What Do You Think So Far...

[+harrisale]

Well here it is...

 

Actual Size (1'75"):

 

Larger Viewing Version

 

 

As you can see, it is extremely basic so far.. I just wanted to get something along these lines...

 

What do you think of the design and the text? Good idea? Bad idea? Add something? Remove something

 

btw the text says "When the sun goes down, cachers come out"

 

I will hopefully post the other side soon.

 

thanx

Edited June 14, 2006 by harrisale

[+fox-and-the-hound]

This is very good and I just wanted to point out that I love the coins that are actually minted with text in the round. So few coins do this, but I love seeing them made this way. It's also a very clean design, but can we get the short story behind it? Is the moon 3d?

[Peanut Butters]

You may want to try doing the text so it is easily readable without spinning the coin. On the top half put "When the Sun Goes Down," and make the bottom of the text go around the center, and on the bottom half put "Cachers Come Out." but make the top go around the center. This way all the text is facing one direction if you are holding the coin.

 

Also, another idea may be to make the clock the entire inside of the coin, and put the stars and moon on the face of it. Then make the hands and ticks a yellow like they are glow are the dark.

 

Just some ideas to try, but I like the idea!

[+geoSquid]

It's just my opinion, of course, but my preference is for simpler, less-busy coins that show lots of metal.

 

Too much enamel/pictures and it starts to look like a pog (if you're old enough to remember those). To me, a geocoin should be like a coin - cold metal, hefty, solid.

 

So the fact that you're starting with a simple design is good, from my point of view. Simpler just makes a prettier coin most of the time. It's also less likely that a simple design will be messed up in production.

[+ozymandiasism]

since this is a night cache geocoin... it'll be cool if it glows in the dark!

[+harrisale]

Well, there is not really a story behind this coin, just that the true thrill of geocaching sometimes comes at night, and this is something I have enjoyed. Also, I love it when it is nighttime, and on a clear night the skies can be just beautiful. Thats basically what inspired me to create this coin. I do not intend to make much profit off of this coin, possibly only about .50 cents per coin, just to cover costs incase I do not sell them all. Personally, I do not really believe in the extreme commercialization of geocaching.

 

I do like the idea of keeping it simple, and I may not add too much more than there is now. I also like the idea of moving the clock to the back, as it seems a little out of place. Ill try playing with the text too in different positions.

 

It was my intent to have the moon be 3D, and possibly the stars as well. I may add some glow in the dark colours too, depending on the cost.

 

Keep the feedback coming.

 

thanx,

 

harrisale

[+chaosmanor]

Of course, you don't show us a design for the reverse. I wonder what you have in mind, if anything, yet. Perhaps the clock should go to the back, and the stars on the front would be a bit more random. Of course, technically, there shouldn't be a star inside the round "disk" of the moon, but then, I *am* an amateur astronomer, and used to work at the Griffith Observatory, so I get fussy about things like that But I love the idea of making the moon and stars glow-in-the-dark

 

As for the text on the rim, I can see it both ways on how it should be displayed. But as far as being unusual is concerned, you probably want to leave it as it is.

[+pdxmarathonman]

Of course, technically, there shouldn't be a star inside the round "disk" of the moon, but then, I *am* an amateur astronomer, and used to work at the Griffith Observatory, so I get fussy about things like that

Yeah, just because you can't see that part of the moon doesn't mean you can see through that part of the moon

 

Nice design - possibly a coin that would look good with a lot of black nickel showing if you go with added color, otherwise - no way.

[Jake - Team A.I.]

Yeah, just because you can't see that part of the moon doesn't mean you can see through that part of the moon

 

It could just be a reflection from a Iridium or Navstar satellite.

[+slowdownracer]

If the moon and the stars glow-in-the-dark, I like it just the way it is.

 

Nice coin, what will the back look like?

[+nielsenc]

I too would vote for Glow.

 

nielsenc

[+joeinmi]

It's Great!! I like the glow-in-the-dark idea also!

[+harrisale]

Looks like im going with glow in the dark! it does sound pretty cool afterall. I'll try to design a preliminary back of the coin for you guys pretty soon, hopefully by the weekend.

 

peace,

 

Alex

[+desert georangers]

I like the design, but "coming out" has another meaning you may wish to avoid.

[+harrisale]

uhh... so far your the only one to think of that buddy, and most cachers have fairly clean minds about geocaching....

 

Back on topic... do you think I should put the clock on the back or leave it there? Does it seem a little out of place? Ill fool around with it and see what I come up with

Edited June 15, 2006 by harrisale

[+chaosmanor]

I think a lot would depend upon what you plan for the reverse. If you decide to make the clock the focus of the back, then I would take it off the front. I'll be honest: aesthetically, I think it would be very cool to have a lot of midnight black on the front, with the moon, a few stars, and nothing else. I think taking the clock off the front is the way to go. But the easiest way to tell is to do it up both ways, and put them side-by-side.

