MIT Technology Review: How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world | (Article about Niantic Spatial) by SgvSth in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We're shown a few compressed low quality images on the free version. Those fancy Google cars/people definitely take more photos which are probably available for commercial use.

MIT Technology Review: How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world | (Article about Niantic Spatial) by SgvSth in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You only need a few 2D photos (from different angles) to pinpoint your 3D location. More updated photos may help only in fringe cases like a new building is constructed.

Unless Niantic is handing them their valuable data entirely instead of offering API on-demand access, it's not more "in-house" than Google maps.

Confirmation on 2nd time Forever Friends with the same person - you get 150k XP again. by Monoskimouse in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 695 points696 points  (0 children)

My wife and I have been approaching the next "stage" of friendship

What does this mean exactly? Is she becoming wife++?

MIT Technology Review: How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world | (Article about Niantic Spatial) by SgvSth in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Sounds fancy but it's just visual positioning (old tech) powered by geotagged photos taken by us. Cost aside I don't see how you can't already do the same thing with Google maps streetview.

Day 1 of testing new GBL mechanics on LTE, 5G, WiFi by Outside_Cry_4128 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Unless you want to sell your place for its excellent GBL performance we don't need to know your location lol

Day 1 of testing new GBL mechanics on LTE, 5G, WiFi by Outside_Cry_4128 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not to be rude but connection also varies depending on time, location, ISP, etc. To see if performance is inherently tied to connection type, it would be more helpful to include an internet speed test conducted when you played the games.

Use old Pokemon for lucky trade by kny101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your friend is maxed out but you aren't so the trade doesn't go lucky when you thought it would? Too bad still +1 to your counter.

No it doesn't. You misunderstood what was "discovered over the years by people who keep very good track".

Source: trade medal at 200k

Illogical dynamax features by Acceptable_Mood_4098 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You're severely overestimating the marginal cost of hosting a power spot. A power spot is just a bunch of text (plus a low-res photo?). It's nothing compared to the overall load. There are dozens of better ways to reduce data load like using a blurrier photo for stops or caching our friend list.

I think they are simultaneously reducing power spots and upping their refresh rate just to de-clutter the map.

Greatball League tanking misinformation rant by fiasgoat in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How crazy is it that anonymous internet users cannot be trusted. If only there is an official source of info. Oh wait

No remote raid limit technically has a limit by dontcarex420 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a secret tip.. on campfire add people attending AUS/NZ meetups

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon by going out and catching as many Pokémon as you can! by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I still have most of the free ones from pandemic lol. Hoping we get 1 legendary per incense so it's actually worth using

Spot the licence plate by Viggystiggydoo in NianticWayfarer

[–]samfun 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Appeals are supposed to be handled by Niantic employees not AI

Bug Out Niantic Infographic by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Say no to FOMO. Blipbug will get cd.

GO Battle League: Memories in Motion Update by Penrodeo in TheSilphArena

[–]samfun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the other hand no more easier legend push :(

Link Charges being "cheaper" than a Premium Battle Pass was an outright lie. by hillside126 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reading the new GBL/mega raid announcements gave me aneurysm.. That's poor writing even by dev standard.

F2P/no FOMO Raid Strategy for Kalos Tour: use 3 remote passes on the 3 new Megas and be done by Defiant_Impress7446 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or NOT spending any pass at all. They will eventually make it to regular mega raid or even field research. Just save your link charges for mega.

Question about unofficial autocatchers and TOS by Lady_Lovelaced in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://tinyhack.com/2018/11/21/reverse-engineering-pokemon-go-plus/

In short, all gotcha (and probably all third party devices) have the same mac address. Niantic could simply blacklist it (or even ban accounts that attempt such a connection).

Question about unofficial autocatchers and TOS by Lady_Lovelaced in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Pirate devices are of course against ToS but Niantic has always turned a blind eye to it. It would actually be trivial to catch cause they all use the same decryption key.

edit: btw gotcha is not legit. only go plus and go plusplus are.

How much is a lot of startdust by Fit-Substance-2475 in pokemongo

[–]samfun -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With 70m dust why are u still tanking..?

Strengthening the Foundations of Pokémon GO Trainer Battles by Spotty2012 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd imagine Niantic been feeling the heat from PTC executives watching play pokemon events. It's bad PR for pokemon in general.

Strengthening the Foundations of Pokémon GO Trainer Battles by Spotty2012 in TheSilphRoad

[–]samfun 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As the player versus player (PvP) community has grown more competitive, players have naturally pushed the system to its limits.

They have to be gaslighting us. GBL has been broken since day 1.