5 Most Essential Trackmania Skills To Learn as a BEGINNER

Want to improve at Trackmania? Here are 5 Skills pro players use on nearly every map to gain time, and if you master them, you're sure to improve your PBs as well!
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0:40 Skill #1
1:37 Skill #2
3:01 Skill #3
4:02 Skill #4
5:00 Skill #5
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[@joaonunes1379]

These were the sort of tips that were missing 10 years ago when I started playing TM. Back then you learned by spectating online better players than you. Great job with this vid Wirtual!

[@mitchd2214]

Yes, Ive been playing for 5years and I have never understood how to play when gearing, especially on dirt. Everyone always talked about it, but no information.

[@natan2517]

@@mitchd2214 Same for me, played since like TM NF launch, but never really understood this gearing on dirt thing. I mean I knew kind off how it works, but was never able to do it.

[@NihongoWakannai]

@Youri Bakker trackmania 2020

[@fishyc43sar]

@Youri Bakker that one TM (TrackMania 2020) that's free on Ubisoft.

[@emphyriohazzl1510]

I started playing in 2008 and there were already detailed guides online with pictures and short videos to show different types of drifts and other techs (grass zigzag, adherence tricks like doing a S trajectory on a S-shaped drop down or the trick to drop optimally on an inclined booster at map start, etc..). But you learn much much more from competing against replays on lots of maps while wr hunting.

[@RacetasClub]

I think this channel is one of the most underrated channels I've seen. Such a high level of explaining, keep it up!

[@sstoeps]

and heres the one, that mastered 05... i cant get that one :D

[@ravnexx8354]

Rollin

[@dh0r1z0n9]

Found ya again ;D

[@zbynekbroda4729]

And also have you seen his subscribe ratio?

[@stepherns]

I was just about to comment this

[@TachyKusanagi]

Something worth noting when you talked about gear-shifting: The lights on the back of the car - the ones that also work as tail-lights - actually indicate which gear you're in as well.

[@Brownd55]

He does show it by zooming in when explaining automatic transmission

[@m0nsoon660]

He shows it Also i dont think you cant really see it changing in the middle of a high speed PB pace lap can you?

[@Vladimir_Kv]

@@m0nsoon660 Yeah, Nadeo's decision to reduce GUI clutter was not very new user friendly.

[@ralexcraft990]

@@Vladimir_Kv let’s not mention the forced mycrotransactions for a lot of things.

[@akirimew]

-me when the-

[@Klizzix]

mastering drifting can take hours he says. More like years

[@Wilker_uwu]

it took me several years to learn that the treshold for standard drifts (as opposed to neo slides) is specifically when you reach the third gear, regardless of speed. that avoids lots of missteps whenever you decide the time to start drifting.

[@IroAppe]

@@Wilker_uwu What is a standard drift vs. neo slide?

[@Wilker_uwu]

@@IroAppe a regular drift is basically explained in the video - if you have enough momentum and are in a gear where the grip on the ground is slightly weaker, and you brake, you slide in the asphalt to get a better angle in tight curves and turns - while a neo slide aims to emulate a drift at much lower speeds, where the grip is too much to be as simple as braking like in the regular drift. i mentioned this because even experienced players often have issues with those manouvers, and often end up doing "noslides", where the car just slows down while turning when braking. the main reason for that, is while in most of the history of the franchise the interfaces and visual feedback used to be a lot more minimalist and straightforward, the games also had an accessibility issue, where vital information is often shown in only one way, like the acceleration and gear changes in Trackmania Nations Forever and Trackmania 2: Stadium only being perceived in the sound effects but with no visual feedback. in a sidenote, if you're interested in how accessibility can be improved in these aspects in other ways, check this video on Gamemaker's Toolkit ^^ kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-qlmear9GoocU it is a bit offtopic but still relevant somewhat

[@DeisFortuna]

I mean... Years are made up of months, which are made up of weeks, which are made up of days, which are made up of hours, so... He's not wrong either way?