 

As for the "come out" thing, I hadn't thought about it, but if it is a potential worry, consider changing the text to, "it's time to cache," or something like that. That would also link back to the clock...

 

Just call me the Henny Youngman of geocoins: Ideas... I gotta million of 'em!

[+Eartha]

Will this coin be trackable on www.geocaching.com?

[+harrisale]

thanx for the good ideas chaosmanor

 

Yes, it will be trackable and have its own icon (I hope)

[+desert georangers]

My remark about the "cachers come out" statment was meant to help you create a better coin. You asked what we think about it so I told you. It's not a matter of having a clean or dirty mind. I was not making any judgment or opinions about people's life choices. Good luck on creating your coin.

[+jaredl]

it would be cool if there was a picture that glowed, behind the center of the coin, like hidden in the enimal. so when you put it in the dark you could see something toataly diffrent that you couldn't see in the light.

[+harrisale]

Here is the new front and back, tell me what you think

 

Edited June 16, 2006 by harrisale

[+chaosmanor]

Here is the new front and back, tell me what you think

 

Ver-r-ry nice I'm in for three, at least

[+Ryder3 & Better Half]

MUCH better! We like it!

[+harrisale]

Glad to see you like it. I may do a bit more work on the whole, but it seems pretty good so far.

[+AtlantaGal]

I like the clock idea on the backside. Nice job.

[+fox-and-the-hound]

Very nice way to use those critiques to make a strong design!

[+pdxmarathonman]

You may want to drop that star we mentioned earlier (the one behind/in front of the moon )

[+harrisale]

I'm not too sure about removing that star, to some eyes, it may seem incorrect, but without it, there is just a big blank space there

 

Glow in the Dark Update: I think I will make the following GITD:

 

- Stars

- Moon (on the moon there will be a face that can only be seen at night)

- Hourly Ticks on the clock

- Hands on the clock

[+IBcrashen]

The more I look at this one the more I want it. I just hope I dont miss the chance to get it. Great job on it.

[+chaosmanor]

I'm not too sure about removing that star, to some eyes, it may seem incorrect, but without it, there is just a big blank space there

 

Glow in the Dark Update: I think I will make the following GITD:

 

- Stars

- Moon (on the moon there will be a face that can only be seen at night)

- Hourly Ticks on the clock

- Hands on the clock

 

Yeah, keep that star Sure, it doesn't really belong, but what the heck!

 

BTW: I like all of the above ideas re: glow-in-the-dark

[+pdxmarathonman]

I'm not too sure about removing that star, to some eyes, it may seem incorrect, but without it, there is just a big blank space there

Put the tracking code there instead

Edited June 17, 2006 by pdxmarathonman

[+SunshineGang]

uhh... so far your the only one to think of that buddy, and most cachers have fairly clean minds about geocaching....

 

Back on topic... do you think I should put the clock on the back or leave it there? Does it seem a little out of place? Ill fool around with it and see what I come up with

 

reference the "When the sun goes down cachers come out line"

 

It almost sounds a little cultish or villianish to me.... Like geocachers are a bunch of hooligans that wait till the sun goes down before they come out. Like they need the darkness to conceal unlawful activities

 

Perhaps it is because I live in a very populated area and there is almost no good place to night cache. Sure we chase the occasion FTF in the dark but around us there are not many places we can be after dark without some nieghbor calling the police.

 

Honestly the actraction for me to night caching is:

 

-Enjoying caching so much that I don't stop when the sun goes down

-Enjoying the thrill of caching in the dark. This does add to the difficulty significantly depending on the cache and terain.

 

So I would suggest something like:

-Night Caching - Cause real cachers don't need sun light

-Night Caching - Cause we don't stop when the sun sets

-Night Caching - Some like it dark

 

then of course here is the one for those with the dirty minds

- geocaching - Some like to do it in the dark

 

Not trying to be critical but you asked for opinions so I gave it to you. Oh yeah and I really like the glow in the dark enamel. That will really add to the uniqueness. GOOD LUCK WITH the coin!

Edited June 17, 2006 by SunshineGang

[+LadeBear68]

uhh... so far your the only one to think of that buddy, and most cachers have fairly clean minds about geocaching....

