Reduction for Roux

[cubingboss]

I've been solving 4x4 and 5x5 a lot recently, but it bothers me because when I use reduction I end up using CFOP or wasting time on the M slices. Is there a way to have a method that is similar to roux for bigger cubes?

 

[ZamHalen]

This is the closest thing I've seen.

I've only seen one person use something like it with relative success but I can't remember who it was off the top of my head.

 

[guysensei1]

Wasn't there a Meyer method? I think it's Roux-ish but I forgot what the actual steps are.

 

[waffle=ijm]

Wasn't there a Meyer method? I think it's Roux-ish but I forgot what the actual steps are.

OP Centers
1x3x4
remaining centers
edge the way you want to
enjoy that FB skip.

EDIT - I started really using meyer for serious about a month ago. I'm doing around 50 or so. Compared to my redux which is around 45.

 

[lerenard]

I'm only averaging ~2:30 on 4x4 but I basically use reduction/direct solve roux as one of my two main methods. I do it like this:
1. Solve two opposite centers
2. Solve two 1x3x4 blocks
3. Solve remaining edges using commutators (maximum 3 commutators)

if you want more details on these steps, let me know.

after that point I just fill in the DB and DF edges and OLL/PLL/parity, because I don't know CMLL and I find 2-look CMLL annoying and repetitive. Also, be warned about OLL parity with Roux, I know from Petrus on 4x4 that it can be a pain when you're trying to orient the bad edges and you know there's an even number of them but then there's not and you get confused. I don't have as much of a problem with that now (probably because I've improved my recognition) but yeah, be warned.

 

[waffle=ijm]

I'm only averaging ~2:30 on 4x4 but I basically use reduction/direct solve roux as one of my two main methods. I do it like this:
1. Solve two opposite centers
2. Solve two 1x3x4 blocks

this is stadler.