Ingress Updates [ENG]

2023-06-24 11:55:10 A new update for the Campfire app added a button for an Ingress (and Peridot) map layer!

At the moment, the layer is still empty and doesn't show any information. Campfire uses the map layers for Pokemon GO and NBA All-World to show some live data from the POIs of the games, such as ongoing Raids at gyms (PoGo) or collectibles claim (NBA). We're excited to see what Niantic will add to the Ingress map layer.

At the moment, the Campfire app is still invite-only via other players that have access to it. It is unknown when Campfire will go public for all or when Agents will recieve access.

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-22 17:03:50 As Niantic announced, the new requirement to pass the Wayfarer test is now active.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/comment/189403/#Comment_189403

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-21 23:11:44 Agent @M1chaeI has released an alpha version of a project that'll improve your bannering experience that can be found at https://www.openbanners.org!

Meet OpenBanners, an open-source front-end that uses Bannergress's API. On the home page, you can select a banner that's close to you, and it will guide you through the banner in a similar way to the Bannergress Overlay. In addition, you will be able to see the path of the current and the next mission on the map, as well as your location and the direction you are facing. This way you can e.g. predict if it's smart to cross that street or to remain on the same side. The website has several use cases:

For iOS, it's way easier to get to the next mission than using a telegram bot or scrolling the mission list.

For regular Android phones, tablets and foldables, you can open your browser and Ingress in split-screen and see where the banner is taking you.

Please try it out for your next banner, and let @M1chaeI know what you think of it. The website is still in active development.

The info/releases channel can be found here: https://t.me/+WPn_iHMThoQ2NGQ0
Share your feedback in the OpenBanners feedback group here: https://t.me/+mVOe8rPqLvI4NWE0
The project: https://www.openbanners.org

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-21 14:09:51 You'll soon be required to have passed the Wayfarer test before you can submit new Portal nominations!

If you have reached Level 10 and have not done so yet, head over to wayfarer.nianticlabs.com to go through the onboarding and to complete the test.

If you have already passed the Wayfarer test in the past, no action is needed. Already submitted Portal nominations are also not affected.

With this change, Ingress will use the same mechanic as Pokemon Go where new submissions are also locked behind completing the Wayfarer test. That being said, unlike PoGo, it seems like only Portal nominations are affected by this change. Requests for Portal edits are not affected at this time.

Source: https://t.me/NianticOfficial/496

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-20 14:34:41 Niantic has released the rules for the #CTRL Anomalies, which will take place on July 15, August 19, and September 16!

Each Primary location is worth a total of 600 points, while each Satellite location is worth 200 points. These two totals will be split evenly between Battle Beacons and Flash Shards Challenges.

Agents from around the world will be able to support their faction on August 19 and September 16 through the Agent Ops feature! This will distribute 200 more points in Phase 2 and 3.

Anomaly Zone Battle Beacons
7 Battle Beacon waves in 3 hours, one every 25 minutes.
Each Battle Beacon is worth 2+3+4 = 9 points, based on checkpoints won.
Battle category does not affect the score.
Volatile Battle Beacons are worth 3x the base points.
The maximum score for each faction from any of the Battle Beacon waves during the Anomaly Period is their raw score. The 100 or 300 points are divided in proportion to the raw score.

Flash Shards Challenges
20 Shards in groups of 2 and 4 target portals OR 50 Shards in groups of 5 and 10 target portals, depending on "XM intensity"
Shards jump via L4+ links every 10 minutes
A new batch of shards is generated every 15 minutes
Each shard is worth 2 points at Satellite sites and 6 points at Primary sites
The first five shards secured on a faction's target portal are counted, regardless of which faction controls the target portal at that time. Any additional shards after the fifth on the same target portal scores 0 points.

CTRL Connected Ops
On the Saturday of the second and third phase, each agent will be assigned 10 ops (tasks/quests) to complete between 00:00 and 23:59 local time, which are:

M1 - Capture 1k MU
F1 - Create 1 control field
M2 - Capture 50k MU
F2 - Create 50 control fields
M3 - Capture 150k MU
F3 - Create 150 control fields
M4 - Capture 500k MU
F4 - Create 500 control fields
M5 - Capture 1.5M MU
F5 - Create 1,500 control fields

Each Op completed counts as one raw point for your faction. The 200 score points are distributed in proportion to the faction's raw points achieved.

Completing one or more Ops does not count towards the Anomaly Medal! You still have to fulfill the requirements, which are as follows.

Ctrl Medal
Interact with at least 5 Battle Beacons in the Anomaly Zone to earn the medal. Valid actions are:
- Deploy or upgrade resonators (not your own).
- Attack or destroy resonators
- Destroy portal mods
- Destroy links
- Recharge resonators (even remotely).

Completing one or more ops does not count towards the anomaly medal!

Links under fields
On any anomaly weekend, from Friday at 1700 UTC to Monday at 1700 UTC, links less than 8 km long can be created under field.

Source: https://ingress.com/news/ctrl-rules

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-20 00:27:53 Playboxes for the upcoming first phase of the #CTRL Anomaly, which will be played on July 15th, have been highlighted by Niantic on the Intel Map!

The cities involved in this phase are:
Bandung, Indonesia (Top left)
Rotenburg an der Fulda, Germany (top right)
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia (bottom left)

If you plan to participate in the Anomaly, make sure you register with your Faction in advance to ensure the correct strategic organization of the Event!

ENL: enl.rocks
RES: willbe.blue

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-18 11:48:47 Agents are reporting that the first Ingress Passcodes as rewards for the Wayfarer Challenge are being sent to Agents via email!

This means that the 5th tier of rewards has been reached, and Wayfarers managed to review over 90.000 candidates, reaching the astonishing milestone of 112.000 candidates reviewed!

In the email, you will also find your own ranking in the challenge. Have you reached a high position? Let us know in the comments!

Ph: @Ninjaburger

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-18 03:24:28 #Echo Anomaly - Winnipeg, Canada

Beacon Battle
Raw Score
ENL 277 - 117 RES
Final Score
ENL 70 - 30 RES

Shard Battle
Raw Score
ENL 20 - 0 RES
Final Score
ENL 95 - 0 RES

Total Score
ENL 165 - 30 RES

The Enlightened capture the Echo Anomaly in Winnipeg!

Source: https://ingress.com/news/echo-rules/

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-17 22:01:52 The #Echo Anomaly in Winnipeg, Canada starts now!

The final chapter of the #Echo Anomaly Series is upon us. Agents, it's the moment to bring your Faction to the top!
Give it all and earn your after-party drinks!!

@IUENG Open / Comment

2023-06-17 20:40:10 Relaying a message from the Orga Team of the Santa Cruz CTRL Anomaly!

" Recurse to the Red Faction - Donate Blood and save lives!

If you plan on visiting Santa Cruz and attending the CTRL Anomaly, you have the chance to earn a special Patch!

Starting now until July 15th, you can donate blood in your city, take a picture of the process and send it to @FelliniElGato via Telegram. Hurry up, this is a limited edition #RedFactionAgent patch.

There are only about 14 remaining. "

Many thanks to Agent @EduJSK50 for reporting the news!

@IUENG Open / Comment