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We used to have a OAQT forum which a different thread for each puzzle. However, we've since merged the forum into the Help area to simplify the forum. In order to keep these threads easily accessible, you can find a full list of OAQT here:

Each thread is a One Answer question thread for a certain puzzle or a group of puzzles, as described in the first post of each thread.

Each thread includes non-blind variants such as one-handed and relays (of the same puzzle). If you see posts that are in the wrong thread, feel free to report them so they can be moved to the correct thread.

Search before posting a question.
The "search thread" tool in this thread can be used to see if someone already asked a similar question here. Depending on the question, you may also find answers on the Speedsolving Wiki, or in other threads. If you have questions about WCA competitions, you'll likely find answers under the official regulations. This thread isn’t the only place to ask simple questions, see if your question belongs in one of these threads first:


Post in the correct thread
The OAQT (One Answer Question Thread) was originally 1 post. Over the years, it grew into tens of thousands of posts. In order to make answer questions more efficient and targeted, we've created this separate OAQ forum, which threads for different categories. This way if you're only interested in Megaminx, you can check 1 thread and help people there instead of having to browse through many different questions you aren't interested in. When you have a question, please make sure you post it in the appropriate thread.

Be clear with your questions.
Questions are easier to answer if they are clear, so be as clear as you can with your questions. If you want to add something to your question, or you want to clarify it, use the "Edit Post" tool instead of making a new post.

Use titles in question posts when appropriate.
You can add a title to a post using "Go Advanced". It adds the title in bold at the top of the post. Titles are useful especially for long questions.

Delete your original post when you bump your question.
When a question gets buried without a sufficient answer, you can bump it, but you should delete the old post first. Be patient when you're waiting for an answer, and don't continuously bump your question just to get it on the newest page. Wait at least three days before bumping a question.

Quote the question you're answering.
Use the "Reply with Quote" button when you're answering a question. Not only does this make it obvious what you're answering, it makes it easy to find the question (click on the "[>>]" in the quote and it'll bring you to the original post).

Don't answer unless you are certain.
Remember that worthless replying is against the Forum Rules. If you have a guess, don't post it unless your reply is actually useful to the person who asked the question. Also, don't just camp around in the thread answering any questions you come across that you *think* you know the answer to.

Remove ninja'd replies instead of editing in "edit: ninja'd".
If you get ninja’d to a reply, delete your reply entirely unless it provides more information that what others have already mentioned or it improves and/or corrects another answer.

No side conversations
Anything that isn't either a question or a good answer doesn't belong in the thread. If you have any follow up questions, or feel the need to carry a conversation regarding something in the thread, just use Private Messaging.

Don't post "this belongs in the OAQT" in other question threads.
If you think a question that has a separate thread belongs in the OAQT, report the thread so that a mod can decide if it should be merged or not. If a thread gets merged into the OAQT and there's a "should've use the OAQT" post that goes unnoticed, all it does is add confusion. If you see these kinds of posts, report them so they can be deleted.

If you have any questions about these rules, please discuss them here.
 
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i dont like this change tbh, since the notification won't be showing on the home screen anymore, and that is going to make it harder ..
because you have to go into the thread to see if there's any new post showing otherwise you wont know ..

like i just asked a question, normally with the old settings, the notification will show up on the homescreen but now.
Now i have to seek attention to ask people to see the post i posted
 
Just wanted to chip in and say that I clearly remember my frustration with those threads a long time ago before I stopped posting on this forum. I'm glad that this has been changed now, the new system should make things better.
 
Seeing as the OA forums is being moved to the Cubing Help section, here is a list of all the Q&A threads so that you can find them easier.

One Answer 2x2 Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-2x2x2-question-thread.50909/
One Answer 3x3 Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-3x3x3-question-thread.50209/
One Answer 3x3 Roux Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-3x3-roux-question-thread.51553/
One Answer 4x4 Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-4x4-question-thread.68021/
One Answer Big Cube Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-big-cubes-question-thread.50246/
One Answer Blindsolving Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-blindsolving-question-thread.27353/
One Answer Pyraminx Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-pyraminx-question-thread.50218/
One Answer Square 1 Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-square-1-question-thread.60593/
One Answer Megaminx Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-megaminx-question-thread.50219/
One Answer Skewb Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-skewb-question-thread.50224/
One Answer Clock Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-clock-question-thread.50245/
One Answer Cuboid and Shape Mod Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-cuboid-and-shape-mods-thread.60965/
One Answer WCA Competition and Regulations Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...tition-and-regulations-question-thread.50221/
One Answer Hardware Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-hardware-question-thread.50223/
One Answer Software Question thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-software-question-thread.50244/
One Answer Other Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-other-question-thread.50247/
One Answer Lube Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-lube-thread.60967/
One Answer Puzzle Shop Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-puzzle-shop-thread.68210/
One Answer Puzzle Theory Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-puzzle-theory-question-thread.56699/
One Answer Magnets Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/magnets-thread.62969/
One Answer Building, Designing, Modding Question Thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/one-answer-building-designing-and-modding-thread.60879/

I am not certain if this thread is worth adding, but here it is:
Question for owners of original Gan Air SM thread: https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/question-for-owners-of-original-gan-air-sm.69692/
 
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This is a very nice and uptodate introduction about speedcubing, by Jared Owens. Can this be put somewhere in the Beginners Help section? (The thread where I think it belongs to is locked.)

 
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