Introduction
Swarms has been added after the update(Changelog 14/10/2013).
FAQ/Introduction to swarm
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What is swarms?
When we say we have a swarm, a Pokemon which usually wasn't in a certain area will be there available to catch for a limit of time, this seems to be for 1 hour and 20 minutes in game time equal to 20 minutes in real life time.
How do I found out when there is a swarm in the game + where and what Pokemon?
In all the cities over the region(not the islands) there is a TV, this TV will tell you a lot of funny jokes, but when a swarm in the game is on, the TV will only mention that your in game rival have spotted the swarming pokemon in a certain area. So the TV could say something like "BREAKING NEWS! We have just heard words from *Rivals Name* that wild, *The Pokemon* have been spotted near *The Location*. This message will be given in all TVs in the game none stop until the swarm has ended. This means you need to be kinda lucky to spot a swarm since they are only there for a short period of time(20 minutes in real life), to help you; You can press follow on this thread and every time someone see a swarm they will post it here so you might get to see it.
Why is swarms so interesting?
Well most of the time they aren't(sorry) but sometimes the swarm will be with a rare Pokemon which will make it easier for you to catch a bunch of them and we have even seen some newly implemented Pokemon after the update which is really interesting(everyone loves to get new Pokemon).
What can I expect in this thread?
This thread will contain all the swarms we have seen and the data we got from them, hints when we get any, conclusions we have made about the swarms, discussions about how the swarms could work(trying to solve some of the mystery) and every time someone sees a swarm they will most likely post it here to help the rest of the community and you!
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Gathered data from the Update: Changelog 28/12/2013
After the latest update it seems like we are getting new Pokemon, so it's time to gather data from the swarms and then I will all the data here in the OP.
The swarms we have seen so far after the update: Changelog 28/12/2013 are; Slugma, Plusle, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Makuhita and Chinchou.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE TVs IN GAME!
So to keep track of our encounters so far please tell me the time, where and if possible the encounter rate + items of the pokemon you have seen in the swarms.
NOTE:
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They won't appear at the times bellow this is just the times we saw them in game trying to figure out a pattern if any. This MEANS: If you got to Rixy Chamber at 18:40-19:10 you won't encounter Baltoy anymore this is just the time(and amount of time) we saw them in game. To find a swarm the TV will have to say we are having a swarm which will look like below, if ANY of the TVs in game doesn't show a message like this there is NO swarm.
NB: "ProOak is my rivals name. "Duskull" is a pokemon and will be THE Pokemon we are having a swarm with atm. "Pokemon Tower" will be the location of the Swarm. The location and pokemon can of course vary! :-)
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Swarm History
None(sorry I'm busy atm I will update it ASAP)
Amount of each Pokemon
Slugma (x1)
Plusle (x1)
Charmander (x1)
Bulbasaur (x1)
Makuhita (x1)
Chinchou (x1)
Conclusions from current data
Note: this is conclusions from the previous update which means there can have been made a few fixes in the latest update - we will be adjusting the conclusions accordingly
When a swarm is on it will be shown in all TVs over the region none stop until the swarm is over.
When a swarm is on your in game character name is changed to the swarming Pokemon's.
Each swarm lasts for 1hr and 20mins in game time equal to 20 minutes in real life time. (Yea we must have been a bit off sometimes)
The swarming Pokemon seems so far to be RNG but taken from a pool of potential Pokemons. (since we have had some of the same Pokemons but still encounter new ones)
The swarming Pokemon is found at a place of its natural habitat.
The swarming Pokemon is found at about the same level as the other Pokemons found in that area.
Hold Items seems to be the same as the usual games at the same rates.
Encounter rates at about 10-30%
Each swarm is appearing with a gap at about 5-6 hours in real life time after the end of the last swarm.
Grass on route 21 is bugged so when a swarm appears in that area, it will not be obtainable until this gets fixed.(Confirmed by Darkshade)
Encounter rate at about 80%. - This seems to have been lowered a lot after the latest update "Changelog 23/10/2013"
If you want to contact me in game then my IGN: LeGaryOak
Gathered data from the Update: Changelog: 23/10/2013
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The swarms we have seen so far is; Duskull, Grimer, Baltoy, Magmar, Roselia, Girafarig, Ursaring, Ponyta, Kangaskhan, Minun, Sableye, Donphan, Linoone, Poochyena, Gulpin, Relicanth, Tangela, Mawile, Haunter, Squirtle, Snorunt, Chinchou, Mr. Mime, Plusle, Snorlax, Jynx, Farfetch'd, Slugma, Bulbasaur, Electabuzz and Charmander.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE TVs IN GAME!
