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Square-1 is hard also parity sucks
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I can solve a square-1 now; I got a 1:15 average in the weekly comp and barely not a sub-1 single. Cutoff for the comp I want to go to is 1:15
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I have a comp next weekend
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Comp write up at some point (it happened Saturday). For now, I’ll say this:
That Skewb single though
That Skewb single though
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Comp on Sunday. Events are 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Mega, Pyra. Haven't practiced since the last comp, maybe I'll find some motivation this week?
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Comp today; we’ll see if I actually write about it this time
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16, 13, 13, 22, 18 for 3x3 R1.
16 was an easy 13, I just had one big pause.
The two 13s were good, one was a pretty good scramble one was average with good execution.
22 was I think the first sup-20 I’ve had since my very first comp 3 years ago. Overall terrible solves, plus I corner twisted.
18 was a meh scramble but it really came down to me being bad at cubing. I also corner twisted again, but I again caught it.
Mega next
16 was an easy 13, I just had one big pause.
The two 13s were good, one was a pretty good scramble one was average with good execution.
22 was I think the first sup-20 I’ve had since my very first comp 3 years ago. Overall terrible solves, plus I corner twisted.
18 was a meh scramble but it really came down to me being bad at cubing. I also corner twisted again, but I again caught it.
Mega next
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2:17, 2:24, 2:23, 2:23, 2:23
Cutoff was 2:30. I haven’t solved a Megaminx in probably 2 months, and haven’t done a timed solve since maybe last year. Genuinely had no expectations at all so I guess good average? Very consistent at least.
2x2 next
Cutoff was 2:30. I haven’t solved a Megaminx in probably 2 months, and haven’t done a timed solve since maybe last year. Genuinely had no expectations at all so I guess good average? Very consistent at least.
2x2 next
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3x3 ended up being a 16.16.
2x2 solves: 5.1, 3.00, 4.4, 7.4 (+2’d), 4.99.
3 honestly could’ve been faster. 5.1 and 4.9 I just turned slowly, 4.4 was decent. The 7 was just a terrible solve (5.4) with a +2 because why not
Lunch and then pyra, sub-10 is unlikely but would be cool
2x2 solves: 5.1, 3.00, 4.4, 7.4 (+2’d), 4.99.
3 honestly could’ve been faster. 5.1 and 4.9 I just turned slowly, 4.4 was decent. The 7 was just a terrible solve (5.4) with a +2 because why not
Lunch and then pyra, sub-10 is unlikely but would be cool
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I got a cheesesteak. But just at a sub place not a cheesesteak place
Pyra times: 12.6, 12.6, 12.0, 10.1, 11.6
I don’t care about Pyra. Actually I don’t care about any of this. But like, yay? PR single, from mid 10 to 10.1. I didn’t actually bother to relearn L4E, so I did surprisingly well for being on the fly
If I sound too apathetic it’s just because I’m tired (I got up at a bit before 6 after staying up until 1ish) and Pyraminx quite simply isn’t that exciting
4x4 next
Pyra times: 12.6, 12.6, 12.0, 10.1, 11.6
I don’t care about Pyra. Actually I don’t care about any of this. But like, yay? PR single, from mid 10 to 10.1. I didn’t actually bother to relearn L4E, so I did surprisingly well for being on the fly
If I sound too apathetic it’s just because I’m tired (I got up at a bit before 6 after staying up until 1ish) and Pyraminx quite simply isn’t that exciting
4x4 next
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4x4: 1:03, 1:06, 1:14, 1:01, 1:13
1:03 I got distracted by the judge and it honestly should’ve been sub-1. Didn’t really feel like asking for an extra
1:01 had OLL parity into G-perm, rip sub-1
1:14 was a poor solve, 1:13 I just forgot how to edge pair.
1:06 was a decent solve, about what I’d expect to average.
A couple event break, then 3x3 round 2.
1:03 I got distracted by the judge and it honestly should’ve been sub-1. Didn’t really feel like asking for an extra
1:01 had OLL parity into G-perm, rip sub-1
1:14 was a poor solve, 1:13 I just forgot how to edge pair.
1:06 was a decent solve, about what I’d expect to average.
A couple event break, then 3x3 round 2.
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3x3 R2: 15.1, 17.6, 17.5, 16.8, DNF
Decent first solve. 17.6 was a scuffed easy scramble because I paused on OLL. 17.5 I dropped the cube on pickup on another good scramble. 16.8 I’m just bad at turning. DNF was intentional since it was like a 25, so I just stopped in the middle of my H-Perm and quit (several second pause in OLL and 3 OLL algs)
That’s it for me in the comp. Was a lot of fun hanging out, even though my solves were frankly terrible.
I have another comp in a couple weeks, looking forward to getting another 17 average!
Decent first solve. 17.6 was a scuffed easy scramble because I paused on OLL. 17.5 I dropped the cube on pickup on another good scramble. 16.8 I’m just bad at turning. DNF was intentional since it was like a 25, so I just stopped in the middle of my H-Perm and quit (several second pause in OLL and 3 OLL algs)
That’s it for me in the comp. Was a lot of fun hanging out, even though my solves were frankly terrible.
