So this Pokemon Go fad thing ..............

snips86x · 18 Jul 2016 at 11:50

Hiijinx said:
So I visited my first pokestop today but nothing happened, just seemed to want me to buy stuff? :?

What do you mean nothing happened? If you spin the icon in the middle, you get pokeballs, potions and other items.

Jump into the below thread if you have questions...

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18691653&page=24

fullmetaltony · 18 Jul 2016 at 12:05

For anyone new to this game, don't capture any of the first three pokemon who appear. Just walk, after they get out of range they'll respawn near you, keep walking and after the fourth or fifth respawn they'll be joined by a Pikachu, get yourself a Pikachu for your first capture

Greebo · 18 Jul 2016 at 12:07

Hiijinx said:
So I visited my first pokestop today but nothing happened, just seemed to want me to buy stuff? :?

you spin the symbol on your screen when you are close enough and you get 3 balls and an egg.

Eriedor · 18 Jul 2016 at 12:10

DampCat said:
I've found it quite fun in the community. I was wandering through Chorlton on Friday night after a couple of pints, and a guy who (yes, i judged his book by his cover) I would probably avoid on a usual night was sat in the centre of the road and looked up and said "Alright mate. There's a Squirtle over there." then went back to his phone.

With all the negative going around (Brexit mixed feelings, Cop Murder etc etc) the world could use a little distraction, however fleeting, that brings people together in any way.

I dont really see why people are so cynical about it, even when they dont partake.

I don't play it but totally agree, think it's brilliant it gets people together and interacting with each other more. Even if it is just a fad.

No1newts · 18 Jul 2016 at 12:43

I strolled past a pokestop at lunch and there was about 10 or so people all 20+ a few a fair bit older all loitering trying to look casual about it

Greebo · 18 Jul 2016 at 12:54

No1newts said:
I strolled past a pokestop at lunch and there was about 10 or so people all 20+ a few a fair bit older all loitering trying to look casual about it

Yeah you dont want to get your mobile out and look at it anywhere near these places

mid_gen · 18 Jul 2016 at 13:03

I find spotting people playing Pokemon as entertaining as the game personally

It's a good idea, bit too flaky for me, spend half the time waiting to see if it's going to respond.

ps3ud0 · 18 Jul 2016 at 13:08

My god I just discovered the Pokemon Go Snapchat video - would but swearies - funny as hell though

ps3ud0 :cool:

Diddums · 18 Jul 2016 at 13:13

Does doofer write for Warped Wales?

http://warpedwales.co.uk/2016/07/13/pokemon-go-led-me-to-rhyl-complains-distraught-gamer/#

No1newts · 18 Jul 2016 at 13:21

Greebo said:
Yeah you dont want to get your mobile out and look at it anywhere near these places

I didn't mind, I was straight up claimed then continued on the way for my sarnie

RoboCod · 18 Jul 2016 at 14:05

So, within half an hour of messing about on this game, it has already lead me to discover an old statue that I never knew was there in our neighbourhood and learn it's reason and history (the statue was one of the pokestops). There were also a bunch of kids at the library at another pokestop.

Despite the criticisms, I can't fault the genius of getting the video game generation out and about!

Sgt_Pepper · 18 Jul 2016 at 14:55

Someone has Been using Lures all day at the Pokestop round the corner, and I'm stuck in work. Hope it's still going when I finish.
Must be costing them a few quid.

d_brennen · 18 Jul 2016 at 15:10

RoboCod said:
So, within half an hour of messing about on this game, it has already lead me to discover an old statue that I never knew was there in our neighbourhood and learn it's reason and history (the statue was one of the pokestops). There were also a bunch of kids at the library at another pokestop.

Despite the criticisms, I can't fault the genius of getting the video game generation out and about!

It's a good mechanic, there doesn't seem to be any game hung off it. Expect to see many me-too geo'em ups (I made that up just now, you're welcome games journos reading) incoming

snips86x · 18 Jul 2016 at 15:11

Sgt_Pepper said:
Someone has Been using Lures all day at the Pokestop round the corner, and I'm stuck in work. Hope it's still going when I finish.
Must be costing them a few quid.

Game in Swindon yesterday have a stop on their store. They spent the whole day putting lures on!

Diddums · 18 Jul 2016 at 15:20

I think it's safe to say that this game is one of those pivotal games which has changed gaming forever. Like it or not, this is going to generate more cash for Nintendo than anything they've ever done before.

simpletom · 18 Jul 2016 at 16:33

Downloaded this earlier and decided to take my phone out during my lunchtime 8 mile trot.

Bagged 30 pokémon along the canal

doodah · 18 Jul 2016 at 16:37

I tried kicking a Charmander through AR

and proceeded to catch my first one. It's certainly peaked my interest.

ebilcake · 18 Jul 2016 at 16:40

Wish I lived near a Gym, I don't even know how to use them so when in range briefly I have no idea what to do anyway.

.Lethal · 18 Jul 2016 at 17:44

Sgt_Pepper said:
Someone has Been using Lures all day at the Pokestop round the corner, and I'm stuck in work. Hope it's still going when I finish.
Must be costing them a few quid.

A few bars and pubs have been asking customers to drop lure modules for free pints

Diddums said:
I think it's safe to say that this game is one of those pivotal games which has changed gaming forever. Like it or not, this is going to generate more cash for Nintendo than anything they've ever done before.

Nintendo's share has increased by 50% since Pokemon Go was released

lafemmefatale · 18 Jul 2016 at 17:46

I have a library and a big park at the top of my street. I'm sure there's Pokemon related happenings at at least one of them as I've noticed many more groups of kids and parents heading that way in a bit of a hurry recently.