Keep rubbing it repeatedly, any idea what caused the marks? Most substances wear off after being repeatedly rubbed. I got ink on my GTS2M once, I got a towel, and rubbed it repeatedly for a bit, worked.
Short answer: NoCan you listen to music with earbuds with solving in comp?
Wait, so I could be eating pizza during an official attempt? I gotta do that in OH when I go to a comp. XDCompetitors may use non-electronic aids that do not give an unfair advantage, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate. This includes: 2i1d) Food and drink.
Wait, so I could be eating pizza during an official attempt? I gotta do that in OH when I go to a comp. XD
2k) At the discretion of the WCA Delegate, a competitor may be disqualified from some events (a single event, multiple events, or all events) if the competitor:
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2k6) Does not fulfill the event's requirements (e.g. not knowing how to solve the puzzle). A competitor must not compete with the expectation of a DNF result or an intentionally poor result.
Thanks for telling me. I like 4x4, but I'm not improving very quickly in many events. I'll still give it a shotI think that you should compete in 4x4 anyway. I regret not competing in 4x4 in my first comp. Even if you don't make the cutoff, you still get to do 2 4x4 solves.
Dear Forum,
I have a beginner's question about the meaning of regulation 2k6, which says:
My question is, if the above means that I as a competitor should be good enough to expect to stay within the cut-off time for the event?
I'm asking, since I'd like to go to a competition and try out some events, where I as a newbie am not very skilled (e.g., 4x4x4, 5x5x5) and am pretty sure that I will not make it within the cut-off time of the competition unless it's a lucky scramble [1]. In other words, I expect to DNF. Can I still compete? Would the Delegate be allowed to exclude me, if I before solving tell the judge, that he/she should keep an eye on the timer, because I expect to go beyond the cut-off time?
I know it's a bit silly question, but I'm supposed to read the rules before going, so it would be good to know...
/inkoativ
[1] Reformulating the above in technical terms: I estimate the probability of my solve time to be below the cut-off to be less than 50%. In other words: E( I(solve-time < cut-off) ) = P( solve time < cut-off) < 0.5, where I is the indicator function. In other words P( Attempt will be a DNF) > 50%, i.e. I expect to DNF, which would trigger 2k6?
Dear Forum,
I have a beginner's question about the meaning of regulation 2k6, which says:
My question is, if the above means that I as a competitor should be good enough to expect to stay within the cut-off time for the event?
I'm asking, since I'd like to go to a competition and try out some events, where I as a newbie am not very skilled (e.g., 4x4x4, 5x5x5) and am pretty sure that I will not make it within the cut-off time of the competition unless it's a lucky scramble [1]. In other words, I expect to DNF. Can I still compete? Would the Delegate be allowed to exclude me, if I before solving tell the judge, that he/she should keep an eye on the timer, because I expect to go beyond the cut-off time?
I know it's a bit silly question, but I'm supposed to read the rules before going, so it would be good to know...
/inkoativ
[1] Reformulating the above in technical terms: I estimate the probability of my solve time to be below the cut-off to be less than 50%. In other words: E( I(solve-time < cut-off) ) = P( solve time < cut-off) < 0.5, where I is the indicator function. In other words P( Attempt will be a DNF) > 50%, i.e. I expect to DNF, which would trigger 2k6?
If you click open the book icon on the WCA homepage, there’s ’Regulations’ and below, ‘Guidelines’. Check that if you’re confused after reading through
- 2k6+) CLARIFICATION WCA Delegates should only use their discretion to prevent competitors from being a severe detriment to the competition (e.g. wasting time and/or competition resources). Competitors should not be disqualified for a "poor" result when they are competing to the best of their abilities.
I think when you refer to cutoff, you mean time limit. You are only stopped and given a DNF when you reach the time limit. The cutoff just determines how many solves you get to do. (cutoff \leq time limit)
If you think it's unlikely (I'm not sure there's an exact point, such as 50%, that I would assign) you'll get below the time limit then it would be best not to sign up for that event, to help the competition run smoothly.
Competitors should not be disqualified for a "poor" result when they are competing to the best of their abilities.
I'm still a bit confused. This is the info provided on the competition's page, copy and pasted.I think when you refer to cutoff, you mean time limit. You are only stopped and given a DNF when you reach the time limit. The cutoff just determines how many solves you get to do. (cutoff \leq time limit)
If you think it's unlikely (I'm not sure there's an exact point, such as 50%, that I would assign) you'll get below the time limit then it would be best not to sign up for that event, to help the competition run smoothly.
You should still sign up even if you only won't make the cutoff though.
4x4x4 Cube | Combined Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 4:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 |
I'm still a bit confused. This is the info provided on the competition's page, copy and pasted.
I average between 2:00-2:30 (depending on if I mess up centers or get parity).
4x4x4 Cube Combined Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00
Like @Keroma12 said, definitely sign up for it, you’ll get a couple of singles anyway, and there is a non-zero chance that you’ll get lucky and get an average.I'm still a bit confused. This is the info provided on the competition's page, copy and pasted.
I average between 2:00-2:30 (depending on if I mess up centers or get parity).
4x4x4 Cube Combined Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00
As long as it doesn't disrupt anyone else. A local delegate even talks to the judges sometimes while he solves.I know this might seem like a dumb question, but can you talk to yourself while you solve?