+dogastus Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have a puzzle cache which has been found a few times, but not since 16th March 2008. Should I archive it? The puzzle's not that difficult as several people have decoded it without any help and the location is easily accessible. These days it seems like unless the cache is part of a ring of 20 or more, there isn't much interest in finding it. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 "Nay, nay and thrice nay!" Variety is everything with cache types. Don't let your puzzle cache be elbowed out by these ever spreading trails/rings! MrsB Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Is there a maintenance issue with it? Is it costing you anything to keep it? At the end of the day, if people aren't looking for it because they'd rather do 20 micros on a circuit, it's only their loss Quote Link to comment
+ganonman Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Try putting a maintenance log on it saying it's still there, it may prompt people to look because it's definitely there. If I saw a cache that hadn't been found in that long and there were no logs I may only bother if I was passing by. Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Being in Yorkshire we haven't seen it before... for puzzles unless you give a hint as to where to start you stop most people from trying. If you want more cachers to find it add more clues... Much better than archiving... Caches are there to be found... right? Cheers MaxKim. Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Caches are there to be found... right? No - caches are there to have fun finding.......and for some of us the bigger the challenge, the more the fun Edited July 21, 2009 by keehotee Quote Link to comment
+Crid Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Puzzle caches are, by nature, visited less often than regular caches. But you never know how many people are pondering the puzzle, or have cracked the puzzle but haven't visited the cache yet. I have a puzzle cache that is about a year old. A couple of months ago somebody from Germany logged a find during a visit to the area. I myself got interested in puzzle caches after tackling one during a visit to Woking, which is well out of my usual geocaching "patch". Finds never come at regular intervals. Roughly a year ago I did a (not terribly difficult) puzzle cache that hadn't been found in well over a year. Since then there have been seven finds logged for it. Quote Link to comment
+Gushoneybun Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Wot they all said NO. It adds to the variety. Although I doubt we will ever find it, if passing through an area then we really only go for traditionals/earthcaches/webcam. As has been mentioned add a maintenance log to say its there, someone will come, hopefully soon Quote Link to comment
+Malpas Wanderer Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Keep it. It will give someone oh so much pleasure when they do find it. Many of my caches don't get frequent visits but I'll study the logs more than If I was swamped with them. Have just set a really long one too just to see if anyone goes the distance for just one cache Personally I appreciate a good single cache rather than a ring. Hope its still there when I start caching nearer home in the winter months, if I can solve it that is. Quote Link to comment
+SidAndBob Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have a puzzle cache which has been found a few times, but not since 16th March 2008. Should I archive it? The puzzle's not that difficult as several people have decoded it without any help and the location is easily accessible. These days it seems like unless the cache is part of a ring of 20 or more, there isn't much interest in finding it. A Danish cacher found one of our puzzles recently so I checked out their profile. Some people really love puzzle caches. Keep puzzle alive. They make caching so much more interesting. Quote Link to comment
+*mouse* Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Please keep it. We need to keep the imaginative caches out there so people can learn there's more to caching than following a lame ring of mircos. Quote Link to comment
+sssss Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I agree with most other comments, keep it. But it is worth making maintenance visit logs so people know that it is still there and being looked after. Quote Link to comment
+dogastus Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for all your positive responses, folks. It looks like it stays! It should still be in reasonable condition as it is an ammo can. Personally, I'm actually attracted to caches that haven't been found for a long time. Quote Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 The puzzle's not that difficult as several people have decoded it without any help and the location is easily accessible. It may be harder than you think for some of us . When we were travelling further we looked to try to solve this several times with no joy . Then got a friend with computor degree to look for us and still no joy . Quote Link to comment
+burtsbodgers Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have to admit, as a fairly new cacher that i try to get the puzzles that are near to me. As you find more you get into the swing of things, find out the things the setters are into etc. But recently i started looking further afield, towards mega country as we will be attending. The puzzles around there seem more difficult, but probably only because the puzzles in that area have progressed to a higher level. If you are worried that your cache is being neglected, slowly add hints to make it easier. Quote Link to comment
+Middleleaze Moles Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We like puzzle caches too, but often just have no idea where to start! I have just looked at this one and just have no idea what to do! It's interesting that puzzle caches vary so much - over in my home territory they seem quite straightforward, but in my work area there are many that have me completely flummoxed from the start! Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have a puzzle cache which has been found a few times, but not since 16th March 2008. Should I archive it? The puzzle's not that difficult as several people have decoded it without any help and the location is easily accessible. These days it seems like unless the cache is part of a ring of 20 or more, there isn't much interest in finding it. I've solved a bunch of your caches, and am just waiting for a convenient time that I am passing to find them. I've knocked a few off, and if I lived closer I'd get them straight away, but it's not possible. I'd love to find them one day, so as long as they aren't causing you hassle doing maintenance, I'd appreciate them to be left alive. Quote Link to comment
+spannerman Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It looks like it stays! It should still be in reasonable condition as it is an ammo can. It might be worth while physically checking the cache as ammo cans have a habit of going missing. I have lost one which was very well hidden and I know that because I was the last person to visit it before it went! It is also possible that it has been looked for but no DNF logs have been posted (not everyone is happy to post them). A quick check and a note on the cache page will hopefully get things moving again. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It looks like it stays! It should still be in reasonable condition as it is an ammo can.It might be worth while physically checking the cache as ammo cans have a habit of going missing. I have lost one which was very well hidden and I know that because I was the last person to visit it before it went!I recently archived a 5 year old cache as the ammo can -my only one 'out in the wild'- was stolen and the contents left in a bag. I think they're just too desirable to the light-fingered and won't be placing any more. Spare ammo can for sale... Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 As FTF'ers of the cache in question, I say keep it! Not only is it a good puzzle, but the location of the cache merits the effort and the walk. I doubt the ammo can is at risk from passing muggles.... Cheers, Pete and Sandra Quote Link to comment
+qrang Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 We would have done it by now but we haven't managed to solve the puzzle. As someone else suggested, maybe you should add an extra hint and then more people would be able to solve the puzzle and find the ammo can. Quote Link to comment
+dogastus Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 We would have done it by now but we haven't managed to solve the puzzle. As someone else suggested, maybe you should add an extra hint and then more people would be able to solve the puzzle and find the ammo can. Yes, good idea, I will add some more clues then there won't be any excuses. Thanks to everyone for all your positive responses. Quote Link to comment
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