Friday Fun: any Pokémon Go players out there?

Dave Liao
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February 26, 2021

I've been playing Pokémon Go since it launched Summer 2016. During the pandemic, the game makers came up with safe ways to encourage gameplay without actually meeting other players.

  • Anyone else play? Share your trainer code!
  • Have a fun experience you had with the game? I found a Community post with someone who's been frustrated with Pokémon in general. 😜
  • Take a photo of their Pokémon?

I'll start - here's a shot of my Pikachu[1] floating happily with Cloudie, who's taking a break from floating:

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[1] using a potato camera, yes

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Dirk Ronsmans
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February 26, 2021

Awesome that Pikachu!

I reinstalled it a few times already. Turns out my office is a gym 😂

Not the most active player but more a player of opportunity. 

code: 7777 1080 9970

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Dave Liao
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February 26, 2021

"I reinstalled it a few times already" - right?? I've played POGO on and off since I installed it originally.

I've been playing more recently my current and past coworkers are on the game plus my friend group just got into it. Go figure; social pressure is real!

Just sent a friend request - my trainer name is actually my name so there's no deciphering involved. 😅

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February 27, 2021

@Dirk Ronsmans - that 7777 trainer prefix is nice! 

Martin Bayer _MoroSystems_ s_r_o__
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February 26, 2021

Hi @Dave Liao I'm so sorry, but Pokémon stuff completelly missed me. I remember all the classmates were watching the series when I was a child, but it was never interesting for me (I don't know why :))... maybe when my children are older, they will like it and they will need some support :D... we'll see in a few years

Sorry Joey Tribbiani GIF

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Dave Liao
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February 26, 2021

@Martin Bayer _MoroSystems_ s_r_o__ - Even when we were children, there's always been a glut of programs to watch!

When I watched the recent Detective Pokemon movie, I knew very little about the franchise. Everything's kind of spelled out and makes no sense anyway - ignorance might be bliss, in this case. 😄

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February 26, 2021

The one and only game I play laugh

I also started playing in 2016 and last week thanks to @Earl McCutcheon inviting me to a Raid, I was able to complete my Kanto pokédex with Articuno.

My trainer code is 2663 3378 3717 heart

Here is a picture of my Pikachu on the Cloudie next to your Pikachu floating happily with Cloudie:

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Dave Liao
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February 26, 2021

Ahhhh, this is like Poke-Inception!

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Brittany Wispell
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March 5, 2021

This is so cute!!

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Rodney Nissen
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February 26, 2021

I heard people were asking about trainer codes.  So here's mine.

I've been playing off-and-on since Release (well, slightly before the US Release). #MysticLife

I think I've completed my Kanto and Johto Dexes, so that's a thing. 
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Dave Liao
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February 26, 2021

@Rodney Nissen - friend request sent! I'm excited to be POGO friends with the Jira Guy (pending your acceptance, obviously) - and will tag you as such in the game. 😄

I have no idea what team I am, other than that I'm BLUE

p.s. I love your not-name! 😂

Rodney Nissen
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February 26, 2021

That was my Geocaching nickname once upon a time, and it seems appropriate to use for location-based games

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February 27, 2021

My kids run the show in Animal Crossing but haven't taken the reigns on Pokemon (yet). Enjoying the walks and getting to choose the directions for now. I don't think it will be long though before the start taking an interest in where we're going / why; hopefully I can keep them noticing the "real world" landmarks for a few more years!

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Dave Liao
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February 27, 2021

@Daniel Eads - happy Saturday!

Oh yeah, there's a mobile Animal Crossing game (nothing like the Switch game) and Harry Potter (which is definitely an Augmented Reality game)... 

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February 27, 2021

Trainer request sent! 

Rodney Nissen
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February 27, 2021

Ditto

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Dave Liao
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February 28, 2021

Ditto? 

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March 1, 2021

Still Need a Ditto 🤣

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Dave Liao
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March 6, 2021

I've got 5! I'll save one for you 😂

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Ivan Lima
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February 28, 2021

Well, I have a confession to make. I've never played it. Another shocking revelation, I'm not a game person. The only game I play is chess, chess.com, and I'm not good at it either, just for fun.

For those who are up to a chess game...

Chess.com
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Linda Milne_Togetha Group_
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February 28, 2021

 

Like Kat, Ive not played it either.

 

But I am intrigued by Ingress. Or maybe even Zombies, Run!! Any ideas what the difference is??

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@Linda Milne_Togetha Group_ - Ingress is basically Pokemon Go with some mechanics differences. I feel like Pokemon Go is Ingress Lite. 😂 That's my understanding, anyway...

Zombies Run! is just a fun way to get lots of running in. That game doesn't care whether you're running on a treadmill or in a specific direction. I highly recommend it!

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February 28, 2021

Hmmmm. Not so much on the running.  😱  But a good idea.

 

I should just commit and give it a go. Ill report back!  🤞

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Flavien Gache
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March 1, 2021

I used to live on a PokeStop in 2016 when the game launched so I was playing it all day long. XD

I even bought the poke-ball keychain to automatically catch pokemons during a stroll or when running.

I did not re-installed it on my last phone however. Find it quite cumbersome on some aspects. Precisely, I moved since and it seems that the game is not as easy as it was when you don't live on a PokeStop anymore XD

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March 1, 2021

I play on and off, haven't played the last couple of months. But having friends to send gifts to, might help that. lol

My Trainer Code is 6050 5794 0679! 

