WCA Documents: Updated January 1, 2013

[kinch2002]

Can we have a guideline added about similarity of cubes in multibld? E.g. Are there any restrictions on having different sizes?

(Thanks to MLSTRM for asking about that)

 

[Kian]

Can we have a guideline added about similarity of cubes in multibld? E.g. Are there any restrictions on having different sizes?

(Thanks to MLSTRM for asking about that)

There was not a restriction on this previously and I don't see one in the new regulations.

 

[speedpicker]

I would say that it isn't, as a corner can twist in place without a pop, so the regulation would still hold even if a pop hadn't taken place.

That was my point.

 

[uberCuber]

Can you just clarify that please? You are only allowed to twist a corner back if the cube has also popped? That doesnt seem to make sense.

Notice that he said "if a puzzle defect, such as a pop, occurs". He never specified pops as the only possible case where you can twist the corner, he simply listed it as an example of a puzzle defect. And yes, 5a) lists pieces twisting in place as another example of a puzzle defect.

 

[MovingOnUp]

For clock, are F2 and F3 just now being implemented , or were they there before and no one paid attention to it?? Because , for example, this competition solve (first one I found) does not follow these rules.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMdwkrq9KH
http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#F2

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

For clock, are F2 and F3 just now being implemented , or were they there before and no one paid attention to it?? Because , for example, this competition solve (first one I found) does not follow these rules.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMdwkrq9KH
http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#F2

They've always been there, and every competition I have been to has followed those regulations...

 

[Ranzha]

I wonder what people are going to use to account for A2c1.
I suggest the stereotypical Chinese food takeout paper boxes. They're nifty and customisable =)

 

[MovingOnUp]

They've always been there, and every competition I have been to has followed those regulations...

Then how come they aren't followed in this video and its considered a WR, am i missing something?

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

Then how come they aren't followed in this video and its considered a WR, am i missing something?

The video link is broken so I can't see what you mean. Relink?

 

[MovingOnUp]

The video link is broken so I can't see what you mean. Relink?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMdwkrq9KH0

or this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvsHbxvEvpk

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMdwkrq9KH0

or this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvsHbxvEvpk

Those solves do follow the regulations....

 

[kinch2002]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMdwkrq9KH0

or this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvsHbxvEvpk

Can you clarify what you think isn't being done correctly? As far as I can see, the regulations are followed in those videos

 

[MovingOnUp]

Can you clarify what you think isn't being done correctly? As far as I can see, the regulations are followed in those videos

Omg. I knew I had to be missing something. I was assuming, incorrectly, that they meant once the competitor had completed their solve. "After the inspection period," is what i missed . Thanks for clearing that up

 

[Michael Womack]

As for rule 3h1 I know the pillowed 7x7s are alowed. Would the SS(Cubic) 7x7 be usable?

 

[Petro Leum]

As for rule 3h1 I know the pillowed 7x7s are alowed. Would the SS(Cubic) 7x7 be usable?

of course not. cubic puzzles in competition - what a ridiculous idea.

Spoiler

i strongly believe there would be another exception if a rather "normal" puzzle like the SS 7x7 would be prohibited - there is also no reason, no unfair advantage that would explain a ban.

 

[Michael Womack]

of course not. cubic puzzles in competition - what a ridiculous idea.

Spoiler

i strongly believe there would be another exception if a rather "normal" puzzle like the SS 7x7 would be prohibited

So you're saying the SS 7x7 is banned?

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

So you're saying the SS 7x7 is banned?

No. Based on the context, I would say he was being sarcastic. Both brands of 7x7 are allowed in competition.

 

[CubeRoots]

i find the latter part of article 9 confusing. Since when do we have qualification rounds?

 

[Kian]

i find the latter part of article 9 confusing. Since when do we have qualification rounds?

There have been many tournaments with qualification rounds. They were more prevalent years ago.

 

[Michael Womack]

BTW is there any new events that will replace magic and master magic?