There's one important caveat here: you need to start with a random state, then find a solution to that that doesn't start with R* and doesn't end with F*. If you instead generate random states until the scramble sequence satisfies those constraints, this introduces a minor bias to the scrambles. (This is already mentioned in the GH issue, but it's worth highlighting separately; generating random-state scrambles comes with a whole bunch of subtleties that might be missed on first glance.)
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Yes, that's true - sorry, I should probably have mentioned that. But also remember that it's not just "starts and ends with", it's "cancels". So, for example, a solution to a random state that starts with "B F" still won't work.
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Why was Magic removed from the WCA? IDK but i have an idea, maybe because it wasnt a cube but then again, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Clock. So idk why but please tell me why!
If you search "magic wca" without quotes on Google, the very first result tells you the reasons.
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Because once you solve it once, you know how to solve it every single time. There is no way to scramble it.
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Dont judge but I am wondering when worlds 2018 is if there is worlds. If it had already passed when is worlds 2019 or the next worlds?
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Worlds only happens once every 2 years, usually in July. The next one will be in 2019, but no location has been announced yet.
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Thanks DG! Keep up the great vids btw!
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Do you know (or anyone for that matter) know a rough location of where World 2019 will be? I know that it takes a while for the WCA to decide on Worlds, but I am just curious if any new info has been released, especially since these forums is my only way for cubing update's, since I do not have Facebook, Twitter etc.
Edit: I just remembered that there is a thread already created for Worlds 2019, so sorry that I did not post this there, but thank you moderates in advance for moving it.
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It is still too early to know. Applications for World Championships are now being accepted (through July 15); you can read about it here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/posts/applications-for-world-championship-2019
I would guess that the details of the proposals are probably the most significant factor that they will consider when making the decision, but it would seem to me that, all things being equal, something in Asia might make a lot of sense since it has been a while since Asia has had World Championships (2011 in Thailand).
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/posts/applications-for-world-championship-2019
I would guess that the details of the proposals are probably the most significant factor that they will consider when making the decision, but it would seem to me that, all things being equal, something in Asia might make a lot of sense since it has been a while since Asia has had World Championships (2011 in Thailand).
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Thank you very much for that, much appreciated
Do you know if the US is thinking about applying? I doubt they are but I thought I would ask. Thanks
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Sorry; I don't know that. I'm sure there is probably someone else here who would know, but I'm not plugged into it.
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USA isn't applying. The strongest candidate that I've heard of is Melbourne, Australia.Thank you very much for that, much appreciated
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What are all the puzzles that used to be in the wca but are no longer?
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Magic and master magic
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The Rainbow Cube and Siamese Cube(s) because there wasn't enough interest in it
You could count Multi old Style as removed.
Magic and Master Magic as they are no puzzles.
The WCA in 2007 said:
You could count Multi old Style as removed.
Magic and Master Magic as they are no puzzles.
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thanks
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Do you think the new GTS3M will be legal for BLD? I ask because the edges make it distinctive.
Follow-on question: if say it IS legal for 3BLD would it still be legal for use in MBLD? Clearly it’s distinctiveness could be used to aid the Cuber to ensure they were on the “correct” cube....
Follow-on question: if say it IS legal for 3BLD would it still be legal for use in MBLD? Clearly it’s distinctiveness could be used to aid the Cuber to ensure they were on the “correct” cube....
As long as the ridges don't differ between pieces I don't see why it wouldn't be. As for MBLD, you're allowed to have cubes of significantly different sizes (eg. a mini Valk and a Big Sail) so I don't see this being a big issue.
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Interesting... and thank you
