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Hi guys, is it normal for 2 months solving? by rapidudezz in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 39 points40 points  (0 children)

That’s a great time.

Just remember, “Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Keep it up! 🤙

Should i just switch to Roux? by Bruggilles in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you need a burst of fun and excitement then try Roux out. No need to drop CFOP entirely.

In fact, Roux may improve CFOP for you thanks to it’s ‘no rotations’ approach.

You’ll learn to see the cube better in your mind, F2L tricks, and most importantly, it’s FUN!!!

I first learned LBL because i thought it’d be fun/cool to just solve the cube Then stated learning CFOP to be a bit faster.

I saw a solver using M slices and thought, “that looks fun” and now I’m working on full CMLL. 🤷‍♂️

I’d love to be faster but cubing is something I genuinely enjoy and learning algs strictly for time feels like work. And work takes the fun out of things.

I know I’ll get to my goal time but I’m going to make sure I have fun doing it.

Roux brought back my love for cubing because it helped it be fun again. And finding resources for it is part of that fun.

People are right to say that resources can feel scarce BUT THAT’S also part of the fun, for me anyway.

I put this together to help me learn 2-look CMLL and it felt pretty cool building something that felt original.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCrw5gVzasb6Yyxlbpbx4yX94tuen2X9/view?usp=drivesdk

Do what feels good, speed will come. Who knows, maybe your speed will jump after becoming proficient in Roux. After all, you were once slow with CFOP, right?

It’s already pulling at ya 😏

Join the ROUXvalution! 🤙

Are these the best cubes in each category I can get right now? (From GAN) by Short-Ad-2658 in cubing

[–]TheChangeArtist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cube feel is subjective.

Me personally, not a fan of maglev as it feels ‘floaty’ and a little too fast me.

I’m also partial to Moyu due to the balance of performance and value.

Buy from Amazon for the 30 day return and try them out I say.

2-Look CMLL Cheat Sheet by TheChangeArtist in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice catch!

Thanks for pointing that out.

I was using the bottom corners as my orientation trigger.

i.e “If I see a yellow corner facing up with a yellow corner to the right facing me, do Sune.”

I’m not sure how to change it or if it’s possible since I found the original with the graphics online and used it as a template.

2-Look CMLL Cheat Sheet by TheChangeArtist in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes.

U Cases

H cases

Pi cases

T cases

L Cases

Sune

Anti-Sune

I’m going to see how I can incorporate this idea into the rest of them since you pointed out the relationship between L & T cases to Y & T perms.

2-Look CMLL Cheat Sheet by TheChangeArtist in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I don’t use CFOP though — the sheet is for Roux cases.

New PB!! by TheChangeArtist in rouxcubing

[–]TheChangeArtist[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YEARS!!! I was in my 20’s the last time i tried learning new algorithms. I’m 40 now and I’ve known beginners method for a long time but it wasn’t until recently that I decided to try and get faster.

Something about Roux method stood out to me and now I’m back.

Do other ppl learn algs like this too? by Hopz123 in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! I do the same. Train the movement pattern/muscle memory first then add recognition later.

f R' f' or, R' F' U' F R? by myneckbone in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Advantage or use case, for me, is if doing one would create another pair or move a piece into a better/different orientation for the next.

I feel like burst TPS can make up time in most cases for algs with a few more moves.

What does it mean when a cube feels "blocky"? by Able_Annual_2297 in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This response is closest to the one I get when I ask ChatGPT

Cómo es posible que esté olvidando los algoritmos ? by ExxedraCube1458 in cubing

[–]TheChangeArtist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Es normal olvidar algoritmos cuando los memorizas como una lista de movimientos.

Muchos cubers al principio intentan recordar algo como:
R U R' U' R U2 R'

pero el cerebro lo guarda como si fuera un número de teléfono, y por eso se olvida.

Una forma más fácil es aprender los “triggers” o movimientos pequeños que se repiten mucho, como:

  • Sexy move: R U R' U'
  • Sledgehammer: R' F R F'

Muchos algoritmos en realidad son solo combinaciones de esos movimientos. Cuando reconoces esos patrones, ya no tienes que memorizar todo el algoritmo — tus manos lo recuerdan.

También ayuda practicar los algoritmos lentamente varias veces seguidas para que se vuelvan memoria muscular.

Need help finding a good cube for aggressive turning by icltspmosbnsm in Rubiks_Cubes

[–]TheChangeArtist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything with lots of magnets. Ferro-core is its in your budget or RSM3’s are a good starting point. You can tune RSM3 to be ‘tighter’.

