http://www.geek.com/games/rule-34-strikes-again-pokemon-go-gets-its-own-porn-parody-1666079/
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Am_I_Anonymous on August 17, 2016, 09:22:59 PM
This is still a thing huh? We just had a 17 year old kid walk right off a bridge here in town (he's not dead, just shook up) playing this stupid shit. It's a 14 foot drop into a dry creek currently. Dumbass.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: CatsCatsCats on August 17, 2016, 11:43:54 PM
See, you can't even blame the game for that, there's just no reason to be that oblivious
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: I'm a Puppy! on August 18, 2016, 01:15:40 AM
I don't even get that. Without the tracking system why you need to look at your phone while walking?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: daycru on August 20, 2016, 03:43:40 PM
Transferring or catching Pokemon is distracting as fuck. I stopped catching while walking after almost being smoked by a car.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2017, 03:42:02 PM
Pokemon GO Fest, an event in Chicago to catch rare Pokemon like Unown and legendaries, and that you had to pay money to buy tickets for (not to mention travel/lodging), was just cancelled after Niantic's servers fell over on the day-of. Again. After all the hooplah last year about how they had "finally solved the scaling issues." Everyone gets a refund and $100 worth of Pokecoins.

I knew it was gonna happen and I'm just sitting here LOLing.

Also: https://clips.twitch.tv/AnnoyingPricklyButterflyPraiseIt

:rofl

I've still been playing regularly since last summer and I've defended them before, but this is above and beyond incompetence. :dead
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: thisismyusername on July 22, 2017, 11:04:12 PM
Yeah, there's raids or whatever for the Legendaries. And if you get the Legendaries, you can't put them in the gym.

I want to get into the game, but the fact it requires a constant internet connection in addition to GPS turned me off. I get that they want to prevent cheating (so the always online makes sense) but holy shit it's a battery drain otherwise.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 23, 2017, 01:40:34 AM
Legendary Pokemon (Lugia and Articuno) just got released today. Moltres and Zapdos are coming later when Teams Valor and Instinct don't fail so much.

For the last two(?) months Gyms got "raids" where during the daylight hours, they'd get an egg with a countdown which would hatch into a rare-ish Pokemon for players to team up and try catching for the next hour. Now they've added the chance for a legendary Pokemon to appear there sometimes instead.

Also until Monday at 8pm EST, there's these bonuses:

- Double Stardust
- Double Candy
- Double XP
- Increased Pokémon encounters
- Reduced hatching distance
- Reduced buddy distance
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 23, 2017, 03:31:41 AM
Also there's no clarification that Lugia and Articuno will stay available past Monday. I assumed so cause it'd be fucking stupid to give a two-day worldwide time limit to these things (and even less to Zapdos and Moltres, who at the earliest are coming tomorrow...)

But hey, Niantic! My suggestion would be to try to get them ASAP just in case. Gonna hit up the Common tomorrow for an hour or two before my Spider-Man showing for this reason.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Huff on July 24, 2017, 01:44:05 PM
why are people still playing this?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 01:46:26 PM
why are people still playing this?

It's fun? :idont
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Raist on July 24, 2017, 02:01:27 PM
why did people play this in the first place?

ftfy
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 02:03:49 PM
Pokemon GO is the only game that justifies its place on a smartphone. Or rather, my smartphone anyways. Any other game that isn't tap-tap bullshit I'd rather play on a dedicated system.

GO using GPS, AR, constant data connection, local multiplayer stuff, etc. makes it a game that a game system couldn't do.

The IP doesn't hurt either.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Raist on July 24, 2017, 02:10:53 PM
Pokemon GO is the only game that justifies its place on a smartphone. Or rather, my smartphone anyways. Any other game that isn't tap-tap bullshit I'd rather play on a dedicated system.

GO using GPS, AR, constant data connection, local multiplayer stuff, etc. makes it a game that a game system couldn't do.

The IP doesn't hurt either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNo0uqgg6CE
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 02:14:54 PM
Lol yeah cause that's the same thing.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Raist on July 24, 2017, 02:30:20 PM
Of course not, Nintendo invented everything and is completely unmatched an all levels ::)


The point being, there's no reason why you couldn't get Pokemon GO working on the Vita. Other than obvious platform holder issues.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 02:39:40 PM
Oh for sure. But I wasn't saying Pokemon GO was the first AR game evarr. Even the 3DS had limited AR tech demo things.

If you had a Vita 3G, it's certainly possible someone could have made a game like Pokemon GO. But that didn't happen.

I would also argue that GO really only works in a smartphone because of its immediacy, and beyond that, its reach. The reason Pokemon GO blew up was the social part, which wouldn't have worked on Vita because nobody has a Vita.

