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[jenni]

Ok so now I can always solve the cube using the algorithms from the badmephisto youtube videos, I just have a couple of questions.

1. What is the method badmephisto uses called?
2. How does this method rank and what would be the next method to look at?
3. What is the best way to memorise the algorithms?
4. How do you re-scramble your cube? Is there a specific way or do you just randomly turn sides until it looks scrambled?
5. How do I know when I am ready to progress onto the next method?


I know that's alot to ask but any advice would be great

 

[nitrocan]

1)Fridrich Method
2)What does that mean!?
3)Just do it 1000 times
4)Generally, we use computer generated scrambles from cube timer software
5)There's no such thing as a next method.

I believe that most of the cubers use Fridrich, some use Petrus and Roux.(for speedsolving)

 

[jcuber]

For your second question, it is probably the most well known and most used speedcubing method, though some others do use petrus or roux. Both of these methods are blockbuilding methods. (I belive) all of them have LL (last layer) steps though. They are mainly based on the principal that in the beginners/fridrich methods, after you do the first layer you can do nothing useful without destroying progress already made.

 

[brunson]

Not to contradict nitro, but badmephisto has several tutorials.

From the context of your other posts I'm guessing you've actually been through his beginner's tutorial which would mean that you're using a layer-by-layer beginners method. You solve cross, then first layer corners, then equatorial edges, then last layer, is that correct?

If so, then this is a stepping stone to Fridrich, sometimes call CFOP for Cross, First two layers, Orient, Permute. If you're still doing a 4 look last layer (4LLL), then the next usual step in the progression is to start learning your PLLs and some of the more important OLLS. Fridrich or its advanced derivatives are the most commonly used methods by the worlds top speed cubers, but whether it is inherently fastest is the topic of many long and unresolved debates. Petrus and Roux methods both have some very, very capable users with world class times.

Memorizing algorithms is very specific to an individual. I find that breaking them down into smaller block, then learning each of those blocks as a unit and finally stringing them together works best for me. You'll find many small idioms in the algs that are repeated over and over, like RUR'U' sometimes (apallingly) referred to as the "sexy move". After that it's pure repetition and practice. I would sometimes lay in bed with the lights out practicing my permutation algorithms over and over before falling asleep or getting whacked with a pillow by my wife.

To scramble I usually randomly twist faces for a few seconds, then look at the cube and break up any obvious blocks, then look away and give it about 20 more random twists.

If I'm right about your current method then you are still many steps away from knowing the full CFOP method, but that's no reason not to experiment with others, such as Petrus or Roux. Anything you learn in one method will help you in any other.

Hope this helps.

 

[jenni]

Thanks guys. Yes I have been watching badmephisto's beginner video's so I am first solving the cross then filling in the corners whilst completing the first layer, then doing the second layer and so on.

I'm starting to remember the algorithms by just practising and repeating the algorithms to myself. Once I've got a good grasp of the method I'm currently using I'll have a look at Fridrich as that seems to be quite common.

Just one more thing I've got to know.... why is RUR'U' called the "sexy move"? lol!

 

[cpt.Justice]

Just one more thing I've got to know.... why is RUR'U' called the "sexy move"? lol!

It's got something to do with the spanish and these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8dpMhEApP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEt3NoW-lhs&feature=related

 

[MistArts]

Thanks guys. Yes I have been watching badmephisto's beginner video's so I am first solving the cross then filling in the corners whilst completing the first layer, then doing the second layer and so on.

I'm starting to remember the algorithms by just practising and repeating the algorithms to myself. Once I've got a good grasp of the method I'm currently using I'll have a look at Fridrich as that seems to be quite common.

Just one more thing I've got to know.... why is RUR'U' called the "sexy move"? lol!

It's called the sexy move because it can be performed very fast.

 

[nitrocan]

Because it's just so sexy!

I mean just take a cube and do a couple of R U R' U', and your hands will know.

 

[cookingfat]

Ah, I love the sexy move. It's the first thing I do when I pick up the cube, it feels so great.

Stick with the method you're using until you're comfortable with it and then maybe look into Fridrich. badmephisto's fridrich f2l video is very good.

 

[Fobo911]

I like the sexy move. It makes me very sexy.

It just feels nice to perform the algorithm over and over again. It's what I use to check how good a cube is.