The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[googlebleh]

Is it weird that my n00by friend calls parity errors "Parody"?

 

[JasonK]

Is it weird that my n00by friend calls parity errors "Parody"?

Not really, in a lot of accents they're homophones so they sound the same anyway.

 

[googlebleh]

Not really, in a lot of accents they're homophones so they sound the same anyway.

This is in facebook chat. After I spelled it out for him in text.

 

[JasonK]

This is in facebook chat. After I spelled it out for him in text.

It's the same reason people misspell your/you're or there/their/they're. They're the same in speech, so they don't think about it. It just means he wasn't particularly paying attention to your spelling

 

[googlebleh]

It's the same reason people misspell your/you're or there/their/they're. They're the same in speech, so they don't think about it. It just means he wasn't particularly paying attention to your spelling

I guess I should just let him figure it out. But for context: View attachment 2584

 

[mattch00]

I was wondering what the difference was between 1 gen and 2 gen and stuff like that?

 

[InfiniCuber]

I was wondering what the difference was between 1 gen and 2 gen and stuff like that?

For what...timers? or cubes? specify

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

Bump.

I think it might be 7towns, or some similar company, since they were the ones we used to use in the UK.

 

[antoineccantin]

Bump.

Ask Dave Campbell.

 

[Cheese11]

I was wondering what the difference was between 1 gen and 2 gen and stuff like that?

Your question is too vague. There are many different "versions" of many different kinds of products ranging from timers to megaminx's. Generally the second gens are better unless square-1.

 

[mDiPalma]

Your question is too vague. There are many different "versions" of many different kinds of products ranging from timers to megaminx's. Generally the second gens are better unless square-1.

lolol

[also, 2-gen can refer to how many faces/axes are incorporated into an algorithm. for example, sune is 2-generator. AUFs, I suppose, are 1-gen.]

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Is there a page for OLL algorithms on the chinese cubing forums? I'm trying to figure out their cubing terms and stuff based on my limited reading ability (I can only read ~70% of the chinese).

 

[MaxHsiao]

I think one easy place to improve would be your pll. You can practice execution. The other easy way is to start learning full OLL.
If you "got look ahead down", then you can turn faster. If you can turn slow and not pause, now try to turn fast and not pause.
I think it would help for you to record yourself solving so that people can critique you.

Alright, I recorded the solve. It is on the solve critique thread.

 

[Benje00]

I'm trying to memorize all of the F2L algorithms from the Fridrich method, but I don't know which ones to learn. There are three types of algorithms: optimal algorithms, RrU algorithms, and RFU algorithms. I just want to know which type of algorithm would be best to learn for the quickest solves.

I get the algorithms from here: http://www.opticubes.com/cubing/f2l/

 

[cubingawsumness]

I'm trying to memorize all of the F2L algorithms from the Fridrich method, but I don't know which ones to learn. There are three types of algorithms: optimal algorithms, RrU algorithms, and RFU algorithms. I just want to know which type of algorithm would be best to learn for the quickest solves.

I get the algorithms from here: http://www.opticubes.com/cubing/f2l/

Don't memorize any. Use intuitive F2L.

 

[Hermanio]

I'm trying to memorize all of the F2L algorithms from the Fridrich method, but I don't know which ones to learn. There are three types of algorithms: optimal algorithms, RrU algorithms, and RFU algorithms. I just want to know which type of algorithm would be best to learn for the quickest solves.

I get the algorithms from here: http://www.opticubes.com/cubing/f2l/

Do not memorise the algorihms, do F2L intuitively and when you have practiced for some time, have a look on the algorithms and compare these to your solutions. The less moves you make during a solve the better, but only pick the algorithms you're comfortable with if you choose to use some.

 

[Jaycee]

I'm trying to memorize all of the F2L algorithms from the Fridrich method, but I don't know which ones to learn. There are three types of algorithms: optimal algorithms, RrU algorithms, and RFU algorithms. I just want to know which type of algorithm would be best to learn for the quickest solves.

I get the algorithms from here: http://www.opticubes.com/cubing/f2l/

The majority use intuitive F2L now, but it's up to you. It's a personal choice and each option has benefits. If you do choose algorithmic F2L, I recommend trying out multiple algs for each case and deciding which one feels best to you instead of choosing a subgroup to go by.

 

[WhipeeDip]

Lujex on Amazon?

I am looking to buy a stickerless Dayan Megaminx with ridges, and found it on Amazon. However, I noticed the brand(word?) "Lujex" before Dayan.
You can see it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Megaminx-12-a...57628170&sr=1-1&keywords=stickerless+megaminx

They also have a Lujex stickerless WitTwo:
http://www.amazon.com/Lujex-2x2x2-WitTwo-Multi-colored-Puzzle/dp/B009ZQT1B4/ref=pd_sim_t_3

Is the Lujex just another name for a stickerless cube or what?

 

[Kattenvriendin]

You're cheaper off here.

$18.99 free shipping: http://www.dealmaz.com/dayan-megaminx-i-with-corner-ridges-stickerless-12-solid-color-body.html

They have the other kinds as well save for the white (http://www.dealmaz.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=megaminx&cat=&x=0&y=0). Do note this stickerless is not allowed to be used in competitions.

 

[WhipeeDip]

You're cheaper off here.

$18.99 free shipping: http://www.dealmaz.com/dayan-megaminx-i-with-corner-ridges-stickerless-12-solid-color-body.html

They have the other kinds as well save for the white (http://www.dealmaz.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=megaminx&cat=&x=0&y=0). Do note this stickerless is not allowed to be used in competitions.

I always buy off Amazon as I get Amazon gift cards a lot, and yes, I know stickerless isn't allowed.