One-Answer WCA Competition and Regulations Question Thread

[Nick4nick6]

Do you solve on stage for WCA competitions?

Hi guys,

I am just wondering when you solve on stage or do you solve on equal floor with many stack mats out at the same time?

 

[Jaysammey777]

Hi guys,

I am just wondering when you solve on stage or do you solve on equal floor with many stack mats out at the same time?

It depends on the comp and venue!

 

[guysensei1]

If I did (1,-1) and then /'ed less than 90 degrees across, would that be considered 'solved' by WCA regs?

Which regulation allows this? I mean, there is A1c, but that's really about knowing how to solve a puzzle, rather than being able to meet a time limit.

If I used a 15mm cube for the fun of it, wouldn't the rule prohibiting screwing around prevent me from using it?

 

[Dene]

If I did (1,-1) and then /'ed less than 90 degrees across, would that be considered 'solved' by WCA regs?

Yes, although it's one of those borderline cases that some people (including myself) have wanted to rule out for some years now. Unfortunately it's very difficult, because if you ban (1, 0), as one move (equivalent to U or whatever), that's super tough.

If I used a 15mm cube for the fun of it, wouldn't the rule prohibiting screwing around prevent me from using it?

Which one?

 

[guysensei1]

Which one?

A1c, I know I'm slower with the 15mm cube but I'm using it anyway, with intention of getting a poor result? (Yes I know it's up to delegate discretion, but purely from the statement, it shouldn't be allowed right?)

 

[Dene]

A1c, I know I'm slower with the 15mm cube but I'm using it anyway, with intention of getting a poor result? (Yes I know it's up to delegate discretion, but purely from the statement, it shouldn't be allowed right?)

That isn't really the intention of the regulation. The primary purpose of the regulation is to stop people doing bld when they don't know how, or puzzles like 4x4 or sq1, when they don't know parity (although even this is a stretch because most people realise that by scrambling it and starting again they might not get parity next time).

Otherwise it's to stop people from really mucking about for 10 minutes then stopping the timer (when they shouldn't take nearly that long).

In my opinion it would be out of line for a delegate to reject a small or large puzzle based on this regulation.

A1c+) CLARIFICATION WCA delegates should only use their discretion to prevent competitors from being a severe detriment to the competition (e.g. wasting time and/or competition resources). Competitors should not be disqualified for a "poor" result when they are competing to the best of their abilities.

 

[Jaysammey777]

But using ie a super big cube does exactly that, waste time for no real reason.

 

[Dadd]

There could be a case where you are only capable of using a cube that is slower than your main.

Ex: You have 2 3x3s with you: Your OH and 3x3/TH cube. You are slower on OH with your TH cube, but when it is time for OH to come around, your main breaks/you can't find it. In that case you would use your TH cube, slowing down the time.

 

[Jaysammey777]

But you're not intentionally wasting time or being slow to be funny in that case. Bringing a super big cube to compete in oh with a 45/1:00 cutoff is just wasting time. In your example the competitor is competing to their best ability with no ill intentions.

 

[Hssandwich]

If I had a camera (like an iPhone or iPad) filming me with the front camera so it is clearly visible on the screen, that's a DNF right? What I was wondering was that if you put an object in front of the screen, such as a piece of paper, would that be legal?

 

[Dene]

If I had a camera (like an iPhone or iPad) filming me with the front camera so it is clearly visible on the screen, that's a DNF right? What I was wondering was that if you put an object in front of the screen, such as a piece of paper, would that be legal?

It's fine as long as you can't see the screen.

2i2a) Each camera monitor must be blank or out of sight of the competitor (see Regulation A5b). [italics added]

 

[Hssandwich]

It's fine as long as you can't see the screen.

2i2a) Each camera monitor must be blank or out of sight of the competitor (see Regulation A5b). [italics added]

Cool, thanks.

 

[guysensei1]

How does one 'signal the end of a multiBLD attempt'? Do I simply take my blindfold off? Do I have to stop the stackmat (despite exceeding 10 minutes?)

 

[the super cuber]

How does one 'signal the end of a multiBLD attempt'? Do I simply take my blindfold off? Do I have to stop the stackmat (despite exceeding 10 minutes?)

you have to put both your hands flat palms down on the surface in order to signal the end of the attempt

 

[Mollerz]

How does one 'signal the end of a multiBLD attempt'? Do I simply take my blindfold off? Do I have to stop the stackmat (despite exceeding 10 minutes?)

It's quite common to "feign" stopping a stackmat (Even though it isn't there most of the time anyway).

 

[guysensei1]

It's quite common to "feign" stopping a stackmat (Even though it isn't there most of the time anyway).

Timer stopping penalties don't apply right? (stopping with hands on cube in particular)

 

[Goosly]

Just try to not touch any cubes after solving the last one. It's really not that hard.

I would even say it's easier than solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded.

 

[guysensei1]

Just try to not touch any cubes after solving the last one. It's really not that hard.

I would even say it's easier than solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded.

Okay. Thanks.

 

[Jgldrums]

Are stickerless cubes now allowed for WCA competitions?

 

[hamfaceman]

Are stickerless cubes now allowed for WCA competitions?

Indeed they are.