Both Vita 3G and smartphones have high-res touchscreens, GPS, and a constant data connection (though I would argue 4G is kind of the minimum for GO, see also: GO Fest.) But not only did a game like Pokemon GO not appear on Vita, even if it did it wouldn't have taken off. (There's also the separate argument that less than like 5% of Vitas ever sold were the 3G versions, as they were quickly killed off.)

I slagged on your example because it's lazy. "t@g" lets you put graffiti on things. I assume there's some light gamification. But the experience isn't nearly as deep or social as Pokemon GO. GO is light compared to "real" games, but it's at least a game. Compared to "t@g"? Yeah, I'm still gonna go with "Lol."

But please, keep insisting that Pokemon GO can be replicated on dedicated game systems. :ufup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Raist on July 24, 2017, 02:41:48 PM
I replied to this:

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GO using GPS, AR, constant data connection, local multiplayer stuff, etc. makes it a game that a game system couldn't do.

Which is obviously nonsense. Cunt. :bolo
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 02:43:18 PM
I replied to this:

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GO using GPS, AR, constant data connection, local multiplayer stuff, etc. makes it a game that a game system couldn't do.

Which is obviously nonsense. Cunt. :bolo

Constant data connection (3G) is something what, 5% of Vitas had?

I guess for like 800 dedicated game systems out there it was technically possible. You got me. :badass

I guess that means that we should bring up the Virtual Boy whenever someone mentions Oculus then.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Raist on July 24, 2017, 02:45:16 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2sPsnwKdqgE/VLASP8zI7JI/AAAAAAAABso/CvtYHki8iTQ/s1600/1slj61.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 02:47:33 PM
The point being, Pokemon GO justifies itself being played on my smartphone more than any other smartphone game - the vast majority of which are crap, and the remaining few are ones I would rather play on a real system.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Raist on July 24, 2017, 02:53:01 PM
That's a point I can agree with.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: seagrams hotsauce on July 24, 2017, 03:07:40 PM
The point being, Pokemon GO justifies itself being played on my smartphone more than any other smartphone game - the vast majority of which are crap, and the remaining few are ones I would rather play on a real system.

play Threes
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2017, 03:22:11 PM
I can play Threes in my desktop browser. (http://play.threesgame.com/)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: seagrams hotsauce on July 25, 2017, 09:55:16 PM
Not while you're taking a shit
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: Tasty on July 26, 2017, 02:05:57 AM
Unless laptops were somehow recently made incapable of being taken into a bathroom, I'd have to disagree.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: seagrams hotsauce on July 26, 2017, 07:36:45 AM
Yeah just drag your laptop to the shitter, like a totally normal, not crazy person

My point is there are other games that are optimally used on a mobile device. Sure, you can play it on a desktop, but what makes Threes so great is being able to play for short bursts or long stretches anywhere, as well as being far more accessible and immersive on a touchscreen than anywhere else. Pokemon Go is far from the first or only game to get mobile gaming 'right'. Go itself isn't even the first game to do what it's doing, it just has a license that makes it appeal to a far broader crowd than it would/did without it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: thisismyusername on July 26, 2017, 08:07:59 AM
Yeah just drag your laptop to the shitter, like a totally normal, not crazy person

...Who doesn't do that? I mean maybe not in recent years, but it's something normal people did at least 6 years ago.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Twentysomethings and the 20-year old fad
Post by: seagrams hotsauce on July 27, 2017, 01:36:03 AM
Yeah just drag your laptop to the shitter, like a totally normal, not crazy person

...Who doesn't do that? I mean maybe not in recent years, but it's something normal people did at least 6 years ago.

Look I'll admit I've done it a couple times but feeling the warmth of a macbook battery on my thighs while I was pooping always took me outta the moment

on topic GO MOLTRES
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Lugia and Moltres available until 8/7!
Post by: Tasty on August 04, 2017, 09:30:18 PM
Tried twice for a Moltres Tuesday, ran out of balls both times. Was sick and home-confined Wednesday. Got wasted Thursday. Train to CT Friday, which means I'm in the boonies until Monday.

So basically Monday is my last chance for a Moltres. 😫
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Lugia and Moltres available until 8/7!
Post by: pollo on October 23, 2017, 10:42:28 AM
Got an exclusive raid pass for Friday 12:15. So hype!

Mods can we sticky this thread?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Lugia and Moltres available until 8/7!
Post by: pollo on October 24, 2017, 08:39:45 PM
fucking website is deader than gaf. do you bitches not play the only game that is relevant right now?

smdh :goty
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Lugia and Moltres available until 8/7!
Post by: Tasty on October 24, 2017, 08:48:06 PM
Been playing every day breh. :ufup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: pollo on October 25, 2017, 02:51:30 AM
you got Meowtwo yet?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: Tasty on October 25, 2017, 03:00:41 AM
No :goty

Aren't EX Raids still in beta?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: ParanoidRED on October 25, 2017, 06:11:23 AM
Aren't EX Raids still in beta?

