I tried this on a random date for NWL23, and you are over 400 seconds faster than me. I might be able to cut that to 200 on a good day where everything clicks. I hope people realize how impressive your skills are, considering they aren't necessary to become a champion (apparently) :P
I noticed you often had a bigger pause when going from the bottom word of a column to the top one of the next, it might be a small optimization to alternate between going top to bottom and bottom to top so the next word is always in your field of vision. Phenomenal result!
Unreal speed. It's actually ridiculous how much faster this is than my speed at word games. I'd love to see Mack try speedrunning with the famous LiveSplit green timer in some existing games+categories with leaderboards. Not sure which games transfer Scrabble skills rather than just typing speed though. Maybe Bookworm Adventure.
Seconding Bookworm Adventure. Might be a little challenging to get set up since it isn't being sold any more, but a very interesting twist on speed anagramming.
I know you tend to keep things family-friendly on this channel but... Holy shit?! That was honestly mindblowing. In the time it took me to anagram ONE seven, you had already completed a whole column 😭
This is absolutely astonishing, honestly. Not just the typing part, mind, but also the raw knowledge of the alphagrams and the solving speed. That being said, for us common peasants, we'll have to be pausing the video a lot if we want to play along; and thankfully the music was there to distract us from the armageddon you wreaked upon your keyboard 😛but yeah, it's less enjoyable for me than your regular content, which feels more interactive through your explanations and how you discuss your choices and options. That being said, if everyone else thoroughly enjoys this, you won't hear me get mad. I'll simply let the video play in the background so you still get my view 🙂
I highly recommend this as a way to improve. About 2/3 of the days I do the challenges Mack did, then the word finder section, blank bingos, and bingo marathons. For me, the one that benefits me the most is bingo marathons. And I'm nowhere near what Mack is - my results never make the first page - but I've improved noticeably since I started. There's a way to download your history - but I've been keeping a monthly Excel sheet. At the pace I'm improving, I'll catch Mack when I'm 254 years old...
Yes, and I'd also highlight the word builders too (especially the 4-7 as it reflects an actual rack) for those looking to improve word finding in the specific context of a Scrabble game
You should look into Speedle (Wordle) leaderboards. With enough practice, you could wipe most categories pretty easily. Unbelievable skill on display here.
Nice work! I can’t tell from the sound whether you hit Enter after each word, but I’ve found I can go even faster (and kill my pinky a bit less) by hitting Space instead.
Thanks! And yeah I do hit Enter, using my typing technique (which is almost exclusively left index finger, left middle finger, and right index finger for letters and right pinkie for enter... weird I know but it works for me) I find trying to hit the space with my thumb or one of my main typing fingers is a bit too awkward
Am I correct in assuming you're looking at groups of 4-5 words at a time and just seeing a group of answers instantly and the thing that takes you most of the time is the typing rather than unscrambling?
Can you do more video's talking/demonstrating how you should practice scrabble/your word knowledge, especially geared towards helping people who want to get into scrabble. I have been casually playing for the past year, but would like to know how the top players practice/what tools or websites are best. I know the basics programs/apps but would like to get a breakdown of everything that I should be using.
Mack went to primary school there, and since there's so much downtime, especially in the winter, it's where he learned all the words. Just kidding. It's just one of his favorite place names.
This is great, but next time we demand Woodshedder by Quincas Moreira, the unofficial Scrabble interlude tune: ruclips.net/video/IVp721DNPWo/видео.html
I tried this on a random date for NWL23, and you are over 400 seconds faster than me. I might be able to cut that to 200 on a good day where everything clicks. I hope people realize how impressive your skills are, considering they aren't necessary to become a champion (apparently) :P
Do you think you would be faster doing it in Collins?
@@moch770 slower
This is Mack's flex. He's normally so humble in every video, I think we can allow him to show off his word knowledge skills (and typing speed) 🙂
Already looking forward to the SummoningSalt video
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I noticed you often had a bigger pause when going from the bottom word of a column to the top one of the next, it might be a small optimization to alternate between going top to bottom and bottom to top so the next word is always in your field of vision. Phenomenal result!
Yeah that's a great idea, I think Will Anderson does that!
Unreal speed. It's actually ridiculous how much faster this is than my speed at word games.
I'd love to see Mack try speedrunning with the famous LiveSplit green timer in some existing games+categories with leaderboards. Not sure which games transfer Scrabble skills rather than just typing speed though. Maybe Bookworm Adventure.
