Getting a nightcache reviewed
If I put a nightcache on geocaching.com is there any difference to putting in a normal cache?
Well there is, but it isn't really huge. All the guidelines for a normal cache do apply for a nightcache as well. The only tiny difference comes with the additional waypoints. Let's just start easy and see what kind of additional waypoints do we have.
If you place an ordinary stage of a multi-cache, you enter the stage as an additional waypoint which can be either a "question to answer"or "stages of a multicache". For a nightcache you should do the very same thing with one exception:
If you place a trail of reflectors, every single reflector is not considered to be a "stages of a multicache" waypoint. Just use "question to answer" (QtA) if you want to enter every reflector.
That's it. Easy, isn't it? However if you are placing a point-to-point nightcache, where a tag with the coordinates for next stage can be found at every reflector, then you'll have to use the "stages of a multicache" waypoint.
For a trail of reflectors I personally don't even bother to enter the coordinates of every reflector. I just enter the ones of the final where the tag or something else can be found. In any case it's good to give the reviewer a short (!) overview how the cache works in a reviewer-note. This way everybody's life is a little bit easier :o)
Well there is, but it isn't really huge. All the guidelines for a normal cache do apply for a nightcache as well. The only tiny difference comes with the additional waypoints. Let's just start easy and see what kind of additional waypoints do we have.
- Coordinates - (*) these are the listed coordinates of the cache. If you want to change the coordinates of an active cache you'll have to do this via a "change coordinates"-log. If your caches hasn't been publish yet you can just change them in the listing.
Final Location - (*) this is the final position of the multi- or puzzlecache (the logbook has to be at this location).
Parking Area - a recommendation to park your geomobile.
Reference Waypoint - This is just a point you want to mark and might not be related to hunt for the cache. An electric BBQ, public toilets or simply a nice view are possible locations for this type of waypoint.
Question to Answer - here is an object which would have been there anyway but it's needed to find the next stage of the cache. This could be a sign, fence or flashing signal where you have to count certain words, posts or seconds between lights.
Stages of a Multicache - (*) at this type of waypoint you'll find something the owner of the cache placed. This could be a cache with a piece of paper holding the next set of coordinates, a tag or some other installation.
Trailhead - well that is where the trail to the cache starts.
If you place an ordinary stage of a multi-cache, you enter the stage as an additional waypoint which can be either a "question to answer"or "stages of a multicache". For a nightcache you should do the very same thing with one exception:
If you place a trail of reflectors, every single reflector is not considered to be a "stages of a multicache" waypoint. Just use "question to answer" (QtA) if you want to enter every reflector.
That's it. Easy, isn't it? However if you are placing a point-to-point nightcache, where a tag with the coordinates for next stage can be found at every reflector, then you'll have to use the "stages of a multicache" waypoint.
For a trail of reflectors I personally don't even bother to enter the coordinates of every reflector. I just enter the ones of the final where the tag or something else can be found. In any case it's good to give the reviewer a short (!) overview how the cache works in a reviewer-note. This way everybody's life is a little bit easier :o)
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