Virtual Caches

[+gpsjester]

At what stage can anyone setup a Virtual Cache ?

 

We have only just started Caching and only have one cache find to our name (Due to bad weather and a 4month old baby).

 

I have found something I think is of interest and would be good for a virtual cache site.

 

Are we ok to setup this virtual cache or do we need to gain more experience in "Cache locations" etc.

 

[Deego]

Run it past one of the reviewers by email first. You can get them approved, But its getting harder all the time. No harm in asking though.

 

Or you could use it as a stage in a multi cache

Edited February 16, 2005 by Deego

[markandlynn]

There are new rules and guidelines for virtuals. See the new guidelines thread for details.

[+stu_and_sarah]

If it fits the guidelines, there's no reason it shouldn't be approved. However, as noted, the guidelines are very strict on virtual caches. Many people now place a real cache close to the interesting object, and either use it as part of an offset, or suggest parking or a route which takes you past the interesting object.

 

Examples I can think of are the Major Oak, the well that Richard III drank from before losing his crown, Widford medieval village, a nuclear bunker, Lullington Church, the Long Man of Wilmington, Kitty Jay's grave, George Washington's old house. These all have a cache hidden in the vicinity, but not necessarily at the exact spot.

 

Cheers,

 

Stu

[+Nellies Knackers]

Theres not many 'virtuals' that couldn't take a micro at least. Real caches are much better than virtuals.

[+The Roos]

We've just had a virtual turned down which is abit disappointing, it does appear to be difficult to have one posted - we are now looking at putting a traditional or micro close by - somewhere else on this site with info for newbies it suggests doing about 10 caches before setting one of your own - but don't think it's etched in stone. there is also some info on vitual caches

[Nediam]

I've been in contact with my local council to seek permission to place a micro cache (my first hide) in a place of interest local to me. As yet I have had no reply, if they turn me down I would like to make it a "virtual cache" but these seem to be hard to get approved. If anyone has any ideas as to how to get a "vitual" approved, I'd like to know

[+Chris n Maria]

Real caches are much better than virtuals.

Not always - a rubbish location is a rubbish location whether it is a physical or a virtual. A really good virt can be much better than half adozen easy physicalls. IMHO.

Chris

[Lactodorum]

Real caches are much better than virtuals.

Not always - a rubbish location is a rubbish location whether it is a physical or a virtual. A really good virt can be much better than half adozen easy physicalls. IMHO.

Chris

I tend to agree Chris but when reviewing caches we are bound by the guidelines. While we try to be flexible with "good" virtuals the guidelines severely limit our flexibility.

 

I have to say that when I see some "lame" micros/regular caches in the review list my heart sinks sometimes. Unfortunately though, there is nothing in the guidelines to say they have to be in interesting/attractive/compelling locations so all things being equal they will get listed.

 

Such is life!

[+Jan and the Percey Boys]

As a fairly recent convert to the obsession who doesn't get out as often as he would like (due to kiddies) I understand the first thought of a virtual is easier. I therefore submitted one which was consequently turned down - with advice from the great and the good I turned it into an offset cache.

 

Since then I have learnt loads about the different types of caches, sizes of containers, locations etc.

 

My £0.02 is

a) Keep the location in mind

do some micro's that others have done

c) see those magnets, Film canisters set in concrete or in little logs and consider them all

d) Then revisit the location

 

I know now that my first cache would be very different than it is. I presently have 2 locations I'm considering which are a lot closer to the first clue than the offset

 

Bob