@NianticHelp
Trainers, thank you for your feedback on EX Raid Battles. We're working to improve the invitation system based on what we heard from you.

Who fuckin knows what that means, players from cities around here are getting a third pass already and my small town group of 50 players are still waiting for their first...
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: Tasty on October 25, 2017, 11:04:48 AM
Niantic don't curr about towns lol. :goty2

Thankfully I'm in Boston :rejoice

But I haven't been raiding enough. :goty
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: daycru on October 25, 2017, 11:25:34 AM
I've stockpiled enough candy for 20ish mass evolutions, patiently awaiting a double XP event.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: pollo on October 25, 2017, 09:15:49 PM
ttar 40 candies.

machamp 40 candies. love it.

Finally got a 98 machamp the other day, now maxing him out along with my 2 other maxed out 'champs.

LVL 36 about to hit 37. What level are you guys?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: Tasty on October 25, 2017, 11:25:23 PM
32. 😩
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: daycru on October 26, 2017, 09:21:22 AM
Hit 34 during the equinox event
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: pollo on October 26, 2017, 03:56:18 PM
i was in deep with the local PoGo players. Wasn't at all affiliated with them cause nerds are smelly, but when raids came out I had no choice.

I managed to distance myself after doing 4-5 raids a day for a month. Those three weeks with the legendary birds were insane. I was walking into work 2 hours late each day  :lol

Finally the wife had enough and gave me an ultimatum. Realized I was being ridiculous so I stopped.

Others weren't so lucky though - they're really in deep. Huge nerd drama in the discords i'm a part of and after two months a lot of them are starting to burn out and get sick of each other  :lol

Meanwhile i'm over here soloing T3 raids and just going back to playing with myself. Pokemon Go brehs.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: Tasty on October 26, 2017, 04:32:50 PM
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doing 4-5 raids a day for a month

:confused :confused :confused :confused
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Double candy and Gen 3 until Nov. 2!
Post by: pollo on October 27, 2017, 09:48:44 PM
yea hardcore brehs.

i got mewtwo and i have another raid pass for the same exact place. lol
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: Tasty on January 03, 2018, 04:13:03 PM
I got a Pokémon Go Plus for Christmas and it honestly makes the game so much better.

- Far more resilient GPS (the app got an update a few months ago that made GPS super flaky on my Pixels 1 and 2, the Plus seems to use GPS code from before that update.)
- Still tracks egg distance even with your screen off or the app in the background (literal gamechanger.)
- Pairs super easily.
- Long battery life.
- I've gotten so many items and quite a bit of XP thanks to my office sitting on a Pokestop, without being busted for having it out on my phone.
- Actually catching Pokemon is the weakest part, you only get one shot with a single normal Pokeball (no berries or Great/Ultra balls, and second chances.) So I haven't caught a lot with it so far.
- However, an advantage it does have is its *speed* of attempting the catch. Instead of waiting for the network and all the bullshit animations, after you press the button to throw, you'll know if you've caught it within five seconds (oftentimes less, since it can run after the first or second "ball jiggle.")

Biggest advantage: being able to keep the Plus in your pocket as you walk around in 9-degree weather while still spinning Pokestops and attempting to catch 'mons.
Title: Re: Pokémon Go - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: TakingBackSunday on January 03, 2018, 05:28:03 PM
fucking nerd
Title: Re: Pokémon Go - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: Tasty on January 03, 2018, 05:32:51 PM
Have I been like, hiding my Pokemon fanboyism until today or something? :nintendo
Title: Re: Pokémon Go - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: Tasty on January 20, 2018, 04:02:43 PM
Today's the first #PokemonGOCommunityDay, which means you can get a Surf-having Pikachu today only. Got five of the little buggers on the way back from Burger King.

The GO Plus has been invaluable since I got it. Makes playing effortless and honestly I probably wouldn't be playing right now without it.
Title: Re: Pokémon Go - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: daycru on January 21, 2018, 03:36:57 PM
I sold my Plus to buy a Gotcha. Autocatch is so worth it.
Title: Re: Pokémon Go - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: Tasty on January 21, 2018, 03:58:44 PM
How's it working so far? I read reviews that said it was flaky.
Title: Re: Pokémon Go - Gen 3 out now!
Post by: daycru on January 21, 2018, 06:16:08 PM
How's it working so far? I read reviews that said it was flaky.
There was a two week span it stopped working after a Pokémon Go update, but the PoGo Plus was also weird during that time. Outside of that it’s been perfect.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading out soon!
Post by: Tasty on June 18, 2018, 10:45:33 AM
https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/friendsandtrading/

