+quercus74 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 A new attribute is required: Internet required It is a marker for the many multi who expect an Internet search while hunting. Quote Link to comment
+frinklabs Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The attribute could look like this: What's an example of a multi that would have this attribute? Quote Link to comment
stebu Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 The attribute could look like this: What's an example of a multi that would have this attribute? Well, I don't want to spoil a mystery, so I won't give the link! But it had a QR code (2D bar code) at the first location that contained a bookmark to a map server, which showed the location of the final point. Internet access was neccessary in order to log the cache (I had to go back home for the access ) Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Of course, any cache with a difficulty rating above 3 might require multiple trips... Quote Link to comment
+northernpenguin Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 ... and never assume a Mystery type cache results in a standard traditional or multi. Quote Link to comment
+Avernar Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 A new attribute is required: Internet required It is a marker for the many multi who expect an Internet search while hunting. I would just list that as a Mystery with the Field Puzzle attribute. The requirement for internet access would then be in the description. Most people either don't have or don't check the attributes when cache hunting. They get very annoyed when they start a multi and then find out half way through that they can't finish it. Quote Link to comment
+dfx Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 The attribute could look like this: Sorry but what the heck does that icon represent? Teeth? Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 The attribute could look like this: Sorry but what the heck does that icon represent? Teeth? It looks like the letters "www" to me... Quote Link to comment
+dfx Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 The attribute could look like this: Sorry but what the heck does that icon represent? Teeth? It looks like the letters "www" to me... Well I'll be darned, you're right! Doh! Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 And of course, that just raises the question: Is the icon supposed to be "internet required" or "web required". The web is still just a subset of the internet. Quote Link to comment
+dfx Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 And of course, that just raises the question: Is the icon supposed to be "internet required" or "web required". The web is still just a subset of the internet. You mean the web is a subset of Facebook, right? Quote Link to comment
+JesandTodd Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Most people either don't have or don't check the attributes when cache hunting. They get very annoyed when they start a multi and then find out half way through that they can't finish it. guilty... I never, ever look at attributes. It's just a habit of mine, I'm so used to them not meaning anything,... Quote Link to comment
Tha Duh Feez Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Most people either don't have or don't check the attributes when cache hunting. They get very annoyed when they start a multi and then find out half way through that they can't finish it. Conversely, I know that many members use attributes to build Pocket Queries (Avoiding caches tagged as needing maintenance, <1 hour for a pit stop on a road trip). I personally filter out rock climbing & UV caches. Not that i expect a lot of them. but I don't want to waste my time of reading through the description to find out I don't even want to attempt the cache. Actually, I'd like to see a QR code attribute first. Edited October 16, 2012 by Tha Duh Feez Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Agreeing niraD's first post, the rating system sez of Difficulty 4: **** Difficult. A real challenge for the experienced cache hunter - may require special skills or knowledge, or in-depth preparation to find. May require multiple days / trips to complete. Quote Link to comment
+Team Professor X Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 The attribute could look like this: What's an example of a multi that would have this attribute? Is this idea still alive? More and more smartphones are used for geocaching, geocaching app's and now and then also mobile internet. Off line app's are ok (code tables, GPX files etc.) but without mobile internet several caches are not findable. A new attribute may be required soon. I like the very simple and plain www logo. But of course we can create a more modern look like: or or Any ideas and what is HQ thinking? Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Too much like the beacon attribute. How about the IE icon? Quote Link to comment
+Team Professor X Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) imho, IE is too commercial and not unique. The original idea of is neutral and understandable. But now......how to recommend by Groundspeak? This thread is already two years old Edited November 19, 2013 by Team Professor X Quote Link to comment
+CEH2000 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 imho, IE is too commercial and not unique. The original idea of is neutral and understandable. But now......how to recommend by Groundspeak? This thread is already two years old Quick question - is there a special program for making those Attribute ideas or do you just use something like Microsoft paint? I have an idea for the wifi one. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Quick question - is there a special program for making those Attribute ideas or do you just use something like Microsoft paint? I have an idea for the wifi one.I just use GIMP. I take an existing icon, black out the artwork in the middle (leaving the rounded corners), and draw my own artwork in the middle. Quote Link to comment
+CEH2000 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Quick question - is there a special program for making those Attribute ideas or do you just use something like Microsoft paint? I have an idea for the wifi one.I just use GIMP. I take an existing icon, black out the artwork in the middle (leaving the rounded corners), and draw my own artwork in the middle. Thanks! Idea coming up.... Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (note: I was kidding about the IE logo ) Why not base if off just the standard icon that's generally accepted for a data signal? Quote Link to comment
+frinklabs Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 imho, IE is too commercial and not unique. The original idea of is neutral and understandable. But now......how to recommend by Groundspeak? This thread is already two years old Quick question - is there a special program for making those Attribute ideas or do you just use something like Microsoft paint? I have an idea for the wifi one. I used Paint. Quote Link to comment
+TriciaG Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (note: I was kidding about the IE logo ) Why not base if off just the standard icon that's generally accepted for a data signal? That's not a data signal - that's phone signal. Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (note: I was kidding about the IE logo ) Why not base if off just the standard icon that's generally accepted for a data signal? That's not a data signal - that's phone signal. yeah yeah cell reception. Other than being used for a PAF, it's recognizable as 'need mobile device with signal' - which could be anything in theory from having to call some phone number as part of a puzzle in the field to get a hint to needing some other form of mobile info retrieval (ie, data). In other words, mobile device required. But mainly, it's not copyright (afaik), it's recognizable, it's simple. Just sayin' Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 ah, nothing says high speed data connection better than old school cell phone Quote Link to comment
+frinklabs Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 How about this? Quote Link to comment
+JesandTodd Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 How about this? Only findable at sunrise/sunset? Quote Link to comment
+Team Professor X Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 How about this?Only findable at sunrise/sunset? I miss the smiley Nice idea, keep on thinking and posting here. I just got an answer from HQ, so maybe it's in the "system" yet. Hello, Thank you for your feedback and suggestion. We will pass it on to the relevant department. We appreciate that you took the time to let us know about this! Enjoy your day! Jane Community Manager Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 How about this? Only findable at sunrise/sunset? haha I was gonig to reply the same yesterday but held back. It was that or Rainbow Warning Quote Link to comment
+JesandTodd Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ¡Warning! Rainbows ahead!!! Quote Link to comment
+frinklabs Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 This is the double-rainbow attribute: Meanwhile, how about this one? Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Meanwhile, how about this one? There aren't enough arches. How about this one? Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 That feels more like an outgoing signal, or radio... Quote Link to comment
7rxc Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 That feels more like an outgoing signal, or radio... Yep! Just what you are looking for... a data signal being transmitted... by radio... in the form of either WiFi or similar connection. I still chuckle when people tell me they don't have a radio, just a cell phone. If it has wires it's a telephone, if it doesn't it's a cellular radio-telephone. Unless you just use data in which case it still uses a radio link. Still it's like some out there miss large parts of reality at times. I'd lean toward something like the insert link icon. three chain links indicating a link required. Doug 7rxc Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 touche Aside from the fact that yes, mobile phones also have an outgoing signal, the general feel is you're receiving data... *shrug* whatevs. My preference is the (neutral) signal strength indicator (and I don't mean frog strength ) icon... Quote Link to comment
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