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'Pokémon Go' Launch Faces String of Robberies, Crimes, and Car Accidents
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No, there is a LOT of trespassing going on for those of us in rural and semi rural communities. Lol, all that grass! Our neighbor had a Pokemon spawn in his yard somehow and we had people trampling around the outer edges of our property to get at it. One guy had his off leash dog which proceeded to try and dig under our shed to get at the groundhogs. My husband had to chase the dog off and have a few words with the guy.
I can see this game is going to get annoying for a lot of unsuspecting property owners very quickly. Especially people who bought and converted property that had previously been public property or a business into a private residence. That's already happened to one guy on the news.
I tried downloading the game but I can't seem to get my registration to be validated. I wouldn't mind catching a few Pokemon myself but I'm not going too far out of my way to do so.
Apparently one person has had his house designated a gym and people are showing up there as a result; and the developer has basically said they won't remove the designation even though it was the result of their using an old map. At some point I would imagine this will result in a lawsuit claiming the developer has caused harm by disrupting someone's enjoyment of their property or impacting their business by sending people there and limiting access as a result to real customers.
It also points out in states with stand your ground laws someone could wind up shot if they trespass on someone's property.
It also points out in states with stand your ground laws someone could wind up shot if they trespass on someone's property.
Maybe don't use a phone as a babysitter, then. If you have so many problems with how they built this game, write your congressman. Nintendo doesn't owe you anything. If you want a game that's ready for you to play when you're in the car, there are plenty of other options, and the world doesn't have to kowtow to your travel habits.
1. Did you know that if you don't choose a Pokemon in this game initially and walk away from them, you start with a Pikachu instead? That's a direct nod to the game and tv show.
2. That's true, and 99% of the time they did their exploring on foot.
3. I know enough for the above, but I don't get tighter pants by debating the fine points of a cartoon show to prove my superiority in life. I find that it's a balance that works for me, because I don't freak out if I can't play it for 15 minutes.
4. Obviously it doesn't mirror the console versions. This one's an augmented reality game, instead of being set in the Pokeverse as a whole. However, the references are still clear.
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That's very strange. I was seeing stories on other sites where people in rural areas were actually not seeing any pokemon in their towns, and were speculating that population density was the trigger. Who knows?
Okay Pokemon go works in Europe / UK .
You will need a US / Aus / NZ Apple Store I'd, and you can download it. Works fine.
I used my Australian Appleid without a problem to download it .
Might be a while before we get it in Europe cause looks like is very popular and the servers are struggling
You will need a US / Aus / NZ Apple Store I'd, and you can download it. Works fine.
I used my Australian Appleid without a problem to download it .
Might be a while before we get it in Europe cause looks like is very popular and the servers are struggling
From what I've read elsewhere, the points of interest are carried over from the old Ingress game, where people were asked to designate local spots to "claim." They will probably fine tune it over time since Ingress players set up a lot of points of interest such as bars rather than landmarks. I know they are tight with Google so there likely will be adjustments based on Google Maps points of interest in the future.
Pokemon show up anywhere, and it is primarily determined by how far you walk, not by walking to a specific place (Unless someone nearby just walked and spawned one near you, then it is at a physical spot.) The "pokestops" and "gyms" are places you go to, but those are pretty much always public centers, as confirmed by google maps. It isn't going to direct you into someones garage.
Can't wait till you pull out your phone to check a text.
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First, what I said was in half jest. Though if someone really did do that to a distracted walker, I would record it on video, put it on youtube to shame the distracted walker, and laugh loudly.
Second, think about "glancing down at their phone for a few seconds." I live in a fairly crowded city, with an old subway system. This means narrow sidewalks, narrow stairs, narrow tunnels, narrow platforms, and lots of people. Count out 3 seconds, using Mississippis or whatever method they used in grade school gym class. That is a long time to not be looking at where you are going. In that time, you could probably pass 3-6 people walking the other direction. In that amount of time, you can walk 15 feet. We have had instances of people falling on the tracks because they were walking on a platform and glanced at their phone for a second too long; not only injuring themselves but causing delays for everyone else using that subway line at the time.
When two people approach each other on a narrow sidewalk, each moves a tad to the side and shifts their shoulders so they can easy pass easily. People looking down at their phones for even a few seconds don't do this. If a person is looking down and doesn't do this, and we end up bumping shoulders, if their phone happens to fall and break, so be it. I have also noticed people tend to slow down when they are looking at their phones - I don't think they even notice they are suddenly walking a lot slower. But everyone behind them notices. If someone should happen to bump them as they pass and the phone happens to fall and break, so be it.
If someone must glance at their phone for *one* second to check something really quick and glanceable - fine go ahead. But if someone wants to answer texts, comment on social media, reply to emails, update calendars or to-do lists, or play games on a street with other people on it, then stop walking and step aside. There are plenty of places to stand without being in the way. There are plenty of coffee shops at every block to take a quick break. Anything else is incredible inconsiderate of everyone else around you.
We went out as a family in our neighborhood playing it. When we got to our neighborhood green space (a large grassy park area in the middle of the neighborhood), it's usually empty but last night, it was FULL of kids playing kick ball and riding their bikes. The Gazeebo was a Pokestop and had a lure so all the kids were collecting between innings. Quite amazing actually.
Just think, Michelle Obama is probably sitting around right now, thinking "Damn! I just needed to release and interactive Pokemon game!"
Are the people searching for the Pokemons called bug catchers?!?! Because that is already a term for a much, much darker thing.
That's easy, don't let little kids who can't handle themselves have this app (that's the parents' jobs). As for adults getting into car accidents, it's literally just like texting and driving, and they'll ruin their own lives. Notice how Japan is literally having no problems whatsoever as of right now with Pokemon go
The unnecessary escalation took part at step 3. No one gets to assault you because you accidentally bumped into them. And if someone assaults you and you fear for your safety, in most states you're allowed to respond with equal force as necessary to ensure your continued safety.
I would personally call the police and follow the guy safely if he just slapped the phone out of my hand, but if seemed like he had more in store after the initial slap, it would be time to take physical action to defend myself.
So the same rules of being vigilant and not being stupid by going to places alone still apply? Cool!
I think the second guy is just making the point that if you go around assaulting people due to things they do that annoy you, you might end up with a broken jaw (and no one to blame but your overly-aggressive self.)
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I think it'd be more fun to drop ~$250 on a nice sprinkler system with manual control and soak anyone who comes on my property. Oh, and drop another $150 on a good cam set up to record it all.
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Gained many Pokemon. Lost my iPad.It will receive 10001 updates but it is a game changer.
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So I created a US Apple ID to download it from here (Kenya), installed it on my iPad, but I just realized my iPad won't last a few minutes on these mean streets of Nairobi
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I guarantee you they will. You don't get to commit assault on someone because were walking distractedly.
Stand your ground laws dont protect you from shooting nerds. That's still illegal. Unless a nerd comes at them with malicious intent...cmon...
Shame the AR mode doesn't work in iOS10 beta 1 or 2 - quite surprised at this as I'm not sure what's changed under iOS10 that would lead to this.
