Sir Gareth Posted July 10, 2016 Who else has downloaded it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mediumsnowman Posted July 10, 2016 What's the big deal with this game? I keep hearing about it but don't understand the buzz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted July 10, 2016 The big deal is that it creates traffic in absurd places around a given city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted July 10, 2016 What's the big deal with this game? I keep hearing about it but don't understand the buzz. This. Everybody is posting about this. All what I hear is "Oh look I found this or that pokemon" I just read that a girl found a corpse in a river while chasing a pokemon with the game O____________O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mediumsnowman Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) I just read that a girl found a corpse in a river while chasing a pokemon with the game O____________O I saw that article too. Creepy stuff. Doesn't exactly entice me to download it. Edited July 10, 2016 by mediumsnowman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Greeble Posted July 10, 2016 This. Everybody is posting about this. All what I hear is "Oh look I found this or that pokemon" I just read that a girl found a corpse in a river while chasing a pokemon with the game O____________O Perhaps Police should use it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbricks Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) There's a lot of misconceptions about this game. You don't chase the Pokemon because they usually stay still for about 5 minutes before "teleporting" elsewhere. Once you walk writhing about 30 foot radius of where the Pokemon appears on gps you ARE close enough to catch it, and tapping it on your map screen will cause your phone to switch to a camera, and the Pokemon will be a foot away, wherever the lens is pointing. You also don't even have to look at your phone to know if there's any nearby, as it vibrates when there's one within 30 feet, so you can catch it. No reason to walk off a cliff or anything. I think the game is great for young kids with plenty of time on their hands. The game forces you to walk (or at least drive in a car) to play. To hatch an egg, the game told me to walk 5 kilometers. Also, visiting monuments, statues, or stores looking for some Pokeprofit TM will get you in game items. I think it's a step on the right direction for mobile games encouraging exercise and worldliness. Edit: as far as dead bodies go, she would probably have been just as likely to find it on a nature walk or sightseeing trip. Edited July 10, 2016 by Jbricks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultron Posted July 10, 2016 The big deal is that it creates traffic in absurd places around a given city. Oh don't be such a buzz kill. The game is fun and gets people outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Greeble Posted July 10, 2016 There's a lot of misconceptions about this game. You don't chase the Pokemon because they usually stay still for about 5 minutes before "teleporting" elsewhere. Once you walk writhing about 30 foot radius of where the Pokemon appears on gps you ARE close enough to catch it, and tapping it on your map screen will cause your phone to switch to a camera, and the Pokemon will be a foot away, wherever the lens is pointing. You also don't even have to look at your phone to know if there's any nearby, as it vibrates when there's one within 30 feet, so you can catch it. No reason to walk off a cliff or anything. I think the game is great for young kids with plenty of time on their hands. The game forces you to walk (or at least drive in a car) to play. To hatch an egg, the game told me to walk 5 kilometers. Also, visiting monuments, statues, or stores looking for some Pokeprofit TM will get you in game items. I think it's a step on the right direction for mobile games encouraging exercise and worldliness. Edit: as far as dead bodies go, she would probably have been just as likely to find it on a nature walk or sightseeing trip. I know. It is soooo much harder to get outside and get exercising without using a device. How did anyone walk around before Pokemon Go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NXS7 Posted July 10, 2016 I know. It is soooo much harder to get outside and get exercising without using a device. How did anyone walk around before Pokemon Go? Walk?? What is this walk you speak of?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodiziorobs Posted July 10, 2016 exercising Hey! Watch your language! