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SupporterEDIT: The game has been patched on Steam to fix texture issues: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/7200/view/3131689217804260004
If you download the game from Steam you might run into some compatibility issues.
You can download the standalone version of the game to avoid all the Steam issues. Log in to the TrackMania Player Page to download the game: https://players.trackmaniaforever.com/
If you don't want to download the standalone version, several Steam Community guides have been made to help fix the game:
White Screen / Online error codes: https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/0/3135045355763052773/
How to fix the compatibility issues with Windows 8 & 10: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=448953593
Low Res Textures (SOLVED): https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/0/392184522717295932/
Ultimate Fix for wrong VRAM detection (A.K.A Blurry textures): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2505427657
The TrackMania Competition Patch fixes some other bugs you might encounter. The Competition Patch is also required to submit IL records on TMX: https://donadigo.github.io/tmcp
If you download the game from Steam you might run into some compatibility issues.
You can download the standalone version of the game to avoid all the Steam issues: https://nadeo-download.cdn.ubi.com/trackmaniaforever/tmnationsforever_setup.exe
If you don't want to download the standalone version, several Steam Community guides have been made to help fix the game:
White Screen / Online error codes: https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/0/3135045355763052773/
How to fix the compatibility issues with Windows 8 & 10: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=448953593
Low Res Textures (SOLVED): https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/0/392184522717295932/
Ultimate Fix for wrong VRAM detection (A.K.A Blurry textures): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2505427657
If you have TrackMania United Forever, you can log in to the TrackMania Player Page to download the standalone version of that game: https://players.trackmaniaforever.com/
The TrackMania Competition Patch fixes some other bugs you might encounter. The Competition Patch is also required to submit IL records on TMX: https://donadigo.github.io/tmcp
Edit: If the auto splitter doesn't work, make sure to either use the standalone version of the game or update the Steam version with these fixes: https://www.speedrun.com/tmuf/thread/q1ztb
Thanks to the work of donadigo, we now have an auto splitter that tracks the in-game time. The splitter will start automatically when you load the first track. It splits each time you finish a track. The auto splitter can be activated in LiveSplit.
Download LiveSplit from the official website: https://livesplit.org/downloads/ Do not save or extract LiveSplit to a folder that require admin permission, like Program Files. Admin permission seems to stop LiveSplit from talking to it's servers, resulting in the auto splitter not activating. I recommend using the My Documents folder instead.
Make sure to set the comparison for the timer and splitter to "Game Time". This can either be done when editing the layout, or by right clicking the livesplit window -> Compare Against -> Game Time.
I would highly suggest setting the accuracy of the split times to hundredths. Adding a new column or changing an existing column to "Segment Time" is also highly suggested, as this will show your exact time for each track.
Simple split-files and a layout to use with the splitter can be downloaded here: https://www.speedrun.com/tmuf/resources/wo4km
Edit: If the auto splitter doesn't work, make sure to either use the standalone version of the game or update the Steam version with these fixes: https://www.speedrun.com/tmnf/thread/0zhlh
Thanks to the work of donadigo, we now have an auto splitter that tracks the in-game time. The splitter will start automatically when you load the first track. It splits each time you finish a track. The auto splitter can be activated in LiveSplit.
Download LiveSplit from the official website: https://livesplit.org/downloads/ Do not save or extract LiveSplit to a folder that require admin permission, like Program Files. Admin permission seems to stop LiveSplit from talking to it's servers, resulting in the auto splitter not activating. I recommend using the My Documents folder instead.
Make sure to set the comparison for the timer and splitter to "Game Time". This can either be done when editing the layout, or by right clicking the livesplit window -> Compare Against -> Game Time.
I would highly suggest setting the accuracy of the split times to hundredths. Adding a new column or changing an existing column to "Segment Time" is also highly suggested, as this will display your exact time for each track.
Simple split-files and a layout to use with the splitter can be downloaded here: https://www.speedrun.com/tmnf/resources/48nnl
Community-made patches allow you to play old TrackMania titles on Windows 10. Tutorial videos on how to install these patches are linked bellow. Note that StarForce can ruin your windows installation if you don't correctly follow all the steps in order.
TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme:
TrackMania Original:
TrackMania Nations ESWC:
Community-made patches allow you to play old TrackMania titles on Windows 10. Tutorial videos on how to install these patches are linked bellow. Note that StarForce can ruin your windows installation if you don't correctly follow all the steps in order.
