The major problem i see
Listen everyone can have their opinion on the update i understand that. BUT the number one thing that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible is the number of people joining the lobby prior to fighting a raid boss. BY FAR the most agreed thing that needs to be solved ASAP. I am hesitant on spending my raid pass on a level 4 raid for this reason. IMO this update will work itself out, but this needs to be handled THIS WEEK. That is insane to me no one thought about that.
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looking around and counting does not work in major cities especially when trainers are in buildings and underground. I did 4 level 4 raids at Grand Central Terminal yesterday and although lots of people were there most of them were just minding their own business or looking like they were to busy to "talk" about game they probably never heard of.