Just that - they are a challenge. I like all caches I find to challenge me in some way, physically or mentally, or else to be interesting by showing me something or somewhere new. A good challenge cache leads me down a new path & gives a focus to my caching until I have completed the challenge. Then the location of the container should be appropriate to the challenge & provide more entertainment. Challenge caches are another layer of fun, keeping interest alive in the game.
2. What do you not like about challenge caches?
Nothing. If the particular challenge does not interest me then I don't have to do it, same as any other cache type.
3. What would you like to see changed about challenge caches?
Either a new icon or a sub-icon if keeping them under the Mysteries umbrella would cause less disruption.
4. If you could describe your favorite challenge cache type, what would it be?
One which takes me caching to new areas but not prohibitively far away. eg GC2JR7P Scotland. The Challenge. Also Earthcache challenges. Also ones which require me to find remote caches eg GC46ZQ2 Remote Cache Challenge
5. What types of challenge caches do you avoid?
Ones which don't seem to be related to where or why I cache, like words from songs in cache titles. Also streaks - don't like the pressure, I want to cache at my own speed (also these are open to pretence by cachers without integrity). Ones that require me to go to different countries. (But I'm happy for these to be out there for those who do travel a lot - that's fine - one of the best things about geocaching is that there is variety & everyone can choose to do the caches that appeal to them.)
Challenge Caches
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1. What do you like most about challenge caches?
Just that - they are a challenge. I like all caches I find to challenge me in some way, physically or mentally, or else to be interesting by showing me something or somewhere new. A good challenge cache leads me down a new path & gives a focus to my caching until I have completed the challenge. Then the location of the container should be appropriate to the challenge & provide more entertainment. Challenge caches are another layer of fun, keeping interest alive in the game.
2. What do you not like about challenge caches?
Nothing. If the particular challenge does not interest me then I don't have to do it, same as any other cache type.
3. What would you like to see changed about challenge caches?
Either a new icon or a sub-icon if keeping them under the Mysteries umbrella would cause less disruption.
4. If you could describe your favorite challenge cache type, what would it be?
One which takes me caching to new areas but not prohibitively far away. eg GC2JR7P Scotland. The Challenge. Also Earthcache challenges. Also ones which require me to find remote caches eg GC46ZQ2 Remote Cache Challenge
5. What types of challenge caches do you avoid?
Ones which don't seem to be related to where or why I cache, like words from songs in cache titles. Also streaks - don't like the pressure, I want to cache at my own speed (also these are open to pretence by cachers without integrity). Ones that require me to go to different countries. (But I'm happy for these to be out there for those who do travel a lot - that's fine - one of the best things about geocaching is that there is variety & everyone can choose to do the caches that appeal to them.)