How can i get better at 3BLD/MBLD?

otcami23

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I average 2:30 on 3BLD using M2 for edges and OP for corners with 1 min memo approximately, and i don't know how to improve. Should i keep practicing with M2/OP and then start with a method like Orozco, or should I start learning Orozco at this level? And also any tips on memo like making up letter pairs or making up images or audio for memo?
On Multi-BLD i am trying to get my first 3/3, but images are hard for me to create and also memorize. Any tips for that? And what do you guys actually memorize for twisted corners or flipped edges?
Plz let me know
 
I average 2:30 on 3BLD using M2 for edges and OP for corners with 1 min memo approximately, and i don't know how to improve. Should i keep practicing with M2/OP and then start with a method like Orozco, or should I start learning Orozco at this level? And also any tips on memo like making up letter pairs or making up images or audio for memo?
It is definitely possible to get your average down to 1:30 using only M2 OP (sub 1 is also definitely possible, but I wouldn't recommend, although I did that myself). Say you have 20 letter on a given 3BLD solve, which means you need to do 20 algs to solve the cube. Since many edge algs are pretty easy and corner algs aren't too bad either, you should be able to do each alg in 3 seconds on average. This gives 60 seconds exec, given you don't pause. This means there is a good chance you are pausing 30 seconds a solve, if not more. If you do recognize this pausing, the simplest way to solve that problem is by improving memo and practicing a lot. If you do not recognize this pausing, you should increase your turning speed.
For memo, make sure to have a word prepared for each possible case. You don't want to waste any time having to come up with words on the spot. AP = APple, PT = PeT, those are all very easy, but if you get something like VQ it is very nice if you have a word like ventriloquism prepared (although you are from Spain and should probably use Spanish words). I have a whole document that includes each letter pair and the corresponding word. This makes it easier to learn the words, so I would recommend you do the same. Also make sure to use audio memo for egdes and be used to that enough so that you don't have to revise. 1-pass memo is very important in becoming good at 3BLD, although that is not the main thing you should focus on now. First make sure to have a list of words prepared.
On Multi-BLD i am trying to get my first 3/3, but images are hard for me to create and also memorize. Any tips for that? And what do you guys actually memorize for twisted corners or flipped edges?
Plz let me know
Again, a list of prepared words would really help you out. For flipped pieces in 3BLD I memorize them visually, and for MBLD (because visual memo in MBLD doesn't work) I treat them the same way as you would treat a cycle break: you just pick any sticker on the twisted piece, and memorize that letter. You then see where that goes, and memorize that letter. You're now back on the same piece (obviously), and you are done. It works the same way for edges and corners.
 
It is definitely possible to get your average down to 1:30 using only M2 OP (sub 1 is also definitely possible, but I wouldn't recommend, although I did that myself). Say you have 20 letter on a given 3BLD solve, which means you need to do 20 algs to solve the cube. Since many edge algs are pretty easy and corner algs aren't too bad either, you should be able to do each alg in 3 seconds on average. This gives 60 seconds exec, given you don't pause. This means there is a good chance you are pausing 30 seconds a solve, if not more. If you do recognize this pausing, the simplest way to solve that problem is by improving memo and practicing a lot. If you do not recognize this pausing, you should increase your turning speed.
For memo, make sure to have a word prepared for each possible case. You don't want to waste any time having to come up with words on the spot. AP = APple, PT = PeT, those are all very easy, but if you get something like VQ it is very nice if you have a word like ventriloquism prepared (although you are from Spain and should probably use Spanish words). I have a whole document that includes each letter pair and the corresponding word. This makes it easier to learn the words, so I would recommend you do the same. Also make sure to use audio memo for egdes and be used to that enough so that you don't have to revise. 1-pass memo is very important in becoming good at 3BLD, although that is not the main thing you should focus on now. First make sure to have a list of words prepared.

Again, a list of prepared words would really help you out. For flipped pieces in 3BLD I memorize them visually, and for MBLD (because visual memo in MBLD doesn't work) I treat them the same way as you would treat a cycle break: you just pick any sticker on the twisted piece, and memorize that letter. You then see where that goes, and memorize that letter. You're now back on the same piece (obviously), and you are done. It works the same way for edges and corners.
Thank you so much for the advice!
Even though I'm from Spain I feel more comfortable making up words in English, but yeah, I think it's a good idea to also get words from other languages that you know, like in my case, I can use English and Spanish words, so thanks for the idea.
 
Thank you so much for the advice!
Even though I'm from Spain I feel more comfortable making up words in English, but yeah, I think it's a good idea to also get words from other languages that you know, like in my case, I can use English and Spanish words, so thanks for the idea.
Yeah, limit yourself as little as possible. I use words from Dutch, English, German, French and even Latin.
 
I average 2:30 on 3BLD using M2 for edges and OP for corners with 1 min memo approximately, and i don't know how to improve. Should i keep practicing with M2/OP and then start with a method like Orozco, or should I start learning Orozco at this level? And also any tips on memo like making up letter pairs or making up images or audio for memo?
On Multi-BLD i am trying to get my first 3/3, but images are hard for me to create and also memorize. Any tips for that? And what do you guys actually memorize for twisted corners or flipped edges?
Plz let me know
I memo twisted corners and flipped edges as letter pairs/quads unless it is the last 2 cubes I am memoing in my multi attempt.

For 3+ cubes multi attempts of yours, I would recommend sticking with the M2/OP method that you are comfortable with, in order to get good accuracy.

Multi demands a lot of consistency, so make sure you do at least one attempt a day.

Good luck yo.
 
I average 2:30 on 3BLD using M2 for edges and OP for corners with 1 min memo approximately, and i don't know how to improve. Should i keep practicing with M2/OP and then start with a method like Orozco, or should I start learning Orozco at this level? And also any tips on memo like making up letter pairs or making up images or audio for memo?
On Multi-BLD i am trying to get my first 3/3, but images are hard for me to create and also memorize. Any tips for that? And what do you guys actually memorize for twisted corners or flipped edges?
Plz let me know
Also use roman rooms if you haven't already for MBLD. I used to struggle with 2 cubes but then when I practiced with Roman Rooms I can do 4+ easily now and I am improving.
 
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