[@apocoh4374]

For those wondering about how to manage ice, here's what I've learned: - Always pointing your entire car towards the place where you want to go for gradual turns can help. So for a gradual 45 degree turn, point your car 45 degrees at the start of the turn and maintain it. - Never steer anywhere at the very start of a race on ice. After that, do very gentle adjustments. - Make very smooth adjustments with analog controls rather than sudden taps of harsher tire movement. - The more steering and adjustments you make the slower you will go. - For a right quarterpipe bank pretend you are a bobsled. Line up with the left side first and keep your car pointed parallel with the center line of the road. Your car should line up in the red marked area of the bank for maximum speed. If you are able to line up your car perfectly without any bobbing, I find it is usually best to steer slightly in the opposite direction of the turn so you are slightly higher on the bank for a gentler ride. - For sharp flat turns, turn your car between 90 and 180 degrees then turn sharply in the opposite direction of the turn. Your tires should somewhat point in the direction of where you want to be heading. Exit the turn by straightening your car out quickly in the direction of travel rather than gradually can help get more speed. Also, while holding down the gas, tap the break during the initial turn and your car will rotate much faster, allowing you to get it at the correct angle for the turn faster. You can also use snow on the side of the road for a bit more traction during higher speed turns. On Summer 2020 25, the right sharp flat ice turn after the reactor boost can amazingly be done at full speed without letting go of the gas. Doing all of this right makes you feel like a boss. - Do not do bug turns on ice. Instead, start straight then do the process for a sharp flat turn. - Rarely you can turn your car around about 180 degrees while breaking then drive straight. This will slow your car down much faster than just breaking. - If you do all of this right, you should never let off the gas. - Combining all of these techniques in just the right ways for each turn is crucial for getting excellent times. I doubt this is even everything.

[@manperson1239]

Thanks really helpful but how long did it take you to write this

[@kanvolu]

Also when you are not breaking neither accelerating you have a lot more traction

[@tim3172]

@@manperson1239 Most people can write that in a about 1-2 minutes. Don't think that just because it took you 30 minutes to read that it took someone 30 minutes to write.

[@swaticamecho698]

@@tim3172 Damn

[@EJLad]

Try and pump out as many videos as possible while this game is still fresh and your numbers will sky rocket

[@exaf_]

hem... this guy isn't pumping pumping the game for views, and will certainly never do... he is a professionnal player. If you haven't noticed yet, this is his first vid on the new trackmania, and these are some tips that can work on the previous title.

[@SRK_LV]

@@exaf_ Wirtual is not a professional player :p

[@square7935]

lol hello lets get roudy

[@Necronlord2011]

@@SRK_LV skill-wise he definitely is a professional player in my opinion. He has set some impressive records.

[@GranaDy]

@@Necronlord2011 but that‘s not what determines a pro player^^ Professional players in this game need to be able setting very fast times on various track styles consistently, in a match barely anyone cares who is holding the TA record

[@NoName-zg2te]

5 skills u need in trackmania: 1. Driving on normal road 2. Driving on banana-road 3. Driving on sand 4. Driving on grass 5. Driving on ice :D

[@BenRay47]

Its sausage road!

[@v3v0_guillome]

and you forgot the ZrT ROAD XD

[@vsantet42]

@@v3v0_guillome Pipes roads! :D

[@DaniXks]

This is great for beginners and perfectly executed too! :D I have always felt that there are many people who never got to experience the limits of the Stadium car in the previous games. And to make things worse, the first things that pop up on KZbin are always big channels driving terribly, crashing everywhere and doing none of the things you mentioned, so you really had to dig into it to find these techniques. Let's hope this video gets some attention!! :D

[@Coaster1984]

Can you also make an ice guide? Would be great. :)

[@VnomGT_]

As he said on stream he's still learning ice like everyone else, so he won't make a tutorial until he really gets better

[@sstoeps]

just tell me how to do 05, cant get green med on that fcker

[@Mattient]

sstoeps You need to keep your car 90 degrees sideways towards the direction you are turning, if you have the right entry angle and speed you can keep almost all of your speed through the end section.

[@matiasbenavidesdigitalvisu9511]

Only I can tell if you countersteer you will get constant speed on curves, but is difficult

[@Mikowmer]

I'm making a few Ice Tracks to try to figure out the skills myself, mostly in transitioning between corners. However, I haven't paid for Standard or Club Access, so I can't really share them yet, and they're pretty limited. When I do upgrade, I'll be calling it "A Study on Ice" and will be definitely looking to share it.

[@Nico-ee3bd]

Yo, I've just sent full French subtitles for the video. It was started off by someone else and it's my first time ever doing subtitles on KZbin so it might not be perfect, but I hope this will let all the French beginners understand these tricks aswell (as they're much more numerous, I guess). Thanks for the video, necessary one !

[@unumwetwetwe]

Merci ! Les sous titres sont de bonne qualité 👍

[@naki5226]

Made in France quality

[@oskarrome4986]

I don t need French subtitles I can speak it fluently and I can also speak English and Dutch fluently so nty

[@Hendothermic]

@@oskarrome4986 it's.. uhh not just for you, you know...

