Magics Removed from WCA Events List in 2013?

[cityzach]

I really hope they don't get removed...

[ben1996123]

lol magics. 8x8 plz.

[Ranzha V. Emodrach]

It is being discussed amongst delegates/board members. No decision has been made yet, but I'm sure it will be announced clearly when one is made.

It was proposed, but nothing definite yet.

Edit: Ninja'd by Daniel

Ah, okay. Thanks for the clarification.

Regarding addition of events: I remember months ago Lucas said that the WRC was going to handle addition/removal of events after current issues are tackled.
Sauce: http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/sh...l=1#post684975
What this means in regards to the proposed removal of magics I cannot be sure.

[lordblendi]

I think it's true, Lars V heard about that too. And if you check the WC2013 on the WCA website, they are not in the events list. http://worldcubeassociation.org/results/c.php?i=WC2013

[leonparfitt]

i hope they replace it with skewb

[rubixwiz031]

This makes me very sad.

[brandbest1]

Luckily I've already given up magic for life for square-1.

[Tyson]

Yes, there will be more clarification. There has been overwhelming support by the WCA delegates and the board to remove Magic and Master Magic from competitions because they aren't puzzles, and are notoriously difficult to regulate. There is really little confidence that any given time in these events was done under fair conditions.

We aim to reduce the number of competitions that hold Magic and Master Magic and will be not holding the event in 2013. Records and times will be archived, but no new times would take place.

[Ranzha V. Emodrach]

Yes, there will be more clarification. There has been overwhelming support by the WCA delegates and the board to remove Magic and Master Magic from competitions because they aren't puzzles, and are notoriously difficult to regulate. There is really little confidence that any given time in these events was done under fair conditions.

We aim to reduce the number of competitions that hold Magic and Master Magic and will be not holding the event in 2013. Records and times will be archived, but no new times would take place.

"No new times would take place." <- Basically, all 2013 magics times will be archived but unofficial?

[Julian]

"No new times would take place." <- Basically, all 2013 magics times will be archived but unofficial?

will be not holding the event in 2013.

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