Common questions

Why do some sightings take longer than others to get an ID?
The speed of verification can depend on: 1) The "speed" rating of the "equipment" you're using for the sighting. High speed equipment usually returns faster sightings.

2) The "depth" rating of the equipment - higher depth can sometimes take longer (but you get more points for higher depth IDs)

3) The quality of the image(s). Good quality images are easier to identify.

4) The category - some categories are easier to ID than others (e.g. birds are faster than spiders).

You can also "Boost" your sighting's speed after you've submitted it by going to My Collection > Boost.

Can I submit offline sightings?
If you are offline when you attempt to submit a sighting, it will be saved for you to re-submit when you are back online. You can access the draft sighting, ready for resubmission, through 'My Collection'. Make sure you re-submit it within 2 weeks of taking the photos.

How do I increase sighting limits?
There is a universal base daily sighting limit for all players. However it can be boosted in two ways: If you have used up all your sightings for a day, you can still submit your additional sightings over the following days. But make sure you submit your sightings within 2 weeks of taking the photographs.
 * 1)               Raise your experience level by identifying other players sightings via the QuestaLab or the Bio-Expertise Engine
 * 2)               Become a QuestaGame Adventurer or Hero level member

How can use I images from my camera?

 * Some players have worked out ways to upload images from their digital cameras on to their mobile devices to submit sightings. Note that at the moment, this is not a core supported feature of QuestaGame and does not work for all cameras.

Species name does not appear "Find Species" page, what do I do?
You can either type in a name manually or click the "Can't find it?" button.

What are the different type of game rewards you can earn?

 * Gold is earned in game for sightings. Extra gold can be earned providing field notes and ID as well as completing quest ect. This gold can be used to buy equipment and supplies with increase sighting ID depth and allow quest participation respectively. Gold can also be used to host clans. Economy.png You can also earn rewards for providing sighting ID's using the BioExpertise Engine. For correct ID's money is donated to the "Pays to know Nature Fund" which supports the conservation partners (e.g. Birdlife Australia).