--- In [email protected], "James Stuber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was just wondering what the average move count for each step of the Roux > method is? (probably in STM). Also, does anyone start the first two blocks > by building a 2x2x1 on each side rather than a 2x3x1 on on side then the > other? It seems that would be much more efficient..
Would it really be more efficient? How? I do whatever presents itself first, but I have a vague plan I usually follow. The method is incredibly flexible. Usually, I start out with a single c/e pair, and build from there. Inserting edges into a 1x2x3 is easy, and often very quick, because you can see the CLL case and recognize it while completing the last edge. Getting a c/e pair with the edge going in the DL or DR spots is fine, too, because inserting the other edge to make a 2x2x1 is quick. Generally, though, my solves follow the pattern (although I rotate the cube a lot, so the position of the 1x2x3's can be anywhere in the F2L): DL edge, c/e pair, c/e pair, DR edge, c/e pair, c/e pair. There is still a lot of variation, though. Often, to start, you get c/e pairs for opposite blocks you can solve easily, and just fill in the rest. There are also times when you get to solve the DL and DR edges easily, and you're left with c/e pairs only, like F2L. I average about 50-52 moves total for the method. (STM) -Mike team [zb] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/MXMplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
