This cache is part of an experiment that allows the use of Augmented Reality (AR) apps to find the cache. At the end of this experiment, Geocaching HQ will decide if this cache will be grandfathered or archived. Geocaching HQ reserves the right to archive this cache at any time if conditions change. If you have found this cache and would like to give feedback on your experience, please fill out this survey.
There is a rumor going around that Dr. Proton has set up a lab in Plumb Creek Park. While that in and of itself is not odd behavior for the quirky professor, he claims to have invented an invisibility potion to make geocachers completely hidden from muggles! The catch is that he will only make the potion for those willing to gather the ingredients themselves and bring them to his lab for proper mixing. That's where you come in...
Your mission is to secure the five ingredients found in the park and find Dr. Proton's lab. Once accomplished, he will provide you with the stealthy potion and the final coordinates of this cache along with a hint to aid in your quest.
TO FIND THIS CACHE:
This cache requires the Metaverse app be installed on your phone, tablet, or Chromebook. Links to the apps are below. The app requires you to sign up for a free account, but there is no requirement for personal information other than an email addy for login purposes. I suggest installing and setting up the app prior to attempting the cache.
If you only plan to use the app for geocaching, I also suggest making your Metaverse user name as close to your caching handle as possible, as this cache and others make use of your user name in the experience. "Experiences" are what Metaverse calls individual interactions. In this app, there are several experiences shown together under one "group" and the link and QR code take you to the group where you then play the individual experiences within that group. Note that the group and experiences are location-based, so you can see them on the group map but they are not playable until you are within about 90 feet of the experience location. Sadly, Metaverse experiences do not allow for more location accuracy than 90 feet; but I have set this up so that this limitation should not be an issue. Because the different experiences draw on tasks from each other, it is important to complete them in order.
NOTE: At the time of this hide, three apps have been approved for AR caches: Metaverse, HP Reveal, and TaleBlazer. Each has its good points, bad points, and capabilities but none are perfect for geocaching. TaleBlazer is by far the most stable and location-specific but the AR aspects are minimal. The other two are more robust, but both have issues with Android and IOS in one way or another. This hide was tested fairly extensively and did encounter sticky experiences on both platforms; but they are inconsistent, making it difficult to remove and keep any sense of the AR experience. Thus, if you encounter an issue, retry the specific experience where you encountered the problem and it will eventually work.
Metaverse for Android: Click here
Metaverse for Iphone: Click here
Click on this Link to the Experience Group or scan the QR code below to begin the game after downloading the app.
Enjoy, happy hunting, and good luck spilling your ink. Cache ya later!
Ol'Fogie
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