New updates today?

[+DragonsWest]

Can't help but notice the site will be down for some maintenance.

 

Anyone have any clues what we can expect?

 

Polygon selection for PQs?

Re-intro of virtuals?

5,000 cache PQs?

CacheTV?

[+DarkZen]

Prolly just the regular tweaks.

[+DragonsWest]

Prolly just the regular tweaks.

 

Ah, new bugs.

[+The Jester]

Hopefully, some sort of bot controls.

[+Castle Mischief]

FREE PONIES!

[+The Blorenges]

I've heard the rumours...

 

Nano caches will be getting their own separate size classification and their own forum.

 

Groundspeak has minted small gold ingots which will automatically be awarded to those who log FTF.

 

The new breed of All-Weather hamsters will be available from the Groundspeak shop.

 

The date for The New Virtuals will be announced officially. (It'll be 1st January 2015, but don't tell anyone else, will you?)

 

Anyone else in the know?

 

MrsB

[Andronicus]

I just hope it doesn't mess up GCzII. We got lucky with the September update, so here is hoping we do again this month.

[+J the Goat]

I heard they're gonna pay us to be premium members.

 

This might be where the nano thing actually becomes a reality, although I still don't think it's necessary.

 

Probably some bot fixes.

 

Honestly, I don't really care. I'm pretty happy with the way things are in general.

[knowschad]

I heard they're gonna pay us to be premium members.

Honestly, I don't really care. I'm pretty happy with the way things are in general.

What? You're not getting paid?

[+Brooklyn51]

FTF Trump Cards- lets you claim FTF on ANY cache ANYWHERE regardless of when or even IF you actually find it. (note: must be used before any other Trump card; not valid with any other offer) (only 5 (five) issued with each new membership)

[+northernpenguin]

NEW iOS device updates are coming:

 

iPhone - support for retina display, and augmented reality geocaching mode. Use your camera view to locate geocaches like a "heads up display"

 

iPad - new support for iPad including a feature which automatically locates the nearest "large" caches

 

AppleTV can now be used with the Geocaching app, provided you connect it to a minimum 62 inch television, GPS, and generator. Find caches while streaming Splinterheads over Netflix.

[+Isonzo Karst]

The new breed of All-Weather hamsters will be available from the Groundspeak shop.

 

Excellent - I hope that there's been progress on the nano-hamster breeding program as well.

 

Several interesting things incoming on the Platinum side.

[+captnemo]

Cache Pages for Nanos will be nano sized.

 

Opening a cache for a FTF will set a sky rocket off.

 

Virturals will be sent by teloknois.

 

A high voltage surge will distroy any computer sending a BOT.

[+northernpenguin]

New nano size, but only available to cachers running the Geocaching app on an iPod nano

Edited October 5, 2010 by northernpenguin

[+Bear and Ragged]

Honestly, I don't really care. I'm pretty happy with the way things are in general.

Have to change that then!

[+t4e]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

[+northernpenguin]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

 

Nice. I see they're implementing User Notes on cache pages (!!)

[+lachupa]

I too want a pony.

or at least ice cream and cake

kinda skeered of clowns though

[+wimseyguy]

Why so skeered?

 

[+JBnW]

Several interesting things incoming on the Platinum side.

 

Limited open season for registering as a new Platinum Member. Must complete application and make payment to the frog's off-shore account during the scheduled "maintenance".

[GOF and Bacall]

I guess we will know soon enough. The site is down.

[+tomtwogates]

I've heard the rumours...

 

Nano caches will be getting their own separate size classification and their own forum.

 

Groundspeak has minted small gold ingots which will automatically be awarded to those who log FTF.

 

The new breed of All-Weather hamsters will be available from the Groundspeak shop.

 

The date for The New Virtuals will be announced officially. (It'll be 1st January 2015, but don't tell anyone else, will you?)

 

Anyone else in the know?

 

MrsB

 

[knowschad]

I guess we will know soon enough. The site is down.

Tomorrow must be a major holiday somewhere.

[+SwineFlew]

nothing is going to be fixed, they just wanna you guys to get excite over nothing.

[+WeightMan]

I'll make a WAG that there is a thread someplace that details the changes. Hmmm, I wonder where that might be.

