What makes you decide on an Algorithm?

[Arkwell]

Guys, for your OLL's & PLL's when you're deciding on an algorithms from a database what makes you decide on a particular algorithm? Is it down to how finger trickable it is or is there more involved. After working with an alg what makes you decide to give it up and try another?

 

[JAYperm]

just go for the one that suits your style better

 

[gundamslicer]

If you can do the alg ezily because everyone's cubist style is different. Also, 2 gen algs make it an ezer choice too.

 

[aaronb]

My algorithms have to have no rotations, since I find those algorithms much slower. (I have used 2 or 3 algorithms with 1 rotation)
They must be 3-gen. (If an algorithm isn't 3-gen, I find it harder to perform.)
I then prefer algorithms that are only 3-4 QTM above the optimal solution.
R,U,F algorithms that fit this list, are my first choice, then R,U,L and R,U,D are my second choice, then R,U,B are my last choice. (This only applies if there are multiple algorithms in the database that fit all the above "rules")

This is usually how I find algorithms that I might use; but then once I have found a few that fit the list, it comes down to what I think feels better.

Edit:
This works good for OLLs, but with PLLs, a lot of fast cubers have already made videos of what PLLs they use. Usually they use some of the best PLLs out there.
If you haven't learned all your PLLs yet, here are some videos that might help you out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4TYyHH-1s&feature=channel_video_title (Erik Akkersdijk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWyjLAiEL9o (Breandan Vallence)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kossdjLYqsc (Feliks Zemdegs)

 

[Cuberty]

I also like 2-gen and 3-gen algorithms, but I think you should put ergonomics up front.

 

[aaronb]

I also like 2-gen and 3-gen algorithms, but I think you should put ergonomics up front.

I find that 2 and 3-gen algorithms are almost always easier to finger-trick and preform faster than 4-gen and 5-gen algorithms.

 

[IanTheCuber]

Most people go for lowest moves and fingertrickyness...

I go for plain fingertrickeyness, but generally I make my own...

 

[RNewms27]

How about just time the top 5 for the case and pick the lowest.

 

[Forte]

The fastest one whose grip starts similar to how I would already be holding the cube in a solve.

Sometimes I just learn a funny one though lol

 

[Ranzha]

Choose the one that feels best. To me, a good alg has a balance of both timely execution and spammy goodness =3

 

[Kirjava]

Consistancy is important. No point using an alg you lockup on 90% of the time.

 

[Arkwell]

My algorithms have to have no rotations, since I find those algorithms much slower. (I have used 2 or 3 algorithms with 1 rotation)
They must be 3-gen. (If an algorithm isn't 3-gen, I find it harder to perform.)
I then prefer algorithms that are only 3-4 QTM above the optimal solution.
R,U,F algorithms that fit this list, are my first choice, then R,U,L and R,U,D are my second choice, then R,U,B are my last choice. (This only applies if there are multiple algorithms in the database that fit all the above "rules")

This is usually how I find algorithms that I might use; but then once I have found a few that fit the list, it comes down to what I think feels better.

Edit:
This works good for OLLs, but with PLLs, a lot of fast cubers have already made videos of what PLLs they use. Usually they use some of the best PLLs out there.
If you haven't learned all your PLLs yet, here are some videos that might help you out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4TYyHH-1s&feature=channel_video_title (Erik Akkersdijk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWyjLAiEL9o (Breandan Vallence)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kossdjLYqsc (Feliks Zemdegs)

Thanks for this! I'm also checking out Teller West's OLL's.

 

[Yuxuibbs]

I use 2 gen-3 gen algorithms that are easy to finger trick, fast, easy to memorize, and doesn't make me lock up a ton. I went around to every single PLL/OLL video I could find and tried every single algorithm to see if it fit my cubing style.
When I watched Feliks' PLL video I found out I use the same algorithms in every single PLL except A/V/E/Ra perms.

 

[Michael1026]

I choose by which one is faster, and easier for me. For example, I hate F turns, L turns, B Turns, D turns, and cube rotations. So I mainly stick to algorithms that are mainly U and R. I also look for a pattern that I already know like R U' R' U' R U R' F', ect...

 

[Cheese11]

I choose by which one is faster, and easier for me. For example, I hate F turns, L turns, B Turns, D turns, and cube rotations. So I mainly stick to algorithms that are mainly U and R. I also look for a pattern that I already know like R U' R' U' R U R' F', ect...

So you hate doing like every alg but sexy...

 

[timelonade]

None of this speed or move economy stuff, pick whatever algorithm is most fun to execute .

 

[scottishcuber]

I dont think 2-gen/3-gen (etc.) is really important. When i pick algs i visualise different ways that i can reduce regrips (whilst maintaining speed); i think regrips are the biggest decider on a good alg vs a bad one.