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forresto Posted July 11, 2016 My friend's girlfriend was joking about someone being dumb enough to hurt themselves while playing Pokemon Go. An hour or so later she was playing, fell down the stairs, and fractured her ankle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted July 11, 2016 My friend's girlfriend was joking about someone being dumb enough to hurt themselves while playing Pokemon Go. An hour or so later she was playing, fell down the stairs, and fractured her ankle. Is this a real story? Poor girl :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickmasterben11 Posted July 11, 2016 I would download it, but I've got a Iphone 4, and the software isn't advanced enough. :cry_sad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbricks Posted July 11, 2016 I know. It is soooo much harder to get outside and get exercising without using a device. How did anyone walk around before Pokemon Go? What, you think kids would rather go on a walk then sit at home and play video games? Think again. This app combines the two, I'm not saying it's the best, only way to combat laziness/obliviousness/obesity, but it has good intentions and will hopefully increase outdoor play and the health of kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkdragon Posted July 11, 2016 There's a lot of misconceptions about this game. You don't chase the Pokemon because they usually stay still for about 5 minutes before "teleporting" elsewhere. Once you walk writhing about 30 foot radius of where the Pokemon appears on gps you ARE close enough to catch it, and tapping it on your map screen will cause your phone to switch to a camera, and the Pokemon will be a foot away, wherever the lens is pointing. You also don't even have to look at your phone to know if there's any nearby, as it vibrates when there's one within 30 feet, so you can catch it. No reason to walk off a cliff or anything. I think the game is great for young kids with plenty of time on their hands. The game forces you to walk (or at least drive in a car) to play. To hatch an egg, the game told me to walk 5 kilometers. Also, visiting monuments, statues, or stores looking for some Pokeprofit TM will get you in game items. I think it's a step on the right direction for mobile games encouraging exercise and worldliness. Edit: as far as dead bodies go, she would probably have been just as likely to find it on a nature walk or sightseeing trip. Thank you for actually helping with information and staying on topic. Great info here, very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-zenn Posted July 11, 2016 Heard people getting robbed, cause they get lurred to a specific place with a beacon. Also, not to give anyone ideas, but kinda creepy when this comes in the hands of childmolesters or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted July 13, 2016 Heard people getting robbed, cause they get lurred to a specific place with a beacon. I just saw that one. I also read that a US soldier fighting ISIS caught a Squirtle in the desert. Everyone is playing this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted July 13, 2016 Some states now have "don't Pokemon Go and drive at the same time" public service announcements. Can you sue the game maker if you get injured playing the game? To make people exercise, you can write an app that makes someone walk x number of miles before the phone unlocks but keep emergency call available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-zenn Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Besides all the weird news, 'cause it's a hype right now, I must admit the guys who came up with this are genius. Who wouldn't wanted to catch Pokémon when they got their hands clutched around their gameboy when it got out on for the first time... And now you can again, almost for real. Although in haven't got Pokémon Go, I'm kinda curious; can you train them? can they evolve? can you battle? Edited July 13, 2016 by -zenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted July 13, 2016 Some states now have "don't Pokemon Go and drive at the same time" public service announcements. Can you sue the game maker if you get injured playing the game? Nope. There is nothing wrong with the game. It's how people use it what is wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forresto Posted July 13, 2016 I am from DC and all the museums here have started to ban it as well as National Park sites. Mostly because people would be using the game in really inappropriate places. For instance the Holocaust Museum, I heard someone tried to catch a charnander in one of the boxcars the Nazis used. There was a gym setup at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. If you dont know the cemetery is the highest place of honor for soldiers or vetrans who have passed and the tomb is a national memorial for every American soldier to die in war (even those now) but whose bodies were never recovered or identified. Same story at the Vietnam War Memorial where every soldier who died has their name listed on a wall. Look I love the game but people need to get smarter about there surroundings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Greeble Posted July 13, 2016 I heard someone tried to catch a charnander in one of the boxcars the Nazis used. I also read that a US soldier fighting ISIS caught a Squirtle in the desert. These are kinda hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PicnicBasketSam Posted July 13, 2016 I read in the local news this morning that some lady found a dead body whilst trying to catch a water Pokémon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forresto Posted July 13, 2016 I correct myself. According to the Washington Post it was a Posion Gas type pokemon the guy caught at the Holocaust Museum...I am absolutely done lol that is just awful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites