MIT Fall competition 2009

[Micael]

Hi Mr Reynolds,
This will be my first competition and I have a little consern about BLD. Specifically, about the stickers. What if the stickers are used? May the cube be not allowed for BLD?

 

[Tim Reynolds]

Hi Mr Reynolds,
This will be my first competition and I have a little consern about BLD. Specifically, about the stickers. What if the stickers are used? May the cube be not allowed for BLD?

Micael,

If the stickers are worn away to the point where you can easily feel the difference between two stickers, we may not allow it. But we're not going to reject cubes just because there's a small chip in one of the stickers. Basically, it's a case-by-case thing; it's possible that we won't allow the cube, but we won't be unnecessarily strict about that.

 

[Tim Major]

Hi Mr Reynolds,
This will be my first competition and I have a little consern about BLD. Specifically, about the stickers. What if the stickers are used? May the cube be not allowed for BLD?

And you could borrow another person's cube (if they're willing) that fits by the regulations, but isn't too different from your cube (eg, same colour scheme, similar type of cube, perhaps even the same).

 

[StachuK1992]

Hi Mr Reynolds,
This will be my first competition and I have a little consern about BLD. Specifically, about the stickers. What if the stickers are used? May the cube be not allowed for BLD?

And you could borrow another person's cube (if they're willing) that fits by the regulations, but isn't too different from your cube (eg, same colour scheme, similar type of cube, perhaps even the same).

Or, if all else fails, you can have a sticker set from me

This is what the venue looks like, according to google maps

http://tinyurl.com/MITFALL2009

okay. see that biker? We're gonna throw cubes at him, if he somehow shows up

 

[DavidWoner]

That's a cyclist, not a biker.

 

[StachuK1992]

That's a cyclist, not a biker.

He's using a bike.

I use cubes.
I'm called a cuber.

Therefore, one who uses bikes is a biker.

 

[Tim Reynolds]

This is what the venue looks like, according to google maps

http://tinyurl.com/MITFALL2009

okay. see that biker? We're gonna throw cubes at him, if he somehow shows up

So that's just the main entrance to MIT...all the main academic buildings are connected pretty much. That's the entrance to building 7, we're in building 26.

I mentioned this a while ago, but we're going to have an informal meet-up on the second floor of the Stratton Student Center (84 mass ave, building W20) at 8 pm the night before the competition for anyone staying nearby overnight. And the night of the competition too, probably.

 

[Mike Hughey]

I've done over a thousand successful bld solves, but I still have trouble doing them under 10 minutes.

Joey's right - just go faster. I know it sounds ridiculous, but it does help. You should start practicing timing yourself, too - that way you know how fast "fast" is. But admittedly, you probably shouldn't try to go too much faster until after the competition - stick with what you know for now.

Even if you drop off the [silly] list...

I agree, it is pretty silly. It's still fun to be on, though. Most of my accomplishments are silly anyway.

..., you will still be famous for all your BLD skills -- such as the "behind the back OH, while juggling with the other hand" youtube video. Didn't you also do two 7x7 BLD ?

I tried 2 7x7x7 BLD - on three different occasions - I failed all 3. But it's fun trying.

 

[MatsBergsten]

My reasons for attending are ... (3) maybe get recorded as the 3rd oldest BLD solver.

Wow, pressure is going to be on the following weekend for me to get a successful BLD solve - you might knock me off the oldest BLD solvers list this weekend, but a solve next weekend will get me back on.

But seriously, good luck to you - I hope you do great! You've been working on it long enough that I really hope you get a successful solve - I'll be rooting for you!

(And sorry I can't come - it's just too far for us - it's amazing all the awesome people who are going to be there!)

Thanks for the support. I've done over a thousand successful bld solves, but I still have trouble doing them under 10 minutes. Most of my solves are without time pressure or distractions so it will be a challenge at MIT.

Even if you drop off the [silly] list, you will still be famous for all your BLD skills -- such as the "behind the back OH, while juggling with the other hand" youtube video. Didn't you also do two 7x7 BLD ?

