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[liljthedude]

Um ok, but in F2L you solve both the corners and side edges at once.

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[miniGOINGS]

yea i know,, but i just dont have time to learn F2L, so i use a 2Look equivelent

 

[liljthedude]

Are you trying to learn F2L by memorizing algorithms? If so there is a better way. I can show you.

 

[miniGOINGS]

yea, that would help, like it takes me 5 min to figure it out intuitively so i went to the als,,

 

[liljthedude]

 

[miniGOINGS]

wow, using new OLL PLL als dropped my average from like 1:05 to 43 seconds in one day!

 

[liljthedude]

Cool I think I will buckle down and start memorizing algorithms too.

 

[miniGOINGS]

i heard that F2L algorithms screws you up,, is that true?

 

[liljthedude]

I feel that there unnecessary because your mind subconsciously memorizes what to do for each F2L combination when your practicing.

 

[miniGOINGS]

i just think that block building might be more effective that fridrich F2L, like roux with edge insertion,, i want to learn the most efficient way to build a 2x3x3

 

[liljthedude]

For me I think that F2L is easier, simply because I already know how to do it. You should stick to doing F2L for a week and it will stick. I've been in your situation before. Very confusing at first but gets MUCH easier as you continue to practice with the rules.

 

[miniGOINGS]

thanks, right now i dont have a cube,, mine broke, i ordered 2 off cube4you,, my friends is an unlubedstore bought, so i can't really speedcube right now but, ill try it

 

[liljthedude]

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Were both in the same situation. My cube broke a week ago and ordered on off of PuzzleProz and am waiting for it to arrive...right now I'm stuck with my 4x4. Not having my 3x3 has made me get better at my 4x4.

 

[miniGOINGS]

wow, last year i tought myself how to solve the cube on the band trip,, now i have over 20 students spanning the whole school division

 

[liljthedude]

Yeah, I like many other people got into cubing from Dan Brown. I was WW. I bring my cube to school everyday and everybody is amazed.

 

[liljthedude]

This helps a lot he explains each situation. Except when you already have some pieces solved you would mess it up how he explains it.

 

[Escher]

For me I think that F2L is easier, simply because I already know how to do it. You should stick to doing F2L for a week and it will stick. I've been in your situation before. Very confusing at first but gets MUCH easier as you continue to practice with the rules.

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I feel that there unnecessary because your mind subconsciously memorizes what to do for each F2L combination when your practicing.

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i heard that F2L algorithms screws you up,, is that true?

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Are you trying to learn F2L by memorizing algorithms? If so there is a better way. I can show you.

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Um ok, but in F2L you solve both the corners and side edges at once.

NOT A METHOD!

Fridrich's method is a method for solving the f2l. 'F2L' stands for First 2 Layers.

Had to clear that up, otherwise my brain might explode from the fail

EDIT
It also just occured to me that you said you used roux minigoings, or your sig is out of date?
And also, people use different colour crosses - its a better idea to refer to them as cross on U, L, D or whatever

 

[Rubik's Exer]

I use the I have no clue what it is called oh yeah I use the Keyhole method it is very easy for me

 

[miniGOINGS]

EDIT
It also just occured to me that you said you used roux minigoings, or your sig is out of date?
And also, people use different colour crosses - its a better idea to refer to them as cross on U, L, D or whatever

Oh, yea, I do now, but that was when I was still with LBL. I switched in April or May.