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Qiyi Valk 3 M/ GAN 356 Air SM(in my opinion)
Do you think Kilominx should be in comps?
Do you think Kilominx should be in comps?
The Great Cubing Debate
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teboecubes
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No, it's lost its popularity.
Do you think Redi Cube should be in comps?
Do you think Redi Cube should be in comps?
No, only a few months after its release people have gotten very very fast, with a sub-5 UWR, so it would probably become another event that nobody cares after the single/average WR comes down to luck.
Is there any use for cube manufacturers to continue making more 3x3's?
1001010101001
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No, 3x3s are boring.
Should FMC expand to every puzzle?
Should FMC expand to every puzzle?
teboecubes
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No, that would make 11 FMC events, and therefore almost half of all events FMC.
What brand will be the most popular by the end of 2018?
What brand will be the most popular by the end of 2018?
greentgoatgal
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Honestly no idea. Qiyi, Gan or Moyu probably.
Should the WCA add any puzzles at all?
Should the WCA add any puzzles at all?
1001010101001
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Yes.
Should Rubik's brand be banned in comps
Should Rubik's brand be banned in comps
greentgoatgal
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No.
Should the WR 3BLD single that was disqualified been allowed?
Should the WR 3BLD single that was disqualified been allowed?
PapaSmurf
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No, as it was definitely against the regulations.
What is the max number of algs a human could actively use for a puzzle? For example, 493 (zbll), over 1000, 2000?
What is the max number of algs a human could actively use for a puzzle? For example, 493 (zbll), over 1000, 2000?
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Depends on how you define an alg and how much you're willing to practice. Assuming stuff like comms aren't algs and the person is dedicating his life to this algset, I'd say 10k+.
Why do half of the questions here suck so much ("Should FMC expand to every puzzle?") and why do the good questions get answered with yes/no/idk instead of expanding on the topic?
Why do half of the questions here suck so much ("Should FMC expand to every puzzle?") and why do the good questions get answered with yes/no/idk instead of expanding on the topic?
WombatWarrior17
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Because people are lazy.
Do you think that the WCA should recognize the Rubik's and RedBull competition solves as official?
Do you think that the WCA should recognize the Rubik's and RedBull competition solves as official?
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No.
How are people too lazy to reply to questions properly but not lazy enough to actually reply?
How are people too lazy to reply to questions properly but not lazy enough to actually reply?
PapaSmurf
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No, because RedBull didn’t carry on with the WCA, so why should the WCA recognise solves, especially for events that a) aren’t official and b) aren’t regulated by WCA regulations.
Yes, because the cubers are solving a cube in a competition, although I would only say that this should be for the basic speedsolve, not fastest hand or the match the scramble weird thing.
What are the human limits on nxn puzzles other than 2x2 and 3x3? Is sub 15 on 4x4 possible, sub 30 5x5 etc.
Yes, because the cubers are solving a cube in a competition, although I would only say that this should be for the basic speedsolve, not fastest hand or the match the scramble weird thing.
What are the human limits on nxn puzzles other than 2x2 and 3x3? Is sub 15 on 4x4 possible, sub 30 5x5 etc.
It's hard to say at this point in time, but I'd say given enough time, sub-15 4x4 averages (for example) are definitely possible, but probably many many years from now. And that's if there's still any interest in cubing in the world. Sub-35 5x5 averages might be possible if an amazingly revolutionary new method is created and hardware becomes incredibly better.
Will there be a new 3x3 single WR at some point that is so fast it will take 5+ years to beat, and if so what do you think it'll be?
Will there be a new 3x3 single WR at some point that is so fast it will take 5+ years to beat, and if so what do you think it'll be?
WombatWarrior17
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I think that will happen, Feliks has already proven that 3.80 second solves are possible, and if/when one is made officially it will definitely be hard to beat.
Do you think think that hardware has reached (or almost reached) its limits?
Do you think think that hardware has reached (or almost reached) its limits?
If you're talking about 3x3, I think no. My guess is somebody will think of an idea to advance 3x3 hardware more, like what Chris did with magnets. It won't be enough to significantly drop people's times, but it'll be something.
Is there any point in trying to think of new 2x2 expert/advanced methods?
Is there any point in trying to think of new 2x2 expert/advanced methods?
teboecubes
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No, we are already getting under a second with our current methods, and I don't think they can be perfected much more (unless someone's up to learn 3,000,000 algorithms for full optimal one-look 
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Other than Chris Tran, are there any "cube scientists" who work with chemistry and physics to improve hardware?
)Other than Chris Tran, are there any "cube scientists" who work with chemistry and physics to improve hardware?
greentgoatgal
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None that I know of. I'm sure there are/will be more though.
Should the WCA drop any of the current events?
Should the WCA drop any of the current events?
Maybe clock if no new ones continue to come out for a while longer, or if interest continues to drop.
If the WCA was to add five new events, what should they be?
If the WCA was to add five new events, what should they be?
Douf
Regular
Kilominx
Master Kilominx
Redicube
Windmill
Guildford
Should there be a minimum age requirement for judges?
