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Pokémon GO gyms have been closed for a short time. And it is that only for a couple of days the closure has been thrown to reform them from top to bottom. In form and substance. We have already been able to take a few fights to understand what Niantic's new strategy is. And to see if they have solved the eternal problem of Pokémon gyms: only suitable for those who have powerful Pokémon. We tell you here.
New design
The first thing we notice when approaching a Pokémon GO gym is its new look. Now its structure is in the form of a column, although it clearly maintains the colors of the team that has won it. However, they are all the same height, instead of including rings and portions based on gym level. Something that has been simplified, in the same way as its internal system.
Inside things also change. Now there is no screen where you have to slide your finger to see the available Pokémon one by one. The team of up to six defending Pokémon is shown in an overview along with their respective heart icons These appear more or less filled depending on the current motivation. Something we delve into later. It is also possible to click on any Pokémon to learn more about it, as well as to see who its trainer is.
Pokémon Gyms have also changed and introduced a spinning disc. That is, include their own pokéstop So, between fights, it is possible to get a few items to recover the he alth of the fallen Pokémon and try again a siege. You just have to click on the icon in the lower right corner to go to the upper part of the gym. Here the disc is rotated like a normal pokéstop. It may not be the most intuitive system, but for now it is what it is.
The motivation
Until now, Pokémon Gyms suffered from a system that was not very useful for new players. Those who conquered these places with strong Pokémon organized their troops from weakest to most resistant. The problem is that levels existed and the Pokémon were too strong for anyone to defeat.In conclusion, it was a system banned for the newest players. Practically exclusive for those who play with friends and have very powerful beings.
The reform has directly attacked this system of gyms. The idea seems to be to simplify them and open them up again to any player. For this, the motivation system has been devised. The hearts that we mentioned above. With this, no Pokémon will remain a defender forever, as the Pokémon's motivation slowly fades over time Once it reaches zero, a single defeat will serve to throw him out.
Thus, any player who approaches a gym can confront these beings and fight over and over again until their motivation is reduced. Without levels, nor many Pokémon to defeat.Of course, in our tests, and with a good level of trainer, we have not managed to release any gym. It seems that the most effective thing is to approach accompanied so that the process is faster and more bearable.
Now, the defenders of a gym have not lost everything. Once they leave a Pokémon in a gym, they can refuel the Pokémon's motivation. To do this you have to approach the place and give them special berries that can be found in the gym itself. In this way they can continue to defend the position and nourish the trainer with points, special items and coins.
Gym badges
This is a new item related to Pokémon GO gyms. They are collected by spinning the discs of these gyms, and they are a kind of loy alty card. These badges level up as the gym is visited and its disc is spun.And it also records the activity of the Pokémon trainer in said place. With this it is possible to know the battles carried out, the time that a Pokémon has been able to defend the fort, or the berries that have been delivered.
But it is not a mere insignia to be pinned to the chest. By leveling up these medals, it is possible to get better prizes and items in Pokémon GO gyms All these medals are stored in the player's profile, where you can consult them in detail.
