Reveal interval¶
| Setting | Reveal interval (minutes) |
|---|---|
| Rule parameter | reveal.intervalMinutes |
| Default | 3 minutes |
The reveal interval determines how often X's whereabouts are automatically reported to the detectives. Such a location report shows the detectives the last reveal on the map.
Which value should I choose?¶
- 1–2 minutes make the hunt more direct and help the detectives track X down faster.
- 3 minutes is a balanced starting value.
- 4–5 minutes give X more opportunity for changes of direction and false trails.
Regardless of the interval, leaving the play area can trigger a separate live location share.
First location report¶
| Setting | First location report (minutes) |
|---|---|
| Rule parameter | reveal.firstRevealAfterMinutes |
| Default | 3 minutes |
The first location report follows after the head start ends. With a value of 0, X is reported for the first time immediately after the head start; after that the configured interval applies.
A later first ping gives X time to break away without the detectives immediately having a clue. An early first ping gets the hunt going faster.