Search results

  1. ThomasJE

    What has happened in the last 3 years?

    So, I've been away from speedcubing for about 2½ years now, for many reasons (the main ones being college, and me deciding to get more into chess). A few friends at college started speedcubing, and so I've returned to cubing a bit because of that. But I have no idea what has happened over the...
  2. ThomasJE

    Indian Premier League (IPL)

    Anybody watching it today or at any point? Delhi Daredevils vs Royal Challengers Bangalore should be a good game; interesting to see who plays better out of Pietersen or Gayle. The game's also being streamed live on YouTube on India Times' channel...
  3. ThomasJE

    m.speedsolving.com deleting subscriptions

    When I post something in a subscribed thread when I'm on m.speedsolving.com, the subscription for that thread goes missing and it no longer appears on my User CP. Is there any reason why this is happening?
  4. ThomasJE

    World Record Holder Quiz

    Hi all, I have created a Sporcle quiz on the WCA world record holders. The URL is here: http://www.sporcle.com/games/ThomasJE/rubiks-cube-world-record-holders I have also embedded it on my website: http://thomasje.webs.com/world-record-holder-quiz The rules are pretty self explanatory...
  5. ThomasJE

    2013 New Year's Resolutions

    What's your 2013 New Year's resolutions? Both cubing and non-cubing related. Mine: 2x2 - Learn Guimond/Sub-5 3x3 - Full COLL (except maybe sunes)/sub-10 single/sub-15 average 4x4 - sub-1 single/sub-1:30 average 5x5 - ? Pyraminx - sub-8/maybe learn keyhole Megaminx - learn advanced last...
  6. ThomasJE

    4LLL Tutorial

    Hi, Back about one year ago, I learned 4LLL. But there wasn't a guide that could tell me what to do; just the algs. So, I decided that I would make a tutorial that would help others like me to take a step towards improving their times. And what a coincidence it's Christmas today :D So...
  7. ThomasJE

    Idea for legal stickerless cube

    There has been a lot of controversy over the use of stickerless cubes in competition, so I thought that there has to be some way to make stickerless cubes legal. The main thing I thought was instead of making the whole cube coloured, just make the sticker area coloured. So, I thought of...
  8. ThomasJE

    Substep Competition

    Me and sneaklyfox have decided to merge the existing F2L and LL competitions to create this new Substep Competition. Basically, there are 5 substeps (these are: F2L, LL, F2B, L10P (CMLL and LSE) and LLEO (Last Layer with Edges Oriented)), and there are 2H and OH categories for each of them. Here...
  9. ThomasJE

    One-Answer Software Question Thread

    What's the best free screen capture software (videos)?
  10. ThomasJE

    The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (UK)

    I'm just about to start the D of E award, and I'm wondering whether anyone else has done this/doing this and what they did for the sections. Here is what I'm planning to do: Physical: Badminton (I already play) Skill: ? Don't really know yet Volunteering: Probably run a table tennis after...
  11. ThomasJE

    3x3x5 Tutorial

    Here's my new 3x3x5 tutorial. I've been working on it during the past week (along with the rest of the website), so feel free to comment, ask any questions, or correct anything. http://thomasje.webs.com/3x3x5-tutorial
  12. ThomasJE

    Pyraminx Notation -> Rotations / Face Turns

    Everyone who solves the Pyraminx knows the R, L, U and B for wide turns and r, l, u and b for the tips. But, many solves include rotations. If we ever get a version of alg.garron for pyraminx for reconstructions, how will we show rotations?. Some ideas suggested were to use oR to say a rotation...
  13. ThomasJE

    Storebought Replacement Hardware

    Hi, I've recently tried modding ny old Rubik's storebought to make it a little better. I'm planning of: Sanding down internal parts Making 'RCC' holes (simular to a Dayan) Replacing stickers Replacing core/springs/screws My question is: What brand of stickers/core/springs/screws would...
  14. ThomasJE

    F1/Motorsport Thread

    This thread is basically for talking about F1 or other motorsport. Who do you think will win the Australian Grand Prix? What do you think about the new front noses? Any predictions? Who do you think will win the World Championship? Anything else?
  15. ThomasJE

    What is the best lubricant? [poll]

    What do you think is the best lubricant out there? Vote in the poll and/or post. If I've missed one, just post and I'll ask a mod to add it to the poll. I've left out Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly for obvious reasons. Base your answer on: Cost Avalibility How long it lasts After effects...
  16. ThomasJE

    2x2x2 Algorithms

    I'm not sure whether this belongs in the OAQT or another sub-forum, so mods feel free to move this. I currently use the Y perm for the adjacent corner swap (UFR + UBL) PLL for Ortega. So, I decided to find the optimal alg(s) for this case using this alg generator. Turns out the optimal number...
  17. ThomasJE

    [Review] Mefferts II Pyraminx

    This thread is for reviews of the Meffert's II Pyraminx. You can vote in the poll above, but please only vote if you own this particular puzzle. When posting your review, please follow a template similar to this: Where the puzzle was purchased: When the puzzle was purchased: Thoughts on the...
  18. ThomasJE

    [Review] QJ Pyraminx

    This thread is for reviews of the QJ Pyraminx. You can vote in the poll above, but please only vote if you own this particular puzzle. When posting your review, please follow a template similar to this: Where the puzzle was purchased: When the puzzle was purchased: Thoughts on the puzzle...
  19. ThomasJE

    Has the 'Database Error' box/page come up for you?

    If it has, vote 'Yes' in the poll above. There is only one option, because it may not have come up for you, but it may do in the future. More information here: http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30713-Database-Error-problem EDIT: There had to be at least 2 options, so ignore the...
  20. ThomasJE

    Proposal: Review Forum

    There are many reviews about various cubes around, but there is no specific place to put them. Some may put them in the Speedcubing Help/Questions area, some in the General Puzzle Discussion area, and some in the Hardware Area. So I propose either: 1) A new forum area called 'Reviews Area' or...
Back
Top