MegaZZ

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MegaZZ
Information about the method
Proposer(s): Ryan Kennelly
Proposed: 2021
No. Steps: 4
Purpose(s): Megaminx Speedsolving

MegaZZ is a method for Megaminx created as a Megaminx version of ZZ apart from ZZ-Spike. This method bassically reduces a megaminx to 6 gen compared to the 4 gen of ZZ spike.

The Steps

  • Helix: This is a series of 5 edges that form what is one continuous stripe or "Helix". This is similar to ZZ's EOLine, though the Edge Orientation is done afterwards
  • Edge Orientation: Edge Orientation or "EO" involves reducing all edges on the puzzle to a 6-gen state which will leave you with a star on the last layer every solve. The execution of this step is fairly similar to ZZ-Spike EO, just with more edges needed to be oriented.
  • Blockbuilding to Last Layer: This is pretty straight forward. The goal of this step is to blockbuild, as in 3x3 ZZ until there is only one layer left to solve.
  • Last Layer: Just as with ZZ-Spike or Petrus, you solve the last layer with the advantage of all the edges being oriented.

Pros

  • 2LLL: The last layer can be solved in only two looks without any influencing from last slot and slightly less algorithms than for standard 3LLL.
  • Early EO: As opposed to ZZ-Spike or Petrus, Edge Orientation is done really early on in the solve and could potentially even be inspected in 15 seconds along with the Helix.

Cons

  • Edge Orientation: Edge Orientation can take a while to get used to and even if mastered, the solver needs to spend time on recognition and execution while other pieces could have been solved in the mean time.
  • Fixed Order: Because the solver usually only learns EO recognition for six specific sides, the Helix always needs to be built at the same position, which can sometimes be inefficient.

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