On Saturday, one of the best events of the last months will take place in Pokémon GO, but trainers in some regions are advised not to go outside. We have summarized the reasons for the restrictions and how the community is reacting here on MeinMMO.
What event is it about? On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Community Day will take place in Pokémon GO. This is a monthly event series where a specific, predetermined monster is highlighted. It will spawn seemingly everywhere in the wild, and its shiny chances are noticeably increased. For the Community Day in June, it will be Milza.
However, as it currently stands, this event may not be available to all trainers as usual, because in some regions of the USA and Canada, people should preferably not leave their homes. We have summarized what is happening there and how the trainers are reacting below.
Wildfires in Canada have US trainers worrying about C-Day
Why are trainers advised to stay home? Currently, people in Canada are battling severe wildfires, and the smoke has now spread across the USA, enveloping large parts of the East Coast in an orange, toxic haze. Major cities like New York are also affected.
To avoid health repercussions, the responsible authorities are currently advising people in Canada and in areas of the USA affected by smoke to preferably stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear special masks when in doubt. As stated on the homepage of the city of New York:
Reduce your smoke exposure. Stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed. If you must be outdoors, wear an N95 mask. Be aware of changing smoke conditions. Use an air purifier if available.
Smoke warning from New York City on June 8, 2023 via nyc.gov
What does this have to do with Pokémon GO? The affected trainers currently see the situation as a real problem. After all, an interesting Community Day is coming back to Pokémon GO after a long time, and the game is designed for exploring the surrounding area. However, playing seems unimaginable for them right now, as the Reddit user Moon_Dark_Wolf explains in his post.
Here he shares his impressions of the current circumstances and hopes for a solution from the developers of Pokémon GO regarding the situation. He writes:
Hello, dear East Coast residents of America and Canada,
I don’t know if anyone is aware of the fact that a large part of the East Coast of America, especially in the north but also in the south, is currently affected by Canadian wildfires. New York City, where a good friend of mine lives, is currently orange due to all the smoke and carbon and has reached an air quality index of 480/500. In other words: New Yorkers probably shouldn’t be outside right now. Some experts go so far as to say that taking a few breaths of the air could be equivalent to smoking half a pack of cigars.
The current conditions are not expected to be permanent, but given the collateral damage that wildfires have caused so far, the situation will likely not ease by the Milza Community Day.
Moon_Dark_Wolf via reddit.com
Moon_Dark_Wolf further explains that he hopes for a solution from the developers of Pokémon GO to address such situations. Especially for a Community Day with Milza, which he believes is highly desired by many players, such natural disasters should be taken into account.
Why is the Community Day so important? The Community Day featuring Milza is currently very popular among trainers, as this finally presents a strong event in Pokémon GO after weeks. This is mainly because this small monster is a dragon-type Pokémon.
It is usually hard to get and also has a strong evolution in Maxax, which is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. The Community Day is, therefore, perfectly suited to secure a strong specimen as well as the corresponding candies. And for shiny hunters, this is the optimal opportunity to acquire a sparkling Milza.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the affected trainers are upset about the current situation. Although one can generally play from home with lure modules, the yield is ultimately significantly lower than when one is out and about.
We will show you more strong attackers in Pokémon GO in the following video:
Trainers find: “Why should they adjust a global event?”
Little support from other trainers: Surprisingly, Moon_Dark_Wolf receives relatively little support for his post from the community. The East Coast of America is not the only region that continually struggles with smoke from wildfires or air pollution.
Even in other countries and states in the USA, this is a significant topic year after year, but even here the developers do not take any consideration during global events like Community Days. Therefore, many see no reason for it to be any different due to the current wildfires in Canada. As one can read in the comments (via reddit.com):
- BenPliskin: “In California, wildfires happen every year, and the smoke can be quite severe. They have never adjusted the C-Days. I would definitely recommend finding an indoor area where you can lure in the Pokémon.”
- ChikaraNZ: “Why should they adjust a global event for a small geographical area in the world?”
- MBThree: “True. Wildfire smoke is terrible. But if Niantic didn’t make any changes when their own headquarters was shrouded in smoke, you can be sure they won’t make changes for other areas of the globe that are undergoing the same thing.”
- Competitive-Weight55: “I don’t know what to tell you, but Seoul doesn’t lack for days with poor air (which occasionally compete with those numbers). It’s bad, but get yourself a decent mask, find a good covered spot to play, and make smart decisions.”
Trainers warn: “Don’t risk your health for a game”
Other players strongly advise Moon_Dark_Wolf and other affected trainers against exposing themselves to such danger for a Community Day. They therefore recommend playing indoors, using lure modules, and farming more Milza for the Community Day in December, when all C-Day Pokémon of the year will typically appear again (via reddit.com):
- gohanmahesh: “Please don’t risk your health for a game, Milza will return to the community in December.”
- Eichmil: “Yes, it’s Pokémon GO, not ‘Pokémon Suffocate-and-Die’. The game is not worth your health, and certainly, the monster is not worth your health.”
- TheOBRobot: “3 tips from a Californian player who has played through wildfires:
Playing outside is not worth it. If you think your lungs are fine now, they won’t be.
Look for a place to play indoors in advance. Malls are ideal for that.
If you’re crazy and insist on playing outside, get a KN95 mask (or better yet an N95), safety goggles, and a wide-brimmed hat. However, it won’t be pleasant.”
- nicubunu: “The world is huge and in other parts of the world it’s much worse, with wars and bombings. Should Niantic stop this game until the world reaches Utopia? It’s a game, just play it when it’s safe to do so.”
What is your opinion on the upcoming Community Day with Milza? Would you also find it reasonable for Niantic to provide solutions for such situations? Or do you also feel that it is unjustified to make changes for a small region? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
I also don’t want to miss the Community Day with Milza and even canceled my birthday plans for it.
