Pokémon Go it is still one of the most popular mobile games. Now in Niantic have announced that players who meet minimum requirements will be able to start proposing PokéStops to add to the game.
Pokémon Go will let players propose PokéStops
“Very soon we will create the first beta test of the new PokéStop proposal system. This will be the first time Trainers will be able to submit Pokémon GO locations. The proposals will be evaluated for their future inclusion in the game.
This has been confirmed since Niantic the new process of proposing PokéStops to add to the popular game in the Nintendo franchise. For those who don't know, the PokéStops are a fundamental part of gameplay from Pokémon Go. They are key points on the map where get items like bait modules of all kinds and a bit of experience. In addition, they serve as a guide for the Pokémon radar, since the proximity of the creatures is indicated based on the PokéStops in which they are.
However, to date, the choice of them depended on the development team. Niantic leveraged data from your previous game, income, to decide the Poképaradas, and over time he added some new ones. However, they have decided that it is time to open these proposals to the rest of the players. And who can? For now, only the Level 40 coaches from Brazil and South Korea. The service is still in beta, so it will be gradually moving to other countries.
How to submit a PokéStop proposal
The help center establishes the rules of proposals for PokéStops. Among the first issues that stand out is the fact that there will be a limit per day to propose Poképaradas. Some of them will be accumulated for other days in case of not using them. Also, child accounts cannot propose PokéStops. In addition, quality guidelines are established to prevent people from simply proposing their own home:
- A location with a remarkable history, a place with historical or educational value
- An interesting work or a unique type of architecture (statues, paintings, mosaics, lighting installations, etc.)
- A hidden gem or little known place
- Public parks
- Public libraries
- Public places of worship
- Large transportation terminals (such as New York's Grand Central Terminal)
Finally, the same help center defines the steps to submit the proposal. The option will be within the Configuration. It will be necessary to take several photos and determine the location on the map. A title and description of the site should also be attached. After that, it only remains to send and the community will be in charge of reviewing the proposal.