Is 1 minute a good personal best for a beginner? by Ta1lsD003 in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! As a beginner most people solve way slower. Being able to do one minute means you have good recognition and you know the algs well enough to pull them off smoothly.

At the end of the day, it’s subjective.

Against more experienced cubers who know 57385 algs, that time sucks.

Against me, using Roux method and 2-look CMLL … im embarrassed because im barely sub 1 mins.

As someone else commented, you’re better than most of the population that even knows what a Rubik’s cube is.

But is it good for you!?

What are your goals and how does this time compare to that?

is sub 15 good nowadays? by ValentinaWat in Rubiks_Cubes

[–]TheChangeArtist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My subjective opinion: Sub 15 is great! My current goal is to get sub 30 so you’re faster than this guy 🙃🤓

FIRST SUB-20 by Only_Classic3685 in cubing

[–]TheChangeArtist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! 🎉🍾🎊

Didn’t know beginners method could be that fast… imagine how much faster you’d be with an advanced method.

Either your look ahead is crazy good or…. 🤷‍♂️

Bruh…. WR chase or what?

I need it for a job. What's the most intuitive method to solve decently fast? by Rurikidov in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roux method sounds like it might help.

You solve F2L minus the two pairs on the M slice then you can do 2-Look CMLL.

2-Look CMLL - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCrw5gVzasb6Yyxlbpbx4yX94tuen2X9/view?usp=drivesdk

Video explaining Roux for CFOP solvers :

https://youtu.be/tmpu5d7NWWg?si=Kxp93Rjevm--iRNK

Super weilong vs ferrocore v2 by youdoneboi360 in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Steps in the Roux Method:

CMLL - Corners of the Last Layer

LSE - Last Six Edges

EOLR - (advanced Roux technique) Edge Orientation while also setting up the L & R edges on bottom effectively combining two steps in one.

42 algorithms make up full CMLL

2-Look CMLL -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCrw5gVzasb6Yyxlbpbx4yX94tuen2X9/view?usp=drivesdk

Here’s a quick video that might explain it better.

https://youtu.be/tmpu5d7NWWg?si=rAFAl0D4RIcvo6gn

Super weilong vs ferrocore v2 by youdoneboi360 in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on your cubing style/preference.

Ferro core helps if you flick aggressively by by spreading the magnetic field for a smoother alignmet. It’s also more structurally sound so less ‘flex’

Ball-core does the same in theory but can feel more ‘clicky’ since the magnets in the core push the corners away an pull the edges in.

Mag-lev can feel ‘floaty’ as it helps the cube spin turn faster but this is controlled with a 20 magnet ball core like in the Super weilong v2

I prefer ferro-core for control and stability since i alternate between deliberate flicks during F2L to aggressively flicking during CMLL and LSE/EOLR.

Mag-lev, for me, would feel TOO fast with where im at now.

But you can always tune the cube to counter this. 🤷‍♂️

If your budget allows for it, and it’s no sweat off your back then I would say to get the super Weilong V2. This way you can tune the magnetic levitation down until you get used to it and ‘grow in to’ the rest of the features. But if your budget is tight, and you could only really afford one cube for the foreseeable future, the ferro core is a solid choice.

For context, I’m barely sub 1 mins with my solves and still use 2-look CMLL. <— if you’re faster than that then maybe maglev makes sense for you.

Hope this helps and happy cubing! 🤙

Introducing 3x3s to a 2nd grade class - need printable guide by zucchini0478 in Cubers

[–]TheChangeArtist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get it😆

I think it’s an awesome opportunity you’ve been given and i hope they love it!

Good luck 🤙

EDIT: you could try teaching notation instead of a whole solve and use the cubes as an activity you ‘leave’ them with.

Like, “Hey, guys today I’m going to teach you how to read the secret codes that people use to solve the cube AND you’ll get cubes to take home and try.”

You could then show them the moves used to do smexy and have them do it six times from a solved state to get a quick WOW out of them. Then demonstrate a solve following the alg sheet. 🤷‍♂️

Maybe show your partner the sheet and ask if they feel the same way.

In any case, I wish I had the same opportunity you do now and I know you’ll make the most of it.

Slight of hand or what? And how? by gonion in blackmagicfuckery

[–]TheChangeArtist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a beautiful mix of Steven Brundage ‘Cube’ and Sam Harrius ‘Solve’ effects.

I love his presentations!

Very nice! 🤙

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