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Anyone off to Melbourne for WC 2019?
I want!
Anyone off to Melbourne for WC 2019?
The last comp I went to, which was in the Charlotte area so maybe not too far depending on where in Virginia you are, had a 70 minute cumulative limit for 3BLD and 4BLD together. You'd have time for two attempts even now, or three attempts by the time the next comp comes around, if the events/limits stay the same. That's not typical though, so I'd agree that sub 10 minute is a good goal for now. That almost always gets you at least one attempt. Most common around this area is probably either 15 minute cumulative or 20 minute cumulative. The lowest limit for a comp I've attended was 6 minutes per attempt.
Absolutely terrific that you got your first solve so soon after doing "re-scrambles". Getting below 10 minutes for 1 solve should indeed become your target and it will help you to set separate targets depending on your split, for example "3 minute memo for edges, 1 minute memo for corners, 2 minute execution for corners, 4 minute execution for edges". Although I like Mark49152's optimism, doing 3 solves in 10 minutes is absolutely not something that is easily reached and does require quick memo, good execution and that is something that will definitely not happen "before you know it"
I’d love to, but I have a feeling that’s not in the cards... (or the cubes, as the case may be)Anyone off to Melbourne for WC 2019?
No way i can pull that one out. That's in the other side of the globe for me, hahahaAnyone off to Melbourne for WC 2019?
i felt like I actually had a decent memo and did 11:18 to yeild 0/2
0/2 on the MBLD this week. When I did it at the more recent comp, I attempted 3 to get the extra 10 minutes... only took 18+ minutes back then to get 1/3 (damn parity! Forgot to apply that alg). Today was definitely a mix of execution errors and memo failures. BUT... i felt like I actually had a decent memo and did 11:18 to yeild 0/2. The upside is that I wont be chasing time my next MBLD attempt. So, I’ll only use 2 cubes unless I actually get good at MBLD and feel like I can actually accomplish more successfully. But I won’t be submitting excess cubes just to get extra time.
Fair enough... I am new to BLD solving (meaning I started back in Jan). I like to try a couple MBLD cubes just for “fun” and actually did get one success. The amount of information necessary isn’t beyond my mental capacity...but still presents a challenge. Whereas I’m all about trying to get more cubes, MBLD is not my end goal. rather, it’s more a consequence of other endeavors. I’m hoping to undertake 4BLD over throughout the Fall. Although I have a lot going on personally (returning to school to learn a new profession—full time enrolled, while ALSO full time working... husband and father (those last two are obviously the most important)). I’m not sure how much time I’ll be able to apply to learning 4BLD.If I may suggest... Push your memo and try few cubes in home - 4 or 6. After few attempts you will see that 2 cubes seems much much easier.
I don’t think I’ll surpass you in MBLD... you have put a decent effort into letter pairs and rooms... I just take it as a sting of letters and go! My method works for me and has a LOT of room to provide improvement for 3BLD, but falls short when the memo required becomes considerably larger. There’s a trade-off... one that involves time that I don’t have to spare at present. Nevertheless... I don’t see surpassing you at all.I feel like I shouldn't suggest this because you'll immediately surpass me yet again ... but you're fine on time, I'd up the ante to 3 or 4 at least, even though you haven't achieved an N/N below that yet. I got to 7 before I hit a time crunch at all.
I don’t think I’ll surpass you in MBLD... you have put a decent effort into letter pairs and rooms... I just take it as a sting of letters and go! My method works for me and has a LOT of room to provide improvement for 3BLD, but falls short when the memo required becomes considerably larger. There’s a trade-off... one that involves time that I don’t have to spare at present. Nevertheless... I don’t see surpassing you at all.
For me, remembering the FIRST pair is the hardest. Whether it’s for edges, corners or another cube. I have no false delusions of taking 3BLD to a world class or even national level. But I would like to be relatively solid at sub-2 min someday. As to MBLD.... if I can get a 2/2 in comp in 19:59 I’ll be good.
For me, remembering the FIRST pair is the hardest. Whether it’s for edges, corners or another cube. I have no false delusions of taking 3BLD to a world class or even national level. But I would like to be relatively solid at sub-2 min someday. As to MBLD.... if I can get a 2/2 in comp in 19:59 I’ll be good.
This is why I find rooms useful even for 3BLD. Visualising in a room kind of acts like a "keystone", as Noah Arthurs calls it.Here's the newbie butting in. The first pair is hardest for me. Where did I start? Oh, yes, then it goes smoothly.
I realise you were not expected a dissertation response... just felt like sharing. I’m sure I will attempt 3 and/or 4 cubes in the not to distant future.
It's not happening at all. An office move meant I lost my practice space. We are getting a new canteen area soon so if that's not too busy I might get started again. Plus, I've lost my good 5x5 which hampers 5BLD.Hey @newtonbase - how is the 4BLD coming along?