World Rubik's Cube Championship 2011 on October 14-16, 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand

[masterofthebass]

Thanks Dan, but I won't go to Olympics and expect to compete in everything except my country pay it for me. And yes indeed This is a competition for the world's best cubers just like you and another Speedy so I wish you good luck and for a lousy cuber like me I need a injection to practice with hope that I will be able to compete in next Rubiks World Championships.

Now that's the spirit. Maybe you can even put enough practice in for this one

 

[Ron]

How is the prize money being paid for the world champs events please?

In cash EUR.

Why The Tradition of WC is not the same as before?

I asked several people for feedback and this is the solution that came out.
Actually, you are already sure to compete in 6 events if you want to. And the limits will become less strict later, we just do not want to take back what is already given (i.e. become more strict so that people who already qualified suddenly do not meet the limits anymore).

Is there any chance there will be some sort of live web-casting of some events?

There is a large chance.

So are there definitely going to be only 2 rounds of 2x2?

It depends on how many people will register for all events. I rather allow more competitors in each event than have more rounds for the best.

 

[adragast]

Sorry to ask a stupid question but if, for example, someone has never solved a 7x7 cube in an official competition, there is absolutely 0% chance he is allowed to have a solve in this competition, is there (not complaining, just checking) ?

 

[Pedro]

"Access to the following events..." means that everybody can compete and do not have to beat any limits.

Above are 4 categories.

1: Rubik’s Cube, 2×2 Cube, Rubik’s Cube One-handed (Small cubes)
2: 4×4 Cube, 5×5 Cube (Larger cubes)
3: Megaminx, Square-1, Rubik’s Clock (Strange puzzles)
4: 4×4 Cube Blindfolded, 5×5 Cube Blindfolded, Rubik’s Cube Multiple Blindfolded (Big-BLDs)

If you meet an A-limit for one event, and a only B-limit for another event, but within the same category, you are qualified for both.
Ex: you have 25 sec avg for 3x3 One-Handed (makes B-limit but not A-limit) and also have a 4 sec avg on 2x2 (good for A-limit). You can compete in both events.

That makes no sense whatsoever (what a cool word!)

What does OH has to do with 2x2? Or megaminx with clock? Does being good at clock means I may be able to perform better than the B-limit for megaminx? I don't think so...

 

[Rubiks560]

That makes no sense whatsoever (what a cool word!)

What does OH has to do with 2x2? Or megaminx with clock? Does being good at clock means I may be able to perform better than the B-limit for megaminx? I don't think so...

Learn to read.

 

[Pedro]

Perhaps I didn't express myself clearly.

What I meant is that it doesn't make sense to make those categories and let someone qualify for OH based on their 2x2 time (and the OH B-limit, of course). 2x2 skill =/= OH skill.

 

[Henrik]

Perhaps I didn't express myself clearly.

What I meant is that it doesn't make sense to make those categories and let someone qualify for OH based on their 2x2 time (and the OH B-limit, of course). 2x2 skill =/= OH skill.

I only tried to explain what it says on the WC11 site. I agree that some categories seem strange, but that's how they are made, and I can't change them.

 

[Pedro]

I only tried to explain what it says on the WC11 site. I agree that some categories seem strange, but that's how they are made, and I can't change them.

Yeah, I didn't mean it at you

 

[David Zemdegs]

There were two things at the Asian open in Bangkok which were terrific and I was wondering if they will be repeated for the World champs. Number one was free wi-fi in the main competition hall. Number two was a constant live feed video into the competition website so that anyone can see whats happening all day every day. Are these planned for WC11?

 

[Crazycubemom]

There were two things at the Asian open in Bangkok which were terrific and I was wondering if they will be repeated for the World champs. Number one was free wi-fi in the main competition hall. Number two was a constant live feed video into the competition website so that anyone can see whats happening all day every day. Are these planned for WC11?