:rejoice Fucking FINALLY!!!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading out soon!
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on June 20, 2018, 10:46:54 AM
GF and I have started playing this again. We've assembled an army of Tyranitars from the community event and I have a Mewtwo EX raid later today. Shit's good.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading out soon!
Post by: Tasty on June 22, 2018, 04:56:44 PM
Add me, hoes! 8232 2464 5416 8)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading are live!
Post by: Tasty on June 22, 2018, 06:50:11 PM
Post your FC and I'll add it to the OP.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading are live!
Post by: Reb on June 23, 2018, 12:36:45 PM
8808 0089 6667
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading are live!
Post by: Tasty on June 28, 2018, 02:04:35 PM
https://youtu.be/7ZrmPTPgY3I

I said holy shit.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Friends and trading are live!
Post by: Tasty on July 06, 2018, 02:16:53 PM
WIRED: The Quiet, Steady Dominance of Pokémon Go (https://www.wired.com/story/pokemon-go-quiet-steady-dominance?mbid=social_twitter)

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By every measure that matters, Pokémon Go has been a winner. Since its launch, it has almost never dropped out of the daily top 100 downloaded apps in both the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store, according to app analytics company App Annie. It has been the top-grossing app in the Play Store this entire week. In two years, according to an estimate by app analytics firm Apptopia, it has taken in $1.8 billion in revenue.

"Even though the mega spending at the beginning has died off, the rate of revenue is still highly impressive," says Apptopia communications lead Adam Blacker. "Where the money comes from is actually pretty evenly split between iOS and Android, which is unusual."

...

But the most impressive indicator of Pokémon Go’s sustained success is how much of their lives people devote to it. To this day, more cumulative time is spent playing Pokémon Go than any other game. It’s not even close: One in five minutes spent on the top 20 games on Android in May was devoted to chucking virtual Pokéballs.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Registeel in raids, Celebi quest coming soon
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2018, 01:55:11 PM
https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/new-in-pokemon-go-0-111-2-update-lucky-pokemon-new-berries-celebi-encounter-friend-sorting-and-more/

Awww yeah.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Registeel in raids, Celebi quest coming soon
Post by: Tasty on July 29, 2018, 05:25:21 PM
https://gamerant.com/pokemon-go-evolution-event-gen-4-rumors/

Second best gen is almost here boys!!!!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Registeel in raids, Celebi quest coming soon
Post by: Tasty on September 25, 2018, 09:07:35 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLDA70ZvbU

Meltan!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Mewtwo in Raids, Deoxys in EX Raids, Meltan revealed!
Post by: thisismyusername on September 25, 2018, 11:16:37 AM
They literally make a video for their placeholder Pokemon. :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Mewtwo in Raids, Deoxys in EX Raids, Meltan revealed!
Post by: Tasty on September 25, 2018, 11:20:19 AM
It's a brand-new mythical Pokémon though. :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Mewtwo in Raids, Deoxys in EX Raids, Meltan revealed!
Post by: thisismyusername on September 25, 2018, 08:05:14 PM
It's a brand-new mythical Pokémon though. :doge

That they made extremely quickly because it's a placeholder for their models in Go. :doge

At this point, if they're giving us "Nutto" at least let it jam a bolt through itself as an evo. And then admit they're creatively bankrupt and give us Missingno as an official Pokemon.

#GenWunBestWun.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Mewtwo in Raids, Deoxys in EX Raids, Meltan revealed!
Post by: Tasty on September 25, 2018, 08:30:13 PM
Placeholder? It's the final design. :thinking

Nutto still better designed than Voltorb. Hold that L.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO - Mewtwo in Raids, Deoxys in EX Raids, Meltan revealed!
Post by: paprikastaude on February 02, 2019, 04:50:33 AM
8709 5229 0812 (paprikastaude)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on August 03, 2019, 10:25:51 PM
I just caught like 8 Shiny Ralts. I'm so shined out.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on August 06, 2019, 04:41:27 AM
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Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on August 11, 2019, 06:21:47 PM
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/372539762030018562/610236087214014514/Screenshot_20190811-151955.png?width=170&height=331)

First 100% IV Legendary in Pokemon Go.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/519279796170129471/559178132309934090/Screenshot_20190321-211733.png?width=170&height=331)

Also, if anyone wants to add me.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on August 20, 2019, 09:57:32 AM
Added y'all to OP.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on September 15, 2019, 01:47:21 PM
https://twitter.com/i/events/1173238055395717120

Not thread related, but related to Pokemon so I figured I'd let Andy-kun see it here.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on September 15, 2019, 02:15:14 PM
He also won Orange League (literally 20 years ago this month (https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP112)) and Battle Frontier, but those victories like this one aren't really considered as legit as setups with eight gym leaders and an Elite Four...
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on September 15, 2019, 02:21:35 PM
https://twitter.com/i/events/1173238055395717120

Not thread related, but related to Pokemon so I figured I'd let Andy-kun see it here.

