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RE: SC-S29|Geo-Quest Mystery – Week 2: The Sound Map
Thank you for your participation in Geo-Quest Mystery – Week 2: The Sound Map. Here is an evaluation of the post by @nevlu123, following the official Week 2 rubric for Geo-Quest Mystery.
Evaluation Summary
| Criteria | Score | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. SteemAtlas Pin & Sound Description | 1.60 / 2.0 | The SteemAtlas pin is clearly included with coordinates and a named location (Namar Bazaar Mustard Flower Garden, plus Google Maps and plus code). The soundscape is explained (birds, insects/bees, children playing, distant traffic). To reach full points, add one concise “listener anchor” line: where to stand for the cleanest layers (edge of forest vs inside the field) and what you hear first within 5 seconds. |
| 2. Creativity of Mission & Hidden Sound Challenge | 1.55 / 2.0 | The mix of nature + nearby kids’ sports + distant mechanical/traffic is a strong and realistic sound-map concept. The hidden challenge is partly good (guess the bird call, identify the insect, identify the sudden distracting sound). However, several sounds are also stated directly (kids, traffic, birds), so the “hidden” aspect could be more subtle. For higher points: hide three sounds via metaphor/hints and avoid naming them plainly. |
| 3. Speem.watch / Proof Video (20–60s, focus on sound) | 1.10 / 2.5 | A proof video is provided (IPFS). However, based on your note, the sound is not clear, and the post does not clearly state that the audio is raw ambient (no added music/edits). This reduces “Sound Map” proof strength. To improve: record 20–60s with 10–15 seconds standing still, avoid wind buffeting the mic, and explicitly state “raw ambient audio, no music overlay,” so listeners can trust the soundscape. |
| 4. Storytelling Quality | 2.10 / 2.5 | The narrative follows the Week 2 structure well: when you go, what you feel, and a “one-minute listening” section (loudest, smallest, repeating rhythms, surprise sounds). To strengthen it further: make 2–3 sound details more concrete (direction/distance, echo near trees, exact rhythm like “every few seconds,” etc.). |
| 5. Engagement (Listening / Guessing others) | 0.60 / 1.0 | Engagement is present but limited: the author replied briefly and interacted around guesses. To secure full points, the participant should clearly comment on at least two other entries and guess three sounds per entry (or explicitly address their hidden clues). |
Final Score: 6.95 / 10
Remarks:
This is a well-chosen location with a clear SteemAtlas pin and a solid attempt at a sound-based mystery (bird call + insect + sudden sound). The biggest improvement needed is the proof video: clearer, clearly raw ambient audio, and recorded in a way that lets listeners separate layers (birds vs insects vs kids vs distant mechanical sounds). With a stronger audio capture and slightly more “hidden” clue writing, this entry could move into the 8+ range.
— Geo-Quest Mystery Jury