TDM
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Interesting, thanks. I didn't look at the 2-cycles trick because I didn't want to learn too many algs before I've learned Preorientation.
Blindsolving Discussion and Help
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BaconCuber
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I am really bad at recognizing which sticker is which. Does anyone have a way I could practice?
TheOneOnTheLeft
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Take apart a cube, put all the pieces in front of you in a pile, grab one at random and figure out the letter that the first sticker you see on that piece is. For example, I use speffz with white top green front, so I might grab the UFR piece and see the red sticker on it, I'd think M and then put it back in the pile and grab another piece.
I have just started to become interested in BLD solving. I have been learning M2 but it doesn't completely make sense to me. I keep ending up with either two opposite edges swapped or the same two edges permuted wrong. How do I know when this happens and how do I fix it?
Applecow
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there can't just be 2 edges swapped. it sounds to me like you target the wrong pieces when the M-slice is off. remember the number of targets you already solved. if it's uneven, the M-slice is off and instead of UF/FU you have to target DB/BD. if that doesn't solve your problem, give an example (scramble plus solution/photo)
cubizh
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Is there any 4x4 centers-only scrambler out there (to practice x-centers)?
iFaiLLL
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I already know the method for solving BLD (M2 combined with Old pochman), and I have practised this method throughout the past weeks. I am able to do it perfectly with my eyes open (so i understand the mechanics of the method), and now i simply need to work on the memorisation part (which is the worse 
).
My question is: how long is it need to completely solve the cube BLD without much practise?
And after you can memorise the whole thing, if you dont practise everyday does it get more difficult to memorise it?
So, what I mean is, once you've got into this, you have to practise everyday or you will lose your skills?
).My question is: how long is it need to completely solve the cube BLD without much practise?
And after you can memorise the whole thing, if you dont practise everyday does it get more difficult to memorise it?
So, what I mean is, once you've got into this, you have to practise everyday or you will lose your skills?
cubizh
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I already know the method for solving BLD (M2 combined with Old pochman), and I have practised this method throughout the past weeks. I am able to do it perfectly with my eyes open (so i understand the mechanics of the method), and now i simply need to work on the memorisation part (which is the worse
My question is: how long is it need to completely solve the cube BLD without much practise?
And after you can memorise the whole thing, if you dont practise everyday does it get more difficult to memorise it?
So, what I mean is, once you've got into this, you have to practise everyday or you will lose your skills?
If you don't practice, you may forget an alg or two, but the ideas behind it are hard to forget.
Just pick the memory method that better suits you, since there's no perfect solution that fits every single person.
The easiest is to use letter pairs and build words with them.
iFaiLLL
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Yes, i am aware of the memorisation methods, and they seem easy. I am not really worried with forgetting the algorithms because it doesnt happen to me, unless i dont practise them in months.
I have never made a full attempt on solving the cube BLD, i have made some attempts for corners and one or two for the edges but separately. the corners are easy, but the edges are a little bit more difficuld to memorise.
I know that if i practised too much i would be able to do it all, but the problem is that i dont have much time (i could spend 30 minutes a day training).
I have never made a full attempt on solving the cube BLD, i have made some attempts for corners and one or two for the edges but separately. the corners are easy, but the edges are a little bit more difficuld to memorise.
I know that if i practised too much i would be able to do it all, but the problem is that i dont have much time (i could spend 30 minutes a day training).
TheNextFeliks
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I already know the method for solving BLD (M2 combined with Old pochman), and I have practised this method throughout the past weeks. I am able to do it perfectly with my eyes open (so i understand the mechanics of the method), and now i simply need to work on the memorisation part (which is the worse
My question is: how long is it need to completely solve the cube BLD without much practise?
And after you can memorise the whole thing, if you dont practise everyday does it get more difficult to memorise it?
So, what I mean is, once you've got into this, you have to practise everyday or you will lose your skills?
Hehe. I love memo. Cause my tps is terrible.
I don't really understand. It should get easier after doing it more. Once you are comfortable with it, you can take breaks. I haven't done many solves recently but memo is really easy (though not as fast as I was)
iFaiLLL
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yes, thats the point.
once you've learned something (if it is well learnt) it doesnt get out of your head that easy, at least it works for me.
I could improve my memo, but if i took a break i would surely get slower, right?
But its strange, because sometimes i take 2-weeks breaks of CFOP and when i come back i am sometimes faster.
breaks do help sometimes
once you've learned something (if it is well learnt) it doesnt get out of your head that easy, at least it works for me.
I could improve my memo, but if i took a break i would surely get slower, right?
But its strange, because sometimes i take 2-weeks breaks of CFOP and when i come back i am sometimes faster.
breaks do help sometimes
TheNextFeliks
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yes, thats the point.
once you've learned something (if it is well learnt) it doesnt get out of your head that easy, at least it works for me.
I could improve my memo, but if i took a break i would surely get slower, right?
But its strange, because sometimes i take 2-weeks breaks of CFOP and when i come back i am sometimes faster.
breaks do help sometimes
It depends on your speed and the length of the break. I got slower cause of lack of practice.
mycube
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whats the uwr for multibld with full visual memo? I once did 10/10. is this uwr?
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This may vary from person to person, but is it worth making 1 turn to solve 4 pieces therefore displacing the other 4 pieces?
I noticed on a bld I did not too long ago that 4 corners were an R away from being solved, but I didn't want to risk messing up edge memo.
What if it'll only solve 3 or 2 pieces?
I noticed on a bld I did not too long ago that 4 corners were an R away from being solved, but I didn't want to risk messing up edge memo.
What if it'll only solve 3 or 2 pieces?
Ollie
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Nooo, not really. A scramble like this came up in the final of Nottingham Open 2013 and I tried it BLD (four corners solved but an R' away.) The only way I can think that it could be a viable technique is some sort of parity fix for the edges. i.e. Solve edges as normal, solve remaining 4 corners, do the R move, then mixed the remaining 5 edges with one alg.
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Alright thanks. I'll just stick to the normal way.
Can you +2 in multi from a misaligned layer? What if you reach the hour limit?
Can you +2 in multi from a misaligned layer? What if you reach the hour limit?
JasonK
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Yes you can, in fact multiple misaligned cubes will result in multiple +2s. I'm fairly sure you just end up with a time over 60 mins, but I may be wrong.
DrKorbin
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https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/guidelines.html#H1d+
H1d+) EXAMPLE Example: If a competitor attempts 10 cubes, stops with a time of 59:57, and has two time penalties, the time for the result is 59:57 + 2*2 = 60:01 (also see Regulation A1a5).
H1d++) EXAMPLE Example: If a competitor attempts 10 cubes, and the judge stops him at one 60 minutes, and has two time penalties, the time for the result is 60:00 + 2*2 = 60:04.
H1d+) EXAMPLE Example: If a competitor attempts 10 cubes, stops with a time of 59:57, and has two time penalties, the time for the result is 59:57 + 2*2 = 60:01 (also see Regulation A1a5).
H1d++) EXAMPLE Example: If a competitor attempts 10 cubes, and the judge stops him at one 60 minutes, and has two time penalties, the time for the result is 60:00 + 2*2 = 60:04.
Cubo largo
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I know how to do 4BLD. Algo, parity, r2, commutators for edges and OP for corners. I know all about the basic 4BLD.
How can I start to memorize it and then arrive to a complete 4BLD solve?
Complete solve first? Or better if I split the parts of the solve?
How can I start to memorize it and then arrive to a complete 4BLD solve?
Complete solve first? Or better if I split the parts of the solve?
