In Pokémon GO changes regarding the effectiveness of incense were made at the start of the new season. These changes have now been active for 15 days and we at MeinMMO want to know how you feel about them.
What changes are involved? Coinciding with the start of the Alola season on March 1, 2022, Niantic made several changes in the game.
These concerns adjustments to incense and raid passes. The reason for this is the original game concept of Pokémon GO, which the developers want to gradually return to.
Due to the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Niantic introduced various bonuses to allow trainers to play from home in order to prevent possible infections. Now, however, trainers should go outside more and explore their surroundings.
What has changed regarding incense?
A first step back to the original principle of Pokémon GO is the adjustment of incense effectiveness. This had been increased over the past two years. This allowed trainers to play from home, that is, while stationary.
The incense lasted 60 minutes and attracted about one Pokémon every minute for trainers. This was particularly helpful during special events, such as Community Day. However, with the current change, this is no longer the case. Instead, trainers who move will be rewarded with new features.
The following changes have been made:
- Effectiveness while stationary: Incense is now ineffective when stationary. If you do not move, it will attract only one Pokémon in 5 minutes.
- Duration of incense: In the past, your incense lasted 60 minutes. This duration has now been increased, and you can benefit from this item for 90 minutes.
- Effectiveness while moving: If you go outside and move, your incense will be more effective and attract more Pokémon. You get about 1 Pokémon per minute.
How do you like the incense change?
Now, 15 days have passed since the introduction of these changes, and we would like to know how you feel about them. Participate in our following survey and vote:
What are the community’s reactions to this?
Opinions on this topic are widely divided on social networks. However, many trainers are upset about this change. This was also evident recently in the trainer’s conclusion on Community Days with Sandan.
Due to the reduced incense effectiveness while stationary, some players could catch only a few event Pokémon. This is especially difficult if one cannot leave the house for health reasons.
And our MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese has had bad experiences with it and thinks that the incense changes ruin the game for village players.
Other trainers, however, are happy about the longer incense effectiveness and that this change will encourage more players to go outside again. Our reader Melly hopes that trainers will better network on-site and form communities to go on raids or shiny hunts together. (via MeinMMO)
How about you? What do you particularly like about the incense changes? And what bothers you the most? Or maybe you don’t even use incense? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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