Virginia Open 2008?

[Mike Hughey]

I'm not sure, but directly under, it reads that 4x4 and 5x5 BLD are both taken out.

Actually, above, it says "5x5 and 4x4 BLD have been removed", which could be easily interpreted to mean that both the BLD events are removed, but he actually meant 5x5 speed and 4x4 BLD, as you can tell by checking the schedule at the event website. And actually, in practice, it's entirely possible that 5x5x5 speed will be more time consuming than 5x5x5 BLD, depending on the number of 5x5x5 speed competitors and how fast they are. Running a 5x5x5 speed round in a reasonable amount of time can be quite a challenge sometimes.

It also wouldn't make sense to remove 4x4 but not 5x5. If we're trying to save time, I would think it should be the other way around, if anything.

I think he may have been going the other way around to accommodate me. I've had a bunch more chances for 4x4x4 BLD than for 5x5x5 BLD, and I was hoping to get one for 5x5x5 this time. But I don't know if it's fair to you. I guess we'll have to let Daniel decide what's best. Daniel, please decide what you think is best, and I will abide by your decision whatever it is. For Felix's benefit, perhaps it is more fair to do 4x4x4 BLD. I'll still definitely be attending no matter what.

 

[flee135]

I'm not sure, but directly under, it reads that 4x4 and 5x5 BLD are both taken out.

Actually, above, it says "5x5 and 4x4 BLD have been removed", which could be easily interpreted to mean that both the BLD events are removed, but he actually meant 5x5 speed and 4x4 BLD, as you can tell by checking the schedule at the event website. And actually, in practice, it's entirely possible that 5x5x5 speed will be more time consuming than 5x5x5 BLD, depending on the number of 5x5x5 speed competitors and how fast they are. Running a 5x5x5 speed round in a reasonable amount of time can be quite a challenge sometimes.

It also wouldn't make sense to remove 4x4 but not 5x5. If we're trying to save time, I would think it should be the other way around, if anything.

I think he may have been going the other way around to accommodate me. I've had a bunch more chances for 4x4x4 BLD than for 5x5x5 BLD, and I was hoping to get one for 5x5x5 this time. But I don't know if it's fair to you. I guess we'll have to let Daniel decide what's best. Daniel, please decide what you think is best, and I will abide by your decision whatever it is. For Felix's benefit, perhaps it is more fair to do 4x4x4 BLD. I'll still definitely be attending no matter what.

Oh, you're right... I just misinterpreted what he said, which is understandable

I don't know, though. I think trying for 5x5 BLD for the first time might be fun. But then again, I don't want to spend too much of my time memorizing and solving one. Plus, I was looking forward to solving the pyraminx and hopefully doing better than at the US Nationals, but now that I actually will be able to, I think I may go with that instead. Whatever Daniel decides though, I'll be fine with. However, I will let you know that I probably won't be doing 5x5 BLD. I'm sorry Mike, I suppose the best you can hope for is that Jason Baum will show up.

 

[Mike Hughey]

However, I will let you know that I probably won't be doing 5x5 BLD. I'm sorry Mike, I suppose the best you can hope for is that Jason Baum will show up.

That's okay, I completely understand. And regardless, I hope Jason shows up - it would be fun to get to talk to him again for a bit; I'd like to watch him do some square-1 solves now that I've partially learned his method, and it would be fun to watch him blow us all away at 3x3x3 BLD now that he's gotten quite good at it. And maybe he'd have a good day at 3x3x3 speed and set some records.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

To clear up all the confusion, I am NOT doing 5x5 SPD and 4x4 BLD. If you would like to switch events Felix(add Pyraminx), just let me know at the competition.

EDIT: I guess Jason cannot make it

 

[Mike Hughey]

To clear up all the confusion, I am NOT doing 5x5 SPD and 4x4 BLD. If you would like to switch events Felix(add Pyraminx), just let me know at the competition.

EDIT: I guess Jason cannot make it

Did Jason just send you something to that effect or something? How disappointing - I was still hoping he might come.

 

[flee135]

To clear up all the confusion, I am NOT doing 5x5 SPD and 4x4 BLD. If you would like to switch events Felix(add Pyraminx), just let me know at the competition.

EDIT: I guess Jason cannot make it

Alright, I guess I'm doing pyraminx then. Also, is it alright if I participate in any of the magic events if I can find a puzzle to borrow from someone? I suspect I shouldn't take too much time at one of the speedstack timers, unless I accidentally scramble the puzzle... If this is possible, then I guess I will let you know if I've found a puzzle or not at the competition during registration.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

@Mike:
Liberty beat Elon this weekend: http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID=10854&TeamID=9

@Felix:
Just let me know at the registration.

