TNoodle - WCA scrambler replacement

[jfly]

Hey all,

I've been working on a replacement for the WCA scramblers (with lots of help). If you have the time to check it out, please go to https://github.com/cubing/tnoodle/downloads and download TNoodle-0.6.9.jar. If you're on Windows or Mac, you should be able to just double click it, and your web browser should open up http://localhost:8080/. If you're on Linux, you'll probably have to manually run "java -jar TNoodle-0.6.9.jar". See http://bit.ly/tnoodle-readme-scramble for directions and some details.

Please let me know if you run into any issues!

[Lucas Garron]

Just to make things clear, TNoodle will replace CubeExplorer and the other scramblers. Once the 2012 Regulations become finalized, it will be the *only* official scrambling program to be used for WCA competitions.

I've been working with Jeremy to work on making sure that TNoodle provides high-quality scrambles, but is also simple to use.
An important thing to note is that delegates will be required to save all scrambles used in official scrambles. TNoodle generates archives that should be easy to retain.

If you have any interest in the future of the WCA scrambler, please download and test TNoodle and let us know your thoughts (and any important issues).

[kirtpro]

Problem, dialogue box comes up:

Could not find the main class:
net.gnehzr.tnoodle.server.TNoodleServer. Program will exit.


edit:
Downloading version 0.6.1 works for me though.

edit 2:
Looks good to me :P

[jfly]

Problem, dialogue box comes up:

Could not find the main class:
net.gnehzr.tnoodle.server.TNoodleServer. Program will exit.

Thanks for trying this out! Would you try version 0.6.3 and tell me if it works for you now?

[kirtpro]

Yep, opens up fine.
Just generated scrambles for all rounds, they all seem to work all right.

One thing though, there's no top border on the Fewest Moves PDF.
Not a big deal, just saying.
lol

[Bob]

The maximum number of moves for FMC is 80 (including rotations), but you give 99 spaces to enter a solution. Why not offer just 8 rows of 10? It's easier to count that way, anyway, and alerts a competitor that their solution is too long if it doesn't fit.

[Vincents]

The maximum number of moves for FMC is 80 (including rotations), but you give 99 spaces to enter a solution. Why not offer just 8 rows of 10? It's easier to count that way, anyway, and alerts a competitor that their solution is too long if it doesn't fit.

My guess is cube rotations?

[Bob]

My guess is cube rotations?

Cube rotations are included in the 80 moves.

[aronpm]

My guess is cube rotations?

E1a) The maximum length of a solution is 80 (moves and rotations).

[Henrik]

The maximum number of moves for FMC is 80 (including rotations), but you give 99 spaces to enter a solution. Why not offer just 8 rows of 10? It's easier to count that way, anyway, and alerts a competitor that their solution is too long if it doesn't fit.

My guess is this line: "To delete moves, clearly erase/blacken them." (2nd line)