Face-Turning Octahedron is a Weird Puzzle...

The Face-Turning Octahedron is a twisty puzzle in the shape of an octahedron. And it's one of the weirdest puzzles in my collection...

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[RowanFortier]

Oh also, there is a big lack of method development for the FTO. I could only find like 4 different methods, so if any method developers are out there, 👏 get to it 👏

[timeisahorse]

It hurts that puzzles like FTO and Master Pyraminx aren't events and yet we have motherfreakin Clock in WCA

[PowerPandaMods]

The FTO is actually my favorite puzzle to casually solve. I really like that it's finally gaining some popularity.

[Helio_Asou]

Knowing that an octahedron is a dual of a cube makes a lot of sense, cuz I solve the FTO like a Rex Cube with center orientation (this is possibly one of the 4 main methods, but idk). Really interesting experience and one of my favorite puzzles

[Kyoobiesss]

An extremely odd puzzle, but surprisingly simple looking solve once you get your head around it. And I certainly can't deny the smooth ergonomics

[gabrielgomes]

imagine face and corner turning octohedron

[benpuzzles]

Great video! I liked your description relating it to the 3x3, 4x4 and pyraminx. I'm glad my resources have helped so many people get into this puzzle. :)

[ChrisChoi]

I got selected by diansheng to test their new mass produced magnetic fto! Im so excited. I really enjoy this puzzle and i really yearn to be world class at it by the time it gets made into an event (it's practically inevitable).

[Aquamelon]

Rowaaan! This makes me wanna buy my own FTO, but I shouldn't because I have a bajillion puzzles I've yet to practice.

[fkeo]

Did you 3D-print your FTO? If yes, could you tell me where you got the file from?

[PureZOOKS]

I really like FTO, and I feel like it should be WCA.
The problems are that there is a lack of any real makers who can give you are good turning one out of the box. But if there was a demand (i;e, make it WCA) then I am sure qiyi and moyu would be straight on it.
And with more attention, more people will develop techniques in time very quickly.

[jacobcubing]

This is a very interesting video, just subbed

[casualcrisp]

New method idea: solve the three centers that have a white edge, make f2l pairs, and do last layer

[ChrisChoi]

4:19 actually it's more of an a perm rather than a u perm

[juliusmiguelriondanga]

fun fact: Z3Cubing made an octaminx AKA tetraminx.

[anze]

Hi!
I decided to switch a method and I chose Roux.
I know that Roux is your favourite method so I have some questions:
1. Is there any Rouxx discord server or something like that?
2. Where can I found best algs and tutorials?
Thanks for answering!!!
And btw great videos!!! (;

[accidentalaxolotl]

Why dont we call the FTO something cool. "Face turning octahedron" is just boring.

[DarkHX]

Hi Rowan, I'm back to this video 'cause now I've discovered the new Diansheng's FTO, hope this is going to motivate other manufactures to producing better hardware and maybe #FTOforWCA 👀

[margueritemitchell]

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