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

SexyGreyFox · 23 Jul 2016 at 19:58

When I rode past our Trusts A&E department there were people queuing outside, it usually is bad but not that bad.
There has just been a news item on the TV that A&E is a Pokemon Gym and they are asking people not to use it.
As if we haven't got enough problems.

doofer · 23 Jul 2016 at 20:07

SexyGreyFox [Deceased];29819828 said:
There has just been a news item on the TV that A&E is a Pokemon Gym and they are asking people not to use it.

The injured and sick should not use it or the Pokémon hunters should not use it? What if a Pokémon Hunter is injured while hunting Pokémons can they use it then?

V F · 23 Jul 2016 at 22:00

SexyGreyFox [Deceased];29819828 said:
When I rode past our Trusts A&E department there were people queuing outside, it usually is bad but not that bad.
There has just been a news item on the TV that A&E is a Pokemon Gym and they are asking people not to use it.
As if we haven't got enough problems.

This? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-36834080

SexyGreyFox · 23 Jul 2016 at 22:29

V F said:
This? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-36834080

Yes, I ride in front of that every morning & evening but funnily enough none of my near misses in the OP were there.

Malevolence · 23 Jul 2016 at 22:48

SexyGreyFox [Deceased];29819828 said:
When I rode past our Trusts A&E department there were people queuing outside, it usually is bad but not that bad.
There has just been a news item on the TV that A&E is a Pokemon Gym and they are asking people not to use it.
As if we haven't got enough problems.

That was reported in The Sentinel a week or so back. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/the-...to-stay-away/story-29525425-detail/story.html

Gotta go up that place on Wednesday (main building not A&E) to see the eye doctor, any tips on parking?

SexyGreyFox · 23 Jul 2016 at 23:15

Malevolence said:
Gotta go up that place on Wednesday (main building not A&E) to see the eye doctor, any tips on parking?

That's why I cycle every day, it's worse for staff.
I honestly haven't got any tips except park a mile away on Harpfields Road and walk in or get a taxi.
If you go to the main Atrium you will book in on the screens in there and I think the Eye Clinic is about 50 yards from there on the Ground Floor.

SexyGreyFox · 23 Jul 2016 at 23:19

Pokemon GO helps Nintendo become worth more than Sony

Read more: http://www.tweaktown.com/news/53075/pokemon-go-helps-nintendo-become-worth-more-sony/index.html

Craig1981 · 23 Jul 2016 at 23:57

Onix from 10k egg!

datalol-jack · 24 Jul 2016 at 00:39

mid_gen said:
I did manage to pick up some new critters

Once your eggs hatch, we'll find out what the real damage is. Hang in there, bro.

Newbfail · 24 Jul 2016 at 12:41

installing this now, I will go on a horrendous killing spree if I get addicted to this

Tosno · 24 Jul 2016 at 12:52

Slow moving traffic on the M5 yesterday was good for hatching eggs

Rifte · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:29

Installed it (I used to like Pokemon) but I am not sure if I am missing something but its just a collection game? Zero skill etc?

I hit the gym up regularly so the benefits of walking are non existent. So am I really missing something in the game that others clearly get. I mean how can so many people be wrong against my opinion?

Tefal · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:32

Rifte said:
Installed it (I used to like Pokemon) but I am not sure if I am missing something but its just a collection game? Zero skill etc?

I hit the gym up regularly so the benefits of walking are non existent. So am I really missing something in the game that others clearly get. I mean how can so many people be wrong against my opinion?

battles at gyms

Rifte · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:35

Tefal said:
battles at gyms

Ok havent done that yet, but from what I see on the news this requires you to sit out in once specific place for a while to achieve this?

As a business owner, with 2 kids and a wife, my life is busy enough without adding this into the mix.

Newbfail · 24 Jul 2016 at 16:21

oh dear...........this is addictive as hell, just been walking around my estate finding Pokémon

Pawnless Endgame · 24 Jul 2016 at 16:22

mid_gen said:
Was out shopping earlier, bought a few CDs, ended up by the Kö. It's a little stretch of water with a bridge over it with 4 pokestops right next to each other. Always lures on all 4. About 200 people sat around all playing Pokemon which I found quite amusing, got my phone out.

2 hours later I left :S

CDs in 2016?

Go thirds with Spotify friends and family and it's £5/month for just about everything in recorded history!

Cosimo · 24 Jul 2016 at 16:27

Tosno said:
Slow moving traffic on the M5 yesterday was good for hatching eggs

Translated: I was playing and driving at the same time.

Derek W · 24 Jul 2016 at 16:29

Exorcise said:
installing this now, I will go on a horrendous killing spree if I get addicted to this

Exorcise said:
oh dear...........this is addictive as hell, just been walking around my estate finding Pokémon

Don't look outside! :eek:

Tefal · 24 Jul 2016 at 17:01

Rifte said:
Ok havent done that yet, but from what I see on the news this requires you to sit out in once specific place for a while to achieve this?

As a business owner, with 2 kids and a wife, my life is busy enough without adding this into the mix.

well you have to ggo to the gym yes.

they're usually big public places.

kinda the whole point of the game it to get you outside and to go places not sit at home/at your desk, so you can't complain that it needs you to actually go and do ****

Tosno · 24 Jul 2016 at 17:32

Cosimo said:
Translated: I was playing and driving at the same time.

I just leave the game running plugged into the usb charger, up to ~7mph counts as walking. Crawling in traffic as never been so fun.