 

[Jason Baum]

I hope Jason shows up - it would be fun to get to talk to him again for a bit; I'd like to watch him do some square-1 solves now that I've partially learned his method

I actually laughed out loud after reading this... I've only really picked up my square-1 twice in the past 5 months or so - at the Da Vinci competition and at Nationals. I tried to solve it the other day and couldn't even remember how to do it. So you can watch if you want Mike, but it might take me a while ;P

Anyway, good news! Even though Liberty won this weekend, that still wasn't enough for them to get a playoff game. So it looks like I'll be able to make it to this competition after all! I'm looking forward to seeing everybody again and hopefully making up for a subpar performance at the Newark Open. Time to start practicing!

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Haha Jason, you better watch out, Mitchell is coming!
I am very excited that you can attend!!!

 

[Bob]

wait, crap....this is 6 1/2 hours away? i have to think now.

 

[fanwuq]

I will not be able to make it...
My parents and I were considering about going; we finally concluded that it's not worth it. It's about 3.5-4 hours of driving, if I drive half of it (I'm still a driving noob), I'll not be in the correct mood for cubing. It would also mean I have to wake up really early even if I get there 2 hours late. Being tired is bad for FMC. Of course I want the AsR, but I also want to see MistArts getting it once so it would seem like I at least have some competition to gain it.
Baian, You better get a solve that is in the low 30s move count and not DNF it! I'll just try my luck and eventually beat it at some future competitions.
There's really no other incentive to go. I just had a competition at Drexel. I got worse at 3speed, no practice since then and also worse at 3OH, no practice and my cube is locking up more now. My magic also broke, so I have to restring it. The only thing I can hope for is place in Pyraminx, which is n't worth it yet. I want to actually win it with my completed method later. Good luck everyone!

Sloths,
email me the all the scrambles tomorrow, thanks.

 

[MistArts]

I will not be able to make it...
My parents and I were considering about going; we finally concluded that it's not worth it. It's about 3.5-4 hours of driving, if I drive half of it (I'm still a driving noob), I'll not be in the correct mood for cubing. It would also mean I have to wake up really early even if I get there 2 hours late. Being tired is bad for FMC. Of course I want the AsR, but I also want to see MistArts getting it once so it would seem like I at least have some competition to gain it.
Baian, You better get a solve that is in the low 30s move count and not DNF it! I'll just try my luck and eventually beat it at some future competitions.
There's really no other incentive to go. I just had a competition at Drexel. I got worse at 3speed, no practice since then and also worse at 3OH, no practice and my cube is locking up more now. My magic also broke, so I have to restring it. The only thing I can hope for is place in Pyraminx, which is n't worth it yet. I want to actually win it with my completed method later. Good luck everyone!

Sloths,
email me the all the scrambles tomorrow, thanks.

*Gets knocked out because there probably won't be much competition in FMC*

Anyway, your pyraminx NR's would be safe. *Throws pyraminx at the wall :rolleyes:*

*Goes to pack up*

 

[Mike Hughey]

*Gets knocked out because there probably won't be much competition in FMC*

You never know - I could get lucky. After this week's pathetic 38-move solve on what everyone else thought was an easy scramble, maybe I'm due for a lucky one.

Edit: Oops - I see Daniel changed the schedule again - looks like I have a choice between fewest moves and 5x5x5 BLD. Sorry - 5x5x5 BLD wins.

 

[MistArts]

The FMC scramble was hard as heck!

Anyway, I got a NR (Chinese) for:

Spoiler

2x2 average

And second for 2x2 and third for pyraminx.

Mike's 5x5 BLD probably distracted me in FM... xD Nah, I was just too exciting that I got NR on the above and couldn't think.

This seemed liked the worst pyraminx and fewest moves competiton ever. Look at the results.

My 3x3 speed was bad. I improved 0.01 the second round though.

3x3 BLD was bad. I didn't even bother to memorize the corners and the edges weren't correct either.

3x3 OH was OK. At least my solves covered up the horrible results in DC. (I drop and touch with other hand on first and forgot G perm on my second during DC)

4x4 was bad. No sub-1:30

2x2 was good. I beat Mitchell and got second behind Rowe.

Pyraminx was OK. I didn't know what I was doing and got third.

 

[flee135]

This seemed liked the worst pyraminx and fewest moves competiton ever. Look at the results.

Haha, I had quite a good time for the pyraminx.