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

[Carrot]

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.

So why is Meffert's and Verde not being sponsors?

 

[Tim Major]

Damn, the 50 spots are taken, their website wasn't loading when we tried to book a few days ago though D:

 

[Carrot]

Damn, the 50 spots are taken, their website wasn't loading when we tried to book a few days ago though D:

I have one of the 50 spots, but I never got a booking number or registration confirmation... (I contacted the hotel, and they said that my booking was confirmed, so I guess I have a spot )

 

[Ron]

We did the first update to the qualification limits. Now more competitors are sure to compete in the following events:
4x4 Cube
5x5 Cube
Rubik's Cube: Blindfolded
Rubik's Cube: One-handed
Rubik's Clock
Square-1
Megaminx
Rubik's Cube: Multiple Blindfolded
4x4 Cube: Blindfolded

More updates will follow in the upcoming weeks.

 

[Crazycubemom]

@ Stefan ,

I don't hate Fazdad and Feliks Annoying hating is a big word to me.

 

[BC1997]

I have no idea who will win the prizes. I just heard that if you try to bring more than $1000 cash back into australia you might have big problems. I dont know if faz will win that much but I need to be prepared.

You can put some money in a bank, provided you have an account.

 

[DGraciaRubik]

@fazdad Just move to switzerland, jersey island, andorra,...

 

[okayama]

Thanks for planning and organizing!

The host hotel is the same as Asian Champs last year, and I have a concern about the main stage.
Last year's main stage (or chair) was unsteady and groggy. Quake was caused only by passage nearby of someone, and it was annoying, especially in 333BLD event. It would be helpful if the stage could be improved in this competition.

 

[Tim Major]

We did the first update to the qualification limits.
More updates will follow in the upcoming weeks.

Good to hear, I haven't checked them yet, but hopefully I have more chance at 4x4 now.

In regards to Pyraminx, Faz explained the cutoff as you get 2 chances to get a sub 8 single (I can't get on the site to check). Pyraminx is similar to 2x2. Scrambles really affect times. I have 3 sub 7 Pyraminx averages in comp, and a 3 single, but if both of the first 2 scrambles are terrible, and under the added pressure of Worlds, there's a chance I would fail under pressure and get 2 8+ solves.
Why isn't the cutoff like other events? Pre-qualification from another comp?

 

[AvGalen]

I hope limits will get looser and looser. I just checked and although I am perfectly willing to go to more competitions, practice and try to qualify, there is a sincere lack of competitions in this area of Asia and when there is a competition it doesn't include my stronger events (6x6x6, 7x7x7, FMC, Clock). There isn't much that can be done about it except:
- Pay lots of money to go to a European / American competition where these events ARE often held
- Hope for looser limits
- Hope that these events will be included in more Asian competitions (a slight motivation by the WCA in this respect could help. I just went to a Malaysian competition and there was plenty of time for extra events. With a bit of added efficiency we added extra rounds for Pyraminx and 4x4x4. Magics/Clock/Square-1 could all have been done as well IF more people would have actually brought these puzzles with them)

 

[toastman]

Just quick googling got me to this:

Currency
There is no limit to the amount of currency you can bring in or out of Australia. However, you must declare amounts of A$10,000 or more in Australian currency or foreign equivalent. If asked by Customs you must also fill in a Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) form if you're carrying promissory notes, travellers cheques, personal cheques, money orders or postal orders.

From: http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4351.asp
This site was updated last on 19th july 2010.

"Anything to declare, sir?"
- "Yes, I have more than $AUD10,000 in cash, in Euro"
"And you've just flown in from... Bangkok? How exactly did you obtain this money, young Mr... Zemdegs?"
- "I won it in a competition solving Rubik's cubes"
"Please step into the examiniation room, sir"
- "No! Wait! I can prove it! Look up the youtube video of me on Hey Hey It's Saturday!"

(best of luck to Faz, Zane and the rest of team AU... and DRINK BOTTLED WATER FOR CRIPES SAKE)

 

[Ron]

I hope limits will get looser and looser.

Looking at the maximum number of competitors per event (e.g. for 4x4 we can have 200) and the high number of already registered top cubers, I think the limits can be much better than they are now. But let us wait a bit, there are still 4 months to go.

In regards to Pyraminx ... you get 2 chances to get a sub 8 single

The cut-offs will be changed too. In general we calculated the events so that half of the competitors per first round would have an average.

Why isn't the cutoff like other events?

Isn't it? 8 seconds is more than double the average world record.

 

[RyanReese09]

8 seconds is extremely easy to get in pyraminx. I did 30 solves yesterday and went from a sporatic 15-30 average to sub10.

No point signing up for an event you don't practice.

 

[Jani]

Just registered and saw the limits, and i was like, "WHAT??"

Anyway, there is a high chance of many Indonesians to come.
I'm hoping the quality of the competition is as good as Asian Champ.
Or even better.

and.. I'm starting to think to just take a vacation there.

 

[Goosly]

@toastman,
Okay, I get your point

 

[oranjules]

i did rent a room at boutique hotel (the promotion was up again... i don't know if it is a bug, but i did book ), and i didn't get any confirmation mail, or confirmation document. The only "voucher" i have is a page without my name or anything that could prove that's my room
did you get anything, or is it normal ?
PS : i didn't have to give my WCA id, normal too ?

 

[BC1997]

Too bad I can't go, I'll just have to wait for Euro2012 to possibly go to my first competition, oh wel.

 

[Tim Major]

No point signing up for an event you don't practice.

Maybe read what Ron quoted.

Isn't it? 8 seconds is more than double the average world record.

I meant how other events is pre-qual. Unless I am understanding wrongly, if, hypothetically, Odder was to get an 8 and a 9, would that mean he doesn't qualify? In OH for example, if you have a sub :27 average at a competition in the past, you qualify, couldn't Pyraminx be like this too, as the scrambles heavily effect times, so if two rubbish scrambles are at the start, and under the pressure of WC, people who have sub 8 comp averages could fail, and miss out.

My real reason of posting in the thread now, is because I've been having trouble booking. Has http://www.baiyokehotel.com/ been notified that rarely does there site load (I've tried several times and asked others on IRC once or twice, same story), and also, the 2 times I have gotten on, chrome has warned me of malicious software etc, and rather than having a suggested "stay away" along with "proceed", it basically says "no don't proceed".

Edit: finally loaded after about 10 minutes, pop ups appeared.

 

[oranjules]

sub8 at pyraminx is a loooot easier than sub27 at OH...

 

[Tim Major]

8 seconds is extremely easy to get in pyraminx. I did 30 solves yesterday and went from a sporatic 15-30 average to sub10.

No point signing up for an event you don't practice.

sub8 at pyraminx is a loooot easier than sub27 at OH...

I disagree, I found sub 27 OH easy. (24 and 6 OH and Pyra official averages, so I've done both officially)
But no real relevance, I was asking why cutoff for Pyraminx is solve time, whereas other events are pre-qual.