So to keep track of our encounters so far please tell me the time, where and if possible the encounter rate + items of the pokemon you have seen in the swarms.
NOTE:
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They won't appear at the times bellow this is just the times we saw them in game trying to figure out a pattern if any. This MEANS: If you got to Rixy Chamber at 18:40-19:10 you won't encounter Baltoy anymore this is just the time(and amount of time) we saw them in game. To find a swarm the TV will have to say we are having a swarm which will look like below, if ANY of the TVs in game doesn't show a message like this there is NO swarm.
NB: "ProOak is my rivals name. "Duskull" is a pokemon and will be THE Pokemon we are having a swarm with atm. "Pokemon Tower" will be the location of the Swarm. The location and pokemon can of course vary! :-)
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Swarm History
Pokemon ::: Location ::: Time ::: Encounter Rate ::: Level ::: Other
IRL Time GMT: xx:xx ::: Predicting next swarm at yy:xx-zz:xx GMT
I like using this to co convert times: http://www.worldtimebuddy.com but you can google your way to a lot of other great ones.
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Grimer ::: Power Plant ::: Unknown ::: Very high ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
Baltoy ::: Rixy Chamber ::: 23:00-00:00 in game time // 1:40-2:00 PM EDT in real life ::: 90-95% ::: Level 25 :::
Baltoy ::: Scufib Chamber ::: 18:40-19:10 in game time // 6:35-6:45 PM EDT in real life ::: 90-95% ::: Level 25 ::: We need to do the puzzle on Seven Island to "unlock" the encounters for Baltoy
Magmar ::: Pokemon Mansion ::: 12:20-12:40 in game time ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
Roselia ::: Viridian Forest ::: 22:00-22:20 in game time ::: ~95% ::: Level 5-6 ::: Chance of holding Poison Barb
Girafarig ::: Sevault Canyon ::: 22:55-00:15 in game time ::: ~70-75% ::: Level 46-52 ::: ~5% chance of holding Persim Berry
Ursaring ::: Victory Road ::: ??? ::: Very high ::: Level 33 ::: ~50% chance of holding Oran Berry and ~5% chance of holding Citrus Berry
Ponyta ::: Route 22 ::: 17:40-19:00 in game time ::: ~50% ::: Level 6 ::: Nothing
Ursaring ::: Victory Road ::: 18:40-20:00 in game time ::: Very high ::: Level 33 ::: ~50% chance of holding Oran Berry and ~5% chance of holding Citrus Berry
Kangaskhan ::: Rock Tunnel ::: 08:00-09:00 in game time(???) ::: Unknown ::: Nothing (Besides of holding it's baby :P )
Magmar ::: Pokemon Mansion ::: 07:20-08:40 in game time ::: ~80% ::: Level 30-32 ::: Nothing
Minun ::: Route 3 ::: 05:00-06:20 in game time ::: ~80% ::: Level 8 ::: Nothing
Magmar ::: Pokemon Mansion ::: 03:10-04:30 in game time ::: ~80% ::: Level 30-32 ::: Nothing
Ponyta ::: Route 22 ::: 11:00-12:20 in game time ::: ~50% ::: Level 6 ::: Nothing
Grimer ::: Power Plant ::: 06:20-07:40 in game time ::: Very high ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
Sableye ::: Route 9 ::: 18:00-19:20 in game time ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
Donphan ::: Victory Road ::: 06:10-07:30 in game time ::: Very high ::: Level 33 ::: Nothing
Linoone ::: Route 13 ::: 05:00-06:20 in game time ::: 80% ::: Level 25 ::: 50% for Oran berry, 5% for Citrus berry
Grimer ::: Power Plant ::: 01:20-02:40 in game time ::: Very high ::: Nothing
Ursaring ::: Victory Road ::: 11:20-12:40 in game time ::: Very high ::: Level 33 ::: ~50% chance of holding Oran Berry and ~5% chance of holding Citrus Berry
Poochyena ::: Route 1 ::: 05:50-07:10 in game time ::: 80% ::: Level 2 ::: Nothing (Could have 5% for Pecha Berry - not confirmed)
Gulpin ::: Route 17 ::: 18:50-19:10 in game time ::: 50% ::: Level 24-26 ::: 5% chance of holding big pearl
Donphan ::: Victory Road ::: 17:00-18:20 in game time ::: Very high ::: Level 33 ::: Nothing
Ursaring ::: Victory Road ::: 2:00 in game time ::: Unknown ::: Level 33 ::: 50% Chance of holding Oran Berry and 5% Chance of holding Citrus Berry
Farfetch'd ::: Route 13 ::: 22:40-00:00 in game time ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: 5% Chance of holding Stick
IRL Time GMT: ~11:50 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~4:50-5:50 PM GMT
Slugma ::: Route 18 ::: 17:50-19:10 in game time ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~4:50 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~9:50-10:50 PM GMT
Bulbasaur ::: Pattern Bush ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~10:10 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~3:10-4:10 AM GMT
Electabuzz ::: Route 10 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~3:45 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~8:45-9:45 AM GMT
Linoone ::: Route 13 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Level 25 ::: 50% for Oran berry, 5% for Citrus berry
IRL Time GMT: ~8:30 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~1:30-2:30 PM GMT
Chinchou ::: Route 21 ::: 05:40-7:00 in game time ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~1:40 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~6:40-7:40 PM GMT
Tangela ::: Safari zone 3 ::: Unknown ::: Low encounter rate ::: Level 27 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~7:15 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~12:15-1:15 AM GMT
