Rubic's cube best solve of you
Hi...just interested how many of u like cubing...and ur best 3×3 solve time
@Bhatooraaa
Solving a rubik's cube looks so cool for real! I've tried but haven't been able to yet xD might need to check out one of those "tricks to solve a cube" videos lol if it helps! *-*
How about you?
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Wanted to share my story (its a bit long but .... please read if u can )
I got my first cube when I was around 12 years old. I scrambled it and tried to solve it for 3-4 days but eventually ended up with a solution (taking it apart and reassembling it🥱).
After some time, the cube broke. Later, I received another one as a gift about a year or a year and a half later. The quality of this cube was way better, and I decided that this time I wouldn't resort to the reassembly method. It took me almost 6-8 months to solve it for the first time (encounter with someone who knew how to solve it). I learned the method but felt disheartened when I realized I had to memorize algorithms like ..right up, right' up' (and even more complex ones).
In my mind, it felt boring to memorize things because I was thinking that 'solving the cube is all about raw intelligence, not memory'. The "coolness" I associated with it was gone. I practiced for about 3-4 days and then left the cube aside (I don't even know where it is now).
Then came the lockdown period. I randomly came across a YouTube video about speedcubing, and it reignited my interest. Since I had lost my old cube 2-3 years earlier and didn't know how to get a new one during lockdown, I asked my mom to buy one for me while she was out shopping for clothes.
As a grown-up, asking for a toy felt a bit awkward, and I wasn't sure if she would buy it. I doubted whether she even understood what I was asking for, let alone explain it to the shopkeeper. Plus, with the lockdown in place, I wasn't sure if toy shops were even open. I was almost certain she wouldn't buy a high-quality cube because they tend to be expensive.
But to my surprise, she not only bought the cube but also got an amazing, high-quality one—seems like the shopkeeper only showed her the expensive options!
From there, I started learning new solving methods, progressing from the beginner method to CFOP and even blindfolded solving. I focused on understanding algorithms intuitively...how they work and what they do. Suddenly, things became interesting again. I got into speedcubing and have been learning ever since. Now, I can solve the cube in under 20 seconds and can even solve it blindfolded (though not always, as my memorization skills are still weak).
Over time, I've collected many cubes—from a premium-quality 3x3 to a 7x7, along with a mirror cube and a pyramid (still have that special 3x3 cube my mom bought me, and it's very close to my heart).
And yeah...it's cool for people who watch, but even cooler for those who actually do it....
Thanking you if you are here 🙏🏻.
@Bhatooraaa
Aw that sounds so wholesome. It's inspiring how you didn't stop trying and share a special connection with the cube(s).
I'm with you, on thinking that it was cool to solve cubes, till I reliased also that it's more about "memorising" than about "magical moves" lol but I still find it pretty cool, memorizing isn't easy either and it's truly impressive how yall can solve cubes so quickly!
Keep at it!
I'm happy your mum got you one that day, it is certainly so special!🥰
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Wanted to share my story (its a bit long but .... please read if u can )
I got my first cube when I was around 12 years old. I scrambled it and tried to solve it for 3-4 days but eventually ended up with a solution (taking it apart and reassembling it🥱).
After some time, the cube broke. Later, I received another one as a gift about a year or a year and a half later. The quality of this cube was way better, and I decided that this time I wouldn't resort to the reassembly method. It took me almost 6-8 months to solve it for the first time (encounter with someone who knew how to solve it). I learned the method but felt disheartened when I realized I had to memorize algorithms like ..right up, right' up' (and even more complex ones).
In my mind, it felt boring to memorize things because I was thinking that 'solving the cube is all about raw intelligence, not memory'. The "coolness" I associated with it was gone. I practiced for about 3-4 days and then left the cube aside (I don't even know where it is now).
Then came the lockdown period. I randomly came across a YouTube video about speedcubing, and it reignited my interest. Since I had lost my old cube 2-3 years earlier and didn't know how to get a new one during lockdown, I asked my mom to buy one for me while she was out shopping for clothes.
As a grown-up, asking for a toy felt a bit awkward, and I wasn't sure if she would buy it. I doubted whether she even understood what I was asking for, let alone explain it to the shopkeeper. Plus, with the lockdown in place, I wasn't sure if toy shops were even open. I was almost certain she wouldn't buy a high-quality cube because they tend to be expensive.
But to my surprise, she not only bought the cube but also got an amazing, high-quality one—seems like the shopkeeper only showed her the expensive options!
From there, I started learning new solving methods, progressing from the beginner method to CFOP and even blindfolded solving. I focused on understanding algorithms intuitively...how they work and what they do. Suddenly, things became interesting again. I got into speedcubing and have been learning ever since. Now, I can solve the cube in under 20 seconds and can even solve it blindfolded (though not always, as my memorization skills are still weak).
Over time, I've collected many cubes—from a premium-quality 3x3 to a 7x7, along with a mirror cube and a pyramid (still have that special 3x3 cube my mom bought me, and it's very close to my heart).
And yeah...it's cool for people who watch, but even cooler for those who actually do it...
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Thanking you if you are here 🙏🏻.
I learned how to solve a Rubik's Cube in 2023. I bought a speed cube but I haven't been playing it recently. My best time is 44 seconds.