[Help Thread] Please help me I don't know where to start

[Jared Burkhart]

So... I have the hardest time finding places where I can print charts for reference when I am practicing in my room. I would love to learn how to solve cubes blindfolded. And some more advanced f2l charts that I can print would be helpful also.
Also wondering about puzzles. I am buying an entirely new set of big cubes and 3x3 and 2x2. But once I complete my little collection, I am wondering if FTO is worth it. Enthusiastic about big cubes, and wondering if this is like a big cube, which one is the best to buy, and same thoughts about Square-1, why should I get them. I want good reasons for my parents to consider other than "Hehe. I am weird that way".
I would like to thank @Caleb Valenzuela and @mdcuber9 for encouraging me to go outside of my comfort zone...@Cubinginatree for your constructive feedback,@THE_V01DL0RD and @bloxy5cuber being there for me,@SpeedCubingLord all of my followers(@Martyt7777, and @MrCubert) for your support. I am sorry if I forgot any names,and will include you later in the list. Also @abunickabhi for the warm welcome to me.

 

[speedsolvetheory]

1. https://jperm.net/bld
2. https://www.cubeskills.com/uploads/pdf/tutorials/f2l.pdf
FTO is a very worth it puzzle because it will probably be added to the WCA, the main governing body of speedcubing. It adds two sides to the normal rubik's cube. It is sort of like a fusion between a 4x4, and a 3x3, but it has some unique properties to it. It is very hard to learn how to solve due to the lack of clear tutorials, but I managed.
Square-1 itself is a very unique puzzle, being the only puzzle in the WCA to shapeshift and bandage, and it can be both very fast and very stylish. I'd recommend not buying a speedcube, though, because in my opinion the Square-1 is the hardest event in the WCA to learn. Also due to a lack of good tutorials. I have not learned it yet, because it is extremely frustrating.

 

[VCP29]

1. https://jperm.net/bld
2. https://www.cubeskills.com/uploads/pdf/tutorials/f2l.pdf
FTO is a very worth it puzzle because it will probably be added to the WCA, the main governing body of speedcubing. It adds two sides to the normal rubik's cube. It is sort of like a fusion between a 4x4, and a 3x3, but it has some unique properties to it. It is very hard to learn how to solve due to the lack of clear tutorials, but I managed.
Square-1 itself is a very unique puzzle, being the only puzzle in the WCA to shapeshift and bandage, and it can be both very fast and very stylish. I'd recommend not buying a speedcube, though, because in my opinion the Square-1 is the hardest event in the WCA to learn. Also due to a lack of good tutorials. I have not learned it yet, because it is extremely frustrating.

Cube Master has very good square one tutorials on YouTube, generally geared more towards intermediates, but there are also things for beginners. I'd also recommend getting an FTO (I don't have one but they seem very interesting).

 

[Jared Burkhart]

1. https://jperm.net/bld
2. https://www.cubeskills.com/uploads/pdf/tutorials/f2l.pdf
FTO is a very worth it puzzle because it will probably be added to the WCA, the main governing body of speedcubing. It adds two sides to the normal rubik's cube. It is sort of like a fusion between a 4x4, and a 3x3, but it has some unique properties to it. It is very hard to learn how to solve due to the lack of clear tutorials, but I managed.
Square-1 itself is a very unique puzzle, being the only puzzle in the WCA to shapeshift and bandage, and it can be both very fast and very stylish. I'd recommend not buying a speedcube, though, because in my opinion the Square-1 is the hardest event in the WCA to learn. Also due to a lack of good tutorials. I have not learned it yet, because it is extremely frustrating.

Cube Master has very good square one tutorials on YouTube, generally geared more towards intermediates, but there are also things for beginners. I'd also recommend getting an FTO (I don't have one but they seem very interesting).

Thank you very much! I will check them out! And a cross between 3x3 and 4x4? I always imagined that it was a pyraminx morphed with another pyraminx, having 8 faces or something. Thanks for the info! Oh my, I forgot the one and only @idkreal and clock. Thank you idk real for your support as well...and what is the clock? Why do people like it and is it worth it also?

 

[Sub20Soon]

Yo jared what's up ! Remeber me ? You gave tips to me in a DM. Guess what. I got sub 20 ! Thanks for the tips !

 

[CrossPetrus]

You also might want to check out https://f-2-l-trainer.replit.app/ it’s a very good f2l trainer that can track your worst cases and give you training advice. (created by @0rcoraCuber21)

 

[Jared Burkhart]

Yo jared what's up ! Remeber me ? You gave tips to me in a DM. Guess what. I got sub 20 ! Thanks for the tips !

YOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!IT WORKED! EVEN I HAVE A HARD TIME WITH THE TIPS I GAVE YOU! I am happy for you. What did you get? Am excited about it!

You also might want to check out https://f-2-l-trainer.replit.app/ it’s a very good f2l trainer that can track your worst cases and give you training advice. (created by @0rcoraCuber21)

Thanks for the link. I appreciate all the help you guys are giving me!

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

well, what do you already know for 3x3? What do you average? do you know full OLL/PLL? I could give some tips but idk what you need

PS. Since you like like big cubes, you might want your 3x3 to feel a bit heavier, so I suggest getting one of MoYu’s/QiYi’s cubes (the WRM V11 is a popular option but the core can break and it’s like 64 grams). But if i had to suggest one 3x3, i would suggest the GAN V100. It’s the best value 3x3 right now in my opinion. For 2x2, the GAN 251 M Pro is the most popular and safest option, but it’s kinda slow and needs set up

 

[Michael Wimberly]

well, what do you already know for 3x3? What do you average? do you know full OLL/PLL? I could give some tips but idk what you need

PS. Since you like like big cubes, you might want your 3x3 to feel a bit heavier, so I suggest getting one of MoYu’s/QiYi’s cubes (the WRM V11 is a popular option but the core can break and it’s like 64 grams). But if i had to suggest one 3x3, i would suggest the GAN V100. It’s the best value 3x3 right now in my opinion. For 2x2, the GAN 251 M Pro is the most popular and safest option, but it’s kinda slow and needs set up

If you're looking for a heavier 3x3, I would recommend a tornado cube, they're heavier but have amazing performance.

 

[Jared Burkhart]

well, what do you already know for 3x3? What do you average? do you know full OLL/PLL? I could give some tips but idk what you need

PS. Since you like like big cubes, you might want your 3x3 to feel a bit heavier, so I suggest getting one of MoYu’s/QiYi’s cubes (the WRM V11 is a popular option but the core can break and it’s like 64 grams). But if i had to suggest one 3x3, i would suggest the GAN V100. It’s the best value 3x3 right now in my opinion. For 2x2, the GAN 251 M Pro is the most popular and safest option, but it’s kinda slow and needs set up

YOOOO! Caleb! Been a while....How are you? Am very glad that you are here! So I average 17-24 seconds(yeah,a 7 second difference)and know most of pll(I need to learn I think 3 algorithms) and not the best at oll(need to larn like, 16 of them) For 3x3, I actually prefer smaller and lighter for one hand. But I do not do 2 much(you can count on both hands how many 2 solves i did this year, but did way over 700 with 7x7...)Thank you for everything!

If you're looking for a heavier 3x3, I would recommend a tornado cube, they're heavier but have amazing performance.

I have had Tornado before...the v3...and is awesome but weak. Not a fan but loved it as my first ever magnetic 3x3. Thanks anyway!

 

[Michael Wimberly]

I have had Tornado before...the v3...and is awesome but weak. Not a fan but loved it as my first ever magnetic 3x3. Thanks anyway!

I had the v3 as my first magnetic cube too, but eventually the core snapped... anyway, I'm gonna try to get the v5 when it comes out, it seems like a really good cube.

 

[speedsolvetheory]

Thank you very much! I will check them out! And a cross between 3x3 and 4x4? I always imagined that it was a pyraminx morphed with another pyraminx, having 8 faces or something. Thanks for the info! Oh my, I forgot the one and only @idkreal and clock. Thank you idk real for your support as well...and what is the clock? Why do people like it and is it worth it also?

The clock is a very unique puzzle, and it is also the only puzzle in the WCA that is completely inuitive.
Good Things: Unique ergonomics, unique look, competition, fast times
Pain Points:The nature of the solved state needing a flip to verify, unique ergonomics and look, scrambling.
I'm sure a clock solver would be able to answer this question better.

 

[Jared Burkhart]

I had the v3 as my first magnetic cube too, but eventually the core snapped... anyway, I'm gonna try to get the v5 when it comes out, it seems like a really good cube.

I heard that the v4 is awesome, but not as resilient as Gan, But the quality is AMAZING(refering to the v3 when I had it. Should say was amazing)

The clock is a very unique puzzle, and it is also the only puzzle in the WCA that is completely inuitive.
Good Things: Unique ergonomics, unique look, competition, fast times
Pain Points:The nature of the solved state needing a flip to verify, unique ergonomics and look, scrambling.
I'm sure a clock solver would be able to answer this question better.

Thanks again for the advice.Imight look more about clock...