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Quadtree On The Grid Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

billrow: Following my rule for archiving (been in place for over 5 years; not found for over one year), time to say goodbye to this one. Also, I don't think I could climb up there to replace it if needed!

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Hidden : 1/31/2011
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

This is one in a series of puzzle caches, all based on the same concept. PLEASE read Get On The Grid first for details on how these puzzles work.

The cache is not located at the posted coordinates.

Use the POSTED COORDINATES as a starting point for solving the puzzle. (Note that this is different from other "On The Grid" puzzles, which include a separate coord value.)

This cache uses an idea that is blatantly stolen from a very nifty puzzle cache, Quadtree (GC2M30A). But... stolen with that CO's blessing, and with his help. In order to avoid any cries of "Unfair!" from all the FTF hounds, he has agreed to help with beta testing, and will stay out of any FTF frenzy.

The diagram shown below is something called a quadtree. I am providing the same hint that was provided with the original Quadtree puzzle cache to help you understand how that concept works. My version has some simplification of the lines and boxes on the bottom row, to conserve space, and has a little color added. If you can convert the quadtree to a grid, you should see something that fits the On The Grid concept; although you will have to fill in the row and column numbering, based on the OTG example, or on any of your previous OTG experience. To order the four solution cells properly, search for something called Quadpixel. (What a coincidence that I came across THAT!) Then use the coordinates of the solution cells in the determined order to find the actual cache location, based on details provided in "Get On The Grid".

Have fun!


Congrats to Beege49 and crosspa for a quick FTF!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle:] Jvxvcrqvn Dhnqgerr, ybbx sbe pbzzba hfr frpgvba [Hide:] Uryq ol sreebhf nggenpgvba

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)