TrackMania Original:
TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme:
TrackMania Nations ESWC:
Edit: A community member on discord has repacked the installation setup of TrackMania Nations ESWC. The setup includes version 1.7.9 without any need for further patches. The copy protection program StarForce is completely removed from this installation. Both the Pro and Bonus Campaign is included. The installer can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1APO9iU7BbEzPFo7gGLEzphpY6zjFJ-SF
The original post and download link by metalkeidran#7160 can be found in the Trackmania discord. https://discord.gg/trackmania The message is pinned in the channel #other-tm-games.
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Community-made patches allow you to play old TrackMania titles on Windows 10. Tutorial videos on how to install these patches are linked bellow. Note that StarForce can ruin your windows installation if you don't correctly follow all the steps in order. The tutorial for TMN is also posted under Guides here on speedrun.com: https://www.speedrun.com/tmn/guides/vlfhn
TrackMania Nations ESWC:
TrackMania Original:
TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme:
Video Games Records: https://www.video-games-records.com/trackmania-turbo-jeu-j2454.html Cyberscore: https://cyberscore.me.uk/game/803
These sites did not require any proof.
Video Games Records: https://www.video-games-records.com/trackmania-ds-jeu-j756.html Cyberscore: https://cyberscore.me.uk/game/424
These sites did not require any proof.
The rules for running on emulator have been updated and now reads:
Emulator runs must be recorded live with game audio. The toolbar for the dolphin emulator should be visible in the recording. FPS, frame and lag counter should be visible on screen in front of the gameplay. Background sound and music is ok as long as the game is still audible. Runs that lag significantly more than a console run on the same track will not be accepted.
Emulator setup guide: https://www.speedrun.com/tmwii/guides/e9n8j
What part of the run should be included in the submitted video has also been updated for all individual level runs:
The video should include the countdown before start and race results visible after the run.
In order to get the Pro & Bonus tracks to appear in the Solo Campaign, go to the Resources and download the .zip folder: https://www.speedrun.com/tmn/resources/9izx0
In this downloaded folder you will find edited versions of a Nations folder and a Solo folder.
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\TrackMania Nations ESWC\GameData\Tracks\Challenges\Nadeo\Nations and replace it with the edited Nations folder.
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\TrackMania Nations ESWC\GameData\Tracks\MatchSettings\Solo and replace it with the edited Solo folder.
The Pro and Bonus tracks should now appear in the Solo Campaign.
The calculator has been updated with some improvements in order to make the tool more user friendly. It can be downloaded under resources. https://www.speedrun.com/tmnf/resources/yyday
1.1 Changes:
- No longer possible to input more than two digits for each of the time input boxes (Hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths).
- Zeros are now added correctly for missing digits in the time input boxes. Inputting "_:2.4_" will correctly add "00:02.400".
- Fixed a bug where specifically the time one hundredth (.01) disappeared from the split times when saved to file.
- Resized the window to make more lines visible at the same time.
- When saving, removed the box asking for number of attempts.
- Minor changes to window layout.
1.1m Changes:
- Added support for milliseconds.
- This version is almost identical to 1.1, but made to work for newer games that use 3 digit decimals.
How to change the multi-lap tracks to True One Lap versions in the campaign:
This first tutorial is for Nations Forever users. There is an easier way to install the campaign if you have United Forever. Scroll down for that option.
Download the 1-Lap Campaign .zip folder: https://www.speedrun.com/tmnf/resources/jp3bm You will find an edited Nations folder inside «Nations Forever 1-Lap Speedrun Campaign».
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\TmNationsForever\GameData\Tracks\Campaigns Or \TmUnitedForever depending on your game version. For Steam users it's located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\TmNationsForever\GameData\Tracks\Campaigns. Delete the «Nations» folder and replace it with the edited one you downloaded. The multilap tracks are now changed to 1-Lap.
To change it back, simply delete the Nations folder again and replace it with the original. I added the original in the resource file as well.
If you don’t want to modify your gamedata, you can download the True One Lap tracks from TMX and play them from «browse challenges» like normal custom tracks. TMX Track Pack: https://tmnf.exchange/trackpackshow/10107371
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Edit: If you have TrackMania United Forever, you can install the 1-Lap campaign as a custom in-game campaign.
Installation guide:
• Download the folder linked in resources: https://www.speedrun.com/tmnf/resources/9hhjc
• Unpack the .zip folder.
• Save the unpacked "TMNF 1-Lap" folder & .gbx file in Documents/TrackMania/Tracks/Campaigns.
The 1-Lap campaign will now be accessable from "Play Solo" below the Star Track campaign.
