lol, both are direct methods but it does not have to be like that.
Doing 2x2x2 using 1 layer + CLL is direct but if you use Guimond it's two levels of reduction, orient and separate, the last step, permutation, is direct.
Woah, this method of solving looks very nice I ordered a 5x5, it should arrive next week, I might learn this method instead of using reduction ( I dont mind slower time, this looks like more fun ) How many algs there is for this method?
Anyone has a link to a tutorial for this method? ( the one in the how to is for 4x4 :S )
I don't really understand the technicalities of this method, but it is very impressive to watch and your tps seems to be exceptional, at least, from what I can hear. I only average about 27secs. on the 3x3x3, so it might not mean much, but I'd like to see you improve at this method.