Pokémon Go fans have come together to help a father understand the game so he can play it with his young son.
The Pokémon Go community is known for its virulence. This anger is directed more at the game’s developers for its monetization practices, lack of QoL (Quality of Life) features, or frustrating gameplay cycle than at other players.
Indeed, Pokémon Go is a much more social game than most modern Pokémon titles. While Gen 1 through 3 games required players to meet in person, the Nintendo DS allowed Gen 4 titles to go online, allowing people to battle and trade without meeting in person.
The Pokémon Go community often has to work together in public to complete tasks, leading to many budding friendships and even romances between players. So, they tend to be nicer to each other, even in online environments.
Pokémon Go fans helped a father understand the game
A user on the Pokémon Go Reddit created a thread explaining his dilemma, being the father of a six-year-old who plays Pokémon Go, but not understanding the game and looking for advice on how to play it. Fans were quick to offer guidance and support to the parent.
Please help a dad understand this game byu/bonzai76 inpokemongo
“You don’t have to do routes but you have to go to PokéStops. Don’t reinforce anything yet, wait until you know which ones you want to keep and invest. Have fun! “one user wrote, while another said: “You should create an account too. Some aspects of the game require a trading partner and you can both benefit from playing together.”
Many people have also suggested adding Friend Codes to Pokémon Go, as people can send each other Gifts to get free items. It’s also safe for children, as no one can contact them through the Friends List.
Outside of the advice, Pokémon Go fans were quick to applaud the father for his desire to spend time with his son and learn his hobbies. “I don’t have any advice that others haven’t already given but I just wanted to say that it’s so healthy,” one user wrote, “And I’m sure one day your son will remember these fondly moments spent with you.”
“I don’t have any help to offer that others here haven’t already given, but I have to say, thank you for supporting your child’s wishes and trying to learn what they like,” said said another user, “Good parent award, here for the author please?”
Video games are often seen as an antisocial pastime that turns kids into couch addicts doing nothing but sitting on their laptops and consoles all day. Pokémon Go is the exception to this rule, as it encourages people to get out and explore, making it the perfect gaming hobby for families.
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