[@oskarrome4986]

@@Hendothermic ik

[@anurag4813]

This is soooo satisfying. These are the tricks I've been reiterating in my head for the past years when I've played TrackMania and there doesn't seem to be any videos regarding this. Plus, none of my friends played TrackMania at that time, so there's no point in teaching them some of these. So it's like a dream come true.

[@SkydivingSquid]

I just started Trackmania today, though have been watching Wirtual for YEARS. This helped a lot. :-) Way harder than he makes it look.

[@trikronika]

I played TMNF from time to time like over 10 years ago and have been binging your channel for the past few days. Now I'm itching to get into it for real, it looks so fun

[@inter-dimensionallizard1028]

It would be good to understand different kinds of drifts. Standard, neo, speed-for-drift etc. And it would be good to know in which situations it is better to use the brake vs. just releasing the acceleration.

[@PhilFoxLIVE]

I'd love to see more Videos like this. Having some Tips and Guides available really makes the game more beginner friendly

[@mahmutpekkara]

I'm playing track mania for approx. 13 years, I can confirm that these skill are important. Great video.

[@er4din903]

I have very recently picked up track manía nations forever after finding your channel and watching different track world record progression videos. I have never heard of trackmania games before and frankly have almost never played driving games almost at all. Trackmania nations forever is very quickly becoming my favorite game in my steam library after playing it almost daily for the past month. Thank you very much for your content that introduced me to this magnificent franchise.

[@lifame8706]

I actually didn’t know that turning before gearing up makes it slower. Thanks! I actually use left shift. It really has helped me a lot.

[@ujayne9754]

The content man, It just keeps coming!

[@drapsag91]

Nice tutorial ! I hope you'll give us the secret of overwalls in the next one :p Also among the older tricks, it could be nice to explain the neoslide, the speedslide and its variations, backward driving and turtling.

[@rayakoth]

Thanks to you, I picked up track mania 2020 yesterday and I have been having a blast. Much appreciated

[@golemhans9221]

thank you for this video! ive been playing TMUF for years and I had no idea about bugsliding and gearshifting turns.

[@hudy9080]

I've found your channel due to youtube recommendations about that Marble video, I've stayed for TM. Honestly, I remember that game from my childhood but I never could find it again as I couldn't remember the name, so basically due to the algorithm I actually get to play it again, and on top of that a 2020 version that just came out. Thank you :)

[@BenRay47]

Just what I needed! I'm new to trackmania so very helpful.

[@ChuckHickl]

I have only had Trackmania 2020 for a few days but I already have used most of these even if I didn't realize what/why I was doing it until watching this. Air braking was prob the first as it is a technique I have used on motorcycles. Brake and throttle application can assist while in the air there as well. Great video and I really like how you are so goal oriented. ✌

[@ArrakisMusicOfficial]

Wow, I was literally looking for a video like this couple hours ago. Didn't find it. After a bit, YT recommended the Deep Fear video, I enjoyed it so I went to see your other uploads and what have you, there's the one I was looking for! Thanks mate, great video!

[@nO_d3N1AL]

I love how this game has such simple controls and can be played on a keyboard, is very easy to pick up and play but difficult to master.

[@Matt-by3yd]

Ya I tried this game yesterday for the first time and I was like, really, that’s it, no more controls???? Is why I’m watching these videos, to find out how the f I’m supposed to improve from so few diff controls lol

[@8bWaffle]

Very nice video. This really helps out! Thanks

[@nKaero]

Only recently picked this game up and these tips are extremely helpful! Also on the gearing segment, low key never noticed the blue lights signify what gear you are in so you can kinda use that figure out if you are close to a gear breakpoint as well.

[@its.shame_]

holy dookie this helped me so much on B08-endurance for silver metal. thanks a lot Wirtual!

[@FaZeShrekTheOne]

I just started playing Trackmania and this is the video my friend sent me. It was very helpful, ty very much

[@FaceI3ss]

Amazing, I will watch this a few times over the coming weeks to memorise it :D

[@Forbizz]

Thank you for this video. I think that it was the perfect level for beginners like me who are jumping into TM for the first time.

[@texcooper3743]

Next vid should cover SD's, Neo-slides and nose dive. Maybe also talk about booster lines

[@Faber_gs]

Nice! I’ll have this video in my favorites to always look at the tips

[@kodi0223]

I started getting into trackmania last week or so, and found there isnt much for skill tutorials. So this is perfect timing for me and probably many others

[@alexstasko696]

Thanks for this video, yesterday I downloaded and got some pretty ok times already, now everything I need to do is practice :D

[@pyrlu3180]

this was very helpfull, now i know how to stop the rotations, my times improved a lot thanks

[@Rastats]

Thanks bro, I've been playing for years and I didn't know some of these tips !