I don't know what that thing in the link is, but it's not Ash.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on September 15, 2019, 02:23:29 PM
https://twitter.com/i/events/1173238055395717120

Not thread related, but related to Pokemon so I figured I'd let Andy-kun see it here.

I don't know what that thing in the link is, but it's not Ash.

This also.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on September 15, 2019, 05:11:05 PM
He also won Orange League (literally 20 years ago this month (https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP112)) and Battle Frontier, but those victories like this one aren't really considered as legit as setups with eight gym leaders and an Elite Four...

So in other words: Red was here, Ash is a loser? :thinking
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on September 15, 2019, 05:48:09 PM
Just finished the Community Day, and in the process of evolving Turtwig into Torrentas. Got about 700 candies to be around 1200+ candies for the grass Turtle. Now give me Trapich community day with a good ground or dragon exclusive move.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on September 15, 2019, 07:26:39 PM
He also won Orange League (literally 20 years ago this month (https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP112)) and Battle Frontier, but those victories like this one aren't really considered as legit as setups with eight gym leaders and an Elite Four...

So in other words: Red was here, Ash is a loser? :thinking
https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/15/entertainment/ash-ketchum-pokemon-win-trnd/index.html

News so big, CNN is reporting on it.  :lol

Quote
(CNN)For more than 20 years, Ash Ketchum has wanted be the very best -- like no one ever was.

The Pokémon trainer has traveled across the land, searching far and wide, in an attempt to catch 'em all. But in all his years of training and battling, the forever ten-year-old has virtually always lost out to stronger trainers in Pokémon League tournaments, falling short of his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master.
Until now, that is.
In the latest episode of "Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon," Ash finally wins the championship competition of the Alola League, marking the first time the protagonist has won an official Pokémon League tournament. (Not counting his victory in the Orange Islands League.)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on September 15, 2019, 07:56:55 PM
The original rationale for him always losing was that it would mean the end of the anime.

Since next year's Pokemon anime is rebootedly titled just "Pocket Monsters" and the only confirmed fact is that it features all eight canon regions.

Basically something like this is gonna transpire now that Ash touched the trophy: (https://i.imgur.com/3WKVnsI.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on September 21, 2019, 04:56:05 PM
Just finished the Community Day, and in the process of evolving Turtwig into Torrentas. Got about 700 candies to be around 1200+ candies for the grass Turtle. Now give me Trapich community day with a good ground or dragon exclusive move.

https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1174368473901932544

October is Trapich Community day!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO fuck yourself
Post by: paprikastaude on March 04, 2020, 03:11:14 PM
With the online league, Team Rocket and enhanced buddies, I feel this game has been pretty well rounded in terms of content and useful item economy.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on March 04, 2020, 06:49:04 PM
It's not bad, but it's still lame that in-game there's nothing about how some items are used. What does this STONE do? How do I evolve this one into that one instead of some other one I already evolved?

Yeah, I know, if I'm playing Pokemon Go, I'm on an internet-connected device. Design wise, anything that compels me to leave the game is a chance that I'll not go back to playing the game.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO fuck yourself
Post by: thisismyusername on March 04, 2020, 08:19:29 PM
With the online league, Team Rocket and enhanced buddies, I feel this game has been pretty well rounded in terms of content and useful item economy.

LMAO. Not for rural players, no. Either you RARELY get Team Rocket battles (and hopefully you have a team able to cream them) or you basically camp the only gym in the game to level up.

There has to be more to this provincial liiiiiiiiiiiiiife to Pokemon Go than PvP/battles. Where is the PokeAmi or Ribbons or Poffen or Curry or...


Shit, doing Gym Badges (but revamping it for Go's system) where you challenge the gyms to get a badge that will help you raise your CP faster/less Stardust would be a good first start.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO fuck yourself
Post by: paprikastaude on March 05, 2020, 04:24:10 AM
rural players

:holeup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on March 05, 2020, 08:14:05 AM
Now you know the pain. Because there is nothing to do besides PvP in Go. Which sucks hardcore.

Like, if there was breeding, PvE battles... the game would be more interesting. But PvP alone and focusing on cities alone doesn't do shit.

Niantic has a skeleton crew on the game. :yeshrug So there's not a lot that can be done, especially if folks are spending $100 a pop to get revives for PvP over demanding an actual GAME in a game.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr. Gundam on March 05, 2020, 05:16:54 PM
I downloaded it on my iPhone so my daughter and I can play it together. There's a Pokestop right across from our house that we can access from inside so there's a never ending streams of items and there are like four gyms within walking distance of our house. I can't imagine the point of this if you don't live in a populated area.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on March 05, 2020, 06:05:30 PM
There IS NO POINT to playing it in Kishiwada, but when I hit Umeda or Nanba, it is like every 10 feet there is some pokestop or gym.

(Add me, baby. # is in OP, I think?)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr. Gundam on March 05, 2020, 06:14:47 PM
There IS NO POINT to playing it in Kishiwada, but when I hit Umeda or Nanba, it is like every 10 feet there is some pokestop or gym.

