QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ May 3 2018, 04:39 PM)
Last night spent 2 hours "levelling" a gym... even with double bxp its still slow like hell.
The kaki's there golden razz at 2/3 health.... 2 hours also kenot take down.
On the level part.... I don't think niantic is going to alienate lower level/new players lor, probably gonna be another gym system rework or something since the rumors also say pvp coming.
Unfortunately, the only way to take those players out is using simultaneous attacks - 3 accounts / players. Solo-ing is simply a waste of time.
On alienating lower level players, i tend to agree with you. But just sharing, a friend of mine in Verified 40 told me a lot of the trainers there are petitioning strongly to Niantic to increase level cap and make it meaningful. To "them" there is no difference in a 100 mil xp level 40 vs 50 mil xp level 40 and a 20 mil xp level 40 (babies in their eyes). In a way, what they said did make sense as the hardcore players are breaking away (xp wise and max out cp wise) so they are looking for something more challenging and that can differentiate between players with significantly more xp.
Niantic made a lot of wrong moves (IMO) with regards to raids, issuance of ex raids and mew. Its now about fixing / retro-fitting and existing system with new stuff and keep things interesting. But i seriously doubt they have had proper engagement with their fan base like other games out there.
On another note... i created a new account (for fun) and did 1 raid using a free pass at level 6. Lo-and behold... this account has now obtained an ex raid pass.
QUOTE(VeeJay @ May 3 2018, 04:56 PM)
true....no dispute there...was rather ranting....probably need to get the star-piece to help out
Hahahha... for now, keep your starpieces. Use them during double xp... esp the community day event in May (3x dust on catches).
You can use lucky eggs to raid t5 now and level up your xp. if you are lucky, 1 egg can do 3 raids... 2 would be good enuf.
QUOTE(ticke @ May 3 2018, 10:02 PM)
if pvp is intro'd, hope they reactivate the training badge...haven't reached gold

It would be an interesting proposition. However, there is no point building prestige for the gym defenders as the slots are fixed at 6. With berry feeding it is not easy to take down gyms without coordinated attacks. If they bring back T10 gyms, then CP is king again and berry dumping rendered useless.
QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ May 4 2018, 08:47 AM)
That's one of my fastest gold. Struggle now on fisherman medal..89 more to go

Same same bro!!! LOL....