Polymer T-Spins

Trehalose

Discovered by TCM-β, this is a Fin TSD - Neo TSD polymer.

Empty Field Setups

Empty Field Opening, created by player larrytetris:

Kojibiose

Discovered by TCM-β, this is a Fin TSD - TST polymer.

Openings

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Midgame Opportunities

The Polymer (Trehalose) shape. At frame 3 is a Fin-TSD followed by a normal TSD (because the step is too far for Kaidan to work). It is a Fin-TSD at frame 11, followed by a Polymer (Fin-TSD + Neo-TSD combo, i.e. Trehalose). Explanation thanks to a random Tetris novice, and fumen thanks to Larrytetris; further pages will be created on Neo-TSDs and Fins to explain these elements.

Video on using Polymer T-Spins competitively: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTk1coc62nc

Pros:

Cons:

"It takes very few keystrokes to set each piece in place, and you can even take advantage of DAS/ARR repeat across pieces for the OIL." - Larrytetris.

"They are impractical and dangerous in modern multiplayer and will always remain an outside quirk of a blanket rule, in my book. The stack for them is not flat, and for the number of lines taken to do one (including the high overhang, which is I assume easy to get spiked on), their send-attack ratio is poor. With the number of pieces used, a normal t-spin double is nearly always better, and a tetris cleaner and less risky." - Paul676

FinT Cannon

Main Article: FinT Cannon

FinT Cannon is a setup that starts with a Fin-TSD to TST.

The Godspin

This is a little too extravagant to be doing for any other purpose except to "look extravagant". However, it is a decent exercise in understanding T-Spin polymer mechanics.

Basic Shape

Godspin Empty Field Setup and Execution

Create the Form

Skim with Z

Wait for T

Rotate left

Rotate left

Rotate left

T-Spin Double

Line Clear

Wait for T

Rotate left

Rotate left

Rotate left

T-Spin Double

Line Clear

Wait for Z

Soft Drop

Rotate left

Rotate left

T-Spin Triple

Line Clear

Continuation into 4-Wide Combo

An Example

Setup (first two bags)

Clear with I

3rd bag

4th bag

4th bag

Video example of a godspin in single-player mode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4wVdAhPN34

Godspin Setup Followed by Center 4-Wide

This setup works with nearly any bag: (TTL base)

When setting up Godspin in the center, make sure to only use two Z pieces in the stack, and the use the 3rd to create the floating blocks - any extra will cause stacking problems. Likewise, only use the first two T pieces in the TTJ base, save the 3rd for the first attack. If you have an early S in the 3rd bag, just place it on top of the S used on the side overhang, and wait for another I piece to fix the stack on the side (outlined):

See Also

• Twists

External Links

• In-depth article about Godspin