[Resolved] Checker needed for Fibonacci Challenge (MI) GCA7DZ3

In order to publish a new Fibonacci Challenge cache in Michigan GCA7DZ3, I need a checker that will check to see if a user passes the challenge requirements.

The user's number of smileys in each of a certain set of cache types needs to have at least 1 in the first cache type, then at least 1 in another cache type, then 2 in another, then 3 in another, etc., following the pattern of Fibonacci numbers (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, … ). They need to be able to have enough icon types covered to achieve "Level 12", i.e., have sufficient finds in at least 12 different icon types to cover at least the number of finds to be >= that Fibonacci number. They are only permitted to use icons in the types shown in the table on the cache page.

If it's any help, I have another Fibonacci Challenge with a checker published for GC4F3R1, but this new one has a slightly different list of possible cache types and requires level 12, not just level 10 as in that older challenge cache. It would be nice if in addition to listing the output as given in the example on the cache page (or in the checker for GC4F3R1) if it would add a summarizing sentence saying, "User XXX qualifies for level 14" however many icon types they cover with their list.

Thank you so much for all you do to make challenge caches like this possible!

CaptainMath



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/25/2023 12:16AM by captainmath. (view changes)

Hello captainmath,

You can use:

https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCA7DZ3/81340

Note that I am not a Reviewer so when making this I could not see "the types shown in the table on the cache page".

Thanks,
Hügh

Oops, sorry. I'll copy/paste what you'll need in this next message...

This is copied from the text on the cache page...

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Meeting the Challenge Requirements
Now, in order to meet the requirements for the challenge, you'll need to look at your own counts of the different types of geocache finds that you have logged, using only cache types from the table shown, but in whatever order suits you. Then make a list like the one shown, with each line showing a Fibonacci Number, a geocache type, and the number of finds you have of that type at the time of posting. You may not skip a Fibonacci Number in the sequence, and you continue listing as many types as you can so that your number of finds is at least as large as the Fibonacci Number in the sequence. The number of rows you are able to complete is the level you have achieved in the Fibonacci Challenge. To qualify for this challenge, you need to achieve at least Level 12.

Here's an example of a correct posting for someone who has met Level 12:

Fib# - Cache Type - Number of My Finds
1 - Project APE - 1
1 - GPS Adventures Exhibit - 1
2 - Mega Event - 2
3 - Lost & Found Event - 4
5 - CITO - 7
8 - Wherigo - 8
13 - Letterbox - 14
21 - Earthcaches - 40
34 - Multi - 83
55 - Virtual - 90
89 - Unknown - 168
144 - Traditional - 3433

Here's an example of an inadequate listing - while the count of CITO events is enough to cover the first Fibonacci Number (1), and the number of Wherigos is more than enough to cover the second Fibonacci Number(1), etc., the count of Earthcache finds (12) is insufficient to cover the sixth Fibonacci number, and even if it was sufficient, the sequence only includes ten different icon types:

1 - CITO - 1
1 - Wherigo - 3
2 - Letterbox - 6
3 - Mega Event - 6
5 - Event - 10
8 - Multi - 11
13 - Earthcache - 12
21 - Virtual - 25
34 - Unknown - 75
55 - Traditional - 2012

Logging Requirements for this Challenge Cache
1. You must have found this cache, signed the log book with your geocaching name, and rehidden it in its hiding location.

2. You must post a list of geocache types with the number of each type you've found, beside each Fibonacci Number showing that you have at least enough finds in each type to cover each successive Fibonacci number, up to at least twelve different cache types. Please include in your log the length of the Fibonacci sequence you were able to complete. That is your Fibonacci level, which must be at least 12 to qualify.


3. Each type of Geocache Found can only be used once in the sequence. Allowable types that you may use for this challenge are the types listed here on the geocaching website in the list shown. You may not use any cache type that is not included in this list to meet the requirements of this challenge.

4. If you have found this cache and signed the log without meeting the challenge requirements, you may post a note stating that you've signed the log in the cache. This allows you to convert your log into a find once you meet the requirements by posting your qualifying find counts as described here.
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Below is the list of cache types eligible for this challenge...
Traditional
Unknown
Virtual
Multi
Earthcache
Letterbox Hybrid
Webcam
Wherigo
GPS Adventures
Groundspeak HQ
Project APE
CITO
Community Celebration Event
Locationless
Event
MegaEvent
GigaEvent

Okay, the checker above should be sufficient.

As a forewarning, you should know that your local Community Volunteer Reviewer may take issue with:

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2. You must post a list of geocache types with the number of each type you've found, beside each Fibonacci Number showing that you have at least enough finds in each type to cover each successive Fibonacci number, up to at least twelve different cache types. Please include in your log the length of the Fibonacci sequence you were able to complete. That is your Fibonacci level, which must be at least 12 to qualify.

and cite this guideline:

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Challenge Cache Guidelines - Section 7: Signing Log
For cache pages published after April 21, 2015 with a challenge checker, the owner can confirm the finder's qualification with the checker when the cache is logged as found. No further documentation is required from the finder.