Frequently Asked Questions About WCA Competitions

[asianjoechoo99]

if the top center cap comes loose, but still is in its place, will it be dnf?

 

[JasonK]

if the top center cap comes loose, but still is in its place, will it be dnf?

I don't think so. Even if the cap comes completely off, I'm fairly sure it's still considered solved.

 

[Bob]

I don't think so. Even if the cap comes completely off, I'm fairly sure it's still considered solved.

You could even lose a few caps (for now) and still not get a DNF.

 

[JasonK]

You could even lose a few caps (for now) and still not get a DNF.

Is there an actual rule for this, or is it just understood that since they can only go back in one way the cube is unambiguously solved?

 

[Noahaha]

If two adjacent caps are in place then the cube should be solved.

 

[Bob]

If two adjacent caps are in place then the cube should be solved.

Yep, I believe that's it.

 

[TMOY]

Iapart from 6 and 7

I think 5^3 and megaminx could as well be added to the list. I've already seen comps where the 5^3 event took ages because tha scramblers failed at scrambling correctly but still insisted on giving the correct scramble to everybody.

 

[Bob]

I think 5^3 and megaminx could as well be added to the list. I've already seen comps where the 5^3 event took ages because tha scramblers failed at scrambling correctly but still insisted on giving the correct scramble to everybody.

Megaminx doesn't even have a picture (yet).

 

[Ranzha]

Megaminx doesn't even have a picture (yet).

Is TNoodle's system being put in place for certain come 2013? Because TNoodle has images for ALL the events!

 

[Bob]

That's why I said "yet"

 

[bobthegiraffemonkey]

Different colour schemes make it trickier for megaminx I would imagine. There are several common ones in use, and also people like me who use their own custom scheme.

 

[Pedro]

Yeah, megaminx are really hard to check. The only (and BIG) problem is that some people have stupidly loose minxes, so they pop when we're scrambling...
Then I either take it to the competitor to solve or solve it myself (if the competitor is like 5-min solver).

 

[nightpegasus738]

Yes it's possible, but such talented people are very rare. Odds are that he's just a kid bragging about his future WR without realizing how much time andndedication it requires to reach that level.

I really don't know how much time it takes to reach that level, but I definitely have a lot of dedication, and considering I reached an average of 17.64 and single PB 11.24 in 6 months of cubing, I just MIGHT reach sub-9 by the time the WC2013 is up...Do you think I can?

I wouldn't suggest using the 2011 prize money to predict the prizes for 2013. Our budget will be significantly less than it was in 2011.

But why would the budget be LESSER if the funds from the previous WC are carried on and the registration fee from each participant is also considered?
BTW, what's your average on the 3x3?

Good luck winning if your pb average of 5 is 11.24... You do realize people who average sub 8.5 attend these competitions.

I do realize, and thanks! By the way, my average is 17.64, PB is 11.24.

 

[bluecloe45]

But why would the budget be LESSER if the funds from the previous WC are carried on and the registration fee from each participant is also considered?
BTW, what's your average on the 3x3?

How bout instead of prize money the winners get trips to some competition.(Nationals For their Country?) for free.

 

[Selkie]

In UK competitions we pretty much always rescramble 5x5 if it is incorrectly scrambled. Pretty much every event apart from 6 and 7 we do this.

Yes I always solve and rescramble a mis scrambled 5x5 and it is fair we generally do at UK Comps though in honesty even if one of the scramblers is solving I don't believe it holds up any solves in events up to 5x5 in my experience. Next comp I may actually be able to accurately scramble a square-1 after practising a lot recently. Anyone who attended WSMO might remember my sq1 scamling accuracy .. or inaccuracy as the case may be

 

[Mollerz]

Yes I always solve and rescramble a mis scrambled 5x5 and it is fair we generally do at UK Comps though in honesty even if one of the scramblers is solving I don't believe it holds up any solves in events up to 5x5 in my experience. Next comp I may actually be able to accurately scramble a square-1 after practising a lot recently. Anyone who attended WSMO might remember my sq1 scamling accuracy .. or inaccuracy as the case may be

I had to wait 8 minutes between my first and second solve.

Yeah, I forgot to mention Megaminx, we don't care about that and I probably won't when TNoodle becomes to default.

 

[TMOY]

I do realize, and thanks!

And do you also realize that those people who are already twice as fast as you will also be practicing the whole year ?

Yes, you can get fast by WC 2013. But getting faster that everybody else is IMHO very, very unlikely.

 

[Bob]

But why would the budget be LESSER if the funds from the previous WC are carried on and the registration fee from each participant is also considered?
BTW, what's your average on the 3x3?

There is no money from previous WC. Registration for WC is traditionally $0. I'll let you jump to the conclusion on that that means about our sponsorship and venue costs for this year.

Why do you care about my average on the 3x3? It's in my profile.

 

[nightpegasus738]

How bout instead of prize money the winners get trips to some competition.(Nationals For their Country?) for free.

But a significant part of the reason for participating in competitions would be earning the prize money. I would prefer the cash...

Why do you care about my average on the 3x3? It's in my profile.

Because I've heard a lot about you and want to know if you are a good speedcuber.

And do you also realize that those people who are already twice as fast as you will also be practicing the whole year ?

Yes, you can get fast by WC 2013. But getting faster that everybody else is IMHO very, very unlikely.

But I'm determined and I believe I'll take the likely part of your opinion.
And by "you can get fast" do you mean I can reach sub-10?

 

[Isaac Paurus]

how do i organize an official competition?