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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 14:28:16 GMT -5
looking for flights right now!
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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 14:50:16 GMT -5
Curious where everyone is from and willing to partner up? Flights are expensive!! Lol. If you are in the area of my solve then I would of course show you my solve as proof.
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Post by whispa on Apr 27, 2022 15:03:06 GMT -5
Which set of puzzles is the puzzle you solved within? I'm South ish. (and congrats on solving one)!
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Post by Domino on Apr 27, 2022 15:17:29 GMT -5
Curious where everyone is from and willing to partner up? Flights are expensive!! Lol. If you are in the area of my solve then I would of course show you my solve as proof. NC |
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Post by wgardner on Apr 27, 2022 15:27:39 GMT -5
One of the authors butting in here: You are all welcome to do whatever you want to do to retrieve the tokens, of course! Participants are encouraged to team up to solve the puzzles in the book and to retrieve tokens for one another. Participants are encouraged to say what state they live in (as Domino has done above) to offer to retrieve tokens others might find in or near their states. Solvers are also encouraged to say what state they may think a token is in (e.g., "I have a solve in Alaska! Is there anybody who lives there or near there who might want to try to grab a token for me?"). Personally, I don't think too much is given away by saying what state a token solve may be in, but that's just my opinion. [Note: there are no tokens in Alaska.  ] |
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Post by Domino on Apr 27, 2022 15:48:56 GMT -5
[Note: there are no tokens in Alaska.  ] For the record, there is a chance I would have retrieved one for someone from there. Hunt Happily! |
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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 15:53:00 GMT -5
One of the authors butting in here: You are all welcome to do whatever you want to do to retrieve the tokens, of course! Participants are encouraged to team up to solve the puzzles in the book and to retrieve tokens for one another. Participants are encouraged to say what state they live in (as Domino has done above) to offer to retrieve tokens others might find in or near their states. Solvers are also encouraged to say what state they may think a token is in (e.g., "I have a solve in Alaska! Is there anybody who lives there or near there who might want to try to grab a token for me?"). Personally, I don't think too much is given away by saying what state a token solve may be in, but that's just my opinion. [Note: there are no tokens in Alaska. ] Hawaii? |
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Post by Domino on Apr 27, 2022 15:54:20 GMT -5
[Note: there are no tokens in Alaska. ] Hawaii? The Big Island...I'd have someone with it in their hand before nightfall their time, maybe even ours. |
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Post by susb8383 on Apr 27, 2022 15:57:14 GMT -5
I'm in MA and always up for a botg adventure. I'm within driving distance of CT, RI, NH, VT, NY, and ME.
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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 15:57:23 GMT -5
The Big Island...I'd have someone with it in their hand before nightfall their time, maybe even ours. Curious what Bill or Beth says about this. 😉 |
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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 16:03:17 GMT -5
One of the authors butting in here: You are all welcome to do whatever you want to do to retrieve the tokens, of course! Participants are encouraged to team up to solve the puzzles in the book and to retrieve tokens for one another. Participants are encouraged to say what state they live in (as Domino has done above) to offer to retrieve tokens others might find in or near their states. Solvers are also encouraged to say what state they may think a token is in (e.g., "I have a solve in Alaska! Is there anybody who lives there or near there who might want to try to grab a token for me?"). Personally, I don't think too much is given away by saying what state a token solve may be in, but that's just my opinion. [Note: there are no tokens in Alaska. ] Hawaii? I’m looking for someone in the Montana, North Dakota,South Dakota , Wyoming area. |
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Post by wgardner on Apr 27, 2022 16:12:03 GMT -5
The Big Island...I'd have someone with it in their hand before nightfall their time, maybe even ours. Curious what Bill or Beth says about this. 😉 As per the Hunt Rules, Terms, and Conditions on p. 92 (and also posted on MW): "Treasures are claimed by going to specific locations in the Continental United States and receiving hidden proxy items..." That means lower 48 states. So no tokens in Alaska or Hawaii. |
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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 16:14:05 GMT -5
Curious what Bill or Beth says about this. 😉 As per the Hunt Rules, Terms, and Conditions on p. 92 (and also posted on MW): "Treasures are claimed by going to specific locations in the Continental United States and receiving hidden proxy items..." That means lower 48 states. So no tokens in Alaska or Hawaii. Thank you for the clarification. |
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Post by Leveret on Apr 27, 2022 16:23:18 GMT -5
About Partnerships
So for those of you who are new to treasure hunting, what is typically done in a BOTG (Boots on the Ground) treasure hunt, is that people often form partnerships when the solver finds that the treasure (or proxy item) is not local to where he/she lives, and would not be convenient for them to retrieve. Having a trusted friend or relative in the area of where the treasure (or proxy item) is located is ideal, but sometimes that is not the case, and you have to rely on a total stranger to retrieve the item. Often the solver can post on the forum and ask where other treasure hunters live, and if you find someone in that area, you can contact them by sending a message.
Before sending someone to look, you have to consider certain points:
If the treasure is found, what is the split going to be? If the treasure is items are not monetary, who will get which items?
The person who is going to go botg will be incurring travel expenses. What are those travel expenses? Do they have to take a day off from work? What is the cost of gas? How far is the drive for them? Are there fees involved? Usually, but not always, it is customary that the split favors the solver.
Are you going to reveal the solution to your botg person? You don't have to. You may just want to give them the location. Some treasure hunts require that you provide a solution in order to get the prize. Do you trust a stranger with the solution? But some people may not want to go botg unless they know if your solution is a valid one.
Do you get your agreement in writing?
And the creators are not involved in what you decide, and how you make your deals.
These are just a few points to consider.
Treasure hunts such as this, that are more for the fun, the puzzles, and competition, may not have prizes that can cover expensive travel, such as flights and rental cars. So you might just have to rely on a total stranger. And if your solution is incorrect or not precise enough, you may lose everything you invested in trying to find the treasure.
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Post by pharaoh950 on Apr 27, 2022 16:30:56 GMT -5
About Partnerships So for those of you who are new to treasure hunting, what is typically done in a BOTG (Boots on the Ground) treasure hunt, is that people often form partnerships when the solver finds that the treasure (or proxy item) is not local to where he/she lives, and would not be convenient for them to retrieve. Having a trusted friend or relative in the area of where the treasure (or proxy item) is located is ideal, but sometimes that is not the case, and you have to rely on a total stranger to retrieve the item. Often the solver can post on the forum and ask where other treasure hunters live, and if you find someone in that area, you can contact them by sending a message. Before sending someone to look, you have to consider certain points: If the treasure is found, what is the split going to be? If the treasure is items are not monetary, who will get which items? The person who is going to go botg will be incurring travel expenses. What are those travel expenses? Do they have to take a day off from work? What is the cost of gas? How far is the drive for them? Are there fees involved? Usually, but not always, it is customary that the split favors the solver. Are you going to reveal the solution to your botg person? You don't have to. You may just want to give them the location. Some treasure hunts require that you provide a solution in order to get the prize. Do you trust a stranger with the solution? But some people may not want to go botg unless they know if your solution is a valid one. Do you get your agreement in writing? And the creators are not involved in what you decide, and how you make your deals. These are just a few points to consider. Treasure hunts such as this, that are more for the fun, the puzzles, and competition, may not have prizes that can cover expensive travel, such as flights and rental cars. So you might just have to rely on a total stranger. And if your solution is incorrect or not precise enough, you may lose everything you invested in trying to find the treasure. That being said…you said that some hunts require the solution. You provide the retriever with the exact location but not the solve. Then what? |
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