Pokemon Go to launch in more markets, the “3-step” tracking removal explained
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The “3-step” tracking system was used to alert players of nearby Pokemon with little footprints displayed under critter silhouettes in the bottom right corner of the screen. Their number was either 1, 2 or 3, depending on how far away the Pokemon was. While this sounds convenient on paper, the feature rarely worked in reality, and Niantic decided to remove it altogether with the latest update. However, if the Facebook post is to be believed, the feature will probably return to the game, once it has been fixed to function properly.
We have removed the ‘3-step’ display in order to improve upon the underlying design. The original feature, although enjoyed by many, was also confusing and did not meet our underlying product goals. We will keep you posted as we strive to improve this feature.
We have limited access by third-party services which were interfering with our ability to maintain quality of service for our users and to bring Pokémon GO to users around the world. The large number of users has made the roll-out of Pokémon GO around the world an... interesting… challenge. And we aren’t done yet! Yes, Brazil, we want to bring the game to you (and many other countries where it is not yet available).
source: Pokemon Go (Facebook) via AndroidCentral
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