Pokemon GO (IOS/Android)
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I have 2 Tauros and a Charmander -- all caught. Ironically, one of the Tauros was caught outside a steak house.
Been getting hosed on on my 5K eggs lately. Today I hatched a freaking Nidoran.
I did have a couple of decent evolutions today though -- Exeggutor at 1235CP and Parasect at 885CP.
Been getting hosed on on my 5K eggs lately. Today I hatched a freaking Nidoran.
I did have a couple of decent evolutions today though -- Exeggutor at 1235CP and Parasect at 885CP.
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I was in Downtown Toronto today and was walking down Spadina (Toronto's Chinatown) and I couldn't believe the number of Pokestops. At least 3-4 in one block.
I'll be going to Downtown again next week, and I'll be making sure to stock up.
I'll be going to Downtown again next week, and I'll be making sure to stock up.
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Anybody figure out how to use the compass or the "Sighting" system yet? I read a few things online, but they were all from when the three foot-print system was in place.
There are two settings for the compass -- one points north and the other ... ? I thought it may point towards the nearest Pokémon, but didn't have time to confirm that today.
As far as the "Sightings" system, I had three Pokémon in the little "onboard" bar while sitting still. The third one (not the first one) popped up while I was sitting there.
There are two settings for the compass -- one points north and the other ... ? I thought it may point towards the nearest Pokémon, but didn't have time to confirm that today.
As far as the "Sightings" system, I had three Pokémon in the little "onboard" bar while sitting still. The third one (not the first one) popped up while I was sitting there.
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Anybody figure out how to use the compass or the "Sighting" system yet? I read a few things online, but they were all from when the three foot-print system was in place.
There are two settings for the compass -- one points north and the other ... ? I thought it may point towards the nearest Pokémon, but didn't have time to confirm that today.
As far as the "Sightings" system, I had three Pokémon in the little "onboard" bar while sitting still. The third one (not the first one) popped up while I was sitting there.
There are two settings for the compass -- one points north and the other ... ? I thought it may point towards the nearest Pokémon, but didn't have time to confirm that today.
As far as the "Sightings" system, I had three Pokémon in the little "onboard" bar while sitting still. The third one (not the first one) popped up while I was sitting there.
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The border still flashes green like it did before when you were heading in the right direction of a certain pokemon, but since you can't highlight certain ones anymore, it's hard to say which of the three you're heading in the right direction of. I've picked up several rares at my apartment complex that showed as silhouettes on the tracker, since I didn't have them in the pokedex yet, but luckily there's only two spots they spawn in, so it wasn't hard to find them. Aside from that, I don't think there's much more narrowing down of an area to find what shows on the tracker.
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The border still flashes green like it did before when you were heading in the right direction of a certain pokemon, but since you can't highlight certain ones anymore, it's hard to say which of the three you're heading in the right direction of. I've picked up several rares at my apartment complex that showed as silhouettes on the tracker, since I didn't have them in the pokedex yet, but luckily there's only two spots they spawn in, so it wasn't hard to find them. Aside from that, I don't think there's much more narrowing down of an area to find what shows on the tracker.
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27 more pokemon to go for me. Just hit level 28 this afternoon. It is supposed to finally be cool around here, low 70's for highs this weekend. Might attempt to go from 28 to 30 over the weekend. 650k experience though...1.35 million xp to 2 million...ouch. But, that seems to be the cap of catchable pokemon and the point where leveling gets pointless beyond stardust and finishing the dex.
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My issue is I am on crutches right now, so I have done most of my hunting while riding (not driving!) in the car. It also makes testing this theory difficult.
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Article came out stating Pokémon play has dropped over 20%. Not sure if the "fad" is over or not. I for one got tired of all the changes made and in Arizona it's too damn hot to go outside so I haven't even opened the app in over a week
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I think weather has been a major factor in many areas. I can also see how the novelty could be wearing off for some. Add to that the fact that Niantic banned an entire country ...
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They need to implement tracking. It should be like the commercial where it tells you which way to go and how far away you are. They also need to add more spawns everywhere. When pokevision was up, santa monica pier and NY had a ridiculous amount of different pokemon.
