Opinions Please

[+BunniK]

We want to do a multi/puzzle type cache, but i'm not sure if it would be approved.

 

The first stage will have two sets of coords hidden in the container among several items, one to stage two, which would then have coords to stage three. The other set of coords would lead directly to stage three. Stage three would have the log and swag in it.

 

What do you think?

[+Castle Mischief]

It's my opinion that you get more opinions when you title your threads better...

 

Sounds like it might get published. Check with your local reviewer to be sure!

[+Ms.Scrabbler]

Why would you even bother with stage 2?

[glorkar]

Why would you even bother with stage 2?

 

I agree. I think if you want to put two sets of coordinates in stage one, one should be real for stage two and the other should lead to a dead end. Maybe label those coordinates "End" and when they get there they find a cache that says "Dead End, go back to stage one." That would serve them right for not wanting to do all the stages

[+Chrysalides]

I don't see a problem with the cache as described. I also don't see the point, but I guess it all depends on how you ultimately design the whole thing and describe it in your cache page.

 

I wouldn't do what glorkar suggested though (hiding a dead end). Irritating your finders is never a good idea.

[knowschad]

Opinions? Here? Us?

 

 

So, you want to make a 3 stage multi-cache, with stage 2 being optional? This recent thread may give you an idea of how lonely that 2nd stage is likely to be: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=233187

[+ace862]

If I understand this correctly, when you get to stage 1, you will find two sets of coords. Then I'm assuming you have to guess which set to pick? One set is the direct route, the other is the more roundabout way?

If that's the case, I like it. Just make sure you let people know what they are getting into before hand. Otherwise you may end up with some hate mail. LOL

 

I really like the idea. It's a neat twist. Mind if I use it? (If anyone from my local area is reading this, please move along now. Nothing to see here! )

Edited October 7, 2009 by ace862

[+Astro_D]

I've done two similiar caches in my area (now both archived). Cache A had two sets of coords at WP1. You needed to decide which path you were going to follow. (each set of coords was a difficult 3-4 stage multi). One set led to a dead end non-loggable cache and the other led to the loggable cache. But that was clearly stated on the cache page. Cache B had four sets of coords and you had to figure out which one led to the cache. The coords were quite spread out over several miles. Instead of driving to each one, I plugged in all the coords into Street and Trips - and all but one set of coords (which was in a park) were in the middle of busy intersections. Saved a lot of driving around.

 

 

I really enjoyed doing these caches (Especially cache A). It's a gamble that you are on the right path. Although, that type of cache is one that was not found very often, but it served as a 'bragging rights' of sorts for those who did find it because of the difficulty and the fact those who completed it did not give out any info to those attempting it. Cache B was not as difficult as it seemed if you had the right resources - but once again, it was a cache that was not found often.

[+dakboy]

Sounds like this one - at each stage, you can pick from 3 sets of coords which may get you closer to the final quicker, set you back, send you on a longer path, or put you in a complete circle.

[Skippermark]

There are a few caches like that around here. Some you know about it going into the cache and others not until you get a ways into the cache.

 

At each stage you have 2 sets of coords. Choose correctly and you find a container with a second set of coords. Choose incorrectly and you are lead to a container that says you choose the wrong set of coords. If you're smart, you'd enter both sets into your GPS so you don't have to go back to the previous stage and get the other coords and can go directly to the next stage. If not, you'll have a lot of walking to do.

 

A friend had a hard multi. At the stage before the final, he gave 2 sets of coords. One went to the final, the other to a random spot in the woods with nothing there. Everyone chose correctly because the final coords were 1/4 mile away, and the wrong coords were 6 miles away back near parking. He could have made it hard, but kept it easy just so people were confused for a minute or two.

[+Mudfrog]

I don't see a problem with the cache as described. I also don't see the point, but I guess it all depends on how you ultimately design the whole thing and describe it in your cache page.

 

I wouldn't do what glorkar suggested though (hiding a dead end). Irritating your finders is never a good idea.

 

Not exactly sure what the OP is wanting to do with their idea but just the same, i don't see any reason why the cache wouldn't be published. The idea of having one being a dead end is cool for sure as we've done a couple or two like this and had a good time with them. Of course, it might not have set as well with us if we had hiked or driven 34 miles to get to it only to find that it was bogus. Yeah, that might get to some people,,,

[+Mudfrog]

Right after i hit the submit button on my last post, it came to me what the OP might be going for. Yes, i think it would be fun having a cache set up like this. Not sure what the difference in difficulty between the two would be but if there is a big difference, it would be kinda funny hearing other cachers tell of how they found the final stage within 10 minutes, knowing that the route you chose took you over 2 hours to get it,, or vice versa!

[+NYPaddleCacher]

I've done two similiar caches in my area (now both archived). Cache A had two sets of coords at WP1. You needed to decide which path you were going to follow.

 

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it was a cache that was not found often.

 

There is one like that about 20 miles from where I live. I found the first stage and the sets of coordinates about 2 years ago. I finally made to one set of those coordinates about a year ago . It was a really nice spot for a cache with a great view, but alas, I had picked the wrong set of coordinates. The other set of coordinates was in the opposite direction of home so I didn't go after it that day. I still haven't completed that cache.

 

For the OP, you don't need to put stage 3 coordinates in stage 2 if the first stage has coordinates for both the 2nd and 3rd stages.

[+Moose Mob]

Once upon a time I had a cache. You went to the posted coordinates and found a brick. On this brick were 3 sets of coordinates. Pick one. This set of coordinates would take you to another brick with three sets of coordinates. Pick one. All coordinates pointed to a brick. You might find all 9 bricks, you might only find the minimum of 3 it takes to get to the final. I had to shut it down when they made the area into a wildlife refuge.

[Clan Riffster]

Moose, I like that idea....

I may have to swipe it.

[+fegan]

We used to have a cache based on the movie The Matrix. Remember the two pills Neo had a choice to take...one Blue, one Red. Well, the 1st stage container was double ended...one end was blue, the other was red. Depending which coordinates you selected you either went on a wild goose chase (never did find out what was there, too many briars) or you found the final.

[+The Jester]

We had one similar to others mentioned here: Pocket Park Pool Parlor. Too bad it got archived.

[+Stargazer22]

I could see how that would be a cool cache, especially around these parts.

We have a lot of water hazards here in FL. As a result, to avoid the water, you may have to hike .75 to a mile or more to go around.

That way finders can choose to wade chest deep through the swamp .15 or walk a mile around and back.

Guess which way I and SwampyGirl would go?

[+Castle Mischief]

We used to have a cache based on the movie The Matrix. Remember the two pills Neo had a choice to take...one Blue, one Red. Well, the 1st stage container was double ended...one end was blue, the other was red. Depending which coordinates you selected you either went on a wild goose chase (never did find out what was there, too many briars) or you found the final.

 

Huh. There's one like this in Huntsville, Al too.

[+Ms.Scrabbler]

Why would you even bother with stage 2?

 

Reading the other posts I now understand that you were saying you would give the coords for #2 or #3 but would leave it to the cacher to pick one set of coords to use.

 

I like that idea a lot!