(Add me, baby. # is in OP, I think?)

Sent!

I'm 0642 4984 2609 if anyone wants to add a noob.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 12, 2020, 09:02:40 PM
Quote
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, entire businesses and industries are shifting to accommodate increased social distancing. In the case of Pokémon Go, a game that typically requires you to go out into the real world and congregate around points of interest, Niantic will temporarily change various mechanics to help increase the safety of its players.

In a statement to Polygon, a Niantic representative said that the studio is currently “prioritizing updates to Pokémon GO features and experiences that can be enjoyed in individual settings.” Notably, the game will be increasing habitats so that trainers can see more monsters nearby while playing closer to home.

Incense packs, which increase monster spawns, are also going on 99% discount — and when they’re active, they will now last an hour.

Incubators, which ask players to accrue a certain number of steps before hatching eggs containing Pokémon, will now be more effective. “Trainers can hatch Eggs twice as fast,” Niantic said.

Finally, PokéStops are dropping Gifts with more frequency. All of these changes are in effect immediately, and will continue until “further notice,” Niantic told Polygon. In addition to these tweaks, Niantic has already postponed its previously-planned Abra Community Day, along with some other real-world events.

“While we’ve made these updates based on the current global health situation, we also encourage players to make decisions on where to go and what to do that are in the best interest of their health and the health of their communities,” Niantic said.
https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/12/21177754/pokemon-go-coronavirus-habitat-increases-incubators-pokestop-gifts?utm_campaign=polygon&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

----

https://twitter.com/jaxsonrey/status/1237988023100268544
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 12, 2020, 09:27:55 PM
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/372503124226867203/687834046545264690/Screenshot_20200312-182628.png)

One time buy.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 12, 2020, 09:28:51 PM
There IS NO POINT to playing it in Kishiwada, but when I hit Umeda or Nanba, it is like every 10 feet there is some pokestop or gym.

(Add me, baby. # is in OP, I think?)

Sent!

I'm 0642 4984 2609 if anyone wants to add a noob.

Sent. Don't sell yourself a noob. Sell yourself as living overseas so I can get pokemon that isn't from America.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr. Gundam on March 14, 2020, 08:13:02 PM
There IS NO POINT to playing it in Kishiwada, but when I hit Umeda or Nanba, it is like every 10 feet there is some pokestop or gym.

(Add me, baby. # is in OP, I think?)

Sent!

I'm 0642 4984 2609 if anyone wants to add a noob.

Sent. Don't sell yourself a noob. Sell yourself as living overseas so I can get pokemon that isn't from America.

I'm in Seattle so I can't help you on that, but Chrono can.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: EchoRin on March 14, 2020, 09:10:03 PM
Loving these 10km eggs turning into 5km eggs. Gonna be incubating nothing but 10s this whole time the game is cutting the walking distance in half.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on March 15, 2020, 06:12:11 AM
Loving these 10km eggs turning into 5km eggs. Gonna be incubating nothing but 10s this whole time the game is cutting the walking distance in half.

I literally have 8 10k eggs atm so feeling blessed
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on March 17, 2020, 01:51:18 AM
There IS NO POINT to playing it in Kishiwada, but when I hit Umeda or Nanba, it is like every 10 feet there is some pokestop or gym.

(Add me, baby. # is in OP, I think?)

Sent!

I'm 0642 4984 2609 if anyone wants to add a noob.

Sent. Don't sell yourself a noob. Sell yourself as living overseas so I can get pokemon that isn't from America.

I'm in Seattle so I can't help you on that, but Chrono can.

Hilariously, Tripon's Pokemon Go gifts are all coming from landmarks near where I grew up. It's making me nostalgic for driving my old Dodge Dart around those areas... I'll not be more specific, to protect his privacy, but it's sure bringing me back!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on March 17, 2020, 02:44:04 AM
out for a while because of boomer virus :snore
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 22, 2020, 01:31:44 PM
There IS NO POINT to playing it in Kishiwada, but when I hit Umeda or Nanba, it is like every 10 feet there is some pokestop or gym.

(Add me, baby. # is in OP, I think?)

Sent!

I'm 0642 4984 2609 if anyone wants to add a noob.

Sent. Don't sell yourself a noob. Sell yourself as living overseas so I can get pokemon that isn't from America.

I'm in Seattle so I can't help you on that, but Chrono can.

Hilariously, Tripon's Pokemon Go gifts are all coming from landmarks near where I grew up. It's making me nostalgic for driving my old Dodge Dart around those areas... I'll not be more specific, to protect his privacy, but it's sure bringing me back!

heh, landmarks might be a bit much. I was a bit surprised some of them got added as 'important' enough to be added as pokestops but actual landmarks weren't.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on March 23, 2020, 10:50:55 PM
That one park you keep sending me is super nostalgic. I didn't go there much, but I drove by it all the time on the way to the mall. STORY OF LOS ANGELES LIFE 101.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on March 24, 2020, 11:22:19 AM
just got a 100% meltan finally. Now I have Melmetal! The boxes last an hour too.

