The simple question thread. (Come here first with your simple questions)

[Inusagi]

Two questions:
Is it legal in competition to use a 4x4x4 as a 2x2x2 cube?
Why are transparent cubes not allowed in competitions?

It is not allowed to use transparent because you can see the stickers on the back side, which you can't do with a not transparent...

And your other question: 3h) No modifications are allowed that enhance the basic concept of a puzzle. Some examples of enhancing the basic concept are: new moves are possible, normal moves are impossible, more pieces are visible, colours on the backside of the puzzle are visible, moves are done automatically, more or other solved states.
3i) Any modifications to a puzzle that result in poor performance or results by a competitor are not grounds for additional attempts in a event

 

[nicksHAY]

I use the Freidrich method for the F2L and 2 look OLL/PLL (learned all from badmephisto) and im averaging about a minute.. i would like o get that down to at least 55 or below... any suggestions on what steps i should take next?

 

[JLarsen]

Practice. Then learn PLL. Then practice. Then learn some OLLs. Most of all, practice. You need to get rid of any idea of what you once thought was impossible, just toss it out of your mind, and you'll be damn surprised how far you can get doing this everyday, for a year.

 

[shoot1510]

Before I start my mod making a octagonal prism out of a Rubik brand 3x3x3, what are the tools I need for modding the cube?