just put them in the soil. what if you dont use soil?
IMO its not about the water, soil or the paper towel holding you up. its the environment. whatever method you use you need a warm moist dark environment.
i use the paper towel method. then place it in a baggie, then put the baggie in a warm place. the top of my computer tower works for me. if i had to put a % on the success rate i say 90% out of bagseed and 100% out of good genetics.
check out my grow it shows you step by step on how i grem seeds for hydro. same as soil.