greenworldfeather Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Just put a pic on the page that doesn't reveal too much about the cache. You can do that, unless the cache owner says not to put any spoilers in your logs or pictures that would spoil it for everybody else. THank you. As more posts get put on this thread we'll all have more of an idea what to do. Until then, I have put what I know on there. Have a great day. gwf Quote Link to comment
+steve p Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Are you asking a question? I'm not sure what you're even talking about. What is a "visual code"? Quote Link to comment
+Fustrate Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I think it deleted my original post for some reason... I'll try to remember what exactly I said, so here goes... Basically, I want to hide a visual clue (a sticker with a code on it) for a puzzle cache I'm making somewhere, instead of using a physical container to put it in. A simple sticker would work best I'd assume, but I'm not sure how to do this without breaking the rules about defacing public property Edited March 31, 2009 by Fustrate Quote Link to comment
+steve p Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I get it. I thought greenworldfeather's post was the original post. Deleted posts must be "fustrating." LOL Edited March 31, 2009 by steve p Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I think it deleted my original post for some reason... I'll try to remember what exactly I said, so here goes... Basically, I want to hide a visual clue (a sticker with a code on it) for a puzzle cache I'm making somewhere, instead of using a physical container to put it in. A simple sticker would work best I'd assume, but I'm not sure how to do this without breaking the rules about defacing public property How about using printable, flexible magnetic sheets. I don't see how placing a business card sized magnetic sheet defaces public probably any more than where many hide-a-keys are placed. I've seen multi-caches with coordinates written on the underside of a rock and on the back of a piece of wood that appears to be part of a wooden construction. I have one that I wrote the coordinates on a piece of paper, sealed it between a few pieces of clear packing tape, then stapled it to the back of small piece of wood, which was then added (with permission) to an original wooden construction. In other words, rather than put something on public property, ask permission to place your visual clue on an object that is privately owned. Edited March 31, 2009 by NYPaddleCacher Quote Link to comment
+Knight2000 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Read up on what an offset cache is. Maybe you wont have to leave anything there physically. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I think it deleted my original post for some reason... I'll try to remember what exactly I said, so here goes... Basically, I want to hide a visual clue (a sticker with a code on it) for a puzzle cache I'm making somewhere, instead of using a physical container to put it in. A simple sticker would work best I'd assume, but I'm not sure how to do this without breaking the rules about defacing public property Make the clue removable. My local cache maggot taught me that something tha tI thought was permanent wasn't (epoxied a piece of steel to a rock). Quote Link to comment
ao318 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have done multi's where the next coordinates were on a strip magnet attached to the underside of a bench. It does not deface and it is removable. I think this would work for what you are planning on doing. Quote Link to comment
+240 Jordy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We put coordinates on a 2 inch by 1 inch metal tag, with a whole through it and attached it tucked behind "visual" sight of muggles with fishing line.. Quote Link to comment
+Ike 13 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I did a multi where each stage had a small sticker that was see through except the coordinates posted on a piece of metal. Even looking for the things I missed everyone on the first pass. So there's no way a muggle would notice them. Second they're stickers so they can be peeled off and some cleaner will remove any residue. This works great in residential areas probably not so much in the woods. Quote Link to comment
+WeeWillie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Take photos of your Multi-cache stages and include them in your cache page. Here is an example: GC108Y0 Quote Link to comment
+mndvs737 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Or, find something in the area of where you want to put your clues that has numbers and will be around for a while. I know of a local parking lot where all of the lampposts are numbered. Or, there may be various codes and designations on an electrical box that you can have the seeker use as the basis for a calculation. If you do the latter, just make a clear note on the cache page that they are only required to read the information from the box -- they are not required to "feel around" or mess with the box in any way. Quote Link to comment
+Castle Mischief Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Take photos of your Multi-cache stages and include them in your cache page. Here is an example: GC108Y0 That's one of the better ideas I've seen for a puzzle cache in a while. Reminds me of something I saw for a letterbox once, only it was in video format. Quote Link to comment
+Singletree Expedition Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't forget about Wherigo. Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't forget about Wherigo. As far as I am concerned Wherigo is still very much a niche game. I would guess that probably 90% of those with Groundspeak accounts do not have the hardware necessary to do Wherigo caches. Quote Link to comment
+Singletree Expedition Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't forget about Wherigo. As far as I am concerned Wherigo is still very much a niche game. I would guess that probably 90% of those with Groundspeak accounts do not have the hardware necessary to do Wherigo caches. I certainly won't argue with that. Still, it is a relevant method to "hide a visual clue for a puzzle cache instead of using a physical container... [without] ...defacing public property". Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't forget, the OP said that he specifically wanted to place (a sticker with a code on it) And we've gone from that, to Wherigo? LOL! At least nobody can complain that we're not trying to help! Quote Link to comment
+Singletree Expedition Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't forget, the OP said that he specifically wanted to place (a sticker with a code on it) And we've gone from that, to Wherigo? LOL! At least nobody can complain that we're not trying to help! Sticker... Wherigo? What's the difference? Okay, okay, I'll go find my emulator and get back to armchairing some more Wherigo caches... nevermind me. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I think it deleted my original post for some reason... I'll try to remember what exactly I said, so here goes... Basically, I want to hide a visual clue (a sticker with a code on it) for a puzzle cache I'm making somewhere, instead of using a physical container to put it in. A simple sticker would work best I'd assume, but I'm not sure how to do this without breaking the rules about defacing public property I like using these copper plant tags. You simply write whatever you need to on them and and use the wire to secure them to a branch, cable, whatever. They are pretty easy to spot in the beginning, but after a short while they develop a nice patina and become quite camouflaged. Quote Link to comment
+Too Tall John Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Take photos of your Multi-cache stages and include them in your cache page. Here is an example: GC108Y0 Ooh! I really like this! I might have to borrow this idea!! Quote Link to comment
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