[@aspher3911]

This is the quality content I like to watch, well done man.

[@prm66]

Great video! After 10 years of tmnf the gearchange on dirt was new to me :D Keep it up

[@actl8832]

super informative video and clean AF to watch. Earned a SUB, mate :)

[@MME.142]

I’ve played Trackmania for over 10 years now and I’m watching this. Great tutorial bro!

[@Jnic]

Very Nice video wirtual! Could be cool with a ‘intermediate’ skills video, showcasing things like SD’s, dirt wiggle, optimal ice lines, neoslide, etc. nevertheless, keep up the good work 🙏💪

[@willowmorrison8038]

Thanks for this, I just started and it is so helpful!

[@haydenfowles325]

God I’ve been obsessed for a couple days now and this deserves helped out

[@tigerli1986]

Such a great and helpful video, thanks a lot for sharing!!

[@kapyness]

thx so much you made me start playing the game and i love it

[@kubas___]

I'm kb player and I have binded brake on ctrl only for drifting on tech maps. I normally use down arrow on all other styles as rpg, trial and lol tracks and I use my left hand only for cam change C:

[@BrokenOpus]

Great video. Just getting into this game since it dropped on PS5. Long time Turbo player, so some stuff is new.

[@probablygeorge4277]

i thought i was good when i got top 200 in yorkshire and the humber and to 2000 in england on my first day, then i saw your videos now im even more hooked, keep up the great content!

[@RubenMandelid]

Pretty good tips, will definitely try them. Just finished Trackmaster on all summer 2020 tracks but I'm sure I can get better times if I master those techniques you showed here.

[@cpjchute]

what? *Trackmaster*? ITS NOT THAT

[@BFHThePunisher3000]

Great visuals, especially I liked the comparisons with the colored cars. Are you sure you need to steer about half a second before a drift? Seems very long to me, atleast for most drifts. So I assume half a second is only needed at low speed around 180?

[@fotheon-9955]

It's not much less than half a second. But saying 0.3 seconds sounds pretty weird. The point is simply that you have to hold steering for a bit. Once you get that you will learn the finer mechanics of drifting by yourself because atleast now you know what consistently allows you to drift.

[@biko9824]

On a flat surface, you have to first steer before you brake.

[@ryanbriggs9470]

Just got me into trackmania! Gained a new subscriber 👌

[@christophercole1679]

Thank you so much. I just got the game and am doing much better than I thought I would. :3 this info is going to help me get so much better.

[@doyoufeellost]

Wonderful tips, your explenation is nice and clear. Thanks a bunch!

[@NickMaovich]

Oh wow, very nice tutorial! Sending wirtual thanks

[@larrylarrys1310]

as a player who started two days ago, i went from struggling on the dropdowns at the end of 07 to gaining on gold by 1 seccnd in literally one run, thank you so much

[@fyhy7717]

thank you so much! was playing trackmania from 2010 and didn't knew this mechanics

[@benwpianocovers628]

Nice to see you actually made a tutorial youve been talking about on streams :D

[@WhiteoutTech]

Thank you for this video. Even though I am not new to TM I did learn a few things

[@wm1pyro604]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks.

[@GamerSawa]

Thank you for this video! I already knew some tricks but I didn5 know how to drift and I also learned some extra tricks, good video Btw (I've only been playing trackmania for 3 days by the time of making this)

[@Linus-ui4xe]

Great video and very good explaining. Kerp up with the good work

[@StarcraftOakley]

5 most essential skills: 1. Knowledge of the Pyramids 2. Not pulling Wirtuals 3. Hiring editors with actual sense of humor 4. Custom maid outfits 5. Analog keyboards

[@SubaruSamurai]

As a new trackmania fan I gotta say, this video is really helpful thank you!

[@vantoricadru8000]

Again a video I dreamed about so thx a lot it's perfect

[@erikoomen6462]

I've never played any racegame and I'm loving the latest trackmania right now! Thanks for this video, I really suck right now haha

[@alexb1315]

Been playing since the original and sunrise came out 15 years ago and am only now learning that there's an option for manual transmission? Lots of great essential tips in here. Nadeo have honestly changed the game so much since I last played that I'll have to re-watch your video to get the hang of some techniques again.

[@MrUwU-dj7js]

I don't think there's manual transmission, is just that you can use the automatic transmission in your favour.

