Summary
APokemon GOplayer in Florida got a bizarrely timed alert sent viaPokemon GO. ThePokemon GOmessage follows several others in recent times that have been sent out, apparently unintentionally, during the worst times possible.
Pokemon GOtasks players with going out and seeing the world around them while they hunt for Pokemon. In general,Pokemon GOis a way for fans to get outside for some fresh air and exercise, but there are times when it’s ill-advised to playPokemon GO. One such example of this was when COVID-19 shook up the world, andPokemon GOhad to adapt to the pandemicin order to keep its playerbase both involved and safe.
Team GO Rocket Takes Over Florida During Milton Evac
Pokemon GOplayer and Florida resident Rozgarden shared a screenshot of their phone’s screen, in which they’ve received two notifications: one warning residents about the incoming Hurricane Milton in 18 hours, and another alerting the player thatTeam GO Rocket was taking over the local area. In Rozgarden’s post, they think about the invasion from the perspective of Team GO Rocket, wondering if the invasion is a great idea or a terrible one. They point out that if the in-game team had to deal with real-world conditions, taking over while players are distracted or evacuating could be a smart move. On the other hand, it would also mean puttingTeam GO Rocket gruntsin the way of a massive weather event.
The Big Danger With The Pokemon GO Invasion
Of course, outside of the in-game context, this alert arriving when it did was terrible timing. In recent times,Pokemon GOplayers have shared alerts where they’ve been similarly urged to go outside to hunt specificPokemon spawns during dangerous weatherlike when tornado watches were in effect. Obviously, no one should be outside playing a game when their lives could be in danger. It seems thatPokemon GOlacks a method to shut these alerts and activities down when a National Weather Service watch or warning is in place.
AsPokemon GOitself regularly reminds players, Pokemon trainers should remain aware of their surroundings and not put the game over their personal safety. Thankfully, Team GO Rocket taking over the local area is arguably a less exciting and unusual scenario than arare Pokemon spawningnearby. Hopefully, any players actively pursuing Team GO Rocket in the region only did so as they traveled to safer areas.
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