Pokémon Go is an awesome way to get off your lazy butt and have fun outside. Before you head out on your adventure you should learn a few basic safety tips, pack some essential supplies, and don’t forget to change your underwear every single day.
Don’t Go Anywhere You Wouldn’t Feel Safe Going Normally
If you wouldn’t wander into a darkened alley at 3AM normally, don’t do it for that rare Muk. Pokémon Go might use landmarks and real-world places for things like Poké Stops and Pokémon Gyms, but the Pokémon themselves are mostly randomly generated. This means they can show up in backyards, behind fences, or inside buildings. The game has no idea whether it’s safe or legal to go to those places, so use your best judgment.
Also, don’t go places where the game doesn’t belong. You don’t need to go to a police station, a hospital, or a holocaust museum to catch Pokémon. In the game world, everyone may have nothing better to do than catch cute little monsters, but in real life you could be causing major disruption if you don’t mind your surroundings.
Additionally, If you’re planning to explore somewhere new, let someone know where you’re going and how long you’ll be there. If you want to go exploring at night, wear bright colors or reflective clothes so that others can see you.
Be Aware of How You Appear While Playing the Game
This is a tough issue because unless you’re playing like a jerk, catching Pokémon is innocent, harmless fun. However, an onlooker who doesn’t know about the game (somehow) can get the wrong idea. That doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong to be in a public place, but you also can’t count on the other party to de-escalate a confrontation.
Pay attention to the people around you. Don’t loiter in front of someone’s house or a business where you wouldn’t otherwise loiter. If someone approaches you, be polite and explain the game. If you’re on someone else’s property and they ask you to leave, it’s probably better to comply rather than fight it.
Keep in mind that someone who doesn’t know or care about Pokémon Go could call the police (or worse) if you’re in the wrong place while black, or wearing the wrong clothes, or just because they don’t like the look of your face. It’s not your fault and it’s not fair, but a Pokémon game also isn’t worth pushing those limits.
Go Prepared With Supplies If You’ll Be Walking a Long Time
Walking is a huge part of Pokémon Go, especially if you catch an egg. I recently picked up an egg that requires at least a 5km walk before it will hatch, and I already had a couple of 2km eggs to begin with. That’s over five and a half miles of walking, during which I could find even more eggs. It’s really tempting to grind that out without paying attention.
If you find yourself in a similar situation and you’re not used to long hikes, take some water with you. Plan your route ahead of time and look for places where you can rest if you need to. The last thing you want to do is exhaust yourself before you realize that you have to turn back and do the same long walk all over again. Pokémon Go is a physical activity, so you should treat it like one. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and don’t over exert yourself.
Don’t Go Anywhere You Wouldn’t Feel Safe Going Normally
If you wouldn’t wander into a darkened alley at 3AM normally, don’t do it for that rare Muk. Pokémon Go might use landmarks and real-world places for things like Poké Stops and Pokémon Gyms, but the Pokémon themselves are mostly randomly generated. This means they can show up in backyards, behind fences, or inside buildings. The game has no idea whether it’s safe or legal to go to those places, so use your best judgment.
Also, don’t go places where the game doesn’t belong. You don’t need to go to a police station, a hospital, or a holocaust museum to catch Pokémon. In the game world, everyone may have nothing better to do than catch cute little monsters, but in real life you could be causing major disruption if you don’t mind your surroundings.
Additionally, If you’re planning to explore somewhere new, let someone know where you’re going and how long you’ll be there. If you want to go exploring at night, wear bright colors or reflective clothes so that others can see you.
Be Aware of How You Appear While Playing the Game
This is a tough issue because unless you’re playing like a jerk, catching Pokémon is innocent, harmless fun. However, an onlooker who doesn’t know about the game (somehow) can get the wrong idea. That doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong to be in a public place, but you also can’t count on the other party to de-escalate a confrontation.Pay attention to the people around you. Don’t loiter in front of someone’s house or a business where you wouldn’t otherwise loiter. If someone approaches you, be polite and explain the game. If you’re on someone else’s property and they ask you to leave, it’s probably better to comply rather than fight it.
Keep in mind that someone who doesn’t know or care about Pokémon Go could call the police (or worse) if you’re in the wrong place while black, or wearing the wrong clothes, or just because they don’t like the look of your face. It’s not your fault and it’s not fair, but a Pokémon game also isn’t worth pushing those limits.
Go Prepared With Supplies If You’ll Be Walking a Long Time
Walking is a huge part of Pokémon Go, especially if you catch an egg. I recently picked up an egg that requires at least a 5km walk before it will hatch, and I already had a couple of 2km eggs to begin with. That’s over five and a half miles of walking, during which I could find even more eggs. It’s really tempting to grind that out without paying attention.
If you find yourself in a similar situation and you’re not used to long hikes, take some water with you. Plan your route ahead of time and look for places where you can rest if you need to. The last thing you want to do is exhaust yourself before you realize that you have to turn back and do the same long walk all over again. Pokémon Go is a physical activity, so you should treat it like one. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and don’t over exert yourself.
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