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rachelann8586 July 20th, 2016 11:41 AM

Pokemon Go has definitely gotten me out of the house more! My evenings used to consist of me playing games on my 3ds and my husband firmly attached to hi ls xbox controller. Now we are getting out of the house together, spending more time actually talking, and even taking short trips to nearby cities to go exploring when we get the chance! Hopefully we will be able to keep up this momentum when the rain returns this fall

Squirrel July 20th, 2016 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rachelann8586 (Post 9331709)
Pokemon Go has definitely gotten me out of the house more! My evenings used to consist of me playing games on my 3ds and my husband firmly attached to hi ls xbox controller. Now we are getting out of the house together, spending more time actually talking, and even taking short trips to nearby cities to go exploring when we get the chance! Hopefully we will be able to keep up this momentum when the rain returns this fall

Things like this are why Pokémon Go is such a great idea. I've personally found it having similar uses in my relationship too as a way to go out together more in a really relaxing and fun atmosphere which beats staying at home on the laptops easily. Hoping it stays like this for you, sounds like it's been a big thing for you :)

Astinus July 20th, 2016 6:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rachelann8586 (Post 9331709)
Pokemon Go has definitely gotten me out of the house more! My evenings used to consist of me playing games on my 3ds and my husband firmly attached to hi ls xbox controller. Now we are getting out of the house together, spending more time actually talking, and even taking short trips to nearby cities to go exploring when we get the chance! Hopefully we will be able to keep up this momentum when the rain returns this fall

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Originally Posted by Squirrel (Post 9331744)
Things like this are why Pokémon Go is such a great idea. I've personally found it having similar uses in my relationship too as a way to go out together more in a really relaxing and fun atmosphere which beats staying at home on the laptops easily. Hoping it stays like this for you, sounds like it's been a big thing for you :)

It's the same here for me. Although for me, it's more like my relationship with my parents is improving because of Go. Like today, I was the one that suggested we go out to an outdoor concert at a place where there were a few PokeSpots, and my parents and I walked around re-exploring the area. If we didn't go out and do that, we all would have been on separate ends of the house, not talking to each other.

Go has also encouraged me to get out and actually practice driving. I like driving if I have a destination in mind, and going to a place where there's a PokeSpot is a definite incentive.

Squirrel July 20th, 2016 6:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 9332368)
It's the same here for me. Although for me, it's more like my relationship with my parents is improving because of Go. Like today, I was the one that suggested we go out to an outdoor concert at a place where there were a few PokeSpots, and my parents and I walked around re-exploring the area. If we didn't go out and do that, we all would have been on separate ends of the house, not talking to each other.

Do your parents play too? One of my close friends has a similar situation to yours where he and his sister have barely ever spent time together and hardly ever speak to each other (not that I'm suggesting this was anything close to your situation, but a family spending their time apart from each other is relatable for a lot of people) but since Go came out they're spending loads of time outside together and have become very close as a family because of it. I know I've said this before but it's just so cool to see how big of an impact Go is having on peoples' everyday lives. It's such an awesome thing to happen to the world with the state it's in right now and honestly I'm just so glad it's going down as well as it is; I really do hope a lot of people are having the same effects that we are.

Astinus July 20th, 2016 6:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirrel (Post 9332384)
Do your parents play too?

I'm the only one in my family crazy enough to buy a new phone for Pokemon. :) My parents are both fine with their lower-end phones. But they like Pokemon and learning about all the new little attractions that are PokeSpots, some of which we've never seen before even after living in the area for 40 years!

It is crazy just how more sociable people are because of Go. Crazy, but it's a good thing.

Go is also great for people with depression, like me and a few other people I watch on Youtube. Because of Go, we're getting outside and moving, which is great for helping with depression. And Go's system means that we have small goal we can work towards, so we don't get de-motivated (and therefore more depressed) with the game.

It's just really great that there's this game now that has brought people out of their shells, gotten them out of the house and talking to people, and people are happier.

CoalCraft July 21st, 2016 1:37 AM

It's encouraged me to want to go out walking more, but unfortunately work and social commitments have gotten in the way :( I usually walk quite a lot, but my summer job requires car travel so I don't get my usual walking commute miles in. Only really get a chance on weekends.

EvaLiz666 July 21st, 2016 2:10 AM

I'm getting out more during lunch time, we shall see how that holds up after a few months play :-) I live out in the middle of no where so lunch time and the commute to and from on the bus is where I do most of my playing.

Azelf Ibrahim July 21st, 2016 3:05 AM

I work outdoors so I guess not but I have been getting off the train station a couple stops before my home town just to walk the rest of the way home while playing Pokémon GO.

