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Full 3-style comms list for wings - DFR buffer

Ollie

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This was mostly for my benefit, but I have made some improvements to my original list of comms for wings. I've experimented with different algs for every case to find the fastest (and move-optimal if possible) alg for each cycle.

Clicky wicky woo

Improvements this time round:

1. Algs are now in commutator notation - saved so much time.
2. Comment section explains the trickier algs. It also explains why some of the faster algs are not move-optimal or vice versa and provides alternate algs.
3. The move-optimal column simply states whether the alg is move-optimal or not, obviously.
4. There are already a few lists for 3x3x3 edges out there that are much better than I could ever produce, so I've simply added a column that states if the 3-style alg can directly be applied to midges or 3x3x3 edges.
5. Because algs are now in commutator notation it also states whether cancellations need to be memorized to execute a cycle as fast as possible.

EDIT: You can now substitute the scheme for your own if you go to File -> Download as -> Excel file

Scrutinize at will, though I honestly think the vast majority are move-optimal and speed-optimal.
 
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I don't know whether to translate it all into my letter scheme or just look up cases I find awkward and translate them into what to look up. Either way, I really should do one of those things and not be lazy. Thanks for the update btw :).

Edit: hmm, guess this is Speffz? That seems to use the other wing stickers from what I use ...
Edit2: nvm, I can't read, lettering scheme on the second sheet.
 
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I don't know whether to translate it all into my letter scheme or just look up cases I find awkward and translate them into what to look up. Either way, I really should do one of those things and not be lazy. Thanks for the update btw :).

Edit: hmm, guess this is Speffz? That seems to use the other wing stickers from what I use ...
Edit2: nvm, I can't read, lettering scheme on the second sheet.

PM me your email and I'll send you a proper version where you can change your letter scheme automatically :) I've rewritten the VBA but can't work out how to get it to work online yet...

EDIT: try this link, download as an Excel file and you can now change the letter scheme for your own. Just go on the second sheet and substitute my scheme for your own!
 
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Wow. Great resource, even though I still use R2 for 4BLD xD

Random question: I'm still transitioning from OP to full 3style, how long did that transition take for you? Just wondering ;p
 
Wow. Great resource, even though I still use R2 for 4BLD xD

Random question: I'm still transitioning from OP to full 3style, how long did that transition take for you? Just wondering ;p

Thank you! It's hard to work out exactly, I'd probably guess at a few months. Edges were always easier to work out for me than corners were. As soon as you get to the point where you can experiment and work out cases for yourself (and fine tune them for speed and optimization) then it's hugely rewarding and using comms becomes effortless after that :)
 
Thank you! It's hard to work out exactly, I'd probably guess at a few months. Edges were always easier to work out for me than corners were. As soon as you get to the point where you can experiment and work out cases for yourself (and fine tune them for speed and optimization) then it's hugely rewarding and using comms becomes effortless after that :)

I see. I'm transitioning from OP corners to 3style corners first since the move count is so much less. And I know what you mean, I'm at that point where I can make up comms by myself since I understand them now, I just need to make them more automatic :D
 
I've updated the list to add some better commutators for a lot of cases and simplified the notation so it is easier to follow and understand.

Thinking about doing a +-centers list over the summer as well as a big cube BLD tips/video.

Find the link in my sig. :)
 
I've updated the list to add some better commutators for a lot of cases and simplified the notation so it is easier to follow and understand.

Thinking about doing a +-centers list over the summer as well as a big cube BLD tips/video.

Find the link in my sig. :)

You deserve a medal , this list is awesome , and the fact that I can adjust it to my lettering schema is great :)
I honestly can't wait for your tutorials :)
 
Update: Faster commutators for x-centers, +-centers, wings and midges, to those who are interested. Please find the link in my signature with the same adjustable letter scheme (download it to change.)
 
Hey Ollie, thank you so much for this list. Almost done with transitioning to full edge comms atm and I will find this very useful once I move on to full 3style 4bld.
 
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