This article has a talk page!This page details bugs of TrackMania Nations ESWC.
TrackMania is well known for its bugs that can be used to take advantage in world record runs. This page will not mention any vehicle physics bugs, as they are very well known and are shared across multiple games.
Bug finish#
Also known as the "Bugfin", this bug lets the player cross the finish line by hitting a specific spot underneath the finish block.
This is caused by the finish trigger extending outside the block itself. This bug is most commonly used on the track H-3.
This bug also works with the checkpoint block.
Copper underflow in the editor#
The game editor keeps track of the "Copper Value" based on how many vertices are on the track.
There is a bug, that makes it possible to decrease it by:
- Placing the StadiumInflatable block.
- Placing any compatible block on it. (StadiumInflatableAdvert and StadiumInflatableTube)
- Change the color skin of the main inflatable block.
- Repeat step 3.
If the copper value goes below 0, it wraps back to the unsigned 32 bit integer limit. This also makes the editor unable to place more blocks, with the error message "Not enough coppers!", because the actual copper limit is 1,000,000.
Incorrect skins on inflatable blocks#
It's possible to make the inflatable block use incompatible skins used by the screen blocks.
To replicate this bug:
- Place an inflatable block
- Place any skinnable screen block (optionally change its skin as well)
- Delete the inflatable block
- Press the "Undo" button
The previously placed inflatable block will use the skin of the last screen block applied.