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Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year

[Resolved] Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 02:42AM
I am requesting a checker for a travel related challenge with the following requirements-
-You must find and log a physical cache in at least 3 of the 4 "corner states" of the continental USA: Washington, California, Florida, Maine.
-Qualifying physical cache types for this challenge include: traditional, multi, letterbox, mystery, whereigo.
-Qualifying finds must be made within the same calendar year.
-Previous finds count.

I've qualified for the challenge in 2015 visiting ME, WA, & FL.
Challenge criteria have already been approved by my local reviewer.
Please advise if you need any further details.
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 06:04AM
Here is your checker.... it will work until the end of 2040. Please test and get back to us

https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GC8623Z/42068
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 06:25AM
Can the checker just output each qualifying cache, state and date found if the cacher qualifies?
Right now it seems to output every year whether it passes the criteria or not which creates many lines of output, and it was a little difficult to find where the qualifying caches are specifically listed. Or can the qualifying year be listed first?
Thanks!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/14/2019 06:40AM by Topher_LV. (view changes)
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 09:02AM
This is time limited caching which is not allowed under the current rules
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 11:42AM
His reviewer has given him the OK.... but I know what you mean
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 11:45AM
Hi, I used an existing script to get it to work, and it was difficult to deal with the 'same calendar year' requirement as this type of requirement is usually not allowed.

So, sorry, the output is the output!
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 12:28PM
There is a proper script for the old challenges,
Please see https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GC8623Z/42088 although I still think HQ will not allow publication
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 01:56PM
I don't think we are the final arbiters of what is allowed or not...or am I wrong?

Happy to delete my checker....
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 03:18PM
Thank you, can I use this checker version?

One question, can it filter for the cache types I listed?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/14/2019 03:25PM by Topher_LV. (view changes)
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 03:18PM
Ok, thank you.
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 06:06PM
Topher_LV Wrote:
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> Challenge criteria have already been approved by
> my local reviewer.

I think this is a slight oversimplification of your reviewer's note to you. He indicated that his guidance was subject to checking with his peers. When he asked about your challenge criteria in our Reviewer's forum, we noted that the "found in the same year" requirement isn't allowed. I'm sure your reviewer will communicate that back to you soon.

(PS I am a Volunteer Reviewer; I post here under my player account to avoid the need to switch back and forth in authenticating both accounts.)
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 07:30PM
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I know my reviewer stated it's also subject to peer review, but I guess I assumed most reviewers would have a common understanding of the rules so if it passed the initial review it should be ok.

For my own knowledge, could you explain how this differs from streaks, which are still allowed up to 365 days from what I understand.

If I were to change my challenge criteria from "within the same calendar year" to "within any consecutive 365 day period", would that make any difference?
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 07:34PM
"Found in a year," "Found in any month," "Found in any 365 day period" and "Found in any 30 day period" are all examples of "Time Limited Caching." A streak isn't.
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 07:36PM
The guidelines tells you
Not acceptable
Specifying any element of a cache page (type, rating, etc.) or find count (above one per day) required during a streak.

You are specifying a place and types
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 07:59PM
Understood. Thanks for the explanations.

Since that is the case, I guess I'll have to adjust the challenge. Can the checker be modified to just check for any finds in ALL 4 states- Washington, California, Florida, Maine?

Thank you.
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 08:03PM
Checker is adjusted
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 10:45PM
I deleted mine
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 14, 2019 11:38PM
Thank you. Lastly, the revised challenge will be named "Continental Corners Challenge." Can the checker have the same name?
Re: Checker request GC8623Z Continental Corners visits in a year
April 15, 2019 01:23AM
The checker will get its name from the cache, so when its published the checker should automatically get the right name
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