[+Castle Mischief]

I'll make a WAG that there is a thread someplace that details the changes. Hmmm, I wonder where that might be.

 

Not in the place it was last time, and seldom in the same place twice.

[+WestSideDaddy]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

 

Nice. I see they're implementing User Notes on cache pages (!!)

 

Not sure I get the point of this... will they show up in the gpx file or something? Not sure how useful

[+The Blorenges]

I'll make a WAG that there is a thread someplace that details the changes. Hmmm, I wonder where that might be.

 

There is. Link helpfully provided by t4e in post #16.

 

But isn't the speculation and rumour-mongering more fun?

 

MrsB

Edited October 5, 2010 by The Blorenges

[+Avernar]

Not sure I get the point of this... will they show up in the gpx file or something? Not sure how useful

Doesn't show up in the GPX so it's only useful for the Kill The Trees crowd.

 

They did mention that it would sync with the mobile apps eventually however.

[+J the Goat]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

 

Nice. I see they're implementing User Notes on cache pages (!!)

 

Not sure I get the point of this... will they show up in the gpx file or something? Not sure how useful

 

Maybe keeping notes on puzzles/multis while you're working on them?

[+Scooter Rider]

FREE PONIES!

 

And kittens !

[+Lil Devil]

And kittens !

 

[+Castle Mischief]

FREE PONIES!

 

And kittens !

 

AND SOUVENIRS!!

 

Huh? Is this like cache icons++?

[+Avernar]

Maybe keeping notes on puzzles/multis while you're working on them?

I don't recall any puzzles I've worked on where text only notes were sufficient while solving them.

 

Might be useful for multis for holding the coords for the next stage if you haven't finished it in one outing but it would be more convenient to have it as a waypoint in the GPS.

 

The one thing that it would be handy for right now is holding the clues you get when working on a series.

[knowschad]

FREE PONIES!

 

And kittens !

 

AND SOUVENIRS!!

 

Huh? Is this like cache icons++?

Yup... just noticed that myself. And here, I thought that "collecting" icons was silly. Foolish me!

[+Castle Mischief]

FREE PONIES!

 

And kittens !

 

AND SOUVENIRS!!

 

Huh? Is this like cache icons++?

Yup... just noticed that myself. And here, I thought that "collecting" icons was silly. Foolish me!

 

Something tells me this is Jeremy meant by the cool thing that we'll all get for caching on 10/10/10 that wasn't a unique icon.

 

Wondering if we can somehow create these ourselves with our own caches or if this is a Groundspeak goodie only.

 

I hope I'm not sounding too negative. This could be a fun thing. I'm cautiously optimistic.

[OpinioNate]

FREE PONIES!

 

And kittens !

 

AND SOUVENIRS!!

 

Huh? Is this like cache icons++?

Yup... just noticed that myself. And here, I thought that "collecting" icons was silly. Foolish me!

 

Something tells me this is Jeremy meant by the cool thing that we'll all get for caching on 10/10/10 that wasn't a unique icon.

 

Wondering if we can somehow create these ourselves with our own caches or if this is a Groundspeak goodie only.

 

I hope I'm not sounding too negative. This could be a fun thing. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

Hmm better go caching on 10/10 just in case...

[+hydnsek]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

 

Nice. I see they're implementing User Notes on cache pages (!!)

Interesting idea and nice enhancement, but I wish it wasn't at the top of the listing, as it pushes the cache info down the page. If you don't use it, it's a blank box wasting valuable space at the top of the page, making you scroll down to see the cache info. At the bottom of the listing - that would be a great spot. Then it's there if you need it, but not interrupting the info flow otherwise.

[+dakboy]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

 

Nice. I see they're implementing User Notes on cache pages (!!)

Interesting idea and nice enhancement, but I wish it wasn't at the top of the listing, as it pushes the cache info down the page. If you don't use it, it's a blank box wasting valuable space at the top of the page, making you scroll down to see the cache info. At the bottom of the listing - that would be a great spot. Then it's there if you need it, but not interrupting the info flow otherwise.

I'm sure an update to GCTidy will provide a way to roll that up.

