Thread: Pokemon Go

Originally Posted by Buff

The prospects for augmented reality seem really cool - I can't wait for an application of it that isn't so ******* nerdy.

Yeah... doesn't it suck that we have the tech to really do some incredible things. So what do we do with it...create an easter egg hunt.

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

The only thing Dave catches are STDs

I eat STDs for breakfast

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

I eat STDs for breakfast

ewwww

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

I eat STDs for breakfast

I usually just have a clif bar.

Originally Posted by slim

I usually just have a clif bar.

A clif bar covered in STDs

I was the right age when Pokemon originally came out so I am happy that Pokemon Go exists, and I think it has had a net positive impact on society. I've read stories of people who are suffering from depression or PTSD have started playing it and it has helped them with leaving their house and being social.

I have only played a little bit though (maybe 45 minutes total). The idea is awesome, but I get enough exercise already, and I have better things to do. When i'm out riding my bike I prefer to be aware of my surroundings rather than immersed in a video game.

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It's interesting that this game existed in an almost identical form, but without Pokemon. Then a licensing deal gets worked out and it's an explosion.

I expect the fad to burn out rather quickly, but if it doesn't the potential damage when this thing gets hacked (and it will) will be significant.

Originally Posted by Buff

The prospects for augmented reality seem really cool - I can't wait for an application of it that isn't so ******* nerdy.

They have this. Its called Ingress. Made by the same folks who made pokemon go.....except it has 5 times the features, but no pokemon so it didn't get popular.

The angry old man hot takes in this thread are off the charts.

Here's my question for you all: how is pokemon go any more nerdy or any more of a waste of time than having tens of thousands of posts talking to strangers on an Internet message board?

Everyone has their outlets for how they enjoy their free time. Playing this game doesn't make you "less of an adult" than someone who wastes just as much of their time posting on an Internet message board or watching TV or whatever other activity you can come up with.

I bet if they came out with a virtual reality game where you could play pong with other people you old geezers would be all over it.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

The angry old man hot takes in this thread are off the charts.

Here's my question for you all: how is pokemon go any more nerdy or any more of a waste of time than having tens of thousands of posts talking to strangers on an Internet message board?

Everyone has their outlets for how they enjoy their free time. It doesn't make you "less of an adult" then someone who wastes just as much of their time posting on an Internet message board or watching TV or whatever other activity you can come up with.

I bet if they came out with a virtual reality game where you could play pong with other people you old geezers would be all over it.

Fag

What's faggy is getting up in arms about how someone else spends their free time. I guess I just have more important things to worry about.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

What's faggy is getting up in arms about how someone else spends their free time. I guess I just have more important things to worry about.

I don't think anyone really cares.

It's just fun to make fun of you.

Originally Posted by slim

I don't think anyone really cares.

It's just fun to make fun of you.

I don't know, Ravage seemed pretty upset about people playing it in his 4 paragraph rant on it. I know that you are just here to troll.

I do find it interesting how different types of gaming are viewed so differently by many people.

For example, if you sit at home by yourself and play a game like Madden, skyrim, COD, or GTA for hours at a time, that's seen as normal. But if you go outside and play pokemon go, or join friends to play games like Dungeons and Dragons or Magic the Gathering, you are seen as a nerd/loser who needs to grow up and get a life.

Now it's probably just a vocal minority of people who express the extreme views like I listed above, but it is an interesting phenomenon.

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

It's interesting that this game existed in an almost identical form, but without Pokemon. Then a licensing deal gets worked out and it's an explosion.

I expect the fad to burn out rather quickly, but if it doesn't the potential damage when this thing gets hacked (and it will) will be significant.

This has pedo-predator app written alllllll over it. If we've already seen robbers lure adults (ugh)... to places so they can be robbed, it's not long before we see some sicko use this cartoon monster app to use it for sick reasons. Not blaming any developers of the game, but it's such a childish game that attracts kids to walk and wander...it's like it's designed for it.