 

Back on topic... do you think I should put the clock on the back or leave it there? Does it seem a little out of place? Ill fool around with it and see what I come up with

 

reference the "When the sun goes down cachers come out line"

 

It almost sounds a little cultish or villianish to me.... Like geocachers are a bunch of hooligans that wait till the sun goes down before they come out. Like they need the darkness to conceal unlawful activities

 

Perhaps it is because I live in a very populated area and there is almost no good place to night cache. Sure we chase the occasion FTF in the dark but around us there are not many places we can be after dark without some nieghbor calling the police.

 

Honestly the actraction for me to night caching is:

 

-Enjoying caching so much that I don't stop when the sun goes down

-Enjoying the thrill of caching in the dark. This does add to the difficulty significantly depending on the cache and terain.

 

So I would suggest something like:

-Night Caching - Cause real cachers don't need sun light

-Night Caching - Cause we don't stop when the sun sets

-Night Caching - Some like it dark

 

then of course here is the one for those with the dirty minds

- geocaching - Some like to do it in the dark

 

Not trying to be critical but you asked for opinions so I gave it to you. Oh yeah and I really like the glow in the dark enamel. That will really add to the uniqueness. GOOD LUCK WITH the coin!

 

 

HUH? I think the line is great the way it is. I have done plenty of night caching and they were some of the best times I have had. We cached at night at GW4 because there just wasn't enough time during the day.

[+nicolo]

...

reference the "When the sun goes down cachers come out line"

 

It almost sounds a little cultish or villianish to me.... Like geocachers are a bunch of hooligans that wait till the sun goes down before they come out. Like they need the darkness to conceal unlawful activities

...

 

HUH? I think the line is great the way it is. I have done plenty of night caching and they were some of the best times I have had. We cached at night at GW4 because there just wasn't enough time during the day.

 

Ditto.

 

Nice design, I'll get a couple when they're available.

[+harrisale]

Well, I've thought of another line if it works better or whatever:

 

"When the sun goes down, the hunt goes on"

 

Kinda a modified version of the previous one.

[+Nomenature]

Nice design... GID on moon and stars a major plus. I'm ok with the phraseology...

 

Will this one be made available to interested folks? If so, please add us to the list when announcing.

 

Rock-on!

 

Momma N.

Edited June 17, 2006 by Nomenature

[+harrisale]

I'll keep a list of people who have posted in this thread who were interested.

 

Also, you could send me an email @ alexkickscan@gmail.com RE: Night Cachers Coin

 

But no promises on when the coin will be released, I still gotta come up with the money, or enough interest to assure I can pay off the minting.

 

I'll start up a new thread later anyway, when I have a quote and the design is finalized.

 

thanx

[ParentsofSAM]

The coin looks great. I like the glow and the clock.

[+nicolo]

Well, I've thought of another line if it works better or whatever:

 

"When the sun goes down, the hunt goes on"

 

Kinda a modified version of the previous one.

 

OK fine, but now who's gonna complain about "goes down",

 

But seriously, I do like "the hunt goes on"

[+Blind Avocado]

As one who has done some of my best caching at night, I would love to have a couple of these. Great design!

[+The Amigos]

Awesome! I like it!

[+SunshineGang]

Well, I've thought of another line if it works better or whatever:

 

"When the sun goes down, the hunt goes on"

 

Kinda a modified version of the previous one.

 

I am not sure about using the word "hunt" this might offend some of our non meat eating friends. Perhaps we need to come up with a more politically correct term.

 

"When the sun goes down, the search goes on"

Just kidding I like your new line the best so far.....

[gridlox]

Coming out, Going Down, Goes On,... Where do we get Off

 

With all these directions harrisale is gonna need a GPS to find their way!

 

Oh Yeeaaah!! They're Geocachers!!

 

Nevermind.

 

 

Coin looks really cool now.

 

Put me on the contact list. I'd like a few!

 

Been thinking about placing a "night only" cache in the area. A few of these would make for a great FTF prize!!

 

D-man

Edited June 17, 2006 by gridlox

[+Tharagleb]

Like the new clean design and prefer the new tag line.

 

I am in for two or three.

 

(I too dislike the star being seen thru the moon, it is a pet peeve of mine. I also don't like it when the tips of the lighted side cover an arc of more than 180 degrees from the moon's center, you are close on this so I will let it slide.)

[+GBOTS]

coin looks great to me

It's not a map of the night sky, ya know

And, maybe the "star" is the lighthouse beacon in the Sea of Tranquility!

[+chaosmanor]

So, when's it gonna be available? Are you ready to take pre-orders, yet?

[+The Dream Cachers]

We would like one when they are avaliable!

[+harrisale]

Not quite ready for pre-orders, gotta get some quotes on the cost first

[utahjack]

I like it just the way it is!

Very Nice Design

put me on your list when they are available

[+Ryder3 & Better Half]

MUCH better! We like it!

 

BTW,Count us in for 4 (or more)