Difference between revisions of "TrackMania Nations"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m |
(added the fact that starforce drm is included) |
||
| (24 intermediate revisions by 8 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original game|its sequel|[[TrackMania Nations Forever]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = TrackMania Nations ESWC | |title = TrackMania Nations ESWC | ||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |lutris = trackmania-nations-eswc | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = trackmania-nations-eswc | ||
|wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Nations | |wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Nations | ||
|winehq = 7064 | |winehq = 7064 | ||
|license = freeware | |license = freeware | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Tricks }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series |TrackMania}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| Line 30: | Line 43: | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.07.012.005}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.07.012.005}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://archive.org/details/TrackmaniaNationsESWC | Unknown | {{DRM|StarForce|3.07.012.005}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://eswc.trackmanianations.com/indexUk.php | Unknown | {{DRM|StarForce}} | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Online play requires registering an account in-game, which can also be linked with [[TrackMania]] and [[TrackMania Sunrise]] keys. | {{ii}} Online play requires registering an account in-game, which can also be linked with [[TrackMania]] and [[TrackMania Sunrise]] keys. | ||
| Line 55: | Line 69: | ||
{{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | {{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Graphics_settings_1.png|Graphics settings}} |
| + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Graphics_settings_2.png|Compatibility settings}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
| Line 80: | Line 97: | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x, and 6x | |antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x, and 6x | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Only available in "Compatibility" section of launcher | |vsync notes = Only available in "Compatibility" section of launcher | ||
| Line 92: | Line 112: | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Input_settings_2.png|In-game input settings}} |
| + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Input_settings_1.png|Input settings}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Only available in-game through player's profile | |key remap notes = Only available in-game through player's profile | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not used in gameplay. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| Line 108: | Line 131: | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| Line 116: | Line 139: | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| Line 134: | Line 157: | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
| − | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported. |
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| Line 156: | Line 179: | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Audio_settings.png|Audio settings}} |
| + | |||
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound, Music | |separate volume notes = Sound, Music | ||
| Line 169: | Line 194: | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 188: | Line 215: | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Network_settings.png|Network settings}} | ||
| + | |||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
| − | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Hot-seat |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| Line 206: | Line 235: | ||
|matchmaking = unknown | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
| − | |p2p notes = | + | |p2p notes = Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns. |
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| Line 215: | Line 244: | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| − | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 2350, 3450 |
| − | |udp = | + | |udp = 2350, 3450 |
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
| Line 245: | Line 274: | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = Version 1.8g | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 264: | Line 312: | ||
|minHD = 900 MB | |minHD = 900 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minaudio = 16-bit compatible | |minaudio = 16-bit compatible | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 5 January 2024
This page is for the original game. For its sequel, see TrackMania Nations Forever.
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Nadeo | |
| Publishers | |
| Focus Home Interactive | |
| Deep Silver | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 27, 2006 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Tricks |
| Vehicles | Track racing |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Series | TrackMania |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| TrackMania (2003) | 2003 |
| TrackMania Sunrise | 2005 |
| TrackMania Nations | 2006 |
| TrackMania United | 2006 |
| TrackMania Nations Forever | 2008 |
| TrackMania United Forever | 2008 |
| TrackMania 2: Canyon | 2011 |
| TrackMania 2: Stadium | 2013 |
| TrackMania 2: Valley | 2013 |
| Trackmania Turbo | 2016 |
| Trackmania 2: Lagoon | 2017 |
| Trackmania (2020) | 2020 |
Key points
- Also known as TrackMania Nations ESWC.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
StarForce 3.07.012.005 DRM[Note 1] | |
|
| Official website | |
StarForce 3.07.012.005 DRM[Note 2] | |
|
| Developer website | |
StarForce DRM | |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- Online play requires registering an account in-game, which can also be linked with TrackMania and TrackMania Sunrise keys.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The games launcher can't update the game directly anymore, download the latest official patches (1.7.9 / 1.8.0)
- 1.8.0 updates StarForce to 3.7.19.5 which enables SFUPDATE to be used on Windows 7.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx[Note 3] |
- Graphics settings are stored in the
Default.SystemConfig.Gbxfile.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\GameData\Profiles[Note 3] <path-to-game>\GameData\Tracks[Note 3] <path-to-game>\GameData\Scores[Note 3] |
- The profiles folder stores all configuration information and preferences.
- The tracks folder stores all tracks along with any custom tracks.
- The scores folder stores all medal information and race data.
Video
Graphics settings
Compatibility settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Listed as > 4:3 (large). Text and other display objects will stretch. |
||
| Multi-monitor | GUI elements are severely stretched. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x, 4x, and 6x | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Only available in "Compatibility" section of launcher | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS or refresh rate limit | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game input settings
Input settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only available in-game through player's profile | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse not used in gameplay. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Only available through in-game menus | |
| Controller sensitivity | Second settings menu in the "Input" tab. Includes Deadzone slider. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound, Music | |
| Surround sound | Surround, 5.1, 7.1 | |
| Subtitles | The game does not have voice acting. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French |
Network
Network settings
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns. | |
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 2350, 3450 |
| UDP | 2350, 3450 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | Version 1.8g |
System requirements
| Windows[5] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | 16-bit compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 7 or later.[1][2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 7 or later.[1][2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Brownd on 2019-08-06
- ↑ TrackMania Nations ESWC Manual: http://www.chiptape.com/chiptape/games/TMN%20manual.pdf