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I do think this game needs to have a better tracking system than what we have (which is nothing). I spent most of the day at Harbourfront in Downtown Toronto and finally was able to stock up on Magikarps, Eevees and caught 3 Dratinis. The Dratini never appeared in the map. I'm Lv. 19 now. I was 16 before I left home.
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I do think this game needs to have a better tracking system than what we have (which is nothing). I spent most of the day at Harbourfront in Downtown Toronto and finally was able to stock up on Magikarps, Eevees and caught 3 Dratinis. The Dratini never appeared in the map. I'm Lv. 19 now. I was 16 before I left home.
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All there is (for now) is catch, evolve, train/fight at a gym .. wash, rinse, repeat ... gets boring after time
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My kids have started to lose interest - mostly because (at least in our area) it seems to be like 75% ratatta/pidgey and none of the "good" pokemon. Even when we go out and drive to different areas of town it doesn't seem to be any better.
All there is (for now) is catch, evolve, train/fight at a gym .. wash, rinse, repeat ... gets boring after time
All there is (for now) is catch, evolve, train/fight at a gym .. wash, rinse, repeat ... gets boring after time
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My kids have started to lose interest - mostly because (at least in our area) it seems to be like 75% ratatta/pidgey and none of the "good" pokemon. Even when we go out and drive to different areas of town it doesn't seem to be any better.
All there is (for now) is catch, evolve, train/fight at a gym .. wash, rinse, repeat ... gets boring after time
All there is (for now) is catch, evolve, train/fight at a gym .. wash, rinse, repeat ... gets boring after time
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New update for iOS 1.5 and Android 0.35 is out and the mayor feature is that the Team Leaders are now able to appraise your Pokemon if it's worth evolving or not.
http://m.ca.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-go...d_Hidden_Stats
http://m.ca.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-go...d_Hidden_Stats
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More fuel for the speculation of trading features to come?
Read an article with more speculation on trading due to the massive uptick of the number of "region specific" Pokemon spawns. That said, Tauros have been popping up like crazy around here.
Read an article with more speculation on trading due to the massive uptick of the number of "region specific" Pokemon spawns. That said, Tauros have been popping up like crazy around here.
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I guess this is likely the result of waning interest, but I've noticed more and more often that characters I leave at a gym stay for more than 24 hours. Of course, I'm already cashed out, but that would have never happened a few weeks ago.
Also, I find it lame that you can only have one character at a particular gym at a time. I can see where you might want to restrict someone from putting two characters in a row, though.
Here's the thing. I had left something at a gym the day prior. I went the next day with the idea of increasing the gym prestige enough to leave another character there to shore up the gym. After many battles, I upped enough to allow for another character. Of course, I quickly discovered I couldn't. I realize this rule is in effect to prevent people from stacking a gym merely for the payout, but I think it could be adjusted to allow for more honest gym usage like what I described.
Also, I find it lame that you can only have one character at a particular gym at a time. I can see where you might want to restrict someone from putting two characters in a row, though.
Here's the thing. I had left something at a gym the day prior. I went the next day with the idea of increasing the gym prestige enough to leave another character there to shore up the gym. After many battles, I upped enough to allow for another character. Of course, I quickly discovered I couldn't. I realize this rule is in effect to prevent people from stacking a gym merely for the payout, but I think it could be adjusted to allow for more honest gym usage like what I described.
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Thought I had a great strategy to hold onto a gym for a long time ... The local water park was open for the last day of the season today. Turns out they had a gym on the grounds and it isn't accessible offsite. I watched it all day and it sat with my faction/team with an open spot. As we got ready to leave I dropped a Pokemon in there. They were open for a few more hours and I watched and waited, thinking I would have a gym spot until April! Another group swooped in and took the gym with 30 minutes to go ... Damnit!
I agree with you clckwrkorang, would be nice if you could leave two in one gym. Although I have to say, the allure of the gyms and battling are kind of lost on me. Most of the stuff you buy with coins can be found at Pokestops. If I could get certain candies or stardust it would be much more interesting.
I agree with you clckwrkorang, would be nice if you could leave two in one gym. Although I have to say, the allure of the gyms and battling are kind of lost on me. Most of the stuff you buy with coins can be found at Pokestops. If I could get certain candies or stardust it would be much more interesting.