Pokemon Go - Don't be shy....
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Level 7 yellow here. 32 pokemon caught after walking around in the sunshine in the park next to my house for a couple of hours today. Had a chat with some other guys I met doing the same 
Which was mildly surprising as it hasn't been officially released in the UK yet.
I can spin the nearest pokestop from my couch in the living room, so I pretty much have infinite pokeballs...
Which was mildly surprising as it hasn't been officially released in the UK yet.I can spin the nearest pokestop from my couch in the living room, so I pretty much have infinite pokeballs...
The folks of Sydney already walk into things because they don't look up from their phones, this just made it 100 times worse.
Already seen 2 people almost get run over on the way to work, because they were on their phones, I can only assume PG.... hearing reports of people being mugged as muggers are planting things to attract pokemon and waiting for players.
Also they are creating pokestops in locations that a group of people can ambush and mug people.
Already seen 2 people almost get run over on the way to work, because they were on their phones, I can only assume PG.... hearing reports of people being mugged as muggers are planting things to attract pokemon and waiting for players.
Also they are creating pokestops in locations that a group of people can ambush and mug people.
MiniMan64 said:
laam999 said:
I got it at the weekend, hardly have a chance to go look around, I'm level 6 with 23 Pokemon. Really looking forward to official launch in the UK.
When is it out in the UK?Well I've been playing a lot this weekend, the OH is also in on it. Covered a good few miles over the weekend and finally hit level 12 last night.
It is crazy how many people are playing this already; I live in Bromsgrove (small town outside of Birmingham) and the high street was empty last night (typical Sunday) aside from 30 odd 16 to 30 year olds roaming around playing this. Absolutely crazy!
I was catching a local gym with the OH and we got talking to a bunch of lads also playing; turns out we are the same team (Go Team Valour!!!), so we go together and hit 4 gyms on the bounce. We literally just chatted about the game and what we'd learnt so far, really interesting stuff.
My current team:
I'm quite a good way into it now, so happy to help other people out with some of the mechanics. Likewise, if anybody else has learnt some good things, shout them out
It is crazy how many people are playing this already; I live in Bromsgrove (small town outside of Birmingham) and the high street was empty last night (typical Sunday) aside from 30 odd 16 to 30 year olds roaming around playing this. Absolutely crazy!
I was catching a local gym with the OH and we got talking to a bunch of lads also playing; turns out we are the same team (Go Team Valour!!!), so we go together and hit 4 gyms on the bounce. We literally just chatted about the game and what we'd learnt so far, really interesting stuff.
My current team:
I'm quite a good way into it now, so happy to help other people out with some of the mechanics. Likewise, if anybody else has learnt some good things, shout them out
Du1point8 said:
The folks of Sydney already walk into things because they don't look up from their phones, this just made it 100 times worse.
Idiots will be idiots unfortunately; personally I haven't really noticed a problem, but then again, I keep my phone in my hand by my side and stop to check if it vibrates. It'll get better once they allow notifications to work when the lock screen is on. Stupidly, you have to keep the phone open a the minute...Du1point8 said:
Already seen 2 people almost get run over on the way to work, because they were on their phones, I can only assume PG.... hearing reports of people being mugged as muggers are planting things to attract pokemon and waiting for players.
Also heard this, but not anything in the UK yet. Hopefully a few horror stories from abroad will make people engage common sense. Only visit pokestops that are in a public place and you are with other people.Du1point8 said:
Also they are creating pokestops in locations that a group of people can ambush and mug people.
Highly unlikely and likely a bit of media spin. YOu can't create Pokestops, they are imported points from Ingress, an existing database. I have heard you can message Niantic and request a Gym/Pokestop, but you have to provide a valid reason (none in the local area/rural location), but there are no guarantees they will listen.Oakey said:
Ran out of Pokeballs, now what? Without paying for more.
Pokeballs can be gotten 3 ways; Pokestops, leveling up or buying them.Pokestops are the best way. Go to your local town/city centre, plan a route on the map (walk down the high street or visit a big church) and literally swipe as you pass each one. I had no pokeballs left at 5pm; pop into the town centre and had 80 within an hour.
Leveling up is hit and miss, some levels you get 10 or more, some you get none. It's not to be relied upon anyway, as leveling up can take ages and you'll run out long before then.
Buying them; an option, but not one I would take. I'm trying to crack on as far as I can without actually paying for anything. So far, it looks like you can compete quite easily without paying, the trade off is lots of exercise though. As long as you get out and about, you shouldn't need to pay for anything.
Niantic are going to be hailed as the video game company that saved a generation of fat teens!
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