Now that Pokemon Go [Free] has been out in the wild for a little bit and the servers seem to have settled down, one of the more interesting facets that newcomers are starting to realize is the distinct lack of any in-game guides or tutorials. This is especially true for the game?s gym and combat guide, which is decidedly different from other ?normal? Pokemon games. Well, we?ve certainly been out and about catching them all in the wild and we?ve got some tips and info for folks looking to figure out how to get started with gyms.
Gyms at a Glance
Generally speaking, gyms are reserved for landmark-esque areas in your region. For example, the majority of my gyms were situated at major public buildings (such as city hall) or significant monuments. Beyond that, the first thing players should know is that gym combat is restricted to players Level 5 and above, so don?t bother trying to play hero and turn a gym to your team color until you?ve reached at least that level. Speaking of teams, you?re allowed to select your team color the first time you check out a nearby gym after reaching the prerequisite level. While there aren?t any specific advantages to any color, there are some logical advantages depending on the situation of your region. For example, if your local area is completely enveloped in a certain color, it may make sense to pick that up to get guild experience faster (or, you can just pick whatever color suits your fancy and try to be hero and turn everything to that one...