The Rise of AI in Trackmania: who's faster now ?

Tutorial: The Rise of AI in Trackmania

By Linesight

Description: In this video, Linesight shares the story of training an AI to play Trackmania using reinforcement learning. The AI has reached a level where it can challenge Official World Records. The tutorial will guide you through the key insights and developments shared in the video.

Step 1: Introduction

• Watch the video to get an overview of the AI's progress in Trackmania.

Step 2: Explore the Maps

• Check out map5 (v1 and v2) and map5 (v3) to see the AI's performance on different versions of the map.
• Watch the AI's runs on A01, A02, and D06 to understand its capabilities.

Step 3: Official Campaign

• Learn about the AI's progress in the Official Campaign and how it compares to human players.
• Watch the AI compete against TAS (Tool-Assisted Speedruns) to see its speed and precision.

Step 4: Minitrial and Method

• Explore the Minitrial and Method sections to understand the strategies and techniques used by the AI.

Step 5: Zero-shot and Next Steps

• Discover the concept of Zero-shot learning and the AI's future plans for further development.

Step 6: Finale and Credits

• Watch the finale run titled "Hockolicious" to see the AI's performance.
• Check out the credits and timing information provided in the video.

Step 7: Music Tracks

• Enjoy the music tracks featured in the video while following the AI's journey in Trackmania.

Step 8: Additional Resources

• Access the raw run playlist, replay pack, and input files provided in the video description for more insights.
• Visit the Project Github for detailed information on the AI's training process.

Step 9: Connect with the Community

• Join the TMInterface Discord and engage in the #programming-talk channel to learn more about AI in Trackmania.

Step 10: Acknowledgements

• Appreciate the TMInterface tool provided by @Donadigo, which made this AI project possible.

By following these steps, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the AI's rise in Trackmania and its potential to challenge Official World Records. Enjoy exploring the world of AI, reinforcement learning, and competitive gaming in Trackmania!