AR_The WORLDS FIRST ever Multi-Player AR Cache. Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ Admin: From June 06, 2018 until March 06, 2019, Geocaching HQ conducted an Augmented Reality (AR) experiment. During that time, cache owners were allowed to submit Mystery Caches that required the finder to download and use an AR app to find the cache. The goal of the experiment was to see how the geocaching community would use AR technology. Cache owners placed more than 600 AR caches around the world!

Unfortunately, the AR apps which met HQ’s requirements for the experiment have been or are currently in the process of being discontinued. As a result, it is currently not possible for finders to have the AR experience that was originally intended. Therefore, HQ has decided to archive all active AR caches placed during the experiment period. We are respectfully requesting that all AR cache owners please remove the cache container and contents as soon as possible.

As technology evolves, we look forward to seeing how Augmented Reality might have future applications for geocaching. Thank you to all cache owners who participated in the experiment!

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Hidden : 10/18/2018
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


***ANOTHER TALK2AZS CACHE HIDE ORIGINAL!!!***



The posted coordinates take you to the the starting area of this AR cache, where you will find a mural painted on the North side of the public restroom building.

This cache is a part of the Geocaching experiment of AR(Augmented Reality) caches.
Since Groundspeak has extended the experiment time for this type of cache, I thought it was time to continue to take AR caches to the next level of creativity once again to demonstrate what other creative ideas can be implemented into this cache type.

BYOP...Bring You Own Pen to sign the log!

Metaverse ALERT!
Metaverse is officially on Life Support! Even though Gometa.io has not taken the servers down yet, the Metaverse Experience is not working for this cache anymore. And I am unable to log into the studio to edit or create a new Experience.

GOOD NEWS!
Seeing how this is now the second time an AR app provider has quit supporting their AR experience divisions, I decided to build my own AR hosting server. So this AR experience is now running on my AR Experience Hosting Server. The best part is that you do not have to install any additional apps on your mobile device!

How to use the TALK2AZS AR EXPERIENCE WEB APP
This web app requires you to use your Android or Apple web browser and device camera to scan QR codes. Make sure your web browser is enabled to run JavaScript. Apple tends to have Javascript disabled by default, so check your Apple web browsers for this.

Now all you have to do is open your camera app to scan the QR codes. The AR Experience should open up in your web browser. If not, just follow your on screen instructions.

To test your device, follow these instructions.
Below is a QR code you can scan with your device's camera, which will launch a TEST Experience to see if your device is configured properly.


ONE ADDITIONAL REQUEST!!!
In order to help Groundspeak with their future decisions on this type of cache hide, they are in need of your input. Groundspeak requests that you please fill out a survey after you have hunted this cache.

“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.”



Electronic log of the AR hunting times.
UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY AFTER EVERY COMPLETED AR APP HUNT!!!
IMAGE CANNOT BE DISPLAYED DUE TO THE BLACKLISTING OF IMAGE PROXY SERVER IP ADDRESSES! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGE PROPERLY!
The data in the above electronic log book is used as automated
electronic proof that your hunt was completed legitimately.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
GeoMonkeyTiger!, Naprat, and Poeanne
FOR THE FTF!!!

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CACHE HUNT DESCRIPTION
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Welcome to the 1st ever 2 Player AR cache hunt.

THIS CACHE HUNT CAN ONLY BE DONE BETWEEN SUNRISE AND SUNSET!

You will need 2 people, each with their own mobile devices, to complete this cache hunt. Each person will be going on ONE of TWO different path routes to obtain information needed to find the final coordinates of the cache container. One of you will be taking the slightly shorter .64 mile round trip stroll through the local neighborhood, while the other will take the easier, but slightly longer .74 mile round trip stroll on the trail into Stone Mountain Park and back. Each player will have a total of 6 stages. Along the way, you will be asked to scan QR Code images and answer simple questions about each stage area. IMPORTANT NOTE!..You and your partner player will be staying in sync with each other at every stage. Example: If PLAYER 1 arrives at their Stage 2 first and scans the QR Code Image for that stage, PLAYER 1 will be asked to wait until PLAYER 2 arrives at their Stage 2 and scans their own Stage 2 QR Code image. The same thing applies, vice-versa. Once both players have scanned their own QR Code images, both players, AT THE SAME TIME, will then be given their own question to answer about their stage areas. This player synchronization applies to stages 2 through 6. So if you are thinking about hunting this cache as a solo player, you might want to re-visit that thought, or else you will be in for a BIG surprise!
(((((EVIL LAUGH HERE!!!)))))
THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL EVERY DAY MULTI CACHE STYLE HUNT!!!

At each stage, including the first stage starting/finishing area at the posted coordinates, you will be scanning, with your mobile device's Camera App, one of the QR Code images found at the bottom of this cache page that reflects the location of your current stage. It is suggested you print the images on your printer and take them along with you on your hunt. Or you could use a second internet connected device that is capable of displaying the images on this cache page with you on your hunt. NOTE: When testing this cache hunt on multiple days, I had all the images printed on paper with me during the test runs. All images worked flawlessly for me.

STARTING THE HUNT....
To start the game play, both players must go to the posted coordinates on the cache page and scan the Start-Finish QR Codes with their Camera Apps. Once scanned, The AR Experience will open in a Web Browser. If it does not open automatically, just follow the instructions on your screen. The Web App will then walk you through the player setup process. Once both of you have decided on which player number you will be, PLAYER 1 will enable their game first and then be given a PL code that must be given to PLAYER 2 to enter into their AR Web app. The game will then start giving each player their respective stage 2 coordinates. After both players complete their tasks at each of their 2nd stages, the Web App will then give you instructions on how to get to stage 3. Keep following the instructions until you finish all stages. PLAYER 1 will then be rewarded with the NORTH coordinates to the final cache container, and PLAYER 2 will be rewarded with the WEST coordinates to the final cache container.

JUST IN CASE ANY OF YOU ARE AFRAID THIS WILL BE A LONG WALK...
BELOW IS A MAP I CREATED SHOWING THE LOCATIONS OF EACH STAGE FOR BOTH PLAYERS SO YOU CAN SEE HOW SHORT OF A WALK THIS HUNT REALLY IS. THE YELLOW DOT IS THE STARTING AND FINISHING SPOT FOR BOTH PLAYERS. THE RED DOTS INDICATE THE STAGE LOCATIONS FOR PLAYER 1, AND THE BLUE DOTS INDICATE THE STAGE LOCATIONS FOR PLAYER 2.
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BELOW ARE THE IMAGES EACH PLAYER WILL NEED TO HAVE WITH THEM DURING THE HUNT.
IMAGE CANNOT BE DISPLAYED DUE TO THE BLACKLISTING OF IMAGE PROXY SERVER IP ADDRESSES! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGE PROPERLY!
IMAGE CANNOT BE DISPLAYED DUE TO THE BLACKLISTING OF IMAGE PROXY SERVER IP ADDRESSES! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGE PROPERLY!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Guvaxvat nobhg uhagvat guvf bar FBYB? Lbh jvyy or va n jbeyq bs uheg vs lbh nggrzcg vg nf n fbyb uhag. LBH UNIR ORRA JNEARQ!!!

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)


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