Which I used to complete my national dex on pokemon home! I see they're giving away 100 balls for 1 coin which is kinda cool.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 30, 2020, 01:25:00 PM
https://twitter.com/SerebiiNet/status/1244676069749338114
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on March 30, 2020, 03:17:51 PM
:leon
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on March 30, 2020, 04:32:17 PM
https://twitter.com/SerebiiNet/status/1244676069749338114

Could we get some fucking actual gameplay in addition to that? I mean doing Raids from home is neat and all, but I want to level the 'mons without Stardust/etc.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 31, 2020, 12:41:31 AM
https://twitter.com/SerebiiNet/status/1244676069749338114

Could we get some fucking actual gameplay in addition to that? I mean doing Raids from home is neat and all, but I want to level the 'mons without Stardust/etc.

The PVP section is free right now (you had to walk a certain distance in order to unlock it, now you don't until they decide to do it again). Even if you lose all your matches, it still gives some stardust. You can start a new PVP set of matches (you have to do 5), rage quit (exit out the match as soon as you can), and then collect the star dust. You can also win and try to get at least 4 wins which guarantees you a pokemon, and they're been putting Legendary pokemon there.

It gets a lot harder at the higher levels to get a winning streak because the PVP is some buggy, laggy mess.

Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on March 31, 2020, 07:49:51 AM
That's missing what I'm getting at: PvP is the end-all for the game. Either in Gyms (camping them), or Battles against players (which isn't out of the norm for the series).

I'm more asking for a Pokemon Journey like the main-line games. Gym's are pointless past getting coins. There's no reason to do them beyond leveling a badge and getting free coins. That's it.

Single-player (and speaking as a rural) wise: There's not enough to do to entertain yourself in that regard. I get the game is a "social walking" thing (and hence why it's struggling with this outbreak) but they have the goddamn mainline games to take cues from: Let me raise or breed Pokemon. It'll make getting new ones significantly easier. Remove the trade restrictions/stardust requirements. Let me get Gym badges (make them theme'd like some folks do a la the Eeveelutions in gyms or Squirtle-Squad sunglasses ones) that give some benefits (more candies for the type a la leveling/catching the type badges already) or something.

Raids are cool and all (but they do me jack shit as I have no "Raid team" for 3+ raids, which means these legendaries are pointless to me from home) but I want a more ... I don't know the word... "engaging?" Single-player experience.

I mean, like: Why can't I call out my Buddy to battle the Wild 'mons and make it easier to catch? Berries and the ball catching mechanics are kind-of... dull? "Oh, it broke free... for the tenth time..." There's a lot of QoL stuff they could do (lagging battles like you mention is a key example, it happens in Gym battles as well, speaking from experience) but they don't because they're raking in cash at this point and have a skeleton crew on it since they have Harry Potter to focus on. It's annoying.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on March 31, 2020, 05:55:42 PM
https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1245080814888595457
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on April 01, 2020, 02:41:00 PM
double distance still sucks, least I can spin it, but ehhh it's not gonna fix raids.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on April 01, 2020, 05:56:30 PM
https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1245080814888595457

Cool.

*open app, gym that is about a mile or two from me not able to be spun/seen*

The fuck.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on April 07, 2020, 05:45:50 PM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1247259159667650560

I tried it out, and it works. One time only tho.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 07, 2020, 06:44:17 PM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1247259159667650560

I tried it out, and it works. One time only tho.

Worked for me too. Thanks!
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on April 24, 2020, 09:08:51 PM
https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1253844670569803776
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 03, 2020, 01:22:27 AM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1256816029839298560
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: EchoRin on May 03, 2020, 10:19:19 AM
Aw shoot. I think the promos are gone now. Tried the two best ones and nothing. Luckily I have plenty of poke stops around me so I can stock up pretty heavily in a 30 minute walk.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 06, 2020, 06:46:33 PM
Quote
Right now, the only way to earn PokéCoins is to defend Gyms. But since Pokémon GO’s release, we’ve added features that have vastly changed the way you play. In addition, with more Trainers playing at home, we’re looking to provide more ways for you to earn PokéCoins while playing in one place. So, in the future, we’ll be rewarding you with PokéCoins for activities besides defending Gyms. We’ll soon be testing this update only with Trainers in Australia, and it’ll be coming to all Trainers after this testing phase.

In order to balance this new method of earning PokéCoins, the number of PokéCoins earned from defending Gyms will be reduced from six per hour to two. The maximum number of PokéCoins you can earn in a day will be increased to 55.

