Proper cache type

[+Jayeffel]

I have a cache planned and almost ready to place, I had problems getting it constructed so  it would hold up.

 

Due to nearby cache spacing I could not do what I intended, so changed it per advise to a Multi-Cache with the first cache a virtual with info to lead to the final.  I have a series of questions that ask about info provided at the virtual stage, is it proper to call that a Puzzle Cache or would Multi-Cache be sufficient?

 

 

 

 

[+niraD]

1 hour ago, Jayeffel said:

I have a cache planned and almost ready to place, I had problems getting it constructed so  it would hold up.

 

Due to nearby cache spacing I could not do what I intended, so changed it per advise to a Multi-Cache with the first cache a virtual with info to lead to the final.  I have a series of questions that ask about info provided at the virtual stage, is it proper to call that a Puzzle Cache or would Multi-Cache be sufficient?

There are regional variations in this. I'm used to simple offset caches (gather information at a virtual stage to get the coordinates of the final) being listed as a multi-cache. However, I have cached in areas where they were consistently listed as mystery/puzzle caches.

 

How are other simple offset caches listed in your area?

[+Jayeffel]

not sure really, I know some are stricktly puzzle by intention. Maybe that is the key, a definite puzzle with clues verses a few questions. I am going to keep it a Multi.

[+Max and 99]

I think it's a multi.

[+nwpvr]

This is quite easy.

 

You'll find your answer in the following link to the helpcenter: 

https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=559

 

But in short:

If you have to find the answers to the questions on the start (Or better WP1), it's a multicache.
For example the answers are on a infoboard or on a sign that exists on WP1.

 

If you have to puzzle them at home (google or internet) then it's a mystery (or Unknown) cache.

 

 

[+Jayeffel]

Ok, I was thinking any type of figuring out answers may be shown as Puzzle if desired.

[+colleda]

For me, if you have to visit WP1 to solve a puzzle to get coordinates, it's a multi with a Field Puzzle attribute.

I have a few like that.

Sea Eagle Lookout Walking Trails Multi-cache

GC6DVPF

[+Jayeffel]

ok, that is what I have it as; cache is place.