The3rdWalker 1,268 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Pokémon Go is a free-to-play location-based, augmented reality game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices. It was released in most regions of the world in July 2016. Initial release date: July 6, 2016Developer: Niantic, Inc.Series: PokémonPublisher: The Pokémon CompanyGenres: Augmented reality, Location-based game, Massively multiplayer online gamePlatforms: Android, iOS i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,268 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I know a few EU, erm sorry, British members have been playing the game... Wondering how everyone that is playing it is enjoying it. I just hit level 20 but the game is started to lose its luster until some quality of life changes are implemented. Downtown Minneapolis by the U of M has some 2000CP Pokemon holding gyms already. Bethany, who hates video games actually likes this game but she refuses to call it a video game, it's a "virtual scavenger hunt." i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,004 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Ive only managed to grab a few as it only started working on my phone about a week ago. I'm struggling with the idea of going somewhere random in a street to go to the gym with my phone. Love collecting them though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Although I'm not the biggest Pokemon fan I've enjoyed the outdoor aspect of this. My lad loves it and will quite happily now go on long walks for his computer time. I love the mix of fantasy vs actual work put in. Plus it appeals to such a wide variety of ages. I just wish there was some kind of fighting thing that could be done at the lower levels. I'm level 8 and don't really have any kind of Pokemon that could compete in the gyms I've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Really enjoying this game, huge chunks of nostalgia mixed with some exercise 😀 Havent yet battled in a gym as haven't had the pokemon to battle but looking forward to trying it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,268 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 So Niantic Labs had a huge step back this week with their CEO saying they consider tracking websites like PokeVision 'cheating'. The problem is these websites were created because their own in game tracking system was bugged and not working. This week's patched removed their own in game tracking all together. (Footsteps to show how close or far away you are from a Pokemon.) Now it's a matter of wandering around and hoping to find that one Pokemon. PokeVision respected this claim and shut their website down. But, you can still hack this game and spoof the gps system. Niantic are picking the wrong battles. The Ingress community warned GO players about Niantic Labs and their non community involvement and questionable update practices. It has serious made me play the game way less. I predict a a solid amount of players leaving weak after week. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosGladiator 808 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Love playing this. Currently have 116 out of 151 on the pokedex. Shame they removed tracking, hope they will bring it back at some point as it makes the game 10x more difficult... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumelylady 188 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Honestly, losing the tracking didn't bother me at all as it never worked (up here?) in the first place. Hopefully whatever issues their having behind the scenes will be corrected when the release the Harry Potter game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 36 minutes ago, Rumelylady said: Honestly, losing the tracking didn't bother me at all as it never worked (up here?) in the first place. Hopefully whatever issues their having behind the scenes will be corrected when the release the Harry Potter game. I'm exactly the same, never worked so doesn't feel like i've lost anything. Plus i always wear my AshCatchem2000's so i'm always good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosGladiator 808 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 You guys didn't have the app when the tracker actually worked?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,268 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, ChaosGladiator said: You guys didn't have the app when the tracker actually worked?... When the step tracking was not disabled? Yes, once it was disabled I started using PokeVision. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumelylady 188 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 14 minutes ago, PlasticGaming said: When the step tracking was not disabled? Yes, once it was disabled I started using PokeVision. Damn people with their fancy phones that have PokeVision. Grumble, grumble, grumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,268 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Rumelylady said: Damn people with their fancy phones that have PokeVision. Grumble, grumble, grumble. 'had pokevision,' niantic served them with a cease and desist. also another fun update overnight, they increased the game's refresh rate from 1 second to 10 when scanning for pokemon. this developer is making the most boneheaded moves i've seen in a long time, just strangling a golden goose. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosGladiator 808 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 A lot of people seem to have stopped playing in my town. Gyms don't seem to change hands all that often any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,004 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Pokémon strike back! Worth a watch just for the first 10 seconds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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