Ingress AMA Archive

Any clarifications regarding portal/wayspot criteria is outdated.
Please refer to the official Wayfarer criteria for all current criteria

Found 4 results for water tower

November 2019

Q43: During the transition of OPR to Wayfarer, the Candidate Action Guide was removed from the Acceptance Criteria section. Does this mean that the guide no longer applies and that reviewers should use their best judgement, such as with city/subdivision/development signs, gazebos, water towers, individual holes on a golf course, etc?
A43: The guide has been renamed as Potentially Confusing Candidates (https://niantic.help...). There’s also an Acceptance Criteria log which lists when and what was added/updated: https://niantic.help...

January 2019

Q36: The OPR Guide has accessibility limitations for certain candidates: - Water towers need to be accessible without entering restricted area - Ruins need to be accessible to the public - Fire lookout tower needs to be open to the public Why do these restrictions matter for these candidates and not for portals in other access restricted areas (like gated communities, company property, ...)?
A36: From NIA OPS, to clarify, the OPR Candidate Action Guide mentions: Water Towers: ACCEPT if accessible without entering a restricted area, is uniquely decorated, or are otherwise a notable monument. Ruins: ACCEPT. Falls under the criteria of tourist spots that showcase local flavor and culture and that make your city/neighborhood unique provided that the site is open and accessible to the public or can be accessed from an open sidewalk or viewing area. Fire Lookout Towers: ACCEPT if open to the public. Falls under the criteria of adventurous tourist attractions. REJECT lookout towers being used as private residences. Unlike residential areas or business parks which are usually accessible by residents/employees, the above candidates may not necessarily have the same level of access. Note that in addition to not being in restricted areas, these candidates also need to meet the criteria mentioned.

November 2018

Q26: would tornado sirens count as a unique form of architecture that is prominent(sort of like water towers or windmills) in areas that have the need for them as an early warning system? They’re also normally
A26: I asked NIA OPS and they agreed that if they are unique in construction or have some sort of artwork associated with it like some painted electrical boxes do. Otherwise, if it is just a random loud speaker on a wooden pole - no.

December 19th 2017

Q23: In OPR, Water Towers have an exception to the accept rule. That is do not accept if one must gain access to a restricted area. Why does this rule not apply to other candidates? Or does it apply? Need some clarification please.
A23: I really don't know. I'll have to ask for clarification so I cannot provide an answer at this time.