Pokemans and how to catch them with your phone - friend codes in OP
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Tuco
I got Tuco'd!
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They've said from the start they want to have sponsored locations. It makes total sense because I think those locations will generally be lured 24/7. You already have that with businesses luring themselves.
The big question surrounding this "Niantic has a lot of power" is whether they can keep up high amounts of usage. A big draw of PoGo is the idea that many people are playing it, so drops in playerbase will have a recursive effect. Like any game there is only so much you can play it before it loses its luster, and the effort required to keep playing is very high in PoGo (unlike say, candy crush). Finally, the higher you get the uhh, more annoying the game is not only because catching pokemon is much harder but also the problems with the game become more apparent.
The big question surrounding this "Niantic has a lot of power" is whether they can keep up high amounts of usage. A big draw of PoGo is the idea that many people are playing it, so drops in playerbase will have a recursive effect. Like any game there is only so much you can play it before it loses its luster, and the effort required to keep playing is very high in PoGo (unlike say, candy crush). Finally, the higher you get the uhh, more annoying the game is not only because catching pokemon is much harder but also the problems with the game become more apparent.
Tuco
I got Tuco'd!
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Oh and a big problem they have is a massive conflict of interest. Their profit vehicles are all based on pokestops and lures, which is the most boring way to play game. The most fun way to play the game involves exploring new areas which they aren't yet monetizing.
The deal with McDonald's is world wide, GameStop is also starting one.
This is day one shit they announced they will be doing sponsored locations last month.
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Well I know for sure that Mcdonalds around my area are not stops. I have like three and they are not stops nor have I ever seen them as lures. Its just the same old ingress shit back when I played it. Same goes for Gamestop.
Either way Tuco is right, this game turns to shit too soon and definitely requires massive effort. Plus the plethora of cheaters int he beginning month Im sure it had a massive drop off already. Also when kids go back to school we will see another drop off.
Either way Tuco is right, this game turns to shit too soon and definitely requires massive effort. Plus the plethora of cheaters int he beginning month Im sure it had a massive drop off already. Also when kids go back to school we will see another drop off.
brekk
Dancing Dino Superstar
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You already see this type of hyper targetted advertising with Waze. Rather then constant ad spam to fund it, they pop quick ad's saying "Hey you're only 5min from a Dunkin Donuts, you should grab a coffee." and if you click on it, it will give you directions to get there. That kind of advertising combined with the directions to further facilitate you acting on the ad is super valuable. Why do you think Facebook and Google are worth so much? They have the data to better target ads.
Forget the benjamins, its all about the data baby!
Forget the benjamins, its all about the data baby!
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Gavinmad
Mr. Poopybutthole
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Pokeassistant lists Chansey as the best gym defender in the game despite its absurdly low combat power. I don't know if their formulas are screwy, or if that ridiculous HP pool actually does make it slightly better than Snorlax. They also rank electric pokemon as really good defenders despite the fact that electric pokemon are all garbage offensively.
Ukerric
Bearded Ape
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Except that, if they do that, after clicking off those ads 2-3 times, I'll click off the app, and never look at it again.
It's not the correct advertising. It's the old model of spam advertising, except with a limited range.
You want the future of Pokemon Go business? QRCode scans. Your Dunkin' Donut ticket has a QRCode, and if you look at it with the Pokemon Go app, a specific rare Pokemon pops nearby, just for you.
(or you get a special 15km egg that will hatch a guaranteed rare, no chances of 2-5km ones. Or you engage in a combat with Mewtwo, and if you win, you get your Mewtwo. You can even do the Time Square epic battle: the QR code pops on the billboard there for 10mn, and if you were there, you get a chance to capture it. QRCode is time and loc-limited, of course)
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When the radar sites were working I played this game so much more. I watched like a hawk for Pokemon I didn't have or which I needed candy from and got off my ass to go get it if I could get there in time.
Now I make a special trip out to catch pokemon once every few days and leave it at that. Without Pokevision and Pokeadvisor, I don't think I'll put any more money into this game.
Now I make a special trip out to catch pokemon once every few days and leave it at that. Without Pokevision and Pokeadvisor, I don't think I'll put any more money into this game.
Angelwatch
Trakanon Raider
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I'm the same way. They also reduced the scan range so I can no longer see the one rare spawn around the corner from my house. As such 99% of the stuff on my radar consists of Pidgeys, Weedles and Ratatas.
Nester
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Agreed, with no ability to target specific mons, or rank them what's the point?
Chris
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Tried to confirm Koffing in Auschwitz today but the game update dropped and I couldn't download that at my 15 minute tour stop on shitty Berkenau visitor centre wifi.
Whoever actually played it at the fucking gates (I was not in either of the camps when I tried) and uploaded it must have no soul.
Whoever actually played it at the fucking gates (I was not in either of the camps when I tried) and uploaded it must have no soul.
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tyen
EQ in a browser wait time: ____
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