AJT17
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Less than 1% that is super impressive, congrats on making semifinals too!
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The Battle of Wits and Whims (FINAL ROUND Announcement)
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Abram Grimsley
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Thanks! And congrats to you too!!!
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I did the wrong events
I did 5, Skewb, Clock, Mega, and 3x3
I should have done Squan, Skewb Clock, 5x5, and 3x3
Good job yall!
I did 5, Skewb, Clock, Mega, and 3x3
I should have done Squan, Skewb Clock, 5x5, and 3x3
Good job yall!
CAPTAINVALPO96
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My concussed brain has failed me 
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Are there any more opportunities to re-enter this?
Clock_Enthusiast
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Are there any more opportunities to re-enter this?
Unfortunately I only planned to have one of those in this competition. I think we’re also at too few people to switch things even more, especially given that I already declared the podium. I very well may host another competition in the future, though. You also made it very far in and got to compete in all but two rounds (6/8)!
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Wait a sec I'm on the podium 
. Let's gooo!
. Let's gooo!
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@Clock_Enthusiast I know you had a comp, bumping just in case.
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Yes I meant to say something. I was away this weekend and have a lot to do, but I promise I have not forgotten about this competition. I plan to post the Semifinal when I know I can actively keep up with it.
Clock_Enthusiast
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I write to update that I am actively working on this next round. Again, I'm very sorry for the delay. There are a lot of things I have to currently deal with in my life on top of work. These final two rounds will have some more complexity to them too, so I'm reaply brainstorming.
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Semifinal Round Information
Congratulations on making it to the podium @Abram Grimsley, @AJT17, and @bldcuber314. Only two more challenges await before declaring our big winner after all this time! It has been absolutely wonderful hosting this competition, and I love the engagement and participation it’s gained. I hope to put on more in the future when I have more free time!
As mentioned previously, @Abram Grimsley will be granted an advantage in the Semifinal for winning the Quarterfinal! As for the final, I will say in advance that there are NO ADVANTAGES. Your advantage is qualifying, and everything will be equal in the final.
Now for the competition details:
For the semifinal, we will be doing another multi-puzzle relay, except it’s raining nickels and your computer is on fire. Each of you will complete a relay of four events. Sounds easy enough, right?
No.
There will be a cycle of event options. I will create four lists of three random events which you can all complete. A list will start at one competitor, then the remaining two events will go to another. The final unselected event will go to someone else. As Quarterfinal champion, Abram gets first pick in two lists, while the other two get first pick in one list each. At the end of this cycle, you will all end up with four puzzles with potentially repeated event. Let me know if there is a limitation to the number of puzzles which you physically own, if there does happen to be a repeat somewhere. Allow me to provide an example diagram for how this will work.
@Abram Grimsley will be provided two of these lists, and he will then select which of each give to either of his opponents for second pick. @AJT17 and @bldcuber314 will similarly be given one list each, and they too will decide which of their respective opponents to allow second pick. This way, the chance of getting second or third pick on 2-3 of your lists is completely random and in the hands of your opponents!
Now how will these relays be timed? I’m glad you asked! Like last round, I will be going with your official or site PRs. However, I will be using your averages this time as the target. These will be added up based upon your final four events for a total time you should aim for during this relay. Unlike last round, you will not need to perfectly match your time! Faster = better in this scenario, no matter how much faster that is. If you go over your target, you’ll receive a negative increment of time and feel sad.
There is no elimination round. The top two qualify and the eliminated competitor secures their podium place as third. I will begin DMing lists soon. You will be DMed lists from other competitors with your second pick selection or the third pick you’ll be stuck with for eternity. Who selected whom will be a surprise for the end! DO NOT POST THE LISTS OR EVENTS HERE until everyone has selected. I will then post those and add your averages together so it’s nice and neat and you don’t have to do math.
Have a lovely night.
-Me
Congratulations on making it to the podium @Abram Grimsley, @AJT17, and @bldcuber314. Only two more challenges await before declaring our big winner after all this time! It has been absolutely wonderful hosting this competition, and I love the engagement and participation it’s gained. I hope to put on more in the future when I have more free time!
As mentioned previously, @Abram Grimsley will be granted an advantage in the Semifinal for winning the Quarterfinal! As for the final, I will say in advance that there are NO ADVANTAGES. Your advantage is qualifying, and everything will be equal in the final.
Now for the competition details:
For the semifinal, we will be doing another multi-puzzle relay, except it’s raining nickels and your computer is on fire. Each of you will complete a relay of four events. Sounds easy enough, right?
No.
