+OldA'sFan Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I'm a newbie and need some advice regarding placing a new hide and knowing how far my hide is from a puzzle cache. I recently placed a hide (would have been my 3rd) and it was rejected because it was to close to the final of a puzzle cache. The reviewer said he could not tell me where the puzzle cache was located (understandable) and the only way for me to find out would be to solve the puzzle. I'm not into puzzle caches as yet, so solving it to find out it's location is not an option. My question: Is there anyway to find out before placing the hide if I will be to close to a puzzle cache? Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote
Keystone Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Write to your reviewer and ask him or her or it (many reviewers are dogs) to "pre-clear" the general coordinates you have in mind, BEFORE placing a cache in an area where you're seeing lots of puzzles nearby. I even have a form letter for these inquiries. Hi there, I'm writing in response to your recent request. I checked this location for proximity to hidden waypoints for multicaches and mystery/unknown/puzzle caches. You are clear of any conflicting hidden waypoints for a radius of [DISTANCE] miles. Of course, all other listing guidelines apply. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Regards, Keystone Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer Quote
+9Key Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 The important word in Keystone's post is highlighted below. Always ask first. Write to your reviewer and ask him or her or it (many reviewers are dogs) to "pre-clear" the general coordinates you have in mind, BEFORE placing a cache in an area where you're seeing lots of puzzles nearby. I even have a form letter for these inquiries. Hi there, I'm writing in response to your recent request. I checked this location for proximity to hidden waypoints for multicaches and mystery/unknown/puzzle caches. You are clear of any conflicting hidden waypoints for a radius of [DISTANCE] miles. Of course, all other listing guidelines apply. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Regards, Keystone Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer Quote
+StarBrand Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 A good rule of thumb is to find a hide spot more than 2 miles from the page coordinates of any puzzle or multis - not fool proof but a good start. Any closer and ask the reviewer. Quote
+OldA'sFan Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 Write to your reviewer and ask him or her or it (many reviewers are dogs) to "pre-clear" the general coordinates you have in mind, BEFORE placing a cache in an area where you're seeing lots of puzzles nearby. I even have a form letter for these inquiries. Hi there, I'm writing in response to your recent request. I checked this location for proximity to hidden waypoints for multicaches and mystery/unknown/puzzle caches. You are clear of any conflicting hidden waypoints for a radius of [DISTANCE] miles. Of course, all other listing guidelines apply. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Regards, Keystone Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer Thanks much for the advice. I'll check in advance from now on. Quote
+J-Way Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) The important word in Keystone's post is highlighted below. Always ask first. Write to your reviewer and ask him or her or it (many reviewers are dogs) to "pre-clear" the general coordinates you have in mind, BEFORE placing a cache in an area where you're seeing lots of puzzles nearby. I even have a form letter for these inquiries. Hi there, I'm writing in response to your recent request. I checked this location for proximity to hidden waypoints for multicaches and mystery/unknown/puzzle caches. You are clear of any conflicting hidden waypoints for a radius of [DISTANCE] miles. Of course, all other listing guidelines apply. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Regards, Keystone Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer I thought the key word was the one I highlighted. I only know of one canine reviewer (he lives somewhere in Georgia, USA). Who are the others? Edited October 27, 2008 by J-Way Quote
Skippermark Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Write to your reviewer and ask him or her or it (many reviewers are dogs) to "pre-clear" the general coordinates you have in mind... I believe that some are cats too... Quote
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