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Daniel Lin
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no problem
I think that alg is probably bad. I will replace it with
[E' L' U L:[E, L2]]
btw, edges are extremely refined right now
I'm pretty sure every case is sub1able
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I think that alg is probably bad. I will replace it with
[E' L' U L:[E, L2]]
btw, edges are extremely refined right now
I'm pretty sure every case is sub1able
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I've heard quite a few people saying that they don't have a good system for remembering twisted corners and flipped edges.
This is more a MBLD technique if you're using rooms or a story, but for the letter where the green or blue sticker needs to be flipped to the top or bottom, I just use that first letter for people's names, and put them in weird places up high or to the side, so I know they are the flipped/twisted pieces. E.g. Going past a closet they are cramped up on the top shelf or something. Lol
I've only just started using it so dunno if it will work for more cubes.
This is more a MBLD technique if you're using rooms or a story, but for the letter where the green or blue sticker needs to be flipped to the top or bottom, I just use that first letter for people's names, and put them in weird places up high or to the side, so I know they are the flipped/twisted pieces. E.g. Going past a closet they are cramped up on the top shelf or something. Lol
I've only just started using it so dunno if it will work for more cubes.
kamilprzyb
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If you have problems with remembering flips/twists I recommend creating an unique image for that, just like for a normal pair. I think it'll be easier and more efficient than having to remember these positions.
It's really not many images, 11 for edges and 14 for corners, if you'll use the same ones for both - only 14 images
These images may start with the letter of sticker, Idk I don't use letter pairs
What you did is good already, but this would be a small upgrade. I hardly ever have problems with twists/flips this way, even with 40+ cubes
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Scruggsy13
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I'm interested to know how many people have their eyes open vs. shut underneath their blindfold? Obviously it makes little to no difference because you can't see the puzzle, but I started out with my eyes open and now if I close them it just feels weird.
sqAree
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My eyes are shut. Advantage is I don't feel weird when BLDing when I don't have my blindfold with me (for example on the bus or at uni where in fact I'd feel weird using a blindfold xD).
newtonbase
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I honesty don't know.I only ever use a blindfold when competing and when practicing I usually just look away.
mark49152
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Shut. In practice I don't use a blindfold and just close my eyes, so that's habit. At comps I worry that I might just close my eyes and forget to pull the blindfold down
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Daniel Lin
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I do significantly better with my eyes open, idk why
It's just easier to co concentrate and its harder to accidentally fall asleep
YouCubing
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I usually do open, not sure why though
Torch
Veteran
Always shut. If I have my eyes open they get irritated by the fabric and I get distracted by the light I can see around the edges of the blindfold.
YouCubing
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I get itches between my eyes during bigBLD and MBLD because my blindfold is bad
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newtonbase
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I'm really surprised by the low quality of blindfolds even some of the top guys use. They'll spend a fortune on ear defenders then use a blindfold that's uncomfortable and doesn't block the light properly. Mine is lovely.
Torch
Veteran
To be fair, my blindfold isn't an eyemask designed for sleeping, just a novelty blindfold with a design on it (you can see it in my WCA profile picture). I bet if I used a plain ol' sleeping mask it would be "higher quality", but it also wouldn't be as fun!
joshsailscga
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Is that a common problem for you?
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Daniel Lin
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No, but I just feel sleepy with my eyes closed
Ollie
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The top 100 3BLD singles are now all sub-40
kake123
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I believe this reddit post regarding cheating in a reputable Chinese show called "The Brain" deserves a read:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/comments/5w24re/lin_kaijun_gets_shafted_on_national_tv_by_a_guy/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/comments/5w24re/lin_kaijun_gets_shafted_on_national_tv_by_a_guy/
T1_M0
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I'm just asking where do people get their actual blindfolds xD
newtonbase
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I get mine through Amazon. I like proper sleep masks. Some people use crappy free ones you get on airplanes.
My main Sleep / Eye Mask - Sleeping Masks Men & Women MONEY BACK GUARANTEE NEW DESIGN using Organic Bamboo & Cotton Lining - Making it Better than Silk - Our Luxury Patented Contoured & Comfortable Sleep Mask & Ear Plug Set is the Best Blackout Eyemask it will Block Light but Wont Touch your eyes like other Eyemasks - Carry Pouch and Ear Plugs Included for FREE https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017JMYYHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hphTybZJS5QAW
My main Sleep / Eye Mask - Sleeping Masks Men & Women MONEY BACK GUARANTEE NEW DESIGN using Organic Bamboo & Cotton Lining - Making it Better than Silk - Our Luxury Patented Contoured & Comfortable Sleep Mask & Ear Plug Set is the Best Blackout Eyemask it will Block Light but Wont Touch your eyes like other Eyemasks - Carry Pouch and Ear Plugs Included for FREE https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017JMYYHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hphTybZJS5QAW
mark49152
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Can anyone point me at info on the Firman-Sweet method for BLD corners? See description on this stream. Google throws up zero.
