The Battle of Wits and Whims II (Round 3 Announcement)

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Greetings Speedsolving community,

Nearly two years ago, I hosted an elaborate multi-round competition involving all WCA events, filled with unique challenges and tests. We made it to the final round before I became extremely busy with work and life, and the competition was not finished. I would like to start fresh by launching a brand new competition of the same theme with both familiar and novel challenges! Every round will have a unique theme, and I design challenges based on one's relative speed, results, and wit opposed to ranked times. This is for everyone regardless of speed, but I highly recommend registering if you can complete all/most of the non-PBQ WCA events (2x2-7x7, Pyraminx, Skewb, Megaminx, Clock, 3x3 OH, and Square-1), though PBQ events may appear for competitors who can comfortably do them.

Because the previous competition was left unfinished, I am offering 2 guaranteed spots to the finalists, @AJT17 and @bldcuber314 , if they wish to compete. There are 12 slots total, first come first serve (apart from the two mentioned individuals, who will have a spot unless they state otherwise or don't respond).

I will post a series of general rules and regulations shortly, but please read things carefully, as instructions and guidance are often quite specific. Don't hesitate to ask questions or seek clarification, as I'm happy to help and elaborate on things.

Below, please state your interest in competing and what events you're able to compete in. As I mentioned, please consider registering only if you can complete most/all non-PBQ WCA events, no matter how fast you are (this doesn't matter as much in the competition's format).

The competitor slots are shown below, and will be updated accordingly. Please also only register if you know you'll be able to complete the challenges accordingly. I'll give around a week between rounds, so you'll have ample time to complete them. The last two listed slots are reserved for the previous finalists unless they indicate otherwise:

1. @AJT17
2. @Jteddy
3. @BVCuber13
4. @Idkcuber
5. @cubenerd74
6. @acrystal
7. @pi=3.14
8. @Abram Grimsley
9. @mdcuber9
10. @ILCubing
11. @K3n


Thank you all for your time! This competition is based around fun and honesty. Results will be individually DMd to me to uphold fairness, and general WCA rules apply--please use a stackmat timer if you own one, but a keyboard timer will suffice in the absence of a stackmat. You can check out the previous competition thread for some examples of challenges to get an idea of how this competition format works, too!

-Yours truly,
Clock_Enthusiast



Current standings:

11. JTeddy (Eliminated in round 1)
10. ILCubing (Eliminated in round 1)
9. AJT17 (Eliminated in round 2)
8. ???
7. ???
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???

 

[AJT17]

Greetings Speedsolving community,

Nearly two years ago, I hosted an elaborate multi-round competition involving all WCA events, filled with unique challenges and tests. We made it to the final round before I became extremely busy with work and life, and the competition was not finished. I would like to start fresh by launching a brand new competition of the same theme with both familiar and novel challenges! Every round will have a unique theme, and I design challenges based on one's relative speed, results, and wit opposed to ranked times. This is for everyone regardless of speed, but I highly recommend registering if you can complete all/most of the non-PBQ WCA events (2x2-7x7, Pyraminx, Skewb, Megaminx, Clock, 3x3 OH, and Square-1), though PBQ events may appear for competitors who can comfortably do them.

Because the previous competition was left unfinished, I am offering 2 guaranteed spots to the finalists, @AJT17 and @bldcuber314 , if they wish to compete. There are 12 slots total, first come first serve (apart from the two mentioned individuals, who will have a spot unless they state otherwise or don't respond).

I will post a series of general rules and regulations shortly, but please read things carefully, as instructions and guidance are often quite specific. Don't hesitate to ask questions or seek clarification, as I'm happy to help and elaborate on things.

Below, please state your interest in competing and what events you're able to compete in. As I mentioned, please consider registering only if you can complete most/all non-PBQ WCA events, no matter how fast you are (thia doesn't matter as much in the competition's format).

The competitor slots are shown below, and will be updated accordingly. Please also only register if you know you'll be able to complete the challenges accordingly. I'll give around a week between rounds, so you'll have ample time to complete them. The last two listed slots are reserved for the previous finalists unless they indicate otherwise:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. (@AJT17)
12. (@bldcuber314)

Thank you all for your time! This competition is based around fun and honesty. Results will be individually DMd to me to uphold fairness, and general WCA rules apply--please use a stackmat timer if you own one, but a keyboard timer will suffice in the absence of a stackmat.

-Yours truly,
Clock_Enthusiast

I'd love to get another shot at this! Thanks for doing this again!
I can also compete in all non PBQ events.

