+Fryguy1111 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My proposed cache is very easy to get to...probably a 1, but to get to the cache itself (pretty obvious where it could be), some assistance or help may be needed. For example, the cache will be hidden in a tree (easy to get to as it's in a sidewalk), but the cache is placed in a small natural hole (2" in diameter in the trunk about 8 feet up (the only place it could be hidden, so it is pretty obvious). My 10 yo son spotted the hole and I lifted him up a couple of feet and says it's a perfect spot...so assistance from another person or a small stool would probably be necessary to get a hand up there. So before I submit my cache to a reviewer, I need some advice on how to rate this. What do you rate the difficulty on a cache where one knows where it is, but can't readily get to it? I thought the difficulty rating was finding the cache once at the GZ, not accessing the cache. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Quote Link to comment
+the4dirtydogs Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 How about 2T and 1D. A 2T because you need a step ladder and a 1D because the cache is in your face after you climb the step ladder. Quote Link to comment
+fizzymagic Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I might go as high as 2.5 terrain. 1 or 1.5 difficulty seems right. Quote Link to comment
+Gan Dalf Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (Keep in mind, ratings are highly subjective) I'd go 2/2. The hole might not be obvious to everyone (sounds like it wasn't to you) and even if it is, some might not consider a likely spot if it is not reachable w/o assitance. If the only way to get to it is to climb something (be that a stool, the tree itself, or someones shoulders) then it's at least a two. My rule of thumb is 1 obatainable while seated in a wheel chair, 1.5 can be done on crutches. If neither of those apply then it's at least a 2. just my $0.02 Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I might go as high as 2.5 terrain. 1 or 1.5 difficulty seems right. Agreed. That would be a high enough T rating to let most people know that it isn't reachable from the sidewalk. Quote Link to comment
+JL_HSTRE Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Difficulty 2. Terrain 3. Terrain seems a little tricky to gauge right without seeing the tree. Tree Climbing = T4. This sounding not quite like full fledged tree climbing I'd go T3. 8 feet up is still elevation that most people could got retrieve or replace without a stool, ladder, teammate, or climbing. Regardless of what you rate it, please make sure to use the In A Tree attribute. Quote Link to comment
+hukilaulau Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Difficulty 2. Terrain 3. Terrain seems a little tricky to gauge right without seeing the tree. Tree Climbing = T4. This sounding not quite like full fledged tree climbing I'd go T3. 8 feet up is still elevation that most people could got retrieve or replace without a stool, ladder, teammate, or climbing. Regardless of what you rate it, please make sure to use the In A Tree attribute. And the lifting a small child attribute Quote Link to comment
+Fryguy1111 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll probably mark this one a 1.5D/2.5T. It's not really a climbable tree as there are no branches down low....so just a small stool, or lifting someone could reach it. But it could be possible that a very tall person might be able to reach it unaided (can someone over 6' tall reach 8' high?). I'm only 5'6", so that's just a guess, hehe. But I did forget about that new tree climbing attribute...could be appropriate too. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+fizzymagic Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 But it could be possible that a very tall person might be able to reach it unaided (can someone over 6' tall reach 8' high?). I am 6'6" and standing on the ground the middle of my hand is 8 feet. If I stand on tiptoes I could probably retrieve something out of a hole at 8' 6", but any higher and I would need assistance. Quote Link to comment
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