There will be a cycle of event options. I will create four lists of three random events which you can all complete. A list will start at one competitor, then the remaining two events will go to another. The final unselected event will go to someone else. As Quarterfinal champion, Abram gets first pick in two lists, while the other two get first pick in one list each. At the end of this cycle, you will all end up with four puzzles with potentially repeated event. Let me know if there is a limitation to the number of puzzles which you physically own, if there does happen to be a repeat somewhere. Allow me to provide an example diagram for how this will work.
@Abram Grimsley will be provided two of these lists, and he will then select which of each give to either of his opponents for second pick. @AJT17 and @bldcuber314 will similarly be given one list each, and they too will decide which of their respective opponents to allow second pick. This way, the chance of getting second or third pick on 2-3 of your lists is completely random and in the hands of your opponents!
Now how will these relays be timed? I’m glad you asked! Like last round, I will be going with your official or site PRs. However, I will be using your averages this time as the target. These will be added up based upon your final four events for a total time you should aim for during this relay. Unlike last round, you will not need to perfectly match your time! Faster = better in this scenario, no matter how much faster that is. If you go over your target, you’ll receive a negative increment of time and feel sad.
There is no elimination round. The top two qualify and the eliminated competitor secures their podium place as third. I will begin DMing lists soon. You will be DMed lists from other competitors with your second pick selection or the third pick you’ll be stuck with for eternity. Who selected whom will be a surprise for the end! DO NOT POST THE LISTS OR EVENTS HERE until everyone has selected. I will then post those and add your averages together so it’s nice and neat and you don’t have to do math.
Have a lovely night.
-Me
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Clock_Enthusiast
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FINAL EVENT SELECTIONS
@Abram Grimsley
1. 4x4 51.76
2. Skewb 14.89
3. Pyraminx 7.03
4. Skewb 14.89
Total: 1:28.57
@AJT17
1. 2x2 4.22
2. Pyraminx 7.60
3. Megaminx 2:31.13
4. 3x3 9.25
Total: 2:52.20
@bldcuber314
1. Square-1 39.98
2. Megaminx 2:28.63
3. Pyraminx 4.69
4. 5x5 3:15.77
Total: 6:29.07
Reminder that FASTER = BETTER. You want to get below your target time rather than just as close as possible. Results will be compared by percentage from (above or below) the target time.
Best of luck to all.
@Abram Grimsley
1. 4x4 51.76
2. Skewb 14.89
3. Pyraminx 7.03
4. Skewb 14.89
Total: 1:28.57
@AJT17
1. 2x2 4.22
2. Pyraminx 7.60
3. Megaminx 2:31.13
4. 3x3 9.25
Total: 2:52.20
@bldcuber314
1. Square-1 39.98
2. Megaminx 2:28.63
3. Pyraminx 4.69
4. 5x5 3:15.77
Total: 6:29.07
Reminder that FASTER = BETTER. You want to get below your target time rather than just as close as possible. Results will be compared by percentage from (above or below) the target time.
Best of luck to all.
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Clock_Enthusiast
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@Abram Grimsley @AJT17 @bldcuber314
I realize I forgot to give scrambles. I will post those here soon. The round won't start until then
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@Abram Grimsley @AJT17 @bldcuber314
Here are the scrambles! You have until Sunday 09/29 at 11:59 PM EST!
2x2: F' U2 F R' U R F' R U'
3x3: U' B2 L2 U2 B R2 D' F' L R2 F2 U2 D2 L2 F' R2 B' U2 F D2 L2
4x4: B2 L U2 F L U2 D' B' D' R' D2 R B2 D2 F2 R D2 R' L D2 Uw2 B2 R' B2 Rw2 Uw2 R2 F' L2 B L' U L Uw Fw2 U B Rw D' Uw' R2 L Uw L'
5x5: L' Uw2 L' D2 R' F U Dw2 D F D' Uw2 F' Rw Bw' Rw2 Bw Fw Lw' Fw Lw2 F' B' Dw' F B Bw' L2 Lw Dw' Bw2 Uw2 Bw R2 Bw' R' Rw F D Uw Fw2 Bw Rw2 U Rw' Fw B U' Fw2 Rw' Dw L B U' Fw B Uw' Rw' L Lw'
Pyraminx: U B' L' U' R B' R U' l' r u
Megaminx: R-- D++ R-- D-- R-- D-- R++ D++ R-- D++ U
R++ D++ R++ D-- R-- D++ R-- D-- R++ D++ U
R++ D-- R++ D++ R-- D++ R-- D-- R-- D-- U'
R-- D-- R-- D-- R++ D++ R++ D-- R-- D++ U
R-- D++ R++ D++ R-- D-- R++ D++ R-- D-- U'
R-- D-- R++ D-- R-- D-- R++ D-- R++ D-- U'
R-- D-- R-- D++ R-- D-- R++ D++ R-- D++ U
Skewb #1: U' B L U L R L' B U'
Skewb #2: B R' L U B R' B' L' R'
Square-1: (3,5)/ (-2,4)/ (2,-1)/ (-2,-5)/ (3,0)/ (5,-3)/ (6,-3)/ (2,0)/ (3,-5)/ (4,-3)/ (-4,0)
Here are the scrambles! You have until Sunday 09/29 at 11:59 PM EST!
