The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[thackernerd]

I've always wondered, if someone relatively nooby were to realise they have a 5 move 3x3 solve or something equally/insanely lucky on other cubes in competition, would it be 'wrong' to solve it as fast as they could, breaking the world record by far? I mean, it would be eliminating competition among the top cubers, and they'd probably feel cheated. The record would never be broken again. Should this person refuse to solve it or purposefully DNF, for the sake of retaining competition? Or should they solve it, because hey, you'll be kind of famous?

Well if a noob cuber had a 5 move solve, everybody else in the competition would have one too.

 

[jla]

I need help with the 4x4. I know how to solve it somewhat (I just need to learn last 2 edges algorithms and parity algorithms) but I do 1 edge at a time when it comes to solving the edges, is there any videos explaining how to do many at a time? Is that more efficient or is it the same in terms of efficiency?
I have heard of many different methods for solving edges but I want to know, which is one of the fastest?

Also, what are some nice algorithms for OLL/PLL parity and last 2 edges?

If I'm not mistaken, I can use the same techniques for solving a 4x4 to solve a 5x5 or higher as well right? Only 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 etc. require OLL/PLL parity algs? And can the 4x4 algs for OLL/PLL parity be used for 6x6 and 8x8 parity as well?

Finally, I want to make sure that my centers are efficient as well, it would be nice if someone could point me to a good video explaining centers so I can compare my "method" to the video to see if I am as efficient as possible.

Well, these should be all of my big cube questions, thanks in advance.

I learned 32223 from faz's example solve video, I would highly recommend it. There you can also compare your center techniques.

Although I recently switched to Yau and I love it I broke my PB today with a time of 1:13.xy but I think that with the roots in 32223, Yau will be no problem if you want to switch later. I would actually recommend starting with redux with 32223 first. This gives you a great understanding of the cube, and when you're done with centers in Yau the edge pairing will be nothing compared to redux.

 

[conn9]

Well if a noob cuber had a 5 move solve, everybody else in the competition would have one too.

I guess the 3x3 single wca records would be crazy then.

 

[PandaCuber]

I've always wondered, if someone relatively nooby were to realise they have a 5 move 3x3 solve or something equally/insanely lucky on other cubes in competition, would it be 'wrong' to solve it as fast as they could, breaking the world record by far? I mean, it would be eliminating competition among the top cubers, and they'd probably feel cheated. The record would never be broken again. Should this person refuse to solve it or purposefully DNF, for the sake of retaining competition? Or should they solve it, because hey, you'll be kind of famous?

I wouldnt solve it. Id rather work for a WR solve. Id feel a whole lot better if I earned it.

 

[skeletonboy]

I've always wondered, if someone relatively nooby were to realise they have a 5 move 3x3 solve or something equally/insanely lucky on other cubes in competition, would it be 'wrong' to solve it as fast as they could, breaking the world record by far? I mean, it would be eliminating competition among the top cubers, and they'd probably feel cheated. The record would never be broken again. Should this person refuse to solve it or purposefully DNF, for the sake of retaining competition? Or should they solve it, because hey, you'll be kind of famous?

WCA scrambles should be checked already to prevent this. But, yet, there are flaws, like this 2x2x2 world record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2227ulrNcew
4 moves..WTH???
These flaws just happen, and if get to do this officially, without breaking any of the WCA rules, I don't see why they shouldn't solve it. You can blame the stupid scrambles.

 

[CheesePuffs]

Do wittwos break in to be smoother?

 

[Jaycee]

I feel stupid because I own the damn thing but can't find it again.

Where is the link to the 15 puzzle v2 sim? (vcuber I'm looking at you because I know you use this. )

 

[Jaycee]

Someone else might have it and he might not be on, and I have no patience ;o

 

[Sahid Velji]

Thanks a lot for answering my big cube questions! I just realized too that the last 2 edges "algorithm" is pretty much intuitive. For the algorithm "r2 U2 r2 Uw2 r2 U2 Uw2" I realized I can just do "r2 U2 r2 Uw2 r2 Uw2" and then adjust U face to set up for my PLL, otherwise an extra U2 could be performed for no reason.
As for edges, I guess I'll try learning from Feliks' 4x4 example video, if it's not too fast.

 

[wontolla]

Can someone recommend me a well put together OLL guide for a newbie? I want good algs from somebody fast. Video executions would be cool too.

Is Breandan fast enough for you?

http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35076-All-of-Breandan-Vallance-s-OLLs

 

[cubernya]

Can somebody explain premoves in FMC, and how exactly it works? I know it has to do with inverse/normal scramble, but I'm not really sure exactly how to use them.

 

[Divineskulls]

Do wittwos break in to be smoother?

I had to lube mine before it got any good. Just a dab of maru, if you have any. If you don't, I'm sure something else like it will be fine.

 

[xXxMCCALLxXx]

I recently bought a new ShengShou 5x5 because my old Eastsheen locked up way too much. I read that it is a lot better if it is modded, so I want to mod it. However, the cube is so tight that I can't take it apart. So here is my question: What is the easiest way to get it apart?

 

[JianhanC]

I recently bought a new ShengShou 5x5 because my old Eastsheen locked up way too much. I read that it is a lot better if it is modded, so I want to mod it. However, the cube is so tight that I can't take it apart. So here is my question: What is the easiest way to get it apart?

Pop the center caps off and loosen the screws. It should fall apart. Just remember to tension it equally afterwards.

 

[xXxMCCALLxXx]

Pop the center caps off and loosen the screws. It should fall apart. Just remember to tension it equally afterwards.

Okay, thanks. I got it to work. Although I'm not sure why I didn't try that first, seeing as I had to do that on at least one of my other cubes.

 

[JianhanC]

Okay, thanks. I got it to work. Although I'm not sure why I didn't try that first, seeing as I had to do that on at least one of my other cubes.

Don't worry, I was tugging and pulling at a wing edge for half an hour yesterday

 

[MayurAK]

I average around 20 - 25 seconds with F2l (intuitive) , 2 Look OLL and Full PLL. I usually solve the cross in 4 - 5 seconds. Should I start learning colour neutrality?

 

[5BLD]

You should've from the start. The sooner the better.

 

[JackL]

I average around 20 - 25 seconds with F2l (intuitive) , 2 Look OLL and Full PLL. I usually solve the cross in 4 - 5 seconds. Should I start learning colour neutrality?

Definitely. It helps a bunch with easier cross solutions, and when you are comfortable enough with it you can focus on more important things such as look ahead and slower turning with fewer pauses between each pair during F2L.

 

[ThomasJE]

I average around 20 - 25 seconds with F2l (intuitive) , 2 Look OLL and Full PLL. I usually solve the cross in 4 - 5 seconds. Should I start learning colour neutrality?

If you want to. Start with your opposite colour (white-yellow) - that would be a good start.