[Member Intro] Hi, I just made an optimization for Roux.

Rookieboy

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I'm new to the forum. So, should I post the algs and the overview of the method in the general forum or any specific sub-forums. And, how do you access a sub-forum, lol.
Thanks :)

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Here's the overview of the subset:
This is a last slot subset that I'm proposing for Roux. This is based on the Pinky Pie variant that Alex Lau termed as the future of Roux. And honestly, I agree. Even without Pinky Pie, Roux rivals CFOP in every way in speedsolving but to really unlock even more of its potential, Roux needs to rejuvenate itself with even more great subsets and algorithms that can further shorten solutions without hurting lookahead. This subset, which I call the SLS (Sharma Last Slot/Sexy Last Slot) is my attempt to do that. This won't be that much of use to beginner solvers but for advanced solvers who are willing to learn OLLCP, using this subset can easily break many records as it leads to 2-8 move LSE solutions very consistently, helping Roux finally surpass CFOP in the near future.

Here's an overview of Pinky Pie + SLS :
1. First Block
2. Second Block minus FR pair
3. SLS (Place and orient LR edges on the D layer while inserting the last pair)
4. OLLCP
5. LSE 4c

As you can see, this will always give you a 4a and 4b skip.

The number of algs for the R U' R' insert is 60.
There are 60 more algs for the R U R' insert but I haven't generated them yet. If anyone wants to generate them, they can do so and name them as they wish.

The R U' R' algs can be found in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NDMwBZESHmc9Y2sBmd7y9go45YbN3hQx-6z0D00mIyE/edit?usp=sharing

Any constructive feedback is appreciated :)
 
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This would be the proper place to post your idea. Also, subforums are also just categories of threads that are organized around different topics so you can easily find what you are looking for.
 

This would be the proper place to post your idea. Also, subforums are also just categories of threads that are organized around different topics so you can easily find what you are looking for.
Hey, thanks for the reply! Anyway, yeah, so I've already developed the algs for my idea and that thread seems to be for more in-development ideas. Is there a thread where I can like, propose a new subset like VLS or should I just post it straight up with all the algs?
 
Hello Rookie and welcome to the forum.

Do explain the optimizations you have found about Roux in the above sub-forum.

I have been using Roux for 5 years, and its a super fun method ngl.
 
Hello Rookie and welcome to the forum.

Do explain the optimizations you have found about Roux in the above sub-forum.

I have been using Roux for 5 years, and its a super fun method ngl.
Hey abunickabhi!
Yeah, Roux is a great method. I'll post the algs in few hours. Btw, is there a roux specific sub forum or something for new concpets, algs, subsets etc?
 
Hey abunickabhi!
Yeah, Roux is a great method. I'll post the algs in few hours. Btw, is there a roux specific sub forum or something for new concpets, algs, subsets etc?
The general thread will work just fine, I'm not sure if there is a roux specific one but if you want to get your idea out to more people, the general thread will get much more traffic.
 
The general thread will work just fine, I'm not sure if there is a roux specific one but if you want to get your idea out to more people, the general thread will get much more traffic.
Thanks man, I replied to your original comment but the mods took it down for some reason, idk, anyway, thanks! So, I should just write it up and post it, right?
 
Thanks man, I replied to your original comment but the mods took it down for some reason, idk, anyway, thanks! So, I should just write it up and post it, right?
Yeah, that's just about it. If you have any external resources (google docs, google sheets, ETC.) you should link them as well.
 
Hey abunickabhi!
Yeah, Roux is a great method. I'll post the algs in few hours. Btw, is there a roux specific sub forum or something for new concpets, algs, subsets etc?
There is a Roux FB group, where we share a lot of techniques.

The community is small, so mostly we just ask each other for resources via personal message or YT, M2 u F E' M E2 F' M U' M2.
 
Hello Rookie and welcome to the forum.

Do explain the optimizations you have found about Roux in the above sub-forum.

I have been using Roux for 5 years, and its a super fun method ngl.
Hey abunickabhi, I've posted the algs and the overview of the new subset here and in the new concept/method sub-forum.
 
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