Seconding Bookworm Adventure. Might be a little challenging to get set up since it isn't being sold any more, but a very interesting twist on speed anagramming.
I'll take a look at Bookworm Adventure if I can, never heard of it but sounds fun!
I know you tend to keep things family-friendly on this channel but... Holy shit?! That was honestly mindblowing. In the time it took me to anagram ONE seven, you had already completed a whole column 😭
i've always wondered how anyone can clear the 7s and 8s walls in less than 90 seconds... i guess this is how
maybe do some blank challenges next?
@@cooperkomatsu329 I'm definitely not as instant with those, but I do clear them fairly often! 3-blank 9s are really where the fun is at though
And I'm still wondering the same thing even after seeing it happen right in front of me...
This is absolutely astonishing, honestly. Not just the typing part, mind, but also the raw knowledge of the alphagrams and the solving speed.
That being said, for us common peasants, we'll have to be pausing the video a lot if we want to play along; and thankfully the music was there to distract us from the armageddon you wreaked upon your keyboard 😛but yeah, it's less enjoyable for me than your regular content, which feels more interactive through your explanations and how you discuss your choices and options.
That being said, if everyone else thoroughly enjoys this, you won't hear me get mad. I'll simply let the video play in the background so you still get my view 🙂
Haha, thanks! Yeah this isn't going to be a regular thing by any means, just thought it would be a fun one-off video :)
I highly recommend this as a way to improve. About 2/3 of the days I do the challenges Mack did, then the word finder section, blank bingos, and bingo marathons. For me, the one that benefits me the most is bingo marathons. And I'm nowhere near what Mack is - my results never make the first page - but I've improved noticeably since I started. There's a way to download your history - but I've been keeping a monthly Excel sheet. At the pace I'm improving, I'll catch Mack when I'm 254 years old...
Yes, and I'd also highlight the word builders too (especially the 4-7 as it reflects an actual rack) for those looking to improve word finding in the specific context of a Scrabble game
You should look into Speedle (Wordle) leaderboards. With enough practice, you could wipe most categories pretty easily. Unbelievable skill on display here.
I'll check it out, thanks!
Nice work! I can’t tell from the sound whether you hit Enter after each word, but I’ve found I can go even faster (and kill my pinky a bit less) by hitting Space instead.
Thanks! And yeah I do hit Enter, using my typing technique (which is almost exclusively left index finger, left middle finger, and right index finger for letters and right pinkie for enter... weird I know but it works for me) I find trying to hit the space with my thumb or one of my main typing fingers is a bit too awkward
Am I correct in assuming you're looking at groups of 4-5 words at a time and just seeing a group of answers instantly and the thing that takes you most of the time is the typing rather than unscrambling?
More or less! I'd say 4-5 at a time is a bit generous though, more like 2-3 especially for the longer words
Damn, this was wildly impressive.
Thanks!
This is what separates a national champion from a 1700-1800 rated player
Can you do more video's talking/demonstrating how you should practice scrabble/your word knowledge, especially geared towards helping people who want to get into scrabble. I have been casually playing for the past year, but would like to know how the top players practice/what tools or websites are best. I know the basics programs/apps but would like to get a breakdown of everything that I should be using.
For sure! I do have a series on how to study words, but I can think about doing some more in-depth stuff too
I wonder if Nigel's method makes him faster or slower at these speaking purely from memorization and unscrambling perspective.
wow when I try these games I have to type, enter, then look at the next word. Mack on the other hand is just multitasking perfectly 0__0
Awesome job, wow
Thanks!
Oh yeah, go go. Love a good word wall
What is your connection to Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut?
Mack went to primary school there, and since there's so much downtime, especially in the winter, it's where he learned all the words.
Just kidding. It's just one of his favorite place names.
Nothing except being obsessed with geography and high-scoring Scrabble tiles!
I tried to keep up just with anagramming. I could almost do it up to the 5s. After that I had no chance.
do you start unscrambling the next word as you type already?
Yep I usually look at blocks of about 2-3 words at a time
Would be fun to watch you play boggle
This is great, but next time we demand Woodshedder by Quincas Moreira, the unofficial Scrabble interlude tune: ruclips.net/video/IVp721DNPWo/видео.html
Hell yeah this is my favorite too
Meanwhile I need 3 goes to even attempt all the 7s
beast!
incraase font size so somebody can see what you type.