[@Sneder]

Good content my man, keep it up!

[@pro2gamer]

Good lord I'be been having so much difficulty finding a good drift tutorial and actually performing the drifts. No one ever mentioned the turn delay and minimum speed! As someone coming back from the original trackmania stadium all the way back, I was having so much trouble re-adapting.

[@pro2gamer]

In 1h of drifting training I got Summer 06 down to 26 and top 20 regional. Sick tutorial man.

[@09Boniek]

God damn this game looks beautiful... I'm glad I found this video cause I was out of TM scene for a while and I would miss the release date!

[@bidet1515]

nice video thanks for the tips ! , i'm a new player , and i'm really not confident at drifting.

[@IceEscapeEasy]

I needed these tips! Please, take a longer video about the drift mechanics and standart / premium versions / game modes / clubs. P.S. will we see PRG maps?

[@FirefoxyLeGibus]

You learned me to bugslide and proper drift Thanks a lot

[@logitfau252]

thx yt algorithms for showing me your channel. I played TM in my teens like crazy - its the best racing game ever - with inifinite ways to play it and still competitive as fck. It combines simplicity of an arcade game with modern modding, mapping and community and infinite exploitable tricks and techniques - something other racing games like NFS or gran turismo never focus on, they are too linear, too stiff =) Had a nice time wachting most of your videos and downloading TM atm =)

[@gummypanda7897]

This helpend me pass a map i was trying to complete for months thanks

[@Kalliemoment]

Really needed this! Thanks!!

[@Nelson-xt7hy]

great video could you do a video on speed slides, neo slides, ice blocks and landing on 2 wheels after jumps or drops?

[@Zemtex47]

Great video and perfect timing!

[@r3snaadille]

I would actually love to hear how you can control your drift. Do you tap the drift? do you release? in which situations do you do which?

[@Piexus_]

Thank you, new player here! very helpful, subscribed.

[@hack3rm4n13]

Been playing for 5 years and didnt know the bugslide... More of videos like this please!

[@albertkobeandrada319]

Wirtual this video help me for trackmania nations forever

[@KetukTours]

Nice vid ! :D Could you also make an advanced tutorial for drifting, especially on tech maps ?

[@soggytatty3845]

Watching this 2 years ago not even being able to play the game, and now coming back because its finally on xbox! Im so happy

[@vxunaTM_xuandanhphan]

just downloaded trackmania, thanks for the tips

[@julesdauphin2946]

Most useful. I play TMN ESWC and this was helpful.

[@BiaLy23PoL]

I've been playing Trackmania games since 2007. And until the TM2020, when the game was released, i had no idea that the gear chagne was actually a mechanic, having a real effect on the ride. I've always thought, that it's just an sound effect not having real influence on the riding, but those gears were actually changed like in real cars, in all TM games.

[@Flopsaurus]

Great vid. Thanks Wirtual

[@duckgoesmooo]

Nice vids Wirtual, you've gotten me a bit addicted to trackmania. Im now 500th in my state, and it's not enough :)

[@SIELT0N]

I playing TM over 14 years but this tips is very helpfull for me and new players :)

[@SLCclimber]

Would love to see a video on the skills necessary to successfully navigate that first turn on the ice level in summer 2020 where you start on a yellow boost downhill, and then go up a hill and to the left through a checkpoint. Still don't quite understand it.

[@Darth_Jahomis]

Just started playing This is usefull

[@matiasbenavidesdigitalvisu9511]

I was hoping for some ICE Tips, really frustrating part in the tracks, reminds me a lot of SNOW environment on TM UNITED

[@JuniorDjjrMixMods]

Yes. I started to play the new TM just now, the third training track is a simple icy turn, trying to drift is very bad for speed, so I tried to NOT drift, use the walls to avoid drifting, my time was much better, so I come here (I've seen the video recommendation before) hoping about some ice tips...

[@Contentredacted.]

The real skill you need to learn is how to drive

[@JyVers]

Your content is insane, you're one of the only trackmania youtuber you make a really good job, just continue ! (sorry for the mistakes i'm french)

[@biko9824]

Oui, same for me, a Pays-Bas guy

[@CloneHeroUruguay]

Thanks dude, your videos introduced me to this awesome game! I'll dedicate you my first wr if I ever get one xd

[@davidquakkelaar341]

Been playing for atleast 10 years and never knew about number 4! Thanks.

[@flightlessdutchman6698]

Very helpful, thank. Do you have any tips for driving on ice? I'm having some trouble with getting that down.