Mischlings Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 (Most recent thread on this subject hasn't been active in 8 months, so I thought it better to start a new one) During the summer, I decided I'd learn to solve the Rubik's Cube after seeing Smapla's video of solving the 20x20x20 (which is just amazing). I had two (the 3x3x3) and have been fascinated with them for years, but unable to solve them (I'm sure many can relate). Despite the temptation, I never took the stickers off or took the cube apart; I kept on trying. It took a long time, but I finally got it. Ever since then, I've wanted to get faster with the cube. I don't know how many people here can solve it, but I think it'd be interesting to know what others have to say about the cube. Peeling the stickers off, painting the sides, putting on new stickers, and disassembling then reassembling the cube don't count, cheaters, :shame: Also, if anyone has trouble solving the cube, I recommend this site, method 2. If you still have trouble, I could try to help. Current record: 35.89 seconds See here If you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbfgraphx14 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 My friend did one once but he used a site and punched in the cube itself and it gave him the answer on how to do it. :P I remember seeing a video of a robot doing one. That is interesting :-k I am also interested in how the officials mix up the cube. Any idea? Tbfgraphx14Happy to find I'm not the only one who eats glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underu2000 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I could never figure it out myself. Coincidently and most irrelevantly, I never owned one. :| Life is a joke. Yeah, I don't get it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaquierming Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 *waits for smapla* Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mischlings Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 My friend did one once but he used a site and punched in the cube itself and it gave him the answer on how to do it. :P I remember seeing a video of a robot doing one. That is interesting :-k I am also interested in how the officials mix up the cube. Any idea? From what I've read (I think it was on Lars Petrus's site), they use predetermined 40-move algorithms to scramble the cubes, giving each competitor the same cube so no one gets lucky with a less scrambled cube. If and when Smapla or someone else really good comes along, I'd like some help with the 4x4x4; I can get the centers fine, but the edges usually throw me off. Any help? If you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrr Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 *waits for smapla* I'm not too sure how Smapla's doing, he seems like he got hacked or something. >.> He's been posting things with little grammar, when he usually gets on my case for using the wrong 'they're'. me and kashi are running for president in '08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 *waits for smapla* I'm not too sure how Smapla's doing, he seems like he got hacked or something. >.> He's been posting things with little grammar, when he usually gets on my case for using the wrong 'they're'. if thats the person im thinking of, hes probably trying to solve a 1000x1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelem_ryu Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I once playe around with one (3x3) for a long time and ended up with two pieces in the wrong place. Then i gave up and never (seriously) tried again. I heared there is a technique though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelmisi Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Guess what? "Rubik's cube (commonly misspelled rubix, rubick's or rubics cube) is a mechanical puzzle invented in 1974[1] by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture ErnÃÆââ¬Â¦Ã¢ââ¬ÃÅ Rubik" I really love it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I learned how to complete them this year! I was really happy with myself. I can do them in about 4 minutes. In my opinion it's pretty good. Oh, kelem_ryu, there are a lot more than one way. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mischlings Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 if thats the person im thinking of, hes probably trying to solve a 1000x1000 *shudders at the thought of how long that would take* Yep, that's the guy. I once playe around with one (3x3) for a long time and ended up with two pieces in the wrong place. Then i gave up and never (seriously) tried again. I heared there is a technique though. You can't have just two pieces in the wrong place; they might've been rotated incorrectly, but they can't be in the wrong place unless your cube was taken apart and reassembled incorrectly. If you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deiophobus Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I can do them, but not fast at all. I take my time, but eventually get them (if I have time :P). I'll watch the videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I've never been able to complete one... It seems some kind of technique is necessary, but then, what's the fun about it? Oh well, I'll have to learn some day. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smapla Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Why does everyone think I got hacked :uhh: I have no idea what all these comments about my "bad grammar" are about, as unless i'm incredibly tired, I usually do have near perfect grammar... seriously, someone link me to these topics :-k A friend of mine started bombarding me with personal questions to confirm my identity on runescape :x oh and good job getting down to 35 seconds over just a summer, that's really quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 *looks at the above users signature* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real ET Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I know there's a strategy for Rubik's cubes, but I don't care enough to find out. One day I will sit down with one and crack it's secrets, until then forget it. =P Cowards can't block Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mischlings Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 I've never been able to complete one... It seems some kind of technique is necessary, but then, what's the fun about it? Oh well, I'll have to learn some day. The techniques are pretty easy to learn (at least, learning about 5-6 is easy, 100+ for the best solutions isn't quite as easy); the fun with that is to identify and perform them as quickly as possible. As for actually solving it yourself (without memorized move sequences), it's quite a bit more difficult, but I've gotten pretty close (when I try that, I won't use any moves that I already know, I improvise as I go). oh and good job getting down to 35 seconds over just a summer, that's really quite good. Thanks, when I saw your 20x20x20 solve I thought "This guy is like a god or something"; that inspired me to finally learn to solve the cube. Question about the big cubes: I see the algorithm in your video for moving the centers, but how do you get the edges in place before that? I always have trouble with them. If you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4u689 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I'm in Budapest right now (the country where it was created!) and the international championships are going to be going on while Im here. It's kind of exciting :D Everybody hug and spread the love :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I believe the most diabolical puzzle ever created was, of course, "The Female". Rubik's cube is probably in second, though. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real ET Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I believe the most diabolical puzzle ever created was, of course, "The Female". Rubik's cube is probably in second, though. Females aren't that difficult to figure out. Apply the right amount of charm and actually care about her and it's easy. =P Cowards can't block Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I believe the most diabolical puzzle ever created was, of course, "The Female". Rubik's cube is probably in second, though. Females aren't that difficult to figure out. Apply the right amount of charm and actually care about her and it's easy. =P Apparently this one has never been in a long relationship! :P Getting a woman to like you is simple, dealing with them over long periods of time isn't always as easy. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real ET Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I believe the most diabolical puzzle ever created was, of course, "The Female". Rubik's cube is probably in second, though. Females aren't that difficult to figure out. Apply the right amount of charm and actually care about her and it's easy. =P Apparently this one has never been in a long relationship! :P Getting a woman to like you is simple, dealing with them over long periods of time isn't always as easy. Eh, speak for yourself. =P I can deal with them fine. And I haven't really ever been in a "relationship". At least not one that actually meant anything. The complicated stuff I'm in now is the same as a relationship, but... you know it's impossible to explain like this. But trust me, there's harder things with woman than dealing with them, and wouldn't you know it, that's where I have trouble. =P Okay, I'm done being off-topic... Ummm... Rubik's cubes are fun? Cowards can't block Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Real men try to solve Rubik's hypercubes. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real ET Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Real men try to solve Rubik's hypercubes. Dare I ask what that is? Cowards can't block Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 It's a hypothetical form of Rubik's cube, except it exists in four spatial dimensions. Think about it this way: Faces on opposite sides of the cube are also adjacent to each other. At the same time. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now