The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Yuxuibbs]

Would Y turns be better or d and d's?

Depends on how fast they are. For me y turns are way faster than d/d' because I like solving F2L with R and U and I never use double turns unless it's r/r' for OLL/PLL. Time yourself doing y turns then time with d/d' and see which one's faster. If they're the same just pick the one you think is easier/most comfortable.

 

[CubeCraze]

I buying a speedstacks stackmat timer V2 and a mat. My qj is just too simple with only the timer itself. I like lots of features. My question is where can I buy a speedstacks timer V2 and speedstack mat (mini or regular, as long as its cheaper) for under $40? The official site's shipping is WAY too much. Cubershop maybe? EDIT: NEEDS DATAPORT

 

[axe97]

Whats the current best 4x4 other than the x-cube? Also, what is the most common/fastest method for edges? Yau or 3-2-2-2-3?

 

[CubeCraze]

Shengshou 4x4 viii. I use yau.

 

[angham]

Does anyone know how to fix my qj timer (its the newest one with 2 batteries btw) it keeps displaying 88:88.88 sometimes when i turn it on, press reset or stop it, ive already tried replacing the batteries

 

[FrankLZ]

Noob questions for multiblind:
Are you allowed to use a stickerless/color cube in mulitblind?

Check time 6m39s

I love those things

 

[Pandadudex96]

For an official OH solve, can you start out doing left/right hand and then switch to right/left hand??? pretty cool if you can

bump: dimensions of a big stackmat?

 

[CubeCraze]

Does anyone know how to fix my qj timer (its the newest one with 2 batteries btw) it keeps displaying 88:88.88 sometimes when i turn it on, press reset or stop it, ive already tried replacing the batteries

Make sure the batteries are put in properly and make sure the plastic that covers the batteries is putting pressure on them. SCREW IT TIGHT. I had the same problem too.


For pandadudeex96: The official one is 35" by 13"

 

[axe97]

what about 2x2 method?

 

[Pandadudex96]

For pandadudeex96: The official one is 35" by 13"

In that case, it's literally the dimensions of my table

 

[CubeCraze]

People use ortega which is a very simple method with only a few algs. Cll are for people who want to get sub 4-5 (I think more than 30 algs). And eg which is cll and more algs.

 

[iEnjoyCubing]

what about 2x2 method?

For beginners, I'd recommend Ortega. Not too many algs (around 10-14) and pretty easy to get the hang of.

 

[axe97]

last question (for now ) best F2L video? there are so many of them on youtube...

 

[Jaycee]

^ The most common answer you'll get is "Check out badmephisto's video."

 

[AustinReed]

Noob questions for multiblind:
Are you allowed to use a stickerless/color cube in mulitblind?

Check time 6m39s

I love those things

It was mentioned in a WCA thread that Colored cubes are allowed in certain circumstances.

 

[y235]

Is there any solver that if i give him a scrambled state it can reduce it to bandaged cube? (R,U gruop in this case)

 

[CubeCraze]

Is this a real stackmat timer and does anyone own one like it?

 

[gbcuber]

Is this a real stackmat timer and does anyone own one like it?

No, that is not a speedstacks timer, but I don't own one so I don't know if it's any good.

 

[4.]

Lets say 3 guys are named Smith and they all compete in a tournament.
John Smith enters one in 2010
Paul Smith enters one in 2010
Robert Smith enters one in 2011

Would their WCA ID's be as follows?
John - 2010SMIT01
Paul - 2010SMIT02
Robert - 2011SMIT01

Or would Robert have the ID 2011SMIT03?

 

[aaronb]

Lets say 3 guys are named Smith and they all compete in a tournament.
John Smith enters one in 2010
Paul Smith enters one in 2010
Robert Smith enters one in 2011

Would their WCA ID's be as follows?
John - 2010SMIT01
Paul - 2010SMIT02
Robert - 2011SMIT01

Or would Robert have the ID 2011SMIT03?

Robert would have the ID 2011SMIT01; the last number starts new every year.