Posted 7 years ago
CuriousKen19
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As a major twisty puzzle collector and solver, I decided to purchase 6 stickerless (no stickers) YJ YuLong 3x3x3 cubes and make this sextuple. They are a type of speed cube and I have a normal one that I solve quite often along with a Moyu WeiLong GTS. Anyhow, I've solved this puzzle a few times, but it isn't a puzzle I mix up as often as a standard 3x3x3 or 3x3x3 shape mod. There are mass produced sextuple puzzles but not with this brand and model cube. The colors are very vibrant, the puzzle is speed solvable, and the cubes are cheaper than your typical "Rubik's Cube". Where I live, Wal-Mart sells the Rubik's Cube for $10.37 and I bought each of these cubes for $6 each. That doesn't make them crap. These are speed cubes while the Rubik's Cube is a beginner's puzzle. Speed cubes are meant for speed solvers who are more accurate and know what they're doing, rather than beginner's who treat the Rubik's Cube as if it were a Nokia cell phone hence, why the Rubik's cube is more expensive; it is expected to withstand maximum torture. The Rubik's Cube is the Nokia of all stock cubes lol. By the way, there is a pen there to compare size.
So, are you a mathematician?
racer4four,
Actually, I despise mathematics! A lot of people mistake cubers as people who are extremely intelligent in mathematics. While some are, many aren't. In fact, every cuber I've spoke with has stated they hate math lol. However, I love writing, science (space, geography, biology, etc), history, and anything dealing with FFA. If we are talking other subjects, I am obsessed with aviation and freshwater fishing (I am a born and raised hillbilly, so it just grew on me). Besides, I cannot be a certified instructor, yet. I'm only 19. However, I have taught quite a few individuals how to solve the Rubik's Magic, Rubik's Cube, Pyraminx, and 2x2x2, as well as writing and presenting knowledge/skills/advice. Although, I am a bit lazy on sites like Facebook, here, and other related places lol. I am currently in college for Business and Accounting but the accounting part is mainly done with technology. You don't have to really do any complex math to do any of it because software and Microsoft Excel does it for you.
Thanks for your comment though! I really enjoy interacting with others hence, why I made this account. If you celebrate it, Have a very Merry Christmas Eve and Christmas!
Solving puzzles like I've posted on here and any type of twisty puzzle really depends on your current knowledge of twisty puzzles, if any, muscle memory and most importantly, DEDICATION. I personally, started by learning the Pyraminx. I then went from there and learned the Rubik's Cube (3x3x3), 2x2x2, and then the Megaminx. The thing is, the Pyraminx is its own puzzle. I cannot use any algorithms to solve those other puzzles. However, the 2x2x2 and Megaminx both use the same algorithms to solve as with the standard Rubik's Cube. You just have to know how to look at the puzzle because if you make one wrong move then you screw the whole process (method) up. There is always a method to solve any twisty puzzle. It just takes memorization skills. The more complex of a puzzle you learn, the more your brain can solve complex problems/puzzles. However, when solving this puzzle and my VTI, I cannot apply any 3x3x3 methods to solve them because they both move differently than a 3x3x3. So, I actually solved the VTI (it's on my page) on my own as well as this sextuple and a few other puzzles in my collection.
Honestly, anyone can learn. And I really, truly mean this. Everyone I taught knew nothing about any twisty puzzles. One was from Somalia and can barely speak clear english lol. Another is a guy who made D's and F's in high school. The other I taught in person was my math tutor I had last year at a different college who actually just graduated with his masters. The reason I support cubing so much and teach it to those dedicated enough is because it increases muscle memory. It also improved their school grades.
I was defeated by a rubics cube early in life and have avoided all such things since.
Lego defeats me!
racer4four
The Rubik's Cube really isn't difficult. There are several different methods to choose to learn. For example, there is the Beginner's Method, OLL, PLL, CFOP, F2L, etc. The Beginner's Method is the easiest because it uses fewest algorithms. Don't be confused about the word algorithm though. All it does is it is a series of moves you memorize to complete one task. In the Beginner's Method, you solve a Rubik's Cube layer by layer which there are 3 layers and each layer uses a different set of algorithms. Each algorithm has some sort of pattern that you'd have to realize in order to practice it which makes it easier to memorize. I currently use the Beginner's Method which I started solving the puzzle around 2 minutes and within a year's time, I've gotten my personal best time (PB) down to 26 seconds using the Beginner's Method. I know some OLL and PLL algorithms but still working on learning all of them because it does take a few months (there are a lot of them) to learn depending on how dedicated you are. These are a couple methods that professional speed cubers use at competitions. While the algorithms are more extensive and more difficult to learn, they do improve your PB's. Personally, I focus on more complex puzzles than your typical Rubik's Cube because repetitively solving the same puzzle over and over doesn't help strengthen my muscle memory. I go from one complex puzzle to the next which has allowed my brain to think of my own algorithms to solving this puzzle as well as my VTI you also commented on and many more puzzles in my collection.
All in all, it takes time to memorize the algorithms in any method for the Rubik's Cube. When I was learning the method, I learned quite fast. But, when it comes down to it, it depends on who you are learning from, their teaching skills, your learning skills, and your dedication/will power.
:) thanks!
Apologies for the extremely long replies lol. I'm just very enthusiastic about cubing. I went from being a C average student in middle/high school to immediately a straight A student in college because of my muscle memory. So, I am living proof that it helps and have proved that literally anyone can learn.