Pokémon Go loses its luster, sheds more than 10M users

Re:Pokémon Go loses its luster, sheds more than 10M users by khedoros on Wednesday August 24, 2016 @02:40AM (#12350180)

Only to the degree that they don't damage other people's games. Jumping gym to gym isn't something I'd consider doing myself, but jumping to pokestops and avoiding gyms altogether? It's not my thing, but I don't see any harm.

I think it's a difference in perception. I consider the location-locked nature of the game to be a central feature that contributes to the entertainment value of the game. I don't consider the location of the Pokemon being hidden a central feature at all; it feels more like and unfair hobble that saps the entertainment.

> Or people that use aim bots in fps? Maphacks?

I'm not going to argue that cheating in competitive multiplayer games is a good thing any more than I'd argue that cheating in ways that don't affect other players is a bad thing.

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Re:Pokémon Go loses its luster, sheds more than 10M users by Trundle on Wednesday August 24, 2016 @02:50AM (#12350213)

Well sure, these people could technically play the game without affecting others. What's the point though? As a single player game Go is lacking and as a social game it's the hottest thing around. I'd be surprised to learn that there's people cheating and then not interacting with other players.

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