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This is the method used to encrypt Cache Hints. It makes it fairly easy to decrypt as needed with pen and paper when out in the field, but doesn't spoil the fun of the search for those who chose not to use them. | This is the method used to encrypt Cache Hints. It makes it fairly easy to decrypt as needed with pen and paper when out in the field, but doesn't spoil the fun of the search for those who chose not to use them. | ||
| − | [http://www.degraeve.com/rot13.php A ROT13 Translator] | + | [http://www.degraeve.com/rot13.php A ROT13 Translator]<BR> |
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| + | ==Using Hints on your Cache Page== | ||
| + | To add ROT13 Hints to your cache listing, copy and paste the code below. Translate your hint using the link above, then copy and paste it over "Your Hint Here" on your cache page.<BR> | ||
| + | <BR> | ||
| + | <nowiki><P></nowiki><BR> | ||
| + | <nowiki><h2>Hints</h2></nowiki><BR> | ||
| + | <nowiki><table width='100%'><tr></nowiki><BR> | ||
| + | <nowiki><td valign='top'><p>Your Hint Here</td></nowiki><BR> | ||
| + | <nowiki><td valign='top' align='right'><p><a href='http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/ROT_13'>ROT 13</a>: <font face='Courier'>ABCDEFGHIJKLM<br>NOPQRSTUVWXYZ</font></td></nowiki><BR> | ||
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Revision as of 13:31, 13 May 2006
From Wikipedia
ROT13 ("ROTate by 13 places", sometimes hyphenated ROT-13, or lowercase rot13) is a simple Caesar cipher used for obscuring text by replacing each letter with the letter thirteen places down the alphabet. A becomes N, B becomes O and so on. The algorithm is used in online forums as a means of hiding joke punchlines, puzzle solutions, movie and story spoilers, and offensive materials from the casual glance.
This is the method used to encrypt Cache Hints. It makes it fairly easy to decrypt as needed with pen and paper when out in the field, but doesn't spoil the fun of the search for those who chose not to use them.
Using Hints on your Cache Page
To add ROT13 Hints to your cache listing, copy and paste the code below. Translate your hint using the link above, then copy and paste it over "Your Hint Here" on your cache page.
<P>
<h2>Hints</h2>
<table width='100%'><tr>
<td valign='top'><p>Your Hint Here</td>
<td valign='top' align='right'><p><a href='http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/ROT_13'>ROT 13</a>: <font face='Courier'>ABCDEFGHIJKLM<br>NOPQRSTUVWXYZ</font></td>
</tr></table>
