Trackmania 2 United (Or Classic), make it happen

[Mandark]

It wouldn't be a remake, it would be a port just like Stadium is

[sabrisarioglu]

there is already trackmania 2 united. it's called trackmania 2 stadium. check it out.

[Trackmaniack]

Here would be my question on TM2U: Why? Why would Nadeo re-hash old environments with a shiny wrapper when they can make entirely new gameplays for us? If they remake TMU as TM2U, it would be exactly the same, only updated for a -third- time, now. They updated the "original three" for TMUF, and gave the "Sunrise trio" a graphical boost. Why would they do it again? So we can rebuild the same tracks again with new pixels?

[Filipe1020]

Here would be my question on TM2U: Why? Why would Nadeo re-hash old environments with a shiny wrapper when they can make entirely new gameplays for us? If they remake TMU as TM2U, it would be exactly the same, only updated for a -third- time, now. They updated the "original three" for TMUF, and gave the "Sunrise trio" a graphical boost. Why would they do it again? So we can rebuild the same tracks again with new pixels?

They are Classics, fantastic unique environments, there is a lot of TM fans around who still plays them and keep doing stuff for them, but we all know that NADEO is not developing TMUF anymore and we seriously don't want them to die and fade away from the history of the franchise, some of us wants them back on a fresh engine like Maniaplanet with beautiful graphics and new features to make the game alive, just like what they have done with Nations on TM2 Stadium, I can't stop imagining Island for example with TM2 Graphics

[Trackmaniack]

I would whole-heartedly agree with 100% of your post, but, would ask would it be cost-effective for them? I know I've missed a lot, being AWOL for a while--but AFAIK Nadeo is still a small studio, right? And being that as it is, they don't have a lot of excess cash just lying around, like EA or BioWare would. I mean, is Ubi doing more than just being an ad-man for them? I personally haven't even seen much of that, stateside--isn't the USA still the biggest video game market behind Japan?

[andrus]

Nadeo is now like on a thin bridge between grounds of MP and TMUF. Some players are on one side, some on the other, and the result is that there aren't many people to play with on both platforms. Both are a bit secluded (compared to what was on TMU just after launch). If nadeo made TM2 United happen + implemented multi-envir servers I bet all people that still play TMUF would move to MP, giving Nadeo a stable income and more possibilities (particularly this would improve online experience)

The only thing is that encouraging players to move should be free of charge in order to be effective. Yes I know, 9 euros isnt that much, but what matters is that if players receive the main product (stadium environment and mainly - the ability to actually drive the car) for free, and then Nadeo charges players for JUST NEW SHADERS AND BLOCKS that is not going to work. It's totally really ridiculous. While some nadeo fanatics like eyebo will buy it immediately I will just stick to the good old stadium I already own, because I can live without new shaders, and with 9 euros I saved I can buy portal bundle and AC 1 and 2 on steam sale(which I already did).

If Nadeo wants all tmuf players to move to MP, creating TM2 united MUST HAPPEN, and MUST BE FREE OF CHARGE or HAVE A DISCOUNT FOR TMUF OWNERS. Otherwise people will stick to what they already own. TMUF costs now 30 euros on steam, and, for example, if TM2U cost 40 euros, owners of TMUF would have to pay only 10, but they would get their account on TMUF deactivated.



aaand @ sabrisarioglu, trackmania 2 stadium is not trackmania 2 united. It's nothing more than trackmania 2 nations.

edit: sorry for my poor grammar

[djhubertus]

I think the best solution for this will be discount for players who already bought TMUF or one TM2 env. For each title 15 or 20% discount

Example:
Valley - 25 euro. for standard

I have Canyon soo i've got 20% discount

0.8 * 25 = 20 (5 euro saved)

or I have Canyon, Stadium soo i've got 40% discount

0.6 * 25 = 15 (10 euro saved)

And all be happy because it's good to promote other (older) titles. If you buy one, try other with less cost.