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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Hefest first gained widespread attention in the TrackMania scene through his proficiency in speedrunning official campaign maps and capturing world record times. Over the years, he rose to prominence by competing closely with other top players such as Wirtual, especially during the era when ''Nations Forever'' remained a core competitive platform.<ref name="reddit">{{ | Hefest first gained widespread attention in the TrackMania scene through his proficiency in speedrunning official campaign maps and capturing world record times. Over the years, he rose to prominence by competing closely with other top players such as Wirtual, especially during the era when ''Nations Forever'' remained a core competitive platform.<ref name="reddit">{{webref |title=Wirtual has more records than Hefest? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TrackMania/comments/11ciure/wirtual_has_more_records_than_hefest/ |website=Reddit |date=2023-03-01 |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | ||
He is also recognized for being a consistent streamer and a prolific content creator; by 2022, he had become a respected figure in the community, credited with holding over 30 TMNF Nadeo world records and becoming the first player to win two campaign titles in ''TrackMania 2020''.<ref name="twitter">{{ | He is also recognized for being a consistent streamer and a prolific content creator; by 2022, he had become a respected figure in the community, credited with holding over 30 TMNF Nadeo world records and becoming the first player to win two campaign titles in ''TrackMania 2020''.<ref name="twitter">{{webref |title=Hefest on Twitter |url=https://x.com/hefest19 |website=Twitter |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | ||
== Streaming and Content Creation == | == Streaming and Content Creation == | ||
Hefest maintains active channels on both Twitch and YouTube: | Hefest maintains active channels on both Twitch and YouTube: | ||
* On Twitch, he regularly streams TrackMania gameplay and currently has over 23,000 followers.<ref name="twitch">{{cite web |title=Hefest on Twitch |url=https://www.twitch.tv/hefest |website=Twitch |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | * On Twitch, he regularly streams TrackMania gameplay and currently has over 23,000 followers.<ref name="twitch">{{cite web |title=Hefest on Twitch |url=https://www.twitch.tv/hefest |website=Twitch |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | ||
* His YouTube channel hosts nearly 185 videos, including world-record runs, map showcases, and technique demonstrations.<ref name="youtube">{{ | * His YouTube channel hosts nearly 185 videos, including world-record runs, map showcases, and technique demonstrations.<ref name="youtube">{{webref |title=Hefest - YouTube channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJflT7i52L1ZFkdvKyFCHtQ/videos |website=YouTube |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | ||
One notable upload, "this run," showcases him getting a world record in the track [[B01-Race]], along with many failed attempts.<ref name="ytwr">{{ | One notable upload, "this run," showcases him getting a world record in the track [[B01-Race]], along with many failed attempts.<ref name="ytwr">{{webref |title=this run |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5MPqt8qXoQ |website=YouTube |date=2021-07-05 |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | ||
== Esports and Tournament History == | == Esports and Tournament History == | ||
Though Hefest has earned modest prize money by esports standards—$550.03 USD from two documented tournaments in 2022—his performances reflect notable competitiveness, including a sixth-place finish in the Twitch Rivals: Trackmania Challenge (May 18, 2022) and a win of Kacky Reloaded 3.<ref name="esports">{{ | Though Hefest has earned modest prize money by esports standards—$550.03 USD from two documented tournaments in 2022—his performances reflect notable competitiveness, including a sixth-place finish in the Twitch Rivals: Trackmania Challenge (May 18, 2022) and a win of Kacky Reloaded 3.<ref name="esports">{{webref |title=Hefest esports earnings |url=https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/105418-hefest- |website=Esports Earnings |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref> | ||
== Community Impact and Legacy == | == Community Impact and Legacy == |
Revision as of 21:35, 20 August 2025
Hefest (also known as Almighty Hefest or by his online handle Hefest) is a Croatian TrackMania player and content creator, best known for holding numerous world records in TrackMania Nations Forever (TMNF) and Trackmania 2020, as well as for innovating advanced techniques (such as the Heftrick) and shortcut strategies.
Career
Hefest first gained widespread attention in the TrackMania scene through his proficiency in speedrunning official campaign maps and capturing world record times. Over the years, he rose to prominence by competing closely with other top players such as Wirtual, especially during the era when Nations Forever remained a core competitive platform.[1]
He is also recognized for being a consistent streamer and a prolific content creator; by 2022, he had become a respected figure in the community, credited with holding over 30 TMNF Nadeo world records and becoming the first player to win two campaign titles in TrackMania 2020.[2]
Streaming and Content Creation
Hefest maintains active channels on both Twitch and YouTube:
- On Twitch, he regularly streams TrackMania gameplay and currently has over 23,000 followers.[3]
- His YouTube channel hosts nearly 185 videos, including world-record runs, map showcases, and technique demonstrations.[4]
One notable upload, "this run," showcases him getting a world record in the track B01-Race, along with many failed attempts.[5]
Esports and Tournament History
Though Hefest has earned modest prize money by esports standards—$550.03 USD from two documented tournaments in 2022—his performances reflect notable competitiveness, including a sixth-place finish in the Twitch Rivals: Trackmania Challenge (May 18, 2022) and a win of Kacky Reloaded 3.[6]
Community Impact and Legacy
Hefest’s influence extends beyond his records: he is seen as a creative and technically gifted player whose runs have inspired both peers and emerging TrackMania enthusiasts. His presence in the streaming and video space, combined with his record-setting performances, contribute significantly to the competitive narrative of the TrackMania community.
External Reception
Discussions within the community highlight Hefest’s record-setting capacity, especially in campaign maps. One fan noted during a comparison of him and other content creator Wirtual's world record counts:
- "Wirtual has more WRs on any random track while he fest has 13 WRs of campaign tracks "[1]