The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Forte]

what are the odds of the square-1 cps?

2/3 for J, 1/6 for N, 1/6 for solved
multiply for both layers

 

[tarpshack]

Does anyone have a CubeTwist Square-1? If so, it is a decent Square-1?

Just got mine yesterday. I like it better than the MF8 Sq-1. I wrote a tiny bit more about it here.

http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?p=440329#post440329

 

[comady25]

Easiest way of Speedcubing

I was wondering if you could tell me the easiest, fast way you know.

I am willing to spend 1 to 4 weeks learning algorithms. Thanks for your help.

 

[a small kitten]

What's more important to you? Easiness or speed?

Usually faster methods require more practice. 1-4 weeks isn't even close to enough. Just take your time.

 

[PatrickJameson]

I was wondering if you could tell me the easiest, fast way you know.

I am willing to spend 1 to 4 weeks learning algorithms. Thanks for your help.

http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Introduction_to_Speedcubing_for_Beginners

http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Road_to_Sub-15_Second_Averages

 

[~Adam~]

I finally feel completely comfortable with all my OLLs and PLLs.
Is there anything I should start learning now to help me improve my times?

 

[ariasamie]

If god's number is proven to be 20, do they still use 25 moves to scramble in the competitions or 20?

 

[PatrickJameson]

If god's number is proven to be 20, do they still use 25 moves to scramble in the competitions or 20?

In competition for 3x3 they have a computer choose a random position, then find a scramble that will get to that random position. It's usually around 18 or so moves.

http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#scrambling

 

[ben1996123]

If god's number is proven to be 20, do they still use 25 moves to scramble in the competitions or 20?

In competition for 3x3 they have a computer choose a random position, then find a scramble that will get to that random position. It's usually around 18 or so moves.

http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#scrambling

every official 3x3 i have scramble has had a 21 move scramble...

are there any good simulators for massive cubes (above 20x20) where i can save my progress, close down, then reopen it where i left off? preferably a downloadable program.

i have a program at the moment that goes up to 64x64 but the controls arent the greatest and it freezes a lot.

 

[Cyrus C.]

If god's number is proven to be 20, do they still use 25 moves to scramble in the competitions or 20?

Neither. They use Optimal scrambles.

 

[smook]

how to solve cube faster

I am a beginner cuber and my new best time is 1:52 and I bought the cube 6 days ago. I use the layer by layer method tutorial by dan brown on youtube. I was wondering if there is a method that would make my cubing faster with not having to remember many algirithms?

 

[hawkmp4]

I don't believe there is a requirement to use the optimal solver in CE. The two phase solver doesn't necessarily give the optimal solution, so that may be why ben has only seen 21 move scrambles.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

I am a beginner cuber and my new best time is 1:52 and I bought the cube 6 days ago. I use the layer by layer method tutorial by dan brown on youtube. I was wondering if there is a method that would make my cubing faster with not having to remember many algirithms?

Use LBL until you're about a minute.
The popular method is Fridrich. The Cross and F2L part are intuitive, but are essential to master. The next step is 2 Look OLL which has 7 algorithms. Then it's 2 look PLL which has another 7.
After that, you want to learn full (21 algs) PLL.

 

[ben1996123]

Why did the roux in one piece thread get closed?

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Why did the roux in one piece thread get closed?

Looks like it's cause of spam of images (Image macro, right?).

 

[FatBoyXPC]

What forum do I post in for a meetup in my state (Indiana)? I noticed a handful of them are in the official wca competitions thread but I feel like that's inappropriate.

Edit: What is the difference in CCT between Megaminx and Pochmann Megaminx for the customization?

 

[Anonymous]

Is it possible to construct commutators for all Rubik's-esque puzzles? For instance, the Skewb, or the Square-1?

 

[vcuber13]

adj-adj is like a comm

 

[Daniel Wu]

Is there such a thing as a +2 in clock or is it just a DNF if not solved? I can't seem to find anything about it after searching though the regulations.

 

[TheMachanga]

Is there such a thing as a +2 in clock or is it just a DNF if not solved? I can't seem to find anything about it after searching though the regulations.

There was a thread about it in the WCA forums, and they said it would be to complicated I think. So far its just a DNF