[Help Thread] Roux Discussion and Help

[GuRoux]

I've found this alg for CMLL U4 (double slash) case:

R' U2 R U2 L U2 R' U2 R U2 L'

It's easy to remember, maybe it's a bit slower than U2 R' F U' R F R' U R F' ...but I don't know because I suck at finger tricking (and F turns), which one should I learn?

definitely learn U2 R' F U' R F R' U R F' since it's pretty fast. to fingertrick: start in neutral position. do R' F U' R. F can be done with you right ring finger. R' U R. F' with right ring finger. It's almost like doing the F moves as D moves.


you can learn the other one for eo preserving cmll, but there are better ones out there.

 

[muchacho]

definitely learn U2 R' F U' R F R' U R F' since it's pretty fast. to fingertrick: start in neutral position. do R' F U' R. F can be done with you right ring finger. R' U R. F' with right ring finger. It's almost like doing the F moves as D moves.

Thanks, now that start looks so easy, I should pay more attention

you can learn the other one for eo preserving cmll, but there are better ones out there.

I suppose I'm not going to search more than one alg per case for now, but that alg may be difficult to forget, I've done it a few times and is already learned.

 

[shadowslice e]

What should I work on? I'm globally 16 highish

Splits:
FB:4-5 (2)
SB:4.5-6 (2.5-3)
CMLL: 3 (3-4- although it can reach 6 during some algs)
LSE:4-5 (2.5)
movecount: ~50-55
tps in brackets

Thanks in advance

 

[TDM]

What should I work on? I'm globally 16 highish

Splits:
FB:4-5 (2)
SB:4.5-6 (2.5-3)
CMLL: 3 (3-4- although it can reach 6 during some algs)
LSE:4-5 (2.5)
movecount: ~50-55
tps in brackets

Thanks in advance

Your FB could definitely be improved. I think my splits are around 3-4-3-4 at the moment. If your FB isn't efficient then work on efficiency; if you're getting it <10 moves each time, which you are looking at your TPS, then you just need to work on turning faster. When looking for possible FB solutions, try to find one which is easy to fingertrick. FB is the worst step in Roux, so try to make it a bit easier!

 

[Randomize]

I need tips for blockbuilding. I'm finding it hard to locate the cubies for the first block, it's taking up a lot of time.

 

[TorbinRoux]

Try to plan your square in inspection then track the pair to finish the block while you solve the square.

 

[Randomize]

Try to plan your square in inspection then track the pair to finish the block while you solve the square.

I'll do that
I'm really bad at tracking though :/

 

[TorbinRoux]

Just do single FB solutions, not full solves. Also, just turn slow to help you track

 

[Randomize]

Just do single FB solutions, not full solves. Also, just turn slow to help you track

Ok thanks!

 

[Brold]

I feel stuck. I cant get a sub 30 average of 5 although I can do sub 30 solves. Any help?

 

[GuRoux]

I feel stuck. I cant get a sub 30 average of 5 although I can do sub 30 solves. Any help?

how long does it take for each step? pretty much focus on your weakest step.

 

[Brold]

how long does it take for each step? pretty much focus on your weakest step.

Blocks takes 15-20 seconds and last layer is probably 10 seconds.

 

[GuRoux]

Blocks takes 15-20 seconds and last layer is probably 10 seconds.

what do you mean by last layer? since you're saying you have trouble sub 30, your times should add up to more than 30.

 

[2180161]

Blocks takes 15-20 seconds and last layer is probably 10 seconds.

What do you mean by last layer? Are you solving F2L and then ELL? or are you just counting your whole LSE+CMLL as your LL?

what do you mean by last layer? since you're saying you have trouble sub 30, your times should add up to more than 30.

I agree.

 

[Gary Song]

Is there a way to combine 4a and 4b?

 

[2180161]

Is there a way to combine 4a and 4b?

Yes but iirc it is not needed, but is helpful for LSE stuff later on.

 

[Gary Song]

Yes but iirc it is not needed, but is helpful for LSE stuff later on.

ok thx

 

[Brold]

When I say last layer I mean orienting corners, finishing the blocks and orienting the rest.

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

When I say last layer I mean orienting corners, finishing the blocks and orienting the rest.

what!?

 

[GuRoux]

When I say last layer I mean orienting corners, finishing the blocks and orienting the rest.

what ever it is, it's also probably a good place to start. learn to do roux properly so you don't develop bad habits. or you can try this method, whatever it is.