What Method Do You Use?

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3x3: beginner's method. I've only been cubing since late December. I usually solve the white cross first, which I've recently learned to solve the cross on the bottom of the cube instead of the top. I'm now learning to be color neutral. What would be the next natural step in speeding up my solves?

I also use reduction for my 4x4 and 5x5, but I have to look at algorithms for some of the more difficult moves.
 
Beginners for 2x2x2. Quit.
Beginners for 2x2x4. Quit.
CFOP for the 3x3x3, still need to learn 1 look OLL. Doubt I'll ever quit solving the 3x3x3, too much fun and 3x3x3 cubes are just so nice to play with.
Redux for 4x4x4 (started learning K4 but quit) and 5x5x5. Stopped solving those though. Don't like big cubes and they don't like me.
Beginners method for Megaminx. Stopped solving those too...

Yeah, I'm a quitter I guess. Needed more time for other hobbies.
 
2x2: Ortega but sometimes LBL
3x3: CFOP with 3LLL, full PLL
Megaminx: beginner's
Pyraminx: just started LBL, was using really noob method
Big cubes: reduction but I never really started solving big cubes
I like small cubes way more than other puzzles....
 
2x2- ortega
3x3- CFOP but considering switching to Roux full time
4x4- yau (CFOP 3x3)
5x5 (and up)- redux (CFOP 3x3 [because M slices stink on big cubes])
OH- CFOP (Ms are hard with OH, so no roux)
Pyra- LBL
Sq1- beginners (? shape, place pieces on U and D, corners, edges [still learning edge algs slowly])
3Bld- TuRBo edges, OP corners[Roman Room letter-pair images for edges, audio corners.]
 
2x2: Ortega in most cases. If I notice in the inspection time, that the first layer will be solved with a few moves, I'm using my own system. :) Actually, the chance of LL skip is 22-25%.
3x3: Intuitive F2L + OLL + PLL (Fridrich). I don't know the full system.
4x4: 6-2-2-2 method. It means: Centers > 6-2-2-2 pairs and then like a 3x3.
Big cubes: Reduction.
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Pyraminx: OKA and my own system.
Square-1: Cubic shape first > corners > edges, etc.
Megaminx: Intuitive (I'm not solving it fast).
Rubik's clock: Stefan Pochmann's method.
 
2x2 - ortega
3x3 - color neutral CFOP
quite a few F2L algs + intuitive F2L and keyholing if needed
full OLL, plus a tiny bit of alternate algs for avoiding diagonal PLL cases
full PLL, bit of alternate PLLs for different angles, learnt two side recognition
4x4 and up - redux
 
What method you use and why?

Hello fellow cubers! Recently, I have been slightly confused on which method to use, as to me they all look like fun. At the moment I use CFOP, but have and might still continue to experiment with the other main four methods people use! So, (and yes I know a what method do you use has been made, but a why one has not) I thought I would make this thread, to see what method you use and why (and yes I know a what method do you use has been made, but a why one has not)! For instance, say I was a random cuber that stumbled upon this thread I would say:

Method(s): CFOP
Time: (This is only if you want, you don't need this)
Why: Because, so far I have been able to achieve the fastest times with it, and it feels the most natural.
Why I think it is the best: (This too is optional, if you think all methods are equal, and it's the cuber that really matters, write that!)
What I think Someone can learn from this method opposed to others: (Besides the normal, "If you use Roux you can learn block building!" Not to burst your bubble but we know that already, talk about cool tricks and advantages)

You may also add in any other information you want (as long as it is cubing related). For instance, you could say, "I use ZZ, but my girlfriend/boyfriend uses Petrus." Then maybe explain why she/he uses that method, if you know.

The reason I am mainly doing this, Is to see some of the benefits people have from the method they use! I would love to see what method you use and why you love it! What I want to avoid is a HUGE argument as to why your method is the best, if you do feel the need to say why you think it might be, please do keep it civil and don't start a debate for no good reason :D!

Thanks for your feedback! I'm eager to see what you use and why!
 
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Method: F2L + 4LLL

Time: Personal best 58 seconds , average around 75 seconds

Why: I have moved on from Beginner's Method, only been cubing for 1 month.

Why I think it is the best: At this point in time, I don't want to learn 20+ more algorithms and my brain can't hold them. It seems like the best mix of speed and easy. It's about as far as you can get without the extra commitment of 2LLL or full Fridrich.

What I think someone can learn as opposed to others: I dunno... large amounts of algorithm memorization.

Other info: I am interested in learning ZZ but hear the first part is quite difficult. Roux/Petrus seem less appealing but I'd be willing to give them a shot. I will probably try to get my 3x3 time down as far as I can with current method, then focus on the 2x2 for a bit, and then I might try ZZ. For beginners learning F2L I highly recommend looking up "Rido's Hunting Story" on Youtube.
 
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