Here are some of the daily activities you might see. Complete the featured activities each day to receive five PokéCoins!

Make an Excellent Throw
Evolve a Pokémon
Make a Great Throw
Use a Berry to help catch a Pokémon
Take a snapshot of your buddy
Catch a Pokémon
Power up a Pokémon
Make a Nice Throw
Transfer a Pokémon
Win a raid

https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokecoinupdate/

Field tested in AUS first before going global. I'm okay with the change as long as I'm in the house and can't get to a gym.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on May 06, 2020, 07:39:35 PM
Nerfs gyms a bit, but I'm fine with it. More things to do with the game to gain coins besides "Camp a gym 24/7" is a good thing.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 06, 2020, 08:44:56 PM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1258138240986632192

Lol never mind, this system is going to suck.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 13, 2020, 09:01:35 PM
https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1260280818188070914
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 15, 2020, 11:57:15 AM
https://twitter.com/LeekDuck/status/1261014623572111363
https://twitter.com/LeekDuck/status/1261112356077215744

Hardest ones is probably catching fighting type and ghost type pokemon, at least it was for me.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tasty on May 15, 2020, 12:04:08 PM
Hoenn :snore
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on May 15, 2020, 12:20:44 PM
I couldn't be assed with the Kanto or Johto challenges. Shit like "catch this type of Pokemon that never spawn near you," "send a gift to a friend (that you don't have any of and have like 20 gifts in your inventory clogging space)" just made completing them all impossible.

The half-egg distance is nice, it speeds up the 2km ones signifcantly and makes 5 into 2's and 10's into 5's. Really should just be permanent.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 24, 2020, 07:59:02 PM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1264523737971425281

New code that works. just tested
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on May 24, 2020, 09:35:29 PM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1264722534668414977
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on May 26, 2020, 04:34:35 PM
I couldn't be assed with the Kanto or Johto challenges. Shit like "catch this type of Pokemon that never spawn near you," "send a gift to a friend (that you don't have any of and have like 20 gifts in your inventory clogging space)" just made completing them all impossible.

The half-egg distance is nice, it speeds up the 2km ones signifcantly and makes 5 into 2's and 10's into 5's. Really should just be permanent.

Gifts don't take up space :)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on May 26, 2020, 05:50:39 PM
Apparently they do, or I have too many Pokeballs from spinning stops and not enough expense on using them (because I'm trying to find NEW 'mons when I can just walk myself to death to evolve all 1,000+ Pokemon)
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on June 01, 2020, 12:17:28 AM
Usually a maximum of 10 gifts. 20 right now. They are managed through Items menu, and have a count associated.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on June 01, 2020, 08:05:55 AM
Remember there's downtime today for Go..
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on June 02, 2020, 10:59:45 PM
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1268005267058372609
https://twitter.com/Kelven91/status/1268035839352807424
15 eggs and 15 raids, lmao. Fuck this shit.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on June 05, 2020, 11:05:01 AM
(https://i.redd.it/xxulacs5xm251.jpg)


These rewards are absolute shit.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on June 05, 2020, 11:30:40 AM
Stop whining and where's your code, timu?   :ufup
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Ghoul on June 05, 2020, 11:36:36 AM
Stop whining and where's your code timu?   :ufup

NEVER!  :riot
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on June 05, 2020, 12:21:26 PM
Stop whining and where's your code, timu?   :ufup

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/l46Cr6nhtezksI2dO/giphy.gif)

I gotta agree though: Those basic rewards are shit. You already got like 80% of them from the map/randoms.

Genesect being a basic reward would make ponying up the cash to do the work worth it.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on June 28, 2020, 07:06:01 PM
Do we know if we ever get Dragon Quest Walk? :thinking
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on July 22, 2020, 09:02:27 PM
https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1286068891387482112

Code is for 10 max potions, 10 ultra balls, and 1 shinon stone.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on July 22, 2020, 11:36:30 PM
Is it honestly worth buying the Go Fest pass? I have no fucking clue what they do for these as they're generally on the other side of the world.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on July 23, 2020, 03:05:31 AM
https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1286068891387482112

Code is for 10 max potions, 10 ultra balls, and 1 shinon stone.

Thanks, I needed the stone. Haven't seen one in months.
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: Tripon on August 27, 2020, 06:00:23 PM
https://twitter.com/LeekDuck/status/1299075013237186562
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on August 27, 2020, 06:15:53 PM
Who is JbHuff  :doge
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: chronovore on September 17, 2020, 07:06:28 PM
Thought it is Huff?
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: paprikastaude on October 15, 2020, 05:58:09 PM
https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-home-2020/
Title: Re: Pokémon GO
Post by: thisismyusername on October 15, 2020, 06:09:19 PM
https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-home-2020/

You can send them, but you can't send them back. Because obviously making the game easier to complete the Pokedex on would be too much. :doge