[knowschad]

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=261247&hl=

 

Nice. I see they're implementing User Notes on cache pages (!!)

Interesting idea and nice enhancement, but I wish it wasn't at the top of the listing, as it pushes the cache info down the page. If you don't use it, it's a blank box wasting valuable space at the top of the page, making you scroll down to see the cache info. At the bottom of the listing - that would be a great spot. Then it's there if you need it, but not interrupting the info flow otherwise.

I'm sure an update to GCTidy will provide a way to roll that up.

The problem with relying too much on GreaseMonkey for reformatting the pages is that the scripts all too often get broken by these updates. Still, you're right... that is a way to get at least a temporary fix.

[+SwineFlew]

FREE PONIES!

 

And kittens !

 

AND SOUVENIRS!!

 

Huh? Is this like cache icons++?

Yup... just noticed that myself. And here, I thought that "collecting" icons was silly. Foolish me!

 

Something tells me this is Jeremy meant by the cool thing that we'll all get for caching on 10/10/10 that wasn't a unique icon.

 

Wondering if we can somehow create these ourselves with our own caches or if this is a Groundspeak goodie only.

 

I hope I'm not sounding too negative. This could be a fun thing. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

Hmm better go caching on 10/10 just in case...

 

Dont spill the beans, or Jeremy will fire you.

[knowschad]

I can see personal notes as a good way to write notes about your experience that would otherwise be a spoiler if posted in your actual log. I will be using them.

 

The PAF network will really get a boost with this feature. Let's see... my personal note for that cache says, "Third spruce tree to the south of the flagpole, pill bottle about 2 feet up"

[GOF and Bacall]

I'll make a WAG that there is a thread someplace that details the changes. Hmmm, I wonder where that might be.

 

In the website foru...never mind.

[+DragonsWest]

I see inactive caches are now appearing like active caches - no grey, no struck out text.

[+WeightMan]

I'll make a WAG that there is a thread someplace that details the changes. Hmmm, I wonder where that might be.

 

There is. Link helpfully provided by t4e in post #16.

 

But isn't the speculation and rumour-mongering more fun?

 

MrsB

Of course, that's why I didn't post the link.

[knowschad]

I see inactive caches are now appearing like active caches - no grey, no struck out text.

Where are you seeing that? I'm seeing the struck out text for disabled and archived caches on http://www.geocaching.com/my/geocaches.aspx and in my public profile tabbed listings.

[+DragonsWest]

I see inactive caches are now appearing like active caches - no grey, no struck out text.

Where are you seeing that? I'm seeing the struck out text for disabled and archived caches on http://www.geocaching.com/my/geocaches.aspx and in my public profile tabbed listings.

 

Google map view, using Chrome browser.

[+hydnsek]

I see inactive caches are now appearing like active caches - no grey, no struck out text.

Where are you seeing that? I'm seeing the struck out text for disabled and archived caches on http://www.geocaching.com/my/geocaches.aspx and in my public profile tabbed listings.

 

Google map view, using Chrome browser.

Ditto. Same thing in map view for me, using Safari.

 

Fixed now.

Edited October 5, 2010 by hydnsek

[+SwineFlew]

I can see personal notes as a good way to write notes about your experience that would otherwise be a spoiler if posted in your actual log. I will be using them.

 

The PAF network will really get a boost with this feature. Let's see... my personal note for that cache says, "Third spruce tree to the south of the flagpole, pill bottle about 2 feet up"

 

Yes and for the finial coordinates for puzzle.

 

Also for how many DNF's without logging it.

 

And for lifeline.

 

And for last, to talk trash at the CO without anyone knowing it.

[GOF and Bacall]

I can see personal notes as a good way to write notes about your experience that would otherwise be a spoiler if posted in your actual log. I will be using them.

 

The PAF network will really get a boost with this feature. Let's see... my personal note for that cache says, "Third spruce tree to the south of the flagpole, pill bottle about 2 feet up"

 

Yes and for the finial coordinates for puzzle.

 

Also for how many DNF's without logging it.

 

And for lifeline.

 

And for last, to talk trash at the CO without anyone knowing it.

 

Can we get this for SwineFlew's forum posts?