Squirtle ::: Water Path ::: 20:00-21:20 in game time ::: ~10% ::: Level 5-20 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~11:50 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~4:50-5:50 AM GMT
Charmander ::: Mt. Ember ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Level 30-35 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~4:50 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~9:50-10:50 AM GMT
Ursaring ::: Victory Road ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Level 33 ::: 50% Chance of holding Oran Berry and 5% Chance of holding Citrus Berry
IRL Time GMT: ~10:00 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~3:00-4:00 PM GMT
Duskull ::: Pokemon Tower ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~4:00 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~9:00-10:00 PM GMT
Plusle ::: Route 2 ::: Unknown ::: 20-30% ::: Level 3 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~9:00 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~2:00-3:00 AM GMT
Minun ::: Route 3 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Level 8 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~1:50 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~6:50-7:50 AM GMT
Bulbasaur ::: Pattern Bush ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~7:15 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~12:15-1:15 PM GMT
Mr. Mime ::: Route 21 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~12:20 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~5:20-6:20 PM GMT
Snorlax ::: Berry Forest ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: 100% chance of holding Chesto Berry
IRL Time GMT: ~5:30 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~10:30-11:30 PM GMT
Snorlax ::: Berry Forest ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: 100% chance of holding Chesto Berry
IRL Time GMT: ~10:30 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~3:30-4:30 AM GMT
Grimer ::: Power Plant ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~3:00 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~8:00-9:00 AM GMT
Roselia :::Viridian Forest ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Level 5-6 ::: 5% Chance of holding Poison Barb
IRL Time GMT: ~8:30 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~1:30-2:30 PM GMT
Tangela ::: Safari zone 3 ::: Unknown ::: Low encounter rate ::: Level 27 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~2:30 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~7:30-8:30 PM GMT
Magmar ::: Pokemon Mansion 3rd floor ::: Unknown ::: ~10% ::: Level 30-32 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~8:50 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~1:50-2:50 AM GMT
Mr. Mime ::: Route 21 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~1:30 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~6:30-7:30 AM GMT
Snorunt ::: Icefall Cave ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~7:30 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~12:30-1:30 PM GMT
Electabuzz ::: Route 10 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~1:30 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~6:30-7:30 PM GMT
Sableye ::: Route 9 ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~5:50 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~10:50-11:50 PM GMT
Magmar ::: Pokemon Mansion 3rd floor ::: Unknown ::: ~10% ::: Level 30-32 ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~11:40 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~4:40-5:40 AM GMT
Bulbasaur ::: Pattern Bush ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: Nothing
IRL Time GMT: ~6:00 AM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT
Farfetch'd ::: Route 13 ::: Unknown::: Unknown ::: Unknown ::: 5% Chance of holding Stick
IRL Time GMT: ~12:10 PM ::: Predicting next swarm at: ~5:10-6:10 PM GMT
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A special thanks to edIRL and Jingor for the help they have given me in game. We have worked together so we could watch the TVs 24/7 and to hit total encounters in each swarm in the 100+ range to have some neat data to work with. But of course also a big thanks to everyone else in this thread! :D
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First post(will we get new Pokemon with the swarms?):
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So we have all been disappointed so far about the update, but taken from the changelog there is this sentence:
"Outbreaks of swarms have been observed in the wild. Local television stations are now reporting on them"
Could those swarms be new pokemon be appearing different places on the map?
Take a look at this which the TV just said:
What do you think!?
Could it be altering cave cycles? :P
Check all the TVs :D
Lets dig in to this mystery(if any)
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How to Make this imadge your PokeMMO background imadge;
1.Download the imadge from my DeviantART(link provided below)
2.Name this image : bg.png
3.Copy the image to wherever your Pokemmo Folder is and then :
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Replace this image with your current bg.png imadge
4.enjoy with your new background
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