+Onslow Fisherman Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Does anybody recognise the type of code that is displayed? http://screencast.com/t/QXhN7Bbe and here http://screencast.com/t/LZs0wxIvQ There should be coordinates somewhere near S46° 26.346 E168° 22.310 Something like QR maybe? O.F. Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I don't see how that could contain any information. Is it there any way to flip it over? Maybe the coords are on the back of it? Could it be something reflective that is part of a night cache? Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 According to section 4 of the geocaching.com terms of use, "You agree not to: [...] (m) Publish, on any Groundspeak owned web property, the solutions, hints, spoilers, or any hidden coordinates for any geocache without consent from the cache owner." However, here are some general puzzle tips (based in part on a puzzle-solving class event presented by The Rat a while ago): Identify the theme. Check the cache title, the hint, the HTML source, the graphics (including names/URLs), any links (including URLs), whatever is at the posted coordinates, etc. If you can figure out the theme, then you should look for numbering systems that are associated with that theme (zip codes, athletes’ jersey numbers, episode numbers, product codes, etc.). Around here, coordinates will have 15 digits, and will look like "N 37° xx.xxx W 122° xx.xxx". So when I'm solving a nearby puzzle, I look for a group of 15 things, and then I look for ways to get the digits 37xxxxx122xxxxx from them. In general, I look for ways to get the number 37 (or the digits 3 and 7) from something near the beginning of the puzzle, and the number 122 (or the digits 1, 2, and 2) from something near the middle of the puzzle. (Of course, you'll need to adjust this for the coordinates near you.) Other useful resources include: Puzzle Solving 101 Series (bookmark list) Puzzle Shortcuts Series (bookmark list) Solving Puzzle Caches (online article) How Do I Solve All These $@! Puzzle Caches? (tutorial-style puzzle cache) Puzzle FUNdamentals (archived event cache) and the Puzzle FUNdamentals resources on the GeocacheAlaska! education page The GBA's Puzzle Cache FAQ (for puzzle designers, but useful for understanding how puzzle caches work) If you’re interested in extremely challenging puzzles, then consider the online discussions of Venona’s ACTIVITIES in the GBA forums. The puzzles for this annual event are very challenging, intended to be solved by multiple people working together online. (You'll need to register on the GBA site to view these forum threads.) Overview: Venona's 2011 ACTIVITIES Overview: Venona's 2012 ACTIVITIES Quote Link to comment
+jellis Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The pattern is constant so I don't think it's on there. Quote Link to comment
+SgtMikal Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The cache page includes the following: "In this Cache you will find one half of co-ordinates for a puzzle cache. Special tool required." The hint reads, "Invisable glue". I would think that the CO "wrote" something on that paper with super glue that changes color when heated up, making them become visible. The pattern on the paper is used to help conceal it, so that it can't be seen as easily by just holding it up to the light. Of course this is just MY guess... Quote Link to comment
+rjb43nh Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I checked and the cache page tells you everything you need to solve the puzzle. I just did one like it recently. Please don't post any hints in the forums and spoil the cache experience for others. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The cache page includes the following: "In this Cache you will find one half of co-ordinates for a puzzle cache. Special tool required." The hint reads, "Invisable glue". I would think that the CO "wrote" something on that paper with super glue that changes color when heated up, making them become visible. The pattern on the paper is used to help conceal it, so that it can't be seen as easily by just holding it up to the light. Of course this is just MY guess... That would pretty much make it a one-time puzzle. Quote Link to comment
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