2x2: F' U2 F R' U R F' R U'
3x3: U' B2 L2 U2 B R2 D' F' L R2 F2 U2 D2 L2 F' R2 B' U2 F D2 L2
4x4: B2 L U2 F L U2 D' B' D' R' D2 R B2 D2 F2 R D2 R' L D2 Uw2 B2 R' B2 Rw2 Uw2 R2 F' L2 B L' U L Uw Fw2 U B Rw D' Uw' R2 L Uw L'
5x5: L' Uw2 L' D2 R' F U Dw2 D F D' Uw2 F' Rw Bw' Rw2 Bw Fw Lw' Fw Lw2 F' B' Dw' F B Bw' L2 Lw Dw' Bw2 Uw2 Bw R2 Bw' R' Rw F D Uw Fw2 Bw Rw2 U Rw' Fw B U' Fw2 Rw' Dw L B U' Fw B Uw' Rw' L Lw'
Pyraminx: U B' L' U' R B' R U' l' r u
Megaminx: R-- D++ R-- D-- R-- D-- R++ D++ R-- D++ U
R++ D++ R++ D-- R-- D++ R-- D-- R++ D++ U
R++ D-- R++ D++ R-- D++ R-- D-- R-- D-- U'
R-- D-- R-- D-- R++ D++ R++ D-- R-- D++ U
R-- D++ R++ D++ R-- D-- R++ D++ R-- D-- U'
R-- D-- R++ D-- R-- D-- R++ D-- R++ D-- U'
R-- D-- R-- D++ R-- D-- R++ D++ R-- D++ U
Skewb #1: U' B L U L R L' B U'
Skewb #2: B R' L U B R' B' L' R'
Square-1: (3,5)/ (-2,4)/ (2,-1)/ (-2,-5)/ (3,0)/ (5,-3)/ (6,-3)/ (2,0)/ (3,-5)/ (4,-3)/ (-4,0)
AJT17
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Just now as I'm practicing megaminx I am realising that it will be the sole reason I win or lose this round, I haven't practicing at all since almost a year ago.
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SEMIFINAL ROUND RESULTS
The results are in, and I will now reveal our grand finalists. Everyone actually beat their target times, which is very excellent. But unfortunately, only two competitors can continue onto the final round.
@bldcuber314 @Abram Grimsley @AJT17
The finalists are AJT17 and bldcuber314!
3. @Abram Grimsley : 1.43% below target
2. @bldcuber314 : 8.38% below target
1. @AJT17 : 10.92% below target
Even though Abe Grimmy's journey in this competition ends here, he will still be on the final podium in 3rd place.
As mentioned previously, there is no advantage in the final. Give me some time to come up with some good ideas, because I have several important projects I need to finish at work for this next week.
Have a divine weekend.
The results are in, and I will now reveal our grand finalists. Everyone actually beat their target times, which is very excellent. But unfortunately, only two competitors can continue onto the final round.
@bldcuber314 @Abram Grimsley @AJT17
The finalists are AJT17 and bldcuber314!
3. @Abram Grimsley : 1.43% below target
2. @bldcuber314 : 8.38% below target
1. @AJT17 : 10.92% below target
Even though Abe Grimmy's journey in this competition ends here, he will still be on the final podium in 3rd place.
As mentioned previously, there is no advantage in the final. Give me some time to come up with some good ideas, because I have several important projects I need to finish at work for this next week.
Have a divine weekend.
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Abram Grimsley
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I'll take third!!!
@Clock_Enthusiast Thank you for the finest comp I have and probably will attend!!!! It was an honor to compete, and hopefully you will do more of these. Good luck to @AJT17 and @bldcuber314
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Just to update, this IS still happening. I have been impossibly busy. I promise the FINALS will be released as soon as I can get it organized. It will be grand—just you wait.
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Is this still happening? If you're too busy then that's fine of course.
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