 

[bldcuber314]

Greetings Speedsolving community,

Nearly two years ago, I hosted an elaborate multi-round competition involving all WCA events, filled with unique challenges and tests. We made it to the final round before I became extremely busy with work and life, and the competition was not finished. I would like to start fresh by launching a brand new competition of the same theme with both familiar and novel challenges! Every round will have a unique theme, and I design challenges based on one's relative speed, results, and wit opposed to ranked times. This is for everyone regardless of speed, but I highly recommend registering if you can complete all/most of the non-PBQ WCA events (2x2-7x7, Pyraminx, Skewb, Megaminx, Clock, 3x3 OH, and Square-1), though PBQ events may appear for competitors who can comfortably do them.

Because the previous competition was left unfinished, I am offering 2 guaranteed spots to the finalists, @AJT17 and @bldcuber314 , if they wish to compete. There are 12 slots total, first come first serve (apart from the two mentioned individuals, who will have a spot unless they state otherwise or don't respond).

I will post a series of general rules and regulations shortly, but please read things carefully, as instructions and guidance are often quite specific. Don't hesitate to ask questions or seek clarification, as I'm happy to help and elaborate on things.

Below, please state your interest in competing and what events you're able to compete in. As I mentioned, please consider registering only if you can complete most/all non-PBQ WCA events, no matter how fast you are (this doesn't matter as much in the competition's format).

The competitor slots are shown below, and will be updated accordingly. Please also only register if you know you'll be able to complete the challenges accordingly. I'll give around a week between rounds, so you'll have ample time to complete them. The last two listed slots are reserved for the previous finalists unless they indicate otherwise:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. @AJT17
12. (@bldcuber314) *

Thank you all for your time! This competition is based around fun and honesty. Results will be individually DMd to me to uphold fairness, and general WCA rules apply--please use a stackmat timer if you own one, but a keyboard timer will suffice in the absence of a stackmat. You can check out the previous competition thread for some examples of challenges to get an idea of how this competition format works, too!

-Yours truly,
Clock_Enthusiast

I've sort of moved away from cubing and I don't think I'd have time to compete in the new one. But since the last one was unfinished, I'd be down to do some kinda contest with @AJT17 to settle the winner for the first edition if thats cool with him(doesnt have to be anything big something simple is ok)

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

I've sort of moved away from cubing and I don't think I'd have time to compete in the new one. But since the last one was unfinished, I'd be down to do some kinda contest with @AJT17 to settle the winner for the first edition if thats cool with him(doesnt have to be anything big something simple is ok)

You know what? Why don't we finish the last one. I'll make a final round for you and @AJT17 so both of you can participate, and @AJT17 still registered so his spot here is saved. I know we had some delays, but since you're moving away from cubing, we'll have a guaranteed final ending to The Battle of Wits and Whims I.

This second competition is still happening, so I'll update your final round accordingly in the original thread.

 

[Jteddy]

Can I register? I can do all non PBQ events except 6x6 and 7x7.

 

[BVCuber13]

I’ll register for all events! Would love to participate in the second edition of this.

 

[Jared Burkhart]

Guess what?
I am not as busy as I was before!
May register?
I love 3x3-7x7 and 3x3 oh!
Only if want me! Thank you!

 

[Idkcuber]

i can do all non-PBQ

 

[eeeeeeeee]

clock and squan

 

[cubenerd74]

I want to compete

I can do all WCA events except 4/5/mbld

 

[acrystal]

Ill oin all except BLD events and CLOCK

 

[pi=3.14]

I'll join 2x2-5x5, and all other events

 

[Idkcuber]

Is this still happening?

 

[Abram Grimsley]

I would like to join (and I will do everything! please!)

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

clock and squan

Hi eeeeeeeee, if you compete, would you be able to compete in more events? This competition format is structured for doing most non-PBQ WCA events, regardless of your speed. It's mostly based around challenges and benchmarks calculated from your official results, so you don't need to be fast in every event you compete in.

@Idkcuber Yes, I will prepare the first round soon after we reach registration capacity.

 

[mdcuber9]

I’ll join!

 

[ILCubing]

ill register
i can do 2x2 3x3 4x4 5x5 6x6 oh mega pyra skewb clock squan fmc

 

[Idkcuber]

Can i add FMC? I need a reason to practice

 

[VortexCuber]

I'd like to sign up for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, pyra, skewb, clock, mega

 

[ILCubing]

I'd like to sign up for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, pyra, skewb, clock, mega

i don't think you'll be able to compete unfortunately, since i was the last to register