Jgldrums
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There are multiple variants of the Beginner's Method. It will be easier to learn CFOP if your last layer is in this order:
Orient Edges (make cross on top)
Orient Corners (finish top face)
Permute Corners (move corner pieces to their correct position)
Permute Edges (finish cube, move edge pieces to their correct position)
If you solve the last layer like that or similarly, what I would first suggest is an intermediate LL (last layer) method called 4-look last layer (4LLL). This method requires 16 algorithms total, many of which are based off of others.
Here's an example: (scramble yellow on top, red in front) R' U2 R2 U R2 U F R F L F L' F U'
There should be a Y shape of yellow pieces that is turned 135 degrees counterclockwise. If you have this, then you did the right scramble.
Parentheses around a single move indicates that it is a premove and not part of the algorithm.
(U) F U R U' R' F' // Orient edges
(U') R U R' U R U2 R' // Orient corners
// Permutation of corners unnecessary
R2 U R U R' U' R' U' R U R' (U') Permute edges
Can you direct me to the Wiki/algs for 4LLL? I can't seem to find it.
That makes sense. Although it does look like you've missed out something using the letters a, b and d.
I understand what you're saying, but it's not really clear in the description.
I don't really know, but the wiki said it had less. And it does change significantly with which method you use...
Thanks! I'll probably try switching in two weeks, after Guildford.
Could you explain your reasoning for switching to Roux? I am trying to decide which method to use. (I'm also thinking Keyhole).
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