Sir Zemdegs,

Please learn how to solve Magic! Your questions in this forum are bringing down Feliks class, silly him. Just make videos of Feliks and SUPPORTING him with No more questions about WC 2011. Just buy Airplane tickets and arrange hotel and carry your video camera to Bangkok and remember that You are David Zemdegs NOT Feliks Zemdegs! Respect to your WONDERFUL and Lovely son!

 

[David Zemdegs]

Sir Zemdegs,

Please learn how to solve Magic! Your questions in this forum are bringing down Feliks class, silly him. Just make videos of Feliks and SUPPORTING him with No more questions about WC 2011. Just buy Airplane tickets and arrange hotel and carry your video camera to Bangkok and remember that You are David Zemdegs NOT Feliks Zemdegs! Respect to your WONDERFUL and Lovely son!

I fail to understand what the problem is. What is wrong with my questions and why shouldnt I be able to ask questions at all?

 

[Stefan]

Your questions in this forum are bringing down Feliks class, silly him.

What? No.

Respect to your WONDERFUL and Lovely son!

Huh? What makes you think he doesn't?

No more questions about WC 2011

No more ridiculous annoying hating, please.

 

[Tim Major]

I fail to understand what the problem is. What is wrong with my questions and why shouldnt I be able to ask questions at all?

No problem. crazycubemom bein' crazy.

Is anyone else having trouble booking? http://baiyokeboutique.baiyokehotel.com/promotion.php
It loads a bit, then just doesn't load. I want to book before the 50 spots run out D:

 

[Ron]

free wi-fi in the main competition hall

Our plan is to make it even better than last time.

constant live feed video into the competition website

Planned.

 

[Hays]

There's only about a 5% chance of me being able to actually go, but I was looking at the prizes and wondering why there is no prize money for events like megaminx, 6x6, and 7x7, when there is for more obscure events like 3x3 with feet, 4x4 BLD, and 5x5 BLD. I know I'm biased to the slight chance of me winning money, but what's the rationalization between the prize distribution?

 

[Carrot]

There's only about a 5% chance of me being able to actually go, but I was looking at the prizes and wondering why there is no prize money for events like megaminx, 6x6, and 7x7, when there is for more obscure events like 3x3 with feet, 4x4 BLD, and 5x5 BLD. I know I'm biased to the slight chance of me winning money, but what's the rationalization between the prize distribution?

Pyraminx has more official solvers than 5x5x5

 

[DavidWoner]

There's only about a 5% chance of me being able to actually go, but I was looking at the prizes and wondering why there is no prize money for events like megaminx, 6x6, and 7x7, when there is for more obscure events like 3x3 with feet, 4x4 BLD, and 5x5 BLD. I know I'm biased to the slight chance of me winning money, but what's the rationalization between the prize distribution?

Seven Towns (the sponsor) does not produce 6x6, 7x7, megaminx etc, so those events do not receive prize money. On the flip side, all events with 2-5 as the puzzle receive money. It sucks, but it's kind of understandable.

However I do think its disgustingly insulting to all the other events to give away 1600 euros in a chance drawing.

 

[TimMc]

However I do think its disgustingly insulting to all the other events to give away 1600 euros in a chance drawing.

It's ok. There's a limit to how much money Feliks can take out of Thailand.... but if it's a bank transfer.... >.>

Tim.

 

[Tim Major]

It's ok. There's a limit to how much money Feliks can take out of Thailand.... but if it's a bank transfer.... >.>

Tim.

Faz wouldn't win those events anyway. This is WC, 450 competitors not 45

 

[Hays]

Seven Towns (the sponsor) does not produce 6x6, 7x7, megaminx etc, so those events do not receive prize money. On the flip side, all events with 2-5 as the puzzle receive money. It sucks, but it's kind of understandable.

However I do think its disgustingly insulting to all the other events to give away 1600 euros in a chance drawing.

Ok, I guess that makes sense. But I definitely agree with the chance drawing, maybe raffle off prizes, but not just cash, especially not when some events have no cash prizes.