Niantic has always been discussing Quality of Life Improvements and other beneficial changes for Pokemon GO. There have been some improvements to make the game more accessible overall. Guaranteed Daily Spawn, Research, and Gifts to send to friends, as well as Rocket Ballons and other similar features have leveled the playing field for more rural trainers and trainers who cannot get outside to play for whatever reason. 80 meter Pokestop radius made the game much safer on many levels. We all know the global situation, but the 80 meter radius also allows for less crowding (especially if Ex-Raids come back) and awkwardness from being in such a crowd. The 80 meter radius is also physically safer, especially in a setting where roads have to be walked without sidewalks. There is one quality of game improvement that can be implemented that would be a positive for many Raids and Trainers: a Start the Raid Now feature.
The way I envision this, the Start the Raid Now button would be something that would appear in the 1 and 3 star Raids. There are some high quality and highly sought after lower level raids. Rockruff has proven to be popular as a 1 star due to it being Raid only (at least for now). I like Alolan Exeggutor since it is a dragon in the 3 star level. Those are just two examples, but every Tier 1 and 3 Raid is attractive to a set of Trainers. I tend to believe that the overwhelming majority of Trainers can defeat a Tier 1 by themselves. Many Trainers, especially the more veteran Trainers can defeat a Tier 3 with proper counters by themselves as well. The only ones that are more difficult are Lapras and other tanky mons. I prefer a second Trainer on those if for no other reason than the odds shift to 100% as long as the other Trainer is equally motivated.
It would be counterproductive to put a Raid Now button in Tier 5 and Mega Raids. Except for Deoxys Attack (I have done this myself, so I can confirm), a special event (Bidoof Day T5s were easy), and possibly Mega Abomasnow and Genesect with high level Fire Counters in sunny conditions (so I understand), soloing these raids is not possible. Generally the more Trainers in a T5 or Mega Raid, the better. Less carnage is always better while playing these giant monsters. This also helps the lower level players who may not have all the best counters get these stronger Mons so they can get better. I am not trying to freeze out anyone here.
The Raid Now button would pop up on each Trainer’s screen after 30 seconds if there is one Level 30+ Trainer in a Tier 1 or one Level 40+ in a Tier 3. That should be enough for a Trainer to win outright. Two Level 35+ Trainers should be good for a Tier 3 as well. Everyone would need to press Raid Now button in order to move ahead quickly, so this is optional. Trainers can still heal their Mons if necessary and if they are not bothered by waiting, they can choose not opt in. If any Trainer invites out Remotes, that will cancel the Raid Now button. Remote Raiders deserve a fair chance at attending a Remote Raid. I think most of us who have participated in Remote Raids have seen where an invitee misses or gets in very late where the Host has coordinated the Raid.
The Quality of Life portion of this idea is to make these smaller raids less of a stand around and wait experience. We cannot continue walking while waiting for these raids to start and I have noticed myself and other Trainers being frustrated because of this. I know I am unhappy just standing around for nearly 2 minutes waiting around on others to come out and play. This is doubled when I don’t see anyone around. This is also noted when my buddy is on a Poffin or in the natural bonus. These situations present a quandary… do I get a Raid I want or do I continue walking around when I want to get my buddy some extra candies. This would help many veteran Trainers who are going out and playing. We are supposed to be out and walking… let us get back to that as quickly as possible.
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