Pokemon GOtrainers are warning fellow players that a key feature is being used to set them up for robbery. The game was a very physically demanding one when it first launched. The GPS requirement meant that those looking to get the full experience needed to travel to different locations. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and gamers were required to stay indoors. As a way to help players continue their journey, Niantic introducedRemote Raids inPokemon GO.
With borders opening and restrictions slowly easing up, the opportunity to play the game as it was envisioned is being put back to the forefront. Sadly, Niantic has made a fewchanges to howPokemon GO’s Remote Raidswork. Only five Remote Raids are allowed per day while also restricting players to hold no more than three Remote Raid passes at any given time. Prices for the passes also doubled making it harder for those who choose to play remotely. If that wasn’t bad enough, several users are reporting unfortunate incidents due to anotherPokemon GOkey feature.
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According to several Reddit users, thePokemon GOCampfire appis being used to rob multiple players at gunpoint. One Campfire user even left a one-star review detailing the bad experience it brought, stating that it was being used to lure people for robbery. It’s a very sad day when a companion application meant to provide a better experience for gamers everywhere is turned into a tool for taking advantage of others.
The previously mentioned nerfing of Remote Raids also means that fans need to spend more time outdoors to fully enjoy the game. With the possible dangers lurking when using the Campfire app, fans may need to formulate a new way of building groups for the Raid activities. However, these incidents may serve as evidence that can be used by thePokemon GOplayers trying to overturn the Raid changes. Perhaps the string of crimes could help persuade Niantic into looking at adjusting some settings to provide a safer experience for gamers.
WithPokemon GOhaving been around since 2016, it already has a very large player base in place. While issues and concerns like these would not dwindle the number of gamers invested in the game, the discussion of fans' safety might prove to have a huge effect if Niantic does not address these issues. The robberies are out of Niantic’s hands, but providing a fallback that players can rely on should they choose not to devote their time to physically be present during Raids could help alleviate some of the fears that gamers have at the moment.
