Posted July 14, 2016 It seems like a massive oversight that places like Auschwitz feature in the game. Surely the developers would have realised how disrespectful it would be, seems so strange that they wouldn't have restricted the game when it came to such well known memorials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 So I've caught half a dozen Pidgeys, what should I do know? How do I know which one to feed candy to? Also, what's the Transfer thing about? Why transfer them back to the professor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 It seems like a massive oversight that places like Auschwitz feature in the game. Surely the developers would have realised how disrespectful it would be, seems so strange that they wouldn't have restricted the game when it came to such well known memorials. It's almost like there wasn't much thought behind it... I was playing proper Pokemon on the bus and I never felt so isolated. I play 3DS on public transport all the time and I've never felt so blatant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 So I've caught half a dozen Pidgeys, what should I do know? How do I know which one to feed candy to? Also, what's the Transfer thing about? Why transfer them back to the professor? Transfer is basically throwing them away - you get 1 candy for it. You want the one with the highest CP (although size and weight may be important). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Transfer is basically throwing them away - you get 1 candy for it. You want the one with the highest CP (although size and weight may be important). Interesting, thanks so I should maybe wait and catch a few more hoping for better CPs, then feed that one candy. If I throw one away, do I get to keep the 3 candy I got from it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Interesting, thanks so I should maybe wait and catch a few more hoping for better CPs, then feed that one candy. If I throw one away, do I get to keep the 3 candy I got from it? Yes, you keep the candy from it. I'm sure @Serebii can say if it's better feeding a pokemon before evolving it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 It's almost like there wasn't much thought behind it... I was playing proper Pokemon on the bus and I never felt so isolated. I play 3DS on public transport all the time and I've never felt so blatant. It's more like "it's almost as if the wild Pokémon locations are procedurally generated". It's not like they say Auschwitz and thought "let's put Pokémon there". They are everywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 It's more like "it's almost as if the wild Pokémon locations are procedurally generated". It's not like they say Auschwitz and thought "let's put Pokémon there". They are everywhere We're not saying that they did that, we're just saying they should have had a few developers check to make sure that such well known and sensitive locations like Auschwitz were not part of the game. Obviously they wouldn't have been able to make sure that every sensitive area was covered, but for ones that are so well known worldwide it seems like such a massive oversight on Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Niantic's part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 We're not saying that they did that, we're just saying they should have had a few developers check to make sure that such well known and sensitive locations like Auschwitz were not part of the game. Obviously they wouldn't have been able to make sure that every sensitive area was covered, but for ones that are so well known worldwide it seems like such a massive oversight on Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Niantic's part. It doesn't work like that. They can't just make it so Pokémon don't appear there. They appear everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) It doesn't work like that. They can't just make it so Pokémon don't appear there. They appear everywhere. I'm sure they could write something into the code that would restrict Pokemon appearing at places like that though. You write as if the developers have no control over the code. It might be procedurally generated but it's a human created computer application. A game like Football Manager generates thousands of new footballers and has code written into it that prevents them from having inappropriate names (e.g. a player called Adolf Hitler), i'm sure Niantic could do something similar for restricting Pokemon from cropping up as places like Auschwitz and the Normandy memorials. Edited July 14, 2016 by killthenet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Everyone's offended by everything these days. It's unfortunate, but it really isn't worth getting upset or annoyed about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Everyone's offended by everything these days. It's unfortunate, but it really isn't worth getting upset or annoyed about. Exactly. Mind you, if they found a Koffing there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Everyone's offended by everything these days. It's unfortunate, but it really isn't worth getting upset or annoyed about. I'm not so sure. I can totally see how people would get a upset if some random bloke started playing this while you're trying to pay respects. Especially if the jerk doesn't use headphones. You definitely have to be mindful of others. Or just don't play it in those kinds of places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 With the way the game works, the only thing they can really do to avoid situations like that is allow certain organisations/persons to ask to have certain Pokestops removed. Pokemon appearances are basically just random, determined only by a couple of basic environmental characteristics (near water, large grassy areas or built up areas). I don't think weather comes into effect, does it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 It doesn't work like that. They can't just make it so Pokémon don't appear there. They appear everywhere. Yeah they can, it's switched off for the whole of South Korea (and presumably North!) except for one town: http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/14/12183042/pokemon-go-south-korea-sokcho-holy-land It would mean a lot of area around sensitive spots would be blocked, but justifiable IMO. And as places can be request to be removed, it seems like they do have the ability to block out specific areas. Unless they just get a "sorry, no" response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Huh, never knew that. Good to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Yeah they can, it's switched off for the whole of South Korea (and presumably North!) except for one town: http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/14/12183042/pokemon-go-south-korea-sokcho-holy-land It would mean a lot of area around sensitive spots would be blocked, but justifiable IMO. And as places can be request to be removed, it seems like they do have the ability to block out specific areas. Unless they just get a "sorry, no" response. Places can request to be removed as PokéStops/Gyms, not for things not to appear anywhere near it. As for the South Korea thing, that's evidence of an all-or-nothing type scenario for regions. Only way to remove Auschwitz would be to remove all local areas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Everyone's offended by everything these days. It's unfortunate, but it really isn't worth getting upset or annoyed about. I think it's right for some people to feel offended that a site that is supposed to honour and remember those brutally slaughtered in WWII is turned into a virtual playground. People are also offended when people take selfies and that kind of thing there because its disrespectful towards the intent of the site. Hopefully Ninatic will just remove it and we can move on. And just to be clear we can have differing opinions about this, was just presenting my view on the matter. Edited July 14, 2016 by Ashley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 The Go wristband thingy is back on the Nintendo UK store - GO GO GO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 The Go wristband thingy is back on the Nintendo UK store - GO GO GO! Delivered by 31st August 2016 Huh. Delay or second batch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Wow, I don't even want to guess how quickly that thing will eat your phone's battery. I'm not so sure. I can totally see how people would get a upset if some random bloke started playing this while you're trying to pay respects. Especially if the jerk doesn't use headphones. You definitely have to be mindful of others. Or just don't play it in those kinds of places. To be clear, I took issue with people being offended that Nintendo/Niantic didn't remove memorial sites from the game. Outrage is pretty much everywhere these days and in this case I think it's down to the players themselves not to be stupid and play in such areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 This game is pretty much unplayable for me any time the USA is awake. =( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Well, I'll put it this way: this is the most I've heard the word "Pokémon" in a day for at least the past five years, possibly more. Bravo Niantic, Pokémon, Nintendo and Google. You didn't just dramatically raise interest to an all-time high level for an extremely well known franchise, you also did it whilst getting people to move about and socialise, an epitome of what the games are truly about. That and our Lord and Saviour, Helix Kudos to them, no matter how well it did/n't test in the beta, it takes guts to release an app like this. It's one of those "lightning in a bottle" moments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 You know what, BBC? I take it back. Your news segments aren't unbearably cringe... It could be a lot worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2016 Just saw a wartortle about 15 mins away but my battery is only 5%. Someone need to invent a ZPM powered smartphone that can last for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