It definitely has encouraged me to walk more.

~PikaPika~ July 23rd, 2016 10:42 AM

I think for me it definitely has. I got the app about a week ago and even my Mom said I've been outside more than usual. I think it is awesome cuz it gets me more active than sitting on my *** on my phone or laptop all day in my bedroom.

CoalCraft July 24th, 2016 11:22 PM

I've noticed that GO has slowly made me change some of my habits; I now take a more circuitous route to the shop that passes more stops, and I convinced my other half to take a turn through the park when we were walking home from town, rather than going directly. Honestly I think if I was on my own I would do that sort of thing more, but as I'm usually walking with my fiance, it feels a bit mean making him walk more just so that I can collect pixels. One of my housemates has the game though so next weekend, weather permitting, we'll go Poke-hunting.

Basically if it wasn't for me being at work most of the time, I'd be out and about loads.

Shuhbooty July 24th, 2016 11:32 PM

YES! When you're driving around, it's different when it comes to learning the area. When I started walking around I noticed and saw more things by walking then by driving. (obviously I had to pay attention to the road!)

So I loved checking out the tiny flowers growing in certain areas, learning the cool spots people actually hung out at. And having the opportunity to meet people with a significant interest as you is a bonus.

It's also encouraged me to get out and jog (I go and jog instead of playing the game) and it's a feeling I missed all too well. I enjoy sweating now (as gross as that sounds).

dryingpan July 25th, 2016 12:40 AM

Not really, it just replaced all of the things that I used to do while I was traveling like listening to music and scrolling twitter.

CG1789 July 25th, 2016 10:33 AM

Yes. And sadly the heat is trying to stop me. Evil sun...... >:(

Limey-chan July 25th, 2016 11:13 AM

Not massively, seeing as how I mostly play on the journey to and from work, and if i've managed to snag myself an incense, around the house.

Hence why i've only racked up 1.2km on my 'Jogger' medal.

Lapis July 25th, 2016 8:03 PM

It has certainly when I am not busy or something. I wish I could play it more the times that I work usually make it very difficult. :/

Adamant Linoone July 26th, 2016 3:33 AM

Absolutely. I've found myself elongating my walks to work and going to places local to me that I didn't even realise existed!

Aeroblast July 26th, 2016 6:38 PM

I lost 3kg since I started playing this. I'm glad I finally found that catalyst for turning my empty promise to myself (i.e. losing weight) into a reality.

still got a lot more exercising to do before I meet my goal, though.

Squirrel July 26th, 2016 7:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Aeroblast (Post 9339717)
I lost 3kg since I started playing this. I'm glad I finally found that catalyst for turning my empty promise to myself (i.e. losing weight) into a reality.

still got a lot more exercising to do before I meet my goal, though.

That's really awesome to hear, great job on how much progress you're making! How're you going about doing it, just going for long walks or heading out jogging or? Keep it up you're doing great :)

Dacevid July 27th, 2016 7:46 AM

I already go outside a decent amount, but I do have some slightly overweight friends who have lost weight just because they were playing Pokemon GO.

magicalgirlj July 27th, 2016 2:31 PM

A little bit. however it is so too bloody hot outside. And to make matters worse I am still sick with a really stubborn soar throat that refuses to go away.

Aeroblast July 28th, 2016 4:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirrel (Post 9339741)
That's really awesome to hear, great job on how much progress you're making! How're you going about doing it, just going for long walks or heading out jogging or? Keep it up you're doing great :)

local park has tons of pokestops.

*Girafarig* July 30th, 2016 9:12 AM

It definitely has encouraged me to do more walking and venture out on foot more instead or just stepping out of my apartment and into my car.

Beach Bum August 3rd, 2016 1:16 PM

I have always been an outdoors type of person so Pokemon Go just basically gives me another reason to be outdoors and active. I love searching and catching the Pokemon and all the other little things involved in the games, but the ultimate thing for me is being outside and getting more exercise.

Maserati777 August 3rd, 2016 6:42 PM

It has for me, but only for hatching eggs. I don't usually go out for catching new Pokémon.


Nothing rare spawns here except once in a blue moon and nothing that appears on the nearby map spawn.


However I have seen families of deer, rabbit's and duck's since playing the game, which to be honest was more exciting then any Pokémon.


But I usually can only go out between 7pm and 10 because it's 80 degrees most of the day, but it's not exactly safe to go out at night, and it starts getting dark at 9:30.

MB2016 August 3rd, 2016 8:11 PM

Yeah, I'm going more and more outside - that's for sure :)


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