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I restarted some months ago because of Ryan Reynolds and Pikachu 😊

here is My Code  0334 0501 0874

and I really have a Pikachu preference 😊

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Dave Liao
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March 1, 2021

@nina_schmidt - your username is extremely lucky! *******

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March 2, 2021

We also missed out so far on Pokémon world, but this is an inspiration! Animal Crossing has been a big escape for us during the pandemic, but we could definitely use the incentive to be more active with the kids and get outside to explore especially as the weather improves this spring.

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Rodney Nissen
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March 2, 2021

Someone should organize an Animal Crossing get-together for the community at some point.

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Dave Liao
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March 2, 2021

Maybe for Atlassian Team '21? I'd love to see a recording of a meetup like that. ♥

Rodney Nissen
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I can do one better.  My switch dock is on a capture card, so I could stream it if I wanted to

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March 2, 2021

I don't play exactly, but my children like to on my phone... it's a good excuse to get them out for a walk, but I do find it a little frustrating that we have to stop all the time while I wait for them to catch pokémon ! I'll admit to having sneakily caught a few when they're not with me though! :) 

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March 5, 2021

I used to play a lot when I traveled to a new city or country...but since that isn't happening anymore it's less exciting. I still play sometimes when I am out on walks with my dogs but there are no stops or "quality" pokemon in my area. (Caterpie & Rattata). 

I actually was interviewed a few years back when I was playing a lot in a bigger city by a news channel talking about Pokemon Go and how it was influencing people to go to certain shops & stores. 

I also almost have every single event Pikachu unfortunately I was pretty filled up on Pokemon storage so I think I deleted a few that weren't my favorite. 

Here's my friend code! 6820 3828 0265

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March 6, 2021

Pickachu Friends need to connect :-)

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Dave Liao
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March 6, 2021

@Brittany Wispell - woo, you're Pokemon-famous! I don't think I've ever been interviewed by a news channel for anything...

p.s. just sent an invite!

Phil Brunel March 10, 2021

I've played at launch, but there wasn't much activity or gym close enough to progress with the time I had to play. Didn't dive back in since, maybe I should.

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March 10, 2021

Do people still play Pokemon Go or it was just a trend?

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@Mihai Schwarz - only Atlassian admins play Pokemon Go now. 😅

But (more) seriously, I live in a city and my friend group still plays Pokemon Go. A bunch of us have been playing since it came out (summer of 2016 feels like such a long time ago).

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@Dave Liao- that's something! I played until 2018 I think, but after it became to distracting for me so I deleted the game.

It's nice to see that people still get together to play!

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Hi @Dave Liao ,

I have never played it. Do you recommend trying it :) 

-Sri

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March 30, 2021

@Sri Kumar - only if you have extra time!

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Agatha Monteiro April 19, 2021

Parei em 2018, depois que criaram hacks ficou muito sem graça!

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April 19, 2021

@Agatha Monteiro - I haven't heard about any hacks lately, I'm sure it's better now?

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May 7, 2021

And three months later, I'm excited to receive Pokemon Go gifts from Atlassian Community members worldwide. It's a nice way to travel without actually traveling. 😅

Until we can trade Pokemon in-person again!

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May 7, 2021

Yes this!!! @Dave Liao

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Rodney Nissen
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May 9, 2021

I have a ton of Carnivines I'm saving for the next Team event I can go to in person.

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June 12, 2021

Ooh, I don't think I have a single one of those.

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June 14, 2021

They are exclusive to the Southeastern U.S. - but I'm more than happy to share them!

Maybe I should rename them all to my URL and use them as advertising for the blog for Team '22

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Pedro Silva May 27, 2021

@Dave Liao  best game ever...

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June 6, 2021

I just opened a challenge in the Game where I need to add 3 new friends - so if you received an invitation two minutes ago - that's me ;-) My Code  0334 0501 0874
Except those who I already was connected with :-)

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June 6, 2021

Anyone else signed up for Pokemon Go Fest 2021 next month? 🎫

https://pokemongolive.com/events/fest/2021/

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June 7, 2021

I am not 🙈

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I'll catch double the Pokemon for us 🤪

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July 7, 2021

Noob here. I have sent invites to all of you. :)
My trainer code is  022863780559...

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July 7, 2021

👋 Welcome!

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July 8, 2021

And again - my super power of missing the best topics 😅

Love it! Thanks for this @Dave Liao my code is 8480 5566 9885 - love the game 😍 to geht in touch with people 

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July 8, 2021

@Fabienne Gerhard - glad you made it here, and that this is the most popular Pokemon thread on Atlassian Community 😅

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July 8, 2021

Runner-up: The Bidoof one 66437574_60x60.gif

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@Nic Brough -Adaptavist- I feel Nic was rougher than he needed to be 😅

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Ahaha thanks @Dave Liao - still no idea why no one joins team yellow... 😅

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July 9, 2021

🤷‍♂️

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August 10, 2021

I love that this page has +1,600 views.

Such engagement, much wow

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September 3, 2021

@Mykenna Cepek - did you know this thread existed? 🙂

It's more useful than the Bidoof thread... I hope to never run into a real-life Bidoof that keeps me out of my house.

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I did not! Thanks for pointing it out. My wife and I have been playing together since July 2016. I just made Level 40 this week.

Happy to make more virtual friends!

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September 3, 2021

@Mykenna Cepek - just sent you an invite! My account is creatively named DaveLiaoGO 😅

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September 3, 2021

You got another invite @Mykenna Cepek ☺️

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It's turning out to be a very Friendly Friday indeed! Invites accepted, and poke-gifts sent!

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September 5, 2021

Also send you an invitation @Mykenna Cepek flegelkind here :)

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September 3, 2021

Ok, so, I started today. Let's see, where I can get :-).

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@Hana Kučerová - welcome! 🙏

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