build a map with only 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,... different blocks, start, finish not counted
this idea i like

some of my idea, what about

1. 6 tiles wide track (excluding scenery ofc)
or
2. Reuse 2 times (not lap)
or
3. start at any corner (1) and finish in the opposite corner (4) ..see below..
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4. 2 way hunter "not symmetrical" 1 goal

I thnik in canyon blocks are big enough to make it 4 or even 3 blocks wide on TMNFX there was 4 blocks wide MTC.

Space says:
I thnik in canyon blocks are big enough to make it 4 or even 3 blocks wide on TMNFX there was 4 blocks wide MTC.

We even had a 2-tiles wide and 1-tile wide MTC on TMNX. But it was more "platform" than racing in many of the tracks.

I'd say 3 would do

Or perhaps something like a cross, where you have two lines of X tiles, and you much reach the end of each cross point. You can jump between limbs of the cross, you just can't build there.

To present my own idea, how about a sort of 2x2 theme, where you can only build sections of the track in 2x2 columns, in other words, for every section of the track that has blocks (each section having a maximum area of 2x2), there must be (at least) one empty block (column) between that section and another section (also at max 2x2).

cxom that sounds cool
maybe not work for fs tracks

Btw: i feel i need to explaine this a bit.
4. 2 way hunter "not symmetrical" 1 goal ?

Say we have 5 cp, Start 1 2 3 4 5 Finish than the other way must be like this
start 5 4 3 2 1 finish.

DaKKoN says:

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Create a track on 2 separate 5x5 areas.
Between the 2 5x5 areas there has to be at least 1 space.
More is never a problem though.
Most important rule for this contest:
You have to actually drive on both areas at least 3 times each!
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Further rulings shold be provided by the persons who organize an MTC. But I think this completely changes the thoguht pattern people have for a regualr 5x5. Of course the 5x5 means that you can only build on that one area. In this case: Only build on those 2 area's So the connection will be made with jumps, drops and what people can come up with!
DaKKoN

I just wanted to pick up this idea and add the following rules to make it a little bit more special
What about adding the rule that each time you are in the one of the 5x5 squares, you need to change at least X blocks of height?
Clarification for X=3. You enter the first 5x5 on the normal ground level this means you are supposed to either go three blocks up or down, before you switch to the other 5x5 level. There the same rule applies (or you will have a different X). And then it goes back.

I made this suggestion back in september in both tmx sites but i think i can suggest here again ^^

"fabio_m" says:
well, I had this idea for a theme, it's kinda weird but I'll try the best I can:
The set for this theme is more about setting an objective instead of sticking with the rules

let me explain:
- do a diferent game from trackmania or convert trackmania into a diferent game

use mediatracker in another ways than just presenting an intro or changing cameras
no time limit, no forced used of blocks, no rules, just one objective
make the player forget he/she is playing trackmania

i don't want to spam publicity so it's kinda like I did in may with a particular track

this freedom of choice to the participants would result on new works, instead of the same tech/fs/dirt we see every time on mtc that are just fitting with the rules

think about the cooless of the tracks we could see

I don't know if you share my opinion but for curiosity I would like to know what you think

It's my dream come true, fabio ^^ dunno if it would fit in an mtc though... but it would be epic.

While Total Conversions are cool, they are at the same time very time consuming to make, so we would likely get very few submissions.

It's best to make such tracks on your own and just enjoy the glory that will inevitably come from it.