O, please don't call my one reason to fame in the cubing world a "silly list".
(Although I agree it is). Very much good luck to you, I'll hold my thumbs

A 1000 successful solves and never been to a competition, I'd say it is about time!!

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

rjohnson_8ball just go faster.

Trying... If I shorten my memo time, then I might get a blank later during recall. I use 3OP. After I memo edge cycles, corner cycles, edge flips, corner twists, I check recall of permutations before I begin. My execution is not what is holding me back so much, but my memo+recall. One thing that helps is I try to add more meaning to things in my memo to make things stick. Sleep and good nutrition makes a difference for me.

 

[joey]

I agree with Mike agreeing with me.
I also agree when Mike says it's best not to change too much before a comp.

After the comp, just do some memo.. but don't review. Just memo once.. well maybe twice, but that's it. Or set a time limit, maybe 5mins (I'm not sure) and once you get to that point you HAVE to start solving. I used to do it with 15s

 

[JLarsen]

What parking lot is closest to building 26? My mom injured her knee and would prefer to not walk too far.

Edit: I can't even recall where the parking lot link is.

Edit 2:http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/parking/visitors/public_parking.html

 

[Tyson]

What parking lot is closest to building 26? My mom injured her knee and would prefer to not walk too far.

Edit: I can't even recall where the parking lot link is.

Edit 2:http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/parking/visitors/public_parking.html

Your mom and I can be friends. My right knee is so screwed up right now.

 

[Tim Reynolds]

What parking lot is closest to building 26? My mom injured her knee and would prefer to not walk too far.

Edit: I can't even recall where the parking lot link is.

Edit 2:http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/parking/visitors/public_parking.html

So buildings 44 and 46 are right near building 26. I really don't know anything about the lot there, but it looks small on the map. On http://whereis.mit.edu/?selection=P11&zoom=18, though, it says "closed for construction into late winter, spaces are available in the Stata Garage". The Stata garage is right across Vassar Street. I'm guessing that means you can park there, but I don't really know--students don't have cars at MIT for the most part, and there's a good reason for that...

If that lot doesn't work, I think the Hayward St. lot is your best bet (http://whereis.mit.edu/?selection=P5&zoom=17).

 

[salshort]

Hey, can someone sign me in the MIT open for the 2x2x2 for 4x4x4, I have everything else registered but just realized these i will be competing in.

 

[Tim Reynolds]

Hey, can someone sign me in the MIT open for the 2x2x2 for 4x4x4, I have everything else registered but just realized these i will be competing in.

Sure...but it won't let me update it on the WCA page. Don't worry, we have it down on the registration sheet.

 

[JLarsen]

My parents exhibited some empathy for once, and decided that they will drop me off, and not burden me with the restriction of only staying for 3 hours. I should be attending the entire thing, and without my family following me around. =DDDDDDDD I look forward to meeting you all!!! I should come up with something to wear to identify me by, if only I had a panda shirt....

 

[StachuK1992]

My parents exhibited some empathy for once, and decided that they will drop me off, and not burden me with the restriction of only staying for 3 hours. I should be attending the entire thing, and without my family following me around. =DDDDDDDD I look forward to meeting you all!!! I should come up with something to wear to identify me by, if only I had a panda shirt....

nametag.

 

[waffle=ijm]

My parents exhibited some empathy for once, and decided that they will drop me off, and not burden me with the restriction of only staying for 3 hours. I should be attending the entire thing, and without my family following me around. =DDDDDDDD I look forward to meeting you all!!! I should come up with something to wear to identify me by, if only I had a panda shirt....

nametag.

Or wear sandwich boards.

 

[JLarsen]

My parents exhibited some empathy for once, and decided that they will drop me off, and not burden me with the restriction of only staying for 3 hours. I should be attending the entire thing, and without my family following me around. =DDDDDDDD I look forward to meeting you all!!! I should come up with something to wear to identify me by, if only I had a panda shirt....

nametag.

Ew, name tags on my videos yuck. How about like a bright red long sleeve and grey skinny jeans? =P