Should 2x2 BLD be an offical event?

[Noahaha]

I think it's a decent idea. It might be a good "gateway" for people who otherwise wouldn't consider BLD. (Like me ).

The problem with that logic is that the winners of 2BLD would likely be people who can one look it with EG.

 

[AustinReed]

The problem with that logic is that the winners of 2BLD would likely be people who can one look it with EG.

Is that a problem at all? Usually the winners of 2x2 in any competition use EG or CLL of some sort.

 

[Noahaha]

Is that a problem at all? Usually the winners of 2x2 in any competition use EG or CLL of some sort.

I was talking about what he said about people learning to blindsolve and starting on the 2x2.

 

[AustinReed]

I was talking about what he said about people learning to blindsolve and starting on the 2x2.

They don't have to win. Using a BLD method on 2x2 is fine. Just the fastest are going to win. Like every other event (except FMC).

 

[Cheese11]

Then let's just get rid of 2x2.

I'm in.

 

[cubecraze1]

but if you think about it,
when you get rid of 2x2 that leaves so many people who have been practicing 2x2 for so many years (like Cameron).
You just leave them with years of practice for nothing.

 

[DrKorbin]

but if you think about it,
when you get rid of 2x2 that leaves so many people who have been practicing 2x2 for so many years (like Cameron).
You just leave them with years of practice for nothing.

Saem argument can be applied to magics and feet solving, yet some people want them to be removed.
Let's get to the topic.

 

[RNewms27]

Team BLD has more potential than this IMO, even though Cameron's 2x2 BLD averages were interesting.

 

[onlyleftname]

Contradiction?

Sarcasm?

 

[Sa967St]

No, because judging for people who only take a couple of seconds to memorize would be difficult.

 

[qqwref]

It's interesting but there is way too much luck involved, especially at low levels (people getting <5 sec solves with >1 min averages). The single solve ranking would be like the one on 2x2 except even worse. I think it should stay unofficial, with more people posting results on the forums

 

[Stefan]

No, because judging for people who only take a couple of seconds to memorize would be difficult.

Why, because of the paper? That could be held there from the start and then it's the solver's job to move the cube behind it before turning.

 

[AustinReed]

Why, because of the paper? That could be held there from the start and then it's the solver's job to move the cube behind it before turning.

You would have to make sure that they actually are in front of the paper rather than manipulating an angle where they can still see it. It's different for 3bld because the judge can just put it in front of their face once they don the blindfold.

 

[Damien Porter]

I am a fan of the idea but Mabby their needs to be a a few tweaks to standard rules.

Eg a scramble is only legitimate if there is no possible way to solve the cube within 5 moves.

Ao5 format, and a 'limited average' for those than dnf 2 cubes. Just an average of the 3 cubes solved but will always lose to a proper average. And as in multi blind 2/5 or less is a dnf.

 

[TMOY]

It would IMHO be too easy to cheat for someone reasonably fast at 2^3. Just wait for a moment when your judge doesn't really pay attention (or distract hm in some way), start your solve, don you blindfild in Kuti style and execute a sighted solve. With a little luck you will be done before he has the time to react and put the sheet of paper between your eyes and the cube.

 

[applemobile]

How about if one was to uncover the cube themselves after starting the timer, then cover it up before stopping it. Then don the blindfold and start timing again before solving. Adding the times at the end.

 

[TheAwesomeAlex]

how about 2x2 multi bld or 6x6 bld or 4x4 multi bld

 

[Cubo largo]

No because it's too simple to use a normal method or simply a 3BLD method only for corners.

 

[ben1996123]

No because it's too simple to use a normal method or simply a 3BLD method only for corners.

omgbump

no it shunnant