I have another comp in a couple weeks, looking forward to getting another 17 average!
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Comp on Saturday. I probably need to relearn square-1 (again), plus a bit of OH practice so I remember how to turn properly. Other than that, the events are: 2x2, 3x3, OH, Clock, Pyraminx, Square-1.
2 I want another sub-5 average, I doubt I’ll get PRs. 3 I don’t really care; it seems to get worse every comp. OH I literally have no frame of reference for my skill, but I should be able to make cutoff easily (1:00). Clock I’d like sub-15, but it’s possible I get close to my PR average. For pyraminx I’m expecting another 12ish average, a sub-10 single would be cool. Square-1 I’d like to make cutoff (1:00), but I don’t have too high of hopes.
I currently have a PR streak of every comp
I’ve ever gone to (5 atm), and it’s guaranteed to become 6 because of OH. I kinda like the idea of keeping that up as long as possible, just because it’s a perfect streak. Although once I go to a comp with no new events it probably will end, unless I actually practice
2 I want another sub-5 average, I doubt I’ll get PRs. 3 I don’t really care; it seems to get worse every comp. OH I literally have no frame of reference for my skill, but I should be able to make cutoff easily (1:00). Clock I’d like sub-15, but it’s possible I get close to my PR average. For pyraminx I’m expecting another 12ish average, a sub-10 single would be cool. Square-1 I’d like to make cutoff (1:00), but I don’t have too high of hopes.
I currently have a PR streak of every comp
I’ve ever gone to (5 atm), and it’s guaranteed to become 6 because of OH. I kinda like the idea of keeping that up as long as possible, just because it’s a perfect streak. Although once I go to a comp with no new events it probably will end, unless I actually practice
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3x3 round 1: 17.9+, 12.6, 21.1, 16.x, 15.1
Realized as my group was being called up that I brought every cube except a 3x3. Quickly borrowed a tornado (v3 I think) though.
First solve actually was gonna be decent, but the cube was faster than I expected so my Y-Perm took ages (and then +2’d).
Second solve was a 3 move cross and a decent solve.
I don’t wanna talk about 3rd solve
4th solve was what I expected this comp to be; bad lookahead and indecisive turning.
5th solve was decent. I did 2-look OLL so it def could’ve been sub-15.
At least I got a good single. 2x2 R1 next.
Realized as my group was being called up that I brought every cube except a 3x3. Quickly borrowed a tornado (v3 I think) though.
First solve actually was gonna be decent, but the cube was faster than I expected so my Y-Perm took ages (and then +2’d).
Second solve was a 3 move cross and a decent solve.
I don’t wanna talk about 3rd solve
4th solve was what I expected this comp to be; bad lookahead and indecisive turning.
5th solve was decent. I did 2-look OLL so it def could’ve been sub-15.
At least I got a good single. 2x2 R1 next.
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Fire alarm went off and it’s raining outside.
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Comps back; we kinda just took an early and extra long lunch.
I touched someone’s lucky Chick-fil-A sauce so I’m fully expecting PRs all around.
I touched someone’s lucky Chick-fil-A sauce so I’m fully expecting PRs all around.
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2x2 R1: 3.79, 4.21, 4.23, 4.82, 4.81
Good solves. 5 was a bit of a choke (could’ve maybe had PR average), but overall can’t be upset with that average. Decent single as well is nice.
Pyraminx next. Sub-10 single maybe finally? (Probably not)
Good solves. 5 was a bit of a choke (could’ve maybe had PR average), but overall can’t be upset with that average. Decent single as well is nice.
Pyraminx next. Sub-10 single maybe finally? (Probably not)
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Pyra R1: 11.6, 10.4, 7.6, 7.6, 8.8
First solve was alright, very much showed my lack of confidence in L4E cases. About what I expected
Second solve I did the correct L4E case but the unsolved tip confused me so I did like 3 extra sledges lol
Third solve was very lucky, but I accidentally did the whole first layer so I paused for a second trying to remember how to do LBL. Fortunately I remembered quickly and it worked out.
Fourth solve was reasonably lucky, but it all just kinda…worked
Fifth solve was very lucky again
I mean…alright? I guess a complete lack of practice (legitimately 0 practice or warmup solves since the last comp) pays off if you get lucky enough.
OH next, I guess I gotta go borrow another cube. Haven’t solved OH in ages so I have no expectations except going under the 1:00 cutoff.
First solve was alright, very much showed my lack of confidence in L4E cases. About what I expected
Second solve I did the correct L4E case but the unsolved tip confused me so I did like 3 extra sledges lol
Third solve was very lucky, but I accidentally did the whole first layer so I paused for a second trying to remember how to do LBL. Fortunately I remembered quickly and it worked out.
Fourth solve was reasonably lucky, but it all just kinda…worked
Fifth solve was very lucky again
I mean…alright? I guess a complete lack of practice (legitimately 0 practice or warmup solves since the last comp) pays off if you get lucky enough.
OH next, I guess I gotta go borrow another cube. Haven’t solved OH in ages so I have no expectations except going under the 1:00 cutoff.
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