Magics Removed from WCA Events List in 2013?

[ben1996123]

Where the hell is the surprise challenge?

SURPRISE CHALLENGE: grab your nearest 4x4 and solve it OH with commutators only.

Removing Magics is stupid... Why would they remove it when most people in a competition compete in it. If this really happens, I'll be mad...

You're only saying that because you have the master magic WRs, not because lots of people compete in it.

 

[MovingOnUp]

Lol so whoever has the record now...has it forever O.O (unless it's broken in the meantime of course)

 

[antoineccantin]

I agree. It's easier to judge master magic since it's generally a slower solve I believe. And master magic is a lot funner imo.

Its also not generally done in the air, so there is no "landing" to worry about when stopping the timer.

 

[cityzach]

Its also not generally done in the air, so there is no "landing" to worry about.

Unless you are Nakajima, haha.
And why do magics have to be completely removed? Can't they just be held less frequently like feet for example?

 

[Stefan]

Only took five and a half years, btw:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/message/33002

nice, what was the time?

I forgot to time it :fp

 

[Athefre]

I agree. It's easier to judge master magic since it's generally a slower solve I believe. And master magic is a lot funner imo.

This is called the Bargaining stage.

 

[Owen]

Magic is a dexterity game.

 

[Rubiksboy1]

I hope this doesn't mean Magics are disappearing. If you have one, keep it!
They'll be worth a lot in 30 years.

 

[riffz]

I am overjoyed.

 

[aronpm]

i am apathetic

 

[antoineccantin]

I still don't understand why Master Magic should be removed.

 

[Sillas]

Finally.

This seems to be backed up by a Brazilian delegate who posted on the Brazilian forums here: http://www.cubomagicobrasil.com/for...magic-nao-serao-mais-eventos-oficiais-da-wca/
Google translated: Personally, I have been informed that from January 2013 Magic and Master Magic will not be official events of the WCA (...) Another issue is that these two "puzzle" has nothing to do with the other WCA, since no shuffle, resolution method, algorithm, shortcuts, look ahead...

The correct translation is 'Guys', not 'personally'. Scramble.

 

[Vincents]

To answer Brandon, the WRC is involved in this decision.

 

[TanookiTrev]

WCA
SO MUCH WIN!

Now replace it with Skewb and 8x8. kthnxbai

I second that. Make Skewb official !

 

[ben1996123]

I still don't understand why Master Magic should be removed.

It's not going to not be removed just because you like it.

 

[Jaycee]

Aw. This is disappointing. I'll still get them anyway because I've been looking forward to them for a while :3

 

[MirzaCubing]

Zach, Ernie, Antoine, we shall create an underground organization of magic-ers =.=

 

[cityzach]

Zach, Ernie, Antoine, we shall create an underground organization of magic-ers =.=

Haha yeah, or a petition to not remove magics, but I doubt that would work..

 

[jonlin]

Me join

 

[Mikel]

I almost cried magics