downloaded Pokémon Go

[brightknightie]

This post is backdated, to mark when I first downloaded Pokémon Go.

When the game first released, I was extra busy at work, and I heard about the servers crashing, and the unparalleled permissions demands. So I didn't install until July 31.

My starter pokémon was a charmander (of course!). I didn't at that time know that you can turn away from the trio and find a pikachu as your first catch, but it wouldn't have mattered; I would have chosen charmander anyway (little dragon!).

Once I did install, I kept the AR on for some hours as I figured out how to play. I was vastly amused by the sight of pidgies and rattatas in and around my home. But I quickly figured out that my catch rate went up with the AR off; I've kept it off ever since.

Comments

[senmut]

I only have the AR issue with Zubats so far.

AR playability

[brightknightie]

For me, the AR seems a little less playable? That is, when the AR is on, the pokémon stands still in the real world although my phone may move, while when the AR is off, the pokémon stands still on my phone screen no matter how my phone moves. ~shrug~

Addendum: On the other hand, it may well be